Crete
The Knossos bookings: skip-the-line e-tickets and guided tours through the corridors where the labyrinth myth started. Europe’s oldest city ran plumbing and frescoes while the mainland herded goats; the queue matters from May onward.
Explore Crete’s ancient Palace of Knossos with a pre-booked ticket and optional audio guide. Skip the lines, wander at your pace, and uncover Minoan mysteries.
Most Popular“Very simple to use app. Good price, and Knossos is well worth a visit. Unfortunately the gift shop was closed for renovation when I went (May 2024), but there was a very good local gift shop over the road that sold guide books, etc.. Very…”
Discover Crete's ancient palace with a convenient e-ticket and audio guide, offering flexibility, detailed insights, and excellent value for history lovers.
“It was a great way to experience the historical site of Knossos. The audio guide allowed us to experience the site at our own pace. If we missed some info or forgot something we could always just go back and listen or read it again.…”
Discover the ancient Minoan palace of Knossos with a skip-the-line guided tour in Crete. Enjoy expert insights, small groups, and authentic history for $101.
“morning access, not so hot and far less crowded. absolutelly excellent guide with deep knowledge (and passion). we were more than happy with her and trully worth the money.”
Discover Crete’s ancient past with a guided tour of Knossos Palace and Heraklion. Enjoy knowledgeable guides, historic sights, and authentic local experiences.
“early morning pickup 😴 tour guide very knowledgeable and friendly. day we visited extremely hot, would advise taking sunhat and plenty of sun cream. very interesting trip highly recommend.”
Explore Crete's top archaeological sites with a flexible, self-guided tour of Knossos Palace and Heraklion Museum, complete with audio guides and skip-the-line tickets.
“Very useful to have access to two different venues. Really worth the price. Interesting audio stories and easy to use the map of the app. I would recommend it!”
Discover Crete’s authentic side on this full-day tour from Heraklion. Visit traditional villages, an olive oil factory, windmills, and more for a genuine experience.
“Mike was a brilliant guide who was enormously attentive and knowledgeable. His enthusiasm kept my kids engaged and they haven't stopped talking about the "best tour ever"! A fantastic way to get an insight into Crete.”
Discover the ancient Minoan palace with a private guide, skip the lines, and enjoy an intimate, insightful tour of Knossos in Crete.
“Vangelis our guide was fantastic- really knowledgeable, friendly, and responsive to our needs. I would be happy to have him guide me again - he was fantastic.”
Discover Crete's highlights on this full-day tour visiting Knossos, Lasithi Plateau, a monastery, and an olive farm, with expert guides and stunning views.
“Soula was a fantastic guide! She was engaging, funny, and extremely knowledgeable. I learned a lot and felt that I got a great value. All the stops we made were unique and informative. It’s a long day but there are plenty of opportunities to shop,…”
Discover Heraklion's highlights with a guided tour visiting Knossos Palace, city walks, and local markets, blending history, culture, and authentic Crete life.
“Bus: aircon cool, Guide: friendly & informative, really improved seeing Knossos Palace by having a guide, the group was a good size, Heraklion city was a quick tour, plenty time given to explore before return. I explored city and left the museum to explore the…”
Explore Crete with this full-day tour visiting Knossos Palace, Lassithi Plateau, and villages, guided by passionate locals with authentic experiences.
“Marianos was a wonderful host and all of the stops were informative and fun. The food was absolutely INCREDIBLE! It was disappointing that the Cave of Zeus was closed but that is not the fault of the tour group.”
Discover the ancient Palace of Knossos with a small-group guided tour, skip-the-line access, and in-depth storytelling—perfect for history lovers.
“Our guide was fantastic. She was knowledgeable and excellently tied together the myths to the facts.”
Discover Crete’s highlights with this all-in-one day trip from Rethymno, visiting Knossos Palace and exploring Heraklion at your own pace.
“Anastasia was knowledgeable, so friendly and very attentive. The trip was amazing but felt like a little longer in Heraklion would have been beneficial as I think we only scratched the surface.”
Discover Crete’s highlights with this full-day tour from Chania, exploring Knossos Palace, Heraklion Museum, and the vibrant cityscape for $55.
“Everything was on time and we were very well informed on the schedule, what to see, what are the options on free time and where to meet after. The driver was excellent and there was a nicely working air conditioning on the bus, so when…”
Discover the Palace of Knossos with an innovative 3D virtual tour on a rental tablet. Self-guided, informative, and perfect for flexible exploration.
“We visited the Knossos Palace. On the site, there are no photographs of how the building looked in ancient times. You have a few boards with information but without a guide or without this iPad tour, you just walk past stones and ruïns. The iPad…”
Explore Crete’s ancient Minoan palace at Knossos and the vibrant city of Heraklion on this full-day guided tour from Rethymno, offering history, culture, and local flavor.
“We had a lovely time visiting Heraklion for a few hours and then Knossos Palace, our tour guide George was brilliant, we have now been on two trips with him and wow he is so good at his job, very knowledgable, very polite and informative…”
Minoan palaces, pink sand and gorges worth the boot room.