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“Entry process needs improvement. Move groups out of main entrance area, and make groups smaller in number”
Discover Crete's ancient palace with a convenient e-ticket and audio guide, offering flexibility, detailed insights, and excellent value for history lovers.
“Bit tricky following the route around the palace but it didn't really detract from the content of the guide, still enjoyed it and skipped the queue!”
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 was knowledgeable and friendly. It was a great experience.”
Discover Crete’s ancient past with a guided tour of Knossos Palace and Heraklion. Enjoy knowledgeable guides, historic sights, and authentic local experiences.
“The guide was very knowledgeable and answered any questions asked. Transport was easy to find. It 2as a mixture of history and free time. Would 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.
“Amazing and surreal experience. Going without a tour guide allowed us the freedom to explore at our own pace.”
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.
“My husband and I had an amazing time on this tour. Our tour guide, Stavros, was knowledgeable, flexible and went out of his way to ensure that we had a “true picture of Cretan life”. We got to experience the itinerary as described but as…”
Discover the ancient Minoan palace with a private guide, skip the lines, and enjoy an intimate, insightful tour of Knossos in Crete.
“Vangelis was wonderful- really brought the facts and feel of the Minoans to life. Huge thank you to him for a special day- it was excellent”
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.
“I had the best time. I did the trip alone and found everything so interesting. The guide was so informative and she was friendly and made us laugh which made the trip more enjoyable. The tavern we had lunch at was so lovely too, I’m…”
Discover Heraklion's highlights with a guided tour visiting Knossos Palace, city walks, and local markets, blending history, culture, and authentic Crete life.
“Great Guide in terms of knowledge but everything was so over the top hurried. Would prefer to pay 10 € more and get a little more time.”
Explore Crete with this full-day tour visiting Knossos Palace, Lassithi Plateau, and villages, guided by passionate locals with authentic experiences.
“We travelled with 1 other couple and it felt like we were guests rather than strangers. Wherever we went we were warmly welcomed and our driver knew many of the people and showed us the real Crete including small details about the plants and animals…”
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 very knowledgeable and her stories were interesting, recommended a tour around Knossos as there is not a lot of signage to tell you what you are looking at.”
Discover Crete’s highlights with this all-in-one day trip from Rethymno, visiting Knossos Palace and exploring Heraklion at your own pace.
“Anastasia and Costas looked after us brilliantly. Such an easy and relaxed way to see Knossos and the Archaeological Museum in Heraklion. Would thoroughly recommend.”
Discover Crete’s highlights with this full-day tour from Chania, exploring Knossos Palace, Heraklion Museum, and the vibrant cityscape for $55.
“My husband and I had a great time on this tour! The bus ride was comfortable, and we enjoyed the stops en route. Our guides on the bus and at Knossos Palace were both very good at sharing both history and mythology. They kept us…”
Discover the Palace of Knossos with an innovative 3D virtual tour on a rental tablet. Self-guided, informative, and perfect for flexible exploration.
“After a few hiccups we figured out how to use the tablet and navigate the site. The people who explained things to us were fabulous. They went above and beyond what was expected. They helped us navigate entry to Knossos Palace on a crazy busy…”
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.
“Sofia was an incredible guide who flitted between English and German, and her native Greek occasionally, with ease. friendly, knowledge and entertaining!”
Minoan palaces, pink sand and gorges worth the boot room.