The Palace of Knossos with Skip-the-Line Ticket
Join Our Small Group Walking Tour of Knossos Palace (Up to 16 People) Step into history with our expert-guided walking tour of the legendary Knossos Palace. Avoid the crowds by pre-purchasing your Skip-the-Line entrance ticket online and meet your licensed tourist guide upon arrival for an exclusive, in-depth experience. Together, we’ll explore the Labyrinth and Palace of Knossos, home to the mythical Minotaur and the oldest throne in Europe. Uncover the secrets of this sophisticated Minoan structure—with its elegant frescoes, massive clay storage jars, advanced drainage systems, and mysterious underground chambers. Was it here the Minotaur once roamed? Let your guide unravel the myths, legends, and history of Europe’s first advanced civilization, bringing the past vividly to life. Don’t just visit Knossos—experience it.
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What's included in The Palace of Knossos with Skip-the-Line Ticket
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
The Palace of Knossos
Explore the legendary Labyrinth and the Palace of Knossos with a Licensed Tourist Guide in a small group of up to 16 people. Skip the long ticket lines! Upon arrival, you’ll meet your dedicated guide and receive your pre-purchased entrance tickets—no need to wait at the cashier. We offer a Skip-the-Line service to all our guests by purchasing entrance tickets in advance, saving you valuable time and hassle. You can choose to prepay your entrance tickets when booking your tour online for a smooth, worry-free experience.
Inclusions
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- 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.
- Pick-up and drop-off service
- Food and beverages
- Gratuities
- 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
- IMPORTANT NOTE : Starting times are strictly kept. There is no exceptions policy.
- Important Reminder – Tour Participation Guidelines. -Please note that the tour you have booked is a shared experience with other travelers. To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone, we kindly ask that you adhere to the scheduled starting time, as there is a strict no-exceptions policy for late arrivals. Check-in begins 20 minutes before the tour starts, at the main entrance of Knossos, directly in front of the ticket office. Here, you will meet your exclusive check-in operator and receive your entry tickets. Tickets are only valid for the selected time slot. Arriving outside this window may result in denied entry, and a new entry ticket (e.x. 20 EUR per Adult) would need to be purchased at your own expense.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- 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)
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Meet and greet, our check-in operator, next to the entrance of the archaeological site, by the ticket booth. Your guide will be holding a logo sign with the “Meeting Point - WeGuide.gr” logo. Important Reminder – Tour Participation Guidelines. Please note that the tour you have booked is a shared experience with other travelers. To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone, we kindly ask that you adhere to the scheduled starting time, as there is a strict no-exceptions policy for late arrivals. Check-in begins 20 minutes before the tour starts, at the main entrance of Knossos, directly in front of the ticket office. Here, you will meet your exclusive check-in operator and receive your entry tickets. Tickets are only valid for the selected time slot. Arriving outside this window may result in denied entry, and a new entry ticket (e.x. 20 EUR per Adult) would need to be purchased at your own expense. During summer periode (June-July-August-September) visit Knossos, escaping the crowds and not when it's so hot! Unravel the myth of the labyrinth enjoy Knossos at its best time 17:00 o'clock (5:00pm) with us!
