
Knossos Palace ( Private Guided Tour )
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
isit the Mythical Palace of Knossos – Home of King Minos and the Legendary Minotaur Step back in time with a private guided tour of the ancient Palace of Knossos, the most iconic Minoan site in Crete. Explore the labyrinthine ruins believed to be the home of the Minotaur, and uncover the fascinating myths and history of Europe’s oldest civilization. This private experience offers a more intimate and personalized alternative to large group tours, allowing you to move at your own pace, ask questions freely, and enjoy in-depth storytelling tailored to your
Inclusions
What's included
- Skip-the-ticket-line service, to avoid the queue at the ticket counter
- Headset to hear the guide better, if the group size is over 6 participants (7-16 pax)
- Licensed tour guide for a guided tour in a small group at the Knossos Palace
- Entry ticket for the Knossos Palace, general admission fee (20 EUR)
- Original reseller of service - authorized travel agent
- All fees and taxes (VAT 24% etc.)
What's not
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Visit the Mythical Palace of Knossos of King Minos and Labyrinth home to the Minotaur. (Duration 90 min) Knossos, a complex of more than 1500 interlocking rooms, was an astonishing palace, built for a mighty king of the Bronze Age. As you wander through the labyrinthine ruins, you will have the chance to see the original throne of "Minos", the mystifying sanctuaries, the luxurious domestic quarters of the royal family, the once upon a time bursting with Crete’s treasures pantries and the astonishing water-management systems! Knossos is considered Europe’s oldest city.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet at the main entrance to the Palace of Knossos, in front of the Ticket Office. Just round the corner after the ticket booth of Knossos you will see the Coffee shop - the staff will be holding a sign with the supplier name on it. Do NOT meet at the Guides booth.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Experience Travel Crete Tours and Activities
- 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
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is formal
- Meet and greet, our check-in operator, with the “WeGuide.gr – Meeting Point” logo.
How it compares in Greece, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 67% above the median of the 1748 experiences we list in Greece, outside the cities.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 328 of 1748.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
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