Guided Tour to Knossos Palace & Heraklion
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Pickup and Drop off
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- Guided tour in French & English on Tuesday & Saturday
- Guided tour in German & English on Thursday
- Whispers offered during the guided tour in Knossos Palace
- Licensed guide
- Food & Drinks
- Entrance fee to Knossos Palace
- Entrance fee to Heraklion Archeological Museum
Meeting and Pickup
We pick up customers from meeting points and hotels from the areas of Heraklion Karteros Kokkini Hani Gouves Analipsi Anisaras Hersonisos Stalida Malia Sissi. Pickup time depends on the location of the accommodation hotel. The exact pickup time and location will be sent via email.
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The Palace of Knossos
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Morosini Fountain (Lion's Fountain)
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Entry discounts apply to Knossos Palace and the Archaeological Museum:
- Free for EU citizens under 25 years old and non-EU citizens under 18 years old.
- 50% Discount for EU citizens aged over 65 from 1st of October to 31st of May.
- Valid ID or passport required to claim the discount.
- Food and drinks are not allowed on board the vehicle.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Sky Diving customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- This tour 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.
- Pickup and Drop off.
- Transport by air-conditioned coach.
- Guided tour in French & English on Tuesday & Saturday.
- Guided tour in German & English on Thursday.
- Whispers offered during the guided tour in Knossos Palace.
- Licensed guide.
- Food & Drinks.
- Entrance fee to Knossos Palace.
- Entrance fee to Heraklion Archeological Museum.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Guided Tour to Knossos Palace & Heraklion is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Guided Tour to Knossos Palace & Heraklion will be included in your confirmation email from City Sky Diving. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Pickup and Drop off
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- Guided tour in French & English on Tuesday & Saturday
- Guided tour in German & English on Thursday
- Whispers offered during the guided tour in Knossos Palace
- Licensed guide
- Food & Drinks
- Entrance fee to Knossos Palace
- Entrance fee to Heraklion Archeological Museum
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Entry discounts apply to Knossos Palace and the Archaeological Museum:
- Free for EU citizens under 25 years old and non-EU citizens under 18 years old.
- 50% Discount for EU citizens aged over 65 from 1st of October to 31st of May.
- Valid ID or passport required to claim the discount.
- Food and drinks are not allowed on board the vehicle.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
