Knossos! What an enchanting place! This is simply a must visit site in Crete if history, culture, and myth are of any interest to you at all. Hire a guide to help bring the place to life. It is harder to get a true sense of the place without the guidance and knowledge of experienced guides. There is signage but it is simplistic and limited only sharing a fraction of what you're actually seeing and why.
A private tour of Knossos Palace is a great way to experience one of the most iconic archaeological sites in Crete with more depth and fewer crowds than a large group tour.
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Original reseller of service - Authorized travel agent.
Headset to hear the guide better, if group size is over 6 participants (7-16 pax).
Entry ticket for the Knossos Palace, general admission fee ( 20 EUR ).
Licensed tour guide for a guided tour in a small group at Knossos palace.
Skip-the-ticket-line service, to avoid the queue at the ticket counter.
All Fees and Taxes (VAT 24% etc).
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
WeGuide.gr - Meeting point for guided tours
Main Entrance to the Palace of Knossos, in front of the Ticket Office (Skip-the-Line Entry). Our check-in operator is holding a sign with a “WeGuide – Meeting Point” logo.
Return
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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IMPORTANT NOTE : Starting times are strictly kept. There is no exceptions policy.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Knossos Palace – A Private Guided Experience. What an enchanting place—truly a must-visit site in Crete for anyone fascinated by history, culture, or mythology. To truly appreciate its magic, we strongly recommend hiring a professional Knossos guide. While there is some signage on-site, it only scratches the surface. A licensed guide brings the ruins to life, revealing stories, symbolism, and the fascinating legacy hidden within the stones.
A private tour of the Palace of Knossos offers a deeper, more immersive experience than any large group tour. Skip the ticket lines and walk straight into the heart of Europe's first civilization. Your expert guide will lead you through a 90-minute walking tour, taking you back over 3,500 years into the world of Minoan Crete.
Knossos is more than an archaeological site - it's a journey into myth, engineering, and ancient artistry. Let us guide you through it with insight, passion, and professionalism.
1 hour and 30 minutes
Knossos Palace - Private Tour Experience
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Knossos! What an enchanting place! This is simply a must visit site in Crete if history, culture, and myth are of any interest to you at all. Hire a guide to help bring the place to life. It is harder to get a true sense of the place without the guidance and knowledge of experienced guides. There is signage but it is simplistic and limited only sharing a fraction of what you're actually seeing and why.
A private tour of Knossos Palace is a great way to experience one of the most iconic archaeological sites in Crete with more depth and fewer crowds than a large group tour.
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Original reseller of service - Authorized travel agent.
Headset to hear the guide better, if group size is over 6 participants (7-16 pax).
Entry ticket for the Knossos Palace, general admission fee ( 20 EUR ).
Licensed tour guide for a guided tour in a small group at Knossos palace.
Skip-the-ticket-line service, to avoid the queue at the ticket counter.
All Fees and Taxes (VAT 24% etc).
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
WeGuide.gr - Meeting point for guided tours
Main Entrance to the Palace of Knossos, in front of the Ticket Office (Skip-the-Line Entry). Our check-in operator is holding a sign with a “WeGuide – Meeting Point” logo.
