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The Palace of Knossos with Skip-the-Line Ticket

By KnossosGuides
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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €89 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Skip the line and step into myth at Knossos Palace, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 90 minutes, your licensed guide will bring to life the legends of King Minos and the Minotaur as you explore the Throne Room, frescoes, and labyrinthine halls of Europe’s first advanced civilisation.
Step into the heart of Minoan civilisation with our small-group skip-the-line tour of the legendary Palace of Knossos—Crete’s most iconic archaeological treasure. In just 90 minutes, a licensed local guide will bring to life the myths, royal intrigue, and astonishing achievements of Europe’s first advanced civilisation.
Avoid the queues and travel back 3,500 years as you explore the labyrinthine ruins of King Minos’ palace, birthplace of the Labyrinth and Minotaur legend. Admire the Throne Room, vivid frescoes, advanced drainage systems, and multi-level architecture that made Knossos a marvel of its time.

Activity location

  • The Palace of Knossos
    • 714 09, Knosos, Greece, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • WeGuide.gr - Meeting point for guided tours
    • 714 09, Knossos, Greece

Check availability

Group Small (up to 15 pax)
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Smart Comfort: With fewer participants, you’ll enjoy a smoother pace, closer interaction with your guide, and more time for photos.

Language options: English
Starting time: 11:00
Price details
€89.00 x 1 Adult€89.00
Total
Price is €89.00
Semi-Private (up to 8 pax)
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Premium Touch: Step into a boutique-style experience designed for travellers who value exclusivity and space. Ideal for couples or families.

Language options: English
Starting time: 11:00
Price details
€109.00 x 1 Adult€109.00
Total
Price is €109.00
Group Private
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Exclusive Experience: Your private guide, your pace, your storey. Enjoy the Palace of Knossos exactly as you wish, with complete flexibility.

Language options: English
Price details
€275.00 x 1 Adult€275.00
Total
Price is €275.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Original reseller of service - Authorised travel agent.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Headset to hear the guide better, if group size is over 6 participants (7-16 pax).
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry ticket for the Knossos Palace, general admission fee ( 20 EUR ).
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Licensed tour guide for a guided tour in a small group at Knossos palace.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Skip-the-ticket-line service, to avoid the queue at the ticket counter.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Pick-up and drop-off service
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • IMPORTANT NOTE : Starting times are strictly kept. There is no exceptions policy.
  • Important Reminder – Tour Participation Guidelines. -Please note that the tour you have booked is a shared experience with other travellers. To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone, we kindly ask that you adhere to the scheduled starting time, as there is a strict no-exceptions policy for late arrivals. Check-in begins 20 minutes before the tour starts, at the main entrance of Knossos, directly in front of the ticket office. Here, you will meet your exclusive check-in operator and receive your entry tickets. Tickets are only valid for the selected time slot. Arriving outside this window may result in denied entry, and a new entry ticket (e.x. 20 EUR per Adult) would need to be purchased at your own expense.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

The Palace of Knossos

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Discover the legendary Labyrinth and Palace of Knossos with a Licensed Tourist Guide, choose the group size that suits you best. Skip the long ticket lines! Upon arrival, you’ll meet your dedicated guide and receive your pre-purchased entrance tickets—no need to wait at the cashier. We offer a Skip-the-Line service to all our guests by purchasing entrance tickets in advance, saving you valuable time and hassle. You can choose to prepay your entrance tickets when booking your tour online for a smooth, worry-free experience.

Location

Activity location

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    The Palace of Knossos
    • 714 09, Knosos, Greece, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    WeGuide.gr - Meeting point for guided tours
    • 714 09, Knossos, Greece

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