Small group
Palace of Knossos - Early Morning Ticket and avoid crowds
5.0(19)1 hour 30 minutes
Viator
From$100per guest
History & culture
Labyrinth of Knossos Skip-the-Line Ticket with Tour Guide
4.6 from 78 Viator reviews1 hour 30 minutesViator
- Small group
Labyrinth of Knossos Skip-the-Line Ticket with Tour Guide is a 90-minute history and culture tour in Iraklion, booked through Viator. From $100 per guest. Starts 11:00 am. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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About this excursion
Skip the ticket line and step straight into history at Knossos Palace, now proudly listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With a licensed guide, explore the legendary home of King Minos, wander through the Labyrinth, and marvel at the vivid frescoes of the House of the Frescoes. Uncover the myths and realities of the Minoans — Europe’s oldest civilization.
Your check-in operator will meet you by the Knossos ticket booth, holding our “Meeting Point – WeGuide.gr” sign. Check-in starts 20 minutes before your tour. To protect your reserved time-slot tickets, please arrive early - tickets expire if you arrive late. If driving, allow at least 30 minutes to park and walk to the meeting point.
Join us for a seamless, story-rich journey through one of the world’s most extraordinary archaeological treasures.
What’s included in this excursion
Included
- Optional Add-On: Archaeological Museum (13:30 o'clock)
- 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.
Not included
- Meals and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
- Transfer
Know before you go
Is it suitable for children?
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Health & fitness
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Tour Guide with entry ticket for the Knossos Palace
- 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.
- Please note that this is a shared group tour, and to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone, we kindly wish to inform you that entry tickets are reserved for specific time slots.
- If you arrive after your scheduled time, the tickets unfortunately expire.
- In that case, we will do our best to assist you with purchasing a new ticket, subject to availability.
- For those arriving by car: Please allow extra time to find parking.
- We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before the tour start time.
- 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
Where this excursion starts
The meeting point is on your booking confirmation from Viator.
When it runs
Runs Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Starts 11:00 am.
Schedule checked Nov 15
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