Participate in a guided tour to the Palace of Knossos, the political and ceremonial center of Minoan civilization. The tour continues to the town center of Heraklion, completing in a day the historical path of 4000 years.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pickup and Drop off
Licensed guide
Whispers offered during the guided tour in Knossos Palace
Guided tour in German & English on Thursday
Transport by air-conditioned coach
Guided tour in French & English on Tuesday & Saturday
Food & Drinks
Entrance fee to Knossos Palace
Entrance fee to Heraklion Archeological Museum
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Entry discounts apply to Knossos Palace and the Archaeological Museum:
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Free for EU citizens under 25 years old and non-EU citizens under 18 years old.
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50% Discount for EU citizens aged over 65 from 1st of October to 31st of May.
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Valid ID or passport required to claim the discount.
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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Participate in a guided tour to the Palace of Knossos, the political and ceremonial center of Minoan civilization. The tour continues to the town center of Heraklion, completing in a day the historical path of 4000 years.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pickup and Drop off
Licensed guide
Whispers offered during the guided tour in Knossos Palace
Guided tour in German & English on Thursday
Transport by air-conditioned coach
Guided tour in French & English on Tuesday & Saturday
Food & Drinks
Entrance fee to Knossos Palace
Entrance fee to Heraklion Archeological Museum
Itinerary
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Knossos Archaeological Site
Knossos Palace is the capital of Minoan civilization, just 5km away on the south of Heraklion town. It is the largest of the preserved Minoan palatial centers on the island. Walk through it with your guide and find out how people lived 4.000 years ago, people that are believed to be the first Europeans, lived as an organized community in Crete and the center of their civilization the Palace itself. The Throne Room, the frescoes, the Minoan Columns, the water management will stimulate your imagination on how the community of the Minoans was living on the island back then.
2 hours
2
Morosini Fountain (Lion's Fountain)
Heraklion is the capital of Crete as well as the largest city on the island. It is a town living between modern life and a deep link with its past. The town is fortified by the old Venetian walls. From the town's center, a walk through Daidalou street will bring you to Lion Square and the famous Morosini Fountain remain of the Venetian era. The way to the left will take you to the permanent outdoor market of the town and finally to the Valide Mosque, a remain of the turkish occupancy. The way to the right will bring you to the Venetian Loggia and finally to the sea and the Koules Fortres
2 hours
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Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Optional you may visit the Archaeological Museum in the center of Heraklion city. It brings together, findings from all over Crete, covering over 5500 years of the island's history. It is one of the most remarkable museums in Greece containing the most notable and complete collection of artifacts and initials of the Minoan civilization around the world.