Things to do in Knosos
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Crete: Spinalonga, Elounda, & Agios Nikolaos Boat Tour & BBQ
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
8.0 out of 10 with 112 reviews
8/10
112 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Heraklion: Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, & Elounda Tour
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h+
7.6 out of 10 with 11 reviews
7.6/10
11 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Heraklion: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour
Activity duration is 2 days
2d
7.8 out of 10 with 144 reviews
7.8/10
144 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Rethymno: Knossos Palace and Heraklion Guided Tour
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.4 out of 10 with 56 reviews
9.4/10
56 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Crete: Balos and Gramvousa Cruise
Activity duration is 15 hours
15h
8.4 out of 10 with 91 reviews
8.4/10
91 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Heraklion: Matala Beach, Hippie Caves & Odigitria Monastery
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
9.4 out of 10 with 10 reviews
9.4/10
10 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Heraklion: Elafonisi Beach Day Tour with Pickup
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
9.0 out of 10 with 29 reviews
9/10
29 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Heraklion: Cruise to Balos Lagoon and Chania Old Town
Activity duration is 14 hours and 30 minutes
14h 30m+
9.2 out of 10 with 22 reviews
9.2/10
22 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Heraklion/Crete: Santorini Island Guided Day Trip
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h+
9.0 out of 10 with 99 reviews
9/10
99 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Knossos Palace & Historical Heraklion City Tour, with Old Market
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
9.0 out of 10 with 12 reviews
9/10
12 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Food, drink & nightlife
See all 140 activitiesHeraklion: Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, & Elounda Tour
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h+
7.6 out of 10 with 11 reviews
7.6/10
11 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Horseback Riding at Finikia Mountain & Lunch from Heraklion
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
10.0 out of 10 with 10 reviews
10/10
10 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Crete: Land Rover Safari on Minoan Route
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.8 out of 10 with 167 reviews
9.8/10
167 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Crete: Traditional Dance Show and Buffet Dinner with Wine
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h+
8.0 out of 10 with 7 reviews
8/10
7 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Crete: Heraklion Centre, Local Market and Creta Aquarium
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
8.0 out of 10 with 11 reviews
8/10
11 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Crete: Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos and Elounda with BBQ Lunch
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h+
8.2 out of 10 with 27 reviews
8.2/10
27 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Crete: Knossos Palace and Lassithi Plateau with Zeus Cave
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
8.4 out of 10 with 27 reviews
8.4/10
27 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Heraklion: Olive Farm Tour with Tasting of Local Delicacies
10.0 out of 10 with 47 reviews
10/10
47 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Wine olive and Food of Crete, Heraklion
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
8.8 out of 10 with 3 reviews
8.8/10
3 Viator reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Dia Island: Semi-Private Full Day Sailing Trip with meal
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
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Heraklion: Dia Island Luxury Sailing Trip with Meal & Drinks
Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes
5h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 72 reviews
10/10
72 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Traditional Olive Grove and Dragon Fruit Farm Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 9 reviews
9.8/10
9 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Crete Uncovered: Your Complete Island Guide
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave Olive Oil Mill & Wine
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 64 reviews
10/10
64 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Knossos and Heraklion History and Culture City Tour
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Private tour Knossos Palace, Museum & Heraklion city from Chania
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 Viator review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Half Day or Sunset Tour with style
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Heraklion Areas : Elounda Boat Trip -The Authentic
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
7.6 out of 10 with 7 reviews
7.6/10
7 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Rethymno: Agios Nikolaos and Spinaloga Tour
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h+
8.0 out of 10 with 9 reviews
8/10
9 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Heraklion: Cretan Farmers Brunch and Olive Grove Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Adventure & outdoor
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Heraklion: Dia Catamaran Cruise Mediterranean Meal & Water Fun
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
9.8 out of 10 with 54 reviews
9.8/10
54 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Crete: Samaria Gorge Hike
Activity duration is 17 hours
17h
9.0 out of 10 with 74 reviews
9/10
74 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Crete: Land Rover Safari on Minoan Route
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.8 out of 10 with 167 reviews
9.8/10
167 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Crete: Sunset or Morning Quad with Local Products Tasting
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 27 reviews
10/10
27 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Heraklion Areas:Rethymno,Chania & Lake Kournas Full-Day Tour
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
8.6 out of 10 with 15 reviews
8.6/10
15 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Heraklion: Samaria Gorge & Agia Roumeli Hiking Day Trip
Activity duration is 15 hours and 30 minutes
15h 30m+
9.0 out of 10 with 11 reviews
9/10
11 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Heraklion: Sunset Luxury Cruise with Sushi and Open Bar
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 8 reviews
9.6/10
8 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Agia Pelagia Crete Quad Bike authentic backland Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 83 reviews
9.8/10
83 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Crete: Preveli Tropical Beach and Palm Forest
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
8.8 out of 10 with 5 reviews
8.8/10
5 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
4 Hour Fishing and Swimming Boat Experience in Schisma Eloundas
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
10/10
8 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Classes & workshops
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Lasithi, Zeus Cave, Olive Mill Farm & Knossos Combo Tour
Activity duration is 10 hours and 30 minutes
10h 30m+
9.2 out of 10 with 21 reviews
9.2/10
21 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Crete: Road-trip to Lasithi, Zeus Cave & Olive Mill Farm
Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
7h 30m+
9.2 out of 10 with 15 reviews
9.2/10
15 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Heraklion: Dia Island Luxury Sailing Trip with Meal & Drinks
Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes
5h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 72 reviews
10/10
72 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Dia Island: Semi-Private Full Day Sailing Trip with meal
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kleanthi Olive Farm: Guided Tour with Local Delicacies Tasting
Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
1h 15m
10.0 out of 10 with 16 reviews
10/10
16 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Chania Old Port: All-inclusive Catamaran Trip Agioi Theodori
Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes
6h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
10/10
5 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Crete: Olive Oil Festival, Farm Dinner, Live Show & Pickup
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
9.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
9/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Heraklion: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners _Beach
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h+
9.4 out of 10 with 154 reviews
9.4/10
154 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Authentic Soapmaking Experience & Tour in Crete | by Helleo
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Koumoulia Ceramics / Ceramics courses
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
6.8 out of 10 with 3 reviews
6.8/10
3 Viator reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
What to do in Knosos
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Frequently asked questions
Is Knosos worth visiting?
Knosos offers an interesting mix of culture, local charm and attractions. Whether you're into history, outdoor activities or local cuisine, there's a lot here to enjoy.
How do I spend a day in Knosos?
Start your adventures with a visit to City Walls. Then, check out different areas of Knosos for tasty eats and some souvenir shopping.
What is the top tourist attraction in Knosos?
Manos Hatzidakis Theatre is ranked the top tourist attraction near Knosos, so don't leave without experiencing it.
Is three days enough to stay in Knosos?
You'll have enough time to experience Manos Hatzidakis Theatre, Palace of Knossos and other key attractions around the area when you plan a three-day holiday in Knosos.
Is Knosos a walkable neighbourhood?
With central Knosos as your starting off point, several attractions like Manos Hatzidakis Theatre are within walking distance. If you want to walk some more, the neighbourhood of Marathitis is about 3 kilometres away.
What are some activities to do in Knosos with kids?
Whether you're travelling with hard-to-please teens or tiny adventurers, a fun-filled itinerary sets the tone for a great escape. Check out our ideas for what to do in Knosos with kids.
What to do in Knosos for adults?
Whether you're an avid foodie, culture enthusiast or thrill seeker, there are plenty of things to do in Knosos for adults including Nikos Kazantzakis Museum.
Are there free things to do in Knosos?
One of the best free things to do in Knosos is check out Knossos Archaeological Site. You can also walk over to nearby neighbourhoods and enjoy public parks and other green spaces in this area. For more suggestions, simply ask a local tour guide.
