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15 Best Knossos Palace Tickets & Tours

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.

4.Crete: Knossos Palace & Heraklion Guided Tour

Discover Crete’s ancient past with a guided tour of Knossos Palace and Heraklion. Enjoy knowledgeable guides, historic sights, and authentic local experiences.

★ 4.4

“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.”

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5.Crete: Knossos Palace and Museum E-Tickets with Audio Guides

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.

★ 4.0

“It was the first time for me using the downloaded audio guide and it was great experience. This particular audio guide was really made like someone in person has been walking you through the attractions. Very easy to follow, interesting stories, you can stop and/or…”

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6.Knossos-ZeusHomeland-Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory

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.

★ 5.0

“Mike, our guide took excellent care of us! I felt very safe with him driving, and he was very knowledgeable. We enjoyed the itinerary as well which had a good mix of time to explore, rest, and enjoy.”

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7.Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Ticket & Private Guided Tour

Discover the ancient Minoan palace with a private guide, skip the lines, and enjoy an intimate, insightful tour of Knossos in Crete.

★ 4.9

“This was a great tour! Our tour guide, Evangelus was extremely accommodating for our requests and gave a great tour. We asked to be in the shade when possible because of the heat and he did great to try to accommodate this. He was promptly…”

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8.Crete: Knossos, Lasithi, Lasinthos and Olive Farm Combo Tour

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.

★ 4.5

“This excursion was a great full day out exploring the local villages in Crete and finding out about the history. The tour guide was very knowledgeable. We just wish we had slightly more time to look around and for the lunch break as there were…”

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9.From Heraklion: Historical Center City Tour & Knossos Palace

Discover Heraklion's highlights with a guided tour visiting Knossos Palace, city walks, and local markets, blending history, culture, and authentic Crete life.

★ 4.4

“Sula was an excellent guide with a vast knowledge of archaeology. She used her experience with the Knossos site to ensure that we didn;t stand in queues any longer than we needed to. The 2 hours at this site did not drag at all and…”

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10.Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Land of Zeus, Villages, Olive Oil Tour

Explore Crete with this full-day tour visiting Knossos Palace, Lassithi Plateau, and villages, guided by passionate locals with authentic experiences.

★ 5.0

“A great tour! Marinos was a great guide and we got to see places we wouldn’t have seen otherwise. It was amazing to support family run businesses and get a great experience in the process.”

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11.Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Ticket (Shared Tour – Small 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.

★ 5.0

“Our guide was wonderful. Super knowledgeable and passionate about Greece and its storied history. Short and tour - felt just right!”

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12.From Rethymno: Knossos Palace and Heraklion City Day Trip

Discover Crete’s highlights with this all-in-one day trip from Rethymno, visiting Knossos Palace and exploring Heraklion at your own pace.

★ 4.7

“Fantastic day trip. Very Informative and friendly guide. Timings were great and meeting places were very convenient. Have booked another trip with the same company. Highly recommended this day out.”

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13.Knossos Palace & Heraklion Full-Day Tour from Chania Area

Discover Crete’s highlights with this full-day tour from Chania, exploring Knossos Palace, Heraklion Museum, and the vibrant cityscape for $55.

★ 4.3

“The tour was great! The bus picked us up in Chania right on time and the guide on the bus was very helpful and informative. The guide at Knossos was excellent and the ruins were amazing to behold! We had some free time after the…”

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14.Heraklion: Palace of Knossos 3D Virtual Audio Tour by Tablet

Discover the Palace of Knossos with an innovative 3D virtual tour on a rental tablet. Self-guided, informative, and perfect for flexible exploration.

★ 4.0

“Everything went fine. The guide was perfect for me and my partner very handful and informative. Definately recommended. ps. good thing they mention in the description that the tickets are NOT INCLUDED so we avoid any confusions. 5/5”

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15.Knossos Palace & Heraklion Full-Day Tour from Rethymno Areas

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.

★ 4.5

“Everything was really well organized. The museum in Herakleion was great. Knossos was amazing and we had a great guide. The only negative thing was that we ran out of time in Knossos and didn't have enough time to listen to all of the guide's…”

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More Knossos Palace Tickets & Tours

5.0Private Full-Day Knossos-Lasithi Plateau-Cave of Zeus8 to 10 hours (approx.)$544.43 4.2Crete: Knossos Palace, Heraklion City, Market Guided Tour6 - 8 hours$41 4.1From Chania: Knossos Palace and Heraklion Full-Day Tour12 hours$56 4.3Chania/Rethymno: Knossos & Heraklion Archaeological Museum8 hours$29 5.0Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave Olive Oil Mill & Wine7 to 8 hours (approx.)$151.17 5.0Heraklion: Knossos, Zeus, Villages & Olive Oil Factory Tour7.5 - 8 hours$135 5.0Full-Day Private Adventure: Knossos-Zeus Territory-Old Villages$464.43 5.0Knossos & lasithi plateau villages,Zeus’s land,&olive oil factory7 to 8 hours (approx.)$109.42 4.9Heraklion: Knossos Lasithi, Villages, ând Olive Oil Tour1 day$129 4.0Guided Tour to Knossos Palace & Heraklion8 hours (approx.)$39.83 5.0PRIVATE-Knossos Palace-Lasithi-Winery-Old Villages-Olive Oil Mill7 to 8 hours (approx.)$138.78 4.5Labyrinth of Knossos Skip-the-Line Ticket with Tour Guide1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$107.40 3.9Crete: Knossos Palace and Lassithi Plateau Day Tour12 hours$56 5.0Knossos Palace, Museum & Rethymno city Private Tour from Chania10 hours (approx.)$651.67 5.0PRIVATE-Knossos-Winery-Olive Oil Factory-Traditional Villages8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$138.78 5.0Private Full-Day Adventure: Knossos, Museum & Melidoni Cave8 to 9 hours (approx.)$337.91 4.2Knossos & Heraklion Archaeological Museum: From Chania1 day$58 5.0Knossos Palace Guided Walking Tour1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$72.41 5.0Heraklion: Knossos Private Guided Tour & Skip-the-Line Entry1.5 hours$206 3.5E-Ticket & Audio Tour for Knossos Palace: Unlock Minoan Majesty$40.12 5.0Guided Tour in Knossos Palace$58.98 5.0Mythical Escape: Zeus Cave & Knossos Palace with Lassithi Plateau from Heraklion8 hours (approx.)$889.08 4.5Knossos Palace & Historical Heraklion City Tour, with Old Market6 to 7 hours (approx.)$48.06 3.6Knossos Palace guided tour – Heraklion City tour + market6 - 8 hours$37