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“Beat the queues by booking online for entry to the Palace, only need to scan a QR code on entry, very simple. Recommend travelling very early as it gets busier the later you wait and more tour buses arrive. Very easily and cheaply accessible from…”
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.
“Our guide took us on an incredible journey through thousands of years of history, blending archaeology, anthropology, mythology, and folklore into one fascinating story. She explained the origins of the ancient city and its legends, showing us the truths behind the myths in a way…”
Discover Crete’s ancient past with a guided tour of Knossos Palace and Heraklion. Enjoy knowledgeable guides, historic sights, and authentic local experiences.
“Well organised. A minibus transfer from and to the main coach. Excellent guide. Recommend the tour”
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.
“It’s a good and convenient way to buy tickets beforehand. Both Palace and Museum themselves are great attraction. Audio guide was easy to understand. I liked how it was structured and it was overall good help for the tour”
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.
“This tour was a 10/10 all around. Stavros was our guide. He is amazing! A wealth of information and really fun and caring. He took care of us totally on this trip. We got to pick fruit from some family farms and had some delicious…”
Discover the ancient Minoan palace with a private guide, skip the lines, and enjoy an intimate, insightful tour of Knossos in Crete.
“Great tour!!! Really informative without being overwhelming. Also, always made a point of keeping us in the shade, when possible! Would highly recommend!”
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.
“Guide was excellent. Very informative. Good value for money. Be aware that the walk up to the cave of Zeus may be difficult for people who are not normally very active/fit. There is the option of going up/down on a donkey if the walk is…”
Discover Heraklion's highlights with a guided tour visiting Knossos Palace, city walks, and local markets, blending history, culture, and authentic Crete life.
“Our guide was knowledgeable and passionate about the subject, and she kept the subject matter light and entertaining at the same time. Also appreciated were the extra little details of life on Crete and overall Greek culture, which leant a whole picture to the experience.…”
Explore Crete with this full-day tour visiting Knossos Palace, Lassithi Plateau, and villages, guided by passionate locals with authentic experiences.
“Marinos was a wonderful guide; we felt the entire tour was authentic, interesting, and filled with local flavors. My entire family enjoyed our day in Crete with him, would highly recommend!”
Discover the ancient Palace of Knossos with a small-group guided tour, skip-the-line access, and in-depth storytelling—perfect for history lovers.
“Well worth the time and money. We had a fairly small group and our guide was excellent. Very interesting to learn about the history”
Discover Crete’s highlights with this all-in-one day trip from Rethymno, visiting Knossos Palace and exploring Heraklion at your own pace.
“The trip was amazing - the guide, Anastasia, had excellent stories that kept us captivated throughout the journey, the bus was on time and comfortable, the instructions on when and where to find each other were super easy, and the stops were very close to…”
Discover Crete’s highlights with this full-day tour from Chania, exploring Knossos Palace, Heraklion Museum, and the vibrant cityscape for $55.
“Really comfortable coach, very friendly guides and lots of activities!”
Discover the Palace of Knossos with an innovative 3D virtual tour on a rental tablet. Self-guided, informative, and perfect for flexible exploration.
“The perfect way to experience this amazing monument! It was really fun to see how the palace looked like beyond the ruins, see the places where artifacts were originally placed and most of all experience the bull-riding scene as if I was really there! The…”
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.
“everything was wonderful, clear instructions and good price”
Minoan palaces, pink sand and gorges worth the boot room.