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Knossos Palace Guided Tour Labyrinth Minotaur Minoans

  • 1–1.5 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 2 languages
  • Private tour

Highlights

Explore the legendary Palace of Knossos, home of the Labyrinth and the Minotaur, on a 90-minute guided walking tour with a licensed local guide. Meet your guide at the courtyard in front of the main entrance and discover the highlights of Europe’s oldest palace civilization, including the West Court, Central Court, Throne Room, storage magazines, and the elegant Eastern Wing with royal quarters and advanced water systems. Learn how archaeology inspired the myth of the Labyrinth and the Minotaur, explore Minoan civilization, palace life, bull symbolism, and the Mycenaean occupation, explained clearly and engagingly. The tour ends at the Theatre Area, with an introduction to the Royal Road linking Knossos to elite buildings beyond the palace.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Entrance tickets to the Palace are included in the price
  • Guided tour by a professional tour guide

What's not

  • Private transportation

Itinerary

  1. Palace of Knossos is the heart of the Minoan civilization and Europe’s oldest palace complex. This guided visit highlights the Central Court, the Throne Room, the King’s and Queen’s Apartments the frescoes , vast storage magazines, and advanced architectural features. The tour also brings to life the myths of the Labyrinth and the Minotaur, revealing the palace’s political, religious, and maritime importance.

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

Meeting point
Meeting up in the Western Entrance of the Palace and ends at the same point. "Optional taxi transfer from the cruise port or a city hotel can be arranged upon request. Transfer cost is agreed in advance and paid directly by the guest, separate from the tour price.”
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
Licensed tour guide
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

How it compares in Greece, outside the cities

  • Its from-price is 113% above the median of the 1748 experiences we list in Greece, outside the cities.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

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