Viator
From €225
Knossos Palace - Private Tour Experience
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.
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- · Minimum 1 travelers
- · Up to 12 travelers
- · Adult required for booking
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Location
This experience is centered on one mapped location.
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Knossos Archaeological Site
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.
90 minAdmission included
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).
What's not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Good to know
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- IMPORTANT NOTE : Starting times are strictly kept. There is no exceptions policy.
- Check-in begins 20 minutes before the tour start time. Please note that this is a shared group tour, so to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone, we kindly ask that you arrive on time, as late arrivals cannot be accommodated. Your entry tickets are valid only for the scheduled time slot. If you arrive late and miss your entry, you may be required to purchase new tickets (approx. €20 per adult) at your own expense. For those arriving by car: Please allow extra time to find parking. We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before the tour start time.
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Tour options
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Reviews
4.6 · 18 reviews
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