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Knossos Palace Private Walking Tour

4.97 reviews

  • 2 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 6 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Step into the world of myths, kings and ancient civilization on a private guided tour of Knossos Palace, Crete’s most iconic archaeological site. Explore the legendary home of King Minos with an experienced guide who brings the Minoan world to life through its architecture, frescoes and fascinating stories. This personalized experience is the best way to discover the palace in depth, at a relaxed pace and with the freedom to ask questions along the way. Skip-the-line ticket purchase assistance is available in advance for a smoother visit.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Support from your travel planner before and during your tour
  • Highly skilled professional Licensed guide
  • Skip-the-line ticket purchase assistance

What's not

  • €20 full price. Free admission for EU citizens up to 25 years old and non-EU citizens up to 18 years old. Reduced admission (€10) for EU citizens aged 65+ during the winter season only (Oct 1–May 31).
  • Headsets: €2 per person (required for groups of more than 10 people)
  • Hotel, port, or airport transfers (available upon request for an additional cost)
  • Gratuities (optional)

Itinerary

  1. Step into the legendary Palace of Knossos and explore the heart of the Minoan civilization. Walk through ancient courtyards, royal chambers and ceremonial spaces as your guide brings the stories of King Minos, myths and daily life vividly to life. From the Throne Room to the famous frescoes, every corner reveals a new piece of history.

    2 h

Cancellation

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

Reviews

4.9

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Know before you go

Meeting point
Meeting point is at the Knossos Archaeological site Entrance. We do not offer a transfer for that tour and the guide will pick you up at the Entrance and after with the guide you will proceed to ticket office using "Skip-the-line" option to buy your entrance tickets.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
Cherry travel
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Greece, outside the cities

  • Its from-price is 100% 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 409 of 1748.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

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