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Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Ticket (Shared Tour Group) 1
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Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Ticket (Shared Tour Group)

By Experience Travel Crete Tours and Activities
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿3,353 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Join our small group tour and experience Knossos — now a UNESCO World Heritage Site — where history and myth intertwine. The palace’s labyrinth-like layout brings the legend of the Minotaur to life, while the reconstructed frescoes — like the Prince of the Lilies and the thrilling bull-leaping scenes — capture moments frozen in time.

With a licensed guide, the ruins transform from silent stones into a vivid storey. You’ll understand the symbolism in the art, the purpose behind the palace’s design, and how the Minoans lived over 4,000 years ago. It’s like walking the very paths of Minoan royalty.

For the full Minoan experience, you can easily upgrade to include the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion walking tour — even at the last minute. Knossos shows you the ancient city; the museum reveals its treasures, from intricate artefacts to original frescoes found on-site. Together, they complete the storey of Europe’s first civilisation.

Activity location

  • The Palace of Knossos
    • 714 09, Knosos, Greece, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • WeGuide.gr - Meeting point for guided tours
    • 714 09, Knossos, Greece

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Shared Group (up to 22 pax)

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Easy & Enjoyable: Enjoy the company of fellow travellers, gentle pacing, and a lively guide who brings the ancient world to life.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Starting point:
WeGuide.gr - Meeting point for guided tours, Knossos 714 09, Greece

Language options: English
Price details
฿3,352.50 x 1 Adult฿3,352.50
Total
Price is ฿3,352.50

Small Group (up to 15 pax)

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Comfort & Connection: Travel in comfort with a smaller group and attentive guide. With fewer people, there’s more space to move, time to listen..
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Starting point:
WeGuide.gr - Meeting point for guided tours, Knossos 714 09, Greece

Language options: English
Price details
฿4,105.87 x 1 Adult฿4,105.87
Total
Price is ฿4,105.87

Semi Private (up to 8 pax)

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Leisure & Insight: A calm, carefully curated experience for travellers who prefer peace and personal attention. Ideal for couples or friends..
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Starting point:
WeGuide.gr - Meeting point for guided tours, Knossos 714 09, Greece

Language options: English
Price details
฿4,859.25 x 1 Adult฿4,859.25
Total
Price is ฿4,859.25

Shared Group & City Pick-up

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Group up to 22 pax & Pick-up: Group tour for up to 22 participants, including 2-way pick-up and drop-off from Heraklion city centre (Astoria Capsis Hotel )
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: Experience Knossos in comfort and style. You’ll enjoy a smoother pace, closer interaction with your guide, and more time.
Starting point:
Capsis Astoria Heraklion, Plateia Eleftherias, Iraklio 712 02, Greece

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:30
Price details
฿4,859.25 x 1 Adult฿4,859.25
Total
Price is ฿4,859.25

Private Tour

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

VIP & Unfiltered: Your guide, your pace, your vibe. Go deeper, ask and explore Knossos your way, a tailor-made adventure.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Starting point:
WeGuide.gr - Meeting point for guided tours, Knossos 714 09, Greece

Language options: English
Price details
฿10,358.86 x 1 Adult฿10,358.86
Total
Price is ฿10,358.86

Knossos with Arch. Museum

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Visit Knossos & Arch. Museum: Upgrade your experience: Visit Knossos & Arch. Museum, home to the most important Minoan artefacts in the world.

Language options: English
Starting time: 11:00
Price details
฿9,040.46 x 1 Adult฿9,040.46
Total
Price is ฿9,040.46
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Headset to hear the guide better, if group size is over 6 participants (7-15 pax).
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Optional Add-On: Archaeological Museum (13:30 o'clock)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Original reseller of service - Authorised travel agent.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Licensed tour guide for a guided tour in a group at Knossos palace.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry ticket for the Knossos Palace, general admission fee ( 20 EUR ).
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Skip-the-ticket-line service, to avoid the queue at the ticket counter.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • During the summer months (June-July-August), Visit Knossos and avoid the crowds and the heat! Unravel the myth of the labyrinth and experience Knossos at its most serene, with the best time being at 17:00 (5:00 PM). Join us for a truly memorable experience!
  • Knossos Palace – Meeting Information Our check-in operator will be waiting for you by the ticket booth at Knossos, holding a sign with our “Meeting Point” logo. Check-in begins 20 minutes before the tour start time. This is a shared group tour with strict entry time slots. Late arrivals cannot be admitted. If you arrive after your scheduled time, your reserved entry tickets will have already expired and the tour will be considered a no-show. Subject to availability, we will do our very best to assist you in purchasing new entry tickets; however, once the guided tour has started, it may not be possible to join. Arriving by car? Please allow extra time to find parking. We strongly recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before the tour start time, especially for the 10:00–11:00 AM slots, when parking and site entry are busiest. Summer Tip (June–August): The most comfortable time to explore Knossos is 17:00 (5:00 PM), when the crowds and heat are at their lowest. Join us then for a more serene experience as you unravel the myths of the Labyrinth and the grandeur of Minoan Crete.
  • Please check your location before booking! Knossos Palace is just 5 km (20 min) from Heraklion port/airport — very convenient. It’s not convenient from Chania (Souda port or CHQ airport) — it's 140 km away (2.5 hrs by car). We are based in Heraklion
  • How to Redeem : Your Guide will redeem this ticket for your entry ticket.

Activity itinerary

The Palace of Knossos

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Knossos is one of the most captivating sites in Crete, a place where history, culture, and myth come vividly to life. A visit here is truly essential for anyone seeking to experience the island beyond the ordinary. With a licensed expert guide, the palace reveals its true meaning. While signage on site is limited, your guide will unlock the deeper stories, symbolism, and significance behind what you see, transforming ruins into a living civilisation. Explore the legendary Palace of Knossos, a vast complex of over 1,500 interconnected rooms built for a powerful Bronze Age ruler. Walk through the labyrinthine corridors and discover the Throne Room of King Minos, sacred spaces, royal quarters, storerooms once filled with treasures, and remarkably advanced water-management systems. Optional Add-On: Archaeological Museum (13:30 o'clock) Complete your experience with a guided visit to the Heraklion Archaeological Museum and discover the original masterpieces of Minoan Crete (duration 90min).

Location

Activity location

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    The Palace of Knossos
    • 714 09, Knosos, Greece, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    WeGuide.gr - Meeting point for guided tours
    • 714 09, Knossos, Greece
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Capsis Astoria Heraklion
    • Plateia Eleftherias
    • 712 02, Iraklio, Greece

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