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Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Ticket & Private Guided Tour

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Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Ticket & Private Guided Tour
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Top rated
4.9104166 out of 5 stars
4.9
4.9104166 out of 5 stars
480 reviews

Enjoy fast entry and a guided tour inside the majestic Minoan Palace. Meet your licensed guide at the Knossos Palace entrance, skip the ticket lines, and explore the remains of the Minoan civilization

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Duration 1.5 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English, German, Italian, Russian
Private group

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Michelle – Canada

Fantastic tour guide, Vangelis! Very informative, took great photos of us.

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Samuel – United States

Vangelis was extremely knowledgeable and professional. It makes a difference when your guide is an archaeologist. A wonderful experience!

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Highlights

  • Secure fast entry into the Knossos Palace with a pre-booked ticket
  • Enjoy a guided tour inside the Knossos Palace
  • Learn about the ancient Minoan civilization from a licensed guide

Full description

Settlements in Knossos date as far back as the Neolithic period. Neolithic remains from around 7000 BC are found throughout Crete. Explore the ruins of the ancient Minoan civilization and enjoy a skip-the-line tour of the Knossos Palace.

The Knossos Palace was built from 1700 to 1400 BC. Advanced architectural techniques were used in its construction, and sections of the palace stood up to 5 stories high.

It featured 1,300 rooms connected by corridors, and a theater and extensive storerooms, which held large clay containers of oil, grains, dried fish, beans and olives – often with gold hidden beneath.

Includes

  • Entry ticket to the Knossos Palace (skip the ticket line)
  • Private guided tour by a licensed archaeologist
  • Free entry and guided tour for children from European countries
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Free entrance for children not from European countries (cost 8 euros/child)

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Front entrance of the Knossos Palace

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Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Water

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Oversize luggage
  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • Bring comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen and a hat

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Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 480 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5

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Michelle – CanadaMay 11, 2025 – Verified booking
Fantastic tour guide, Vangelis! Very informative, took great photos of us.
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Samuel – United StatesMay 3, 2025 – Verified booking
Vangelis was extremely knowledgeable and professional. It makes a difference when your guide is an archaeologist. A wonderful experience!
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Heather – United KingdomMarch 20, 2025 – Verified booking
Stella was such a knowledgeable guide and we learned so much more about the site and its history than if we'd just walked around by ourselves. She took the time to answer all of our questions, and made our visit to Knossos a fun and memorable one.

Product ID: 127091

Activity provider:Vangelis Alefantinos

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