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Overview
Visit two of Crete’s top historical sights—Knossos Palace (a Bronze Age archeological site) and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum—in one time-saving tour. See ancient ruins and artifacts along the way, all while your guide's expert commentary brings the stories behind the sights to life. Highlights include the original throne of Minos at Knossos Palace and rare examples of Minoan art at Heraklion Archaeological Museum.
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Experience Travel Crete Tours and Activities
Ratings & Reviews
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Discover the Minoan civilization Centre
Christelle_L, Oct 2025
Knossos labyrinth : historical site of great importance; must use one’s imagination to picture what it must have been like 4500 years ago, Therefore I recommend to see the museum with the marvelous artifacts before doing the tour in Knossos. I really liked our tour guide ; she was very energetic and knowledgeable about Minos and how she ruled over the island and beyond peacefully for many years. Many questions remain: was it a natural disaster or flighting between clans that led to the decline of the Minoans? What Minos a man or a woman or both?
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Christelle, Thank you so much for your insightful review and for joining our Knossos semi-private tour! We’re delighted that you enjoyed discovering the fascinating world of the Minoan civilization with our passionate guide. Your curiosity and thoughtful reflections truly capture the mystery that still surrounds King Minos and the fall of this extraordinary culture. We couldn’t agree more — visiting the Archaeological Museum before Knossos is indeed the perfect way to bring the ancient palace to life. We hope to welcome you again soon for more myths and discoveries across Crete! Warm regards, The Travel Crete – WeGuide Travelers Team
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MaryAnnette_K, Apr 2022
We had no experience. We had to forfeit our money. The night before the tour we asked the concierge how to get to our meeting point. He told us that we would either have to pay a taxi 200 Euros each way and take a rwo hour drive in a taxi to the meeting point and a two hour drive in a taxi to return to our hotel. 400 Euros plus a tip and four hours travel time for a 1-1/2 hour tour. Our other option was to take a bus with five hours of travel each way. Viator was aware of where we were staying in Old Chania. We decided not to do the tour. So disappointing.
Response from Host, Apr 2022
Dear traveler, the review you posted does not have anything to do with our legal official platform and provider. We provide our services according to regulated terms and according to the Greek and European laws. Specifically you book our services on line and at a designated time and date the tour takes place, there is a policy of cancelation and refund 100% We understand your disappointment, as we are sure that you understand our disappointment when given a low score for services that we never provided! Kind Regards.
Visit to Palace of Knossos
Pearl_a, Oct 2019
Joanna was a wonderful guide very knowledgeable and interesting.She answered all of our questions and added many additional stories. I would certainly recommend this tour
Response from Host, Oct 2019
thank you so much
Visit to Palace of Knossos
Pearl_a, Oct 2019
The guide Joanna was just do knowledgeable about the subject matter and was able to answer all questions thoroughly. The company is very lucky to have her as a guide.
Response from Host, Oct 2019
Thank you!
Itinerary
Knossos Archaeological Site
Visit the Mythical Palace of Knossos of King Minos and Labyrinth home to the Minotaur. (Duration 90 min)
Knossos, a complex of more than 1500 interlocking rooms, was an astonishing palace, built for a mighty king of the Bronze Age. As you wander through the labyrinthine ruins, you will have the chance to see the original throne of "Minos", the mystifying sanctuaries, the luxurious domestic quarters of the royal family, the once upon a time bursting with Crete’s treasures pantries and the astonishing water-management systems! Knossos is considered Europe’s oldest city.
• Join our small group (up to 8 pax) and visit Knossos palace with a Licensed Tourist Guide.
• Use the combine ticket (value for money) to enter the Knossos palace and the Archaeological museum of Heraklion.
2 hoursAdmission Included
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Skip-the-ticket-line service, to avoid the queue at the ticket counter
- Semi Private - Shared Tour ( up to 8 pax )
- Licensed tour guide for a guided tour in a small group at the Knossos Palace
- Entry ticket for the Knossos Palace, general admission fee (20 EUR)
- Original reseller of service - authorized travel agent
- All fees and taxes (VAT 24% etc.)
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Meet and greet, our check-in operator, with the “WeGuide.gr – Meeting Point” logo.
- Meeting point: Main Entrance to the Palace of Knossos, in front of the Ticket Office (Skip-the-Line Entry)
- IMPORTANT NOTE : Starting times are strictly kept. There is no exceptions policy.
Guide Languages
English
French
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.