Highlights
- Discover the beauty of the Palace of Knossos with a pre-booked ticket
- Immerse yourself in Knossos with an audio tour on your smartphone
- Stroll through the corridors of King Minos’ palace and marvel at Minoan frescoes
- Gain valuable insight into the daily lives of ancient Cretans
- Gaze out on the imposing view of Mount Juktas as you learn about Minoan Crete
Description
Enjoy an exciting visit to Knossos Palace, Crete’s most famous historical attraction, with a pre-booked e-ticket, including a compelling audio tour downloadable on your phone and a detailed map of the site. Lose yourself in the audio tour's storytelling and immerse yourself in history as you walk around this iconic site.
Visit the grand capital of Minoan Crete, located just south of Heraklion, and see the evocative setting, complete with impressive ruins and brightly-colored frescoes, come alive through an engaging narrative that sheds light on various elements of Minoan culture.
The cupbearers and procession frescoes at the South Propylaeum, which depict scenes from everyday life and the ceremonial activities in Minoan Crete, provide a great insight into the aesthetic ideals of the time. Follow the evolution of Minoan fashion, learn about the popular hairstyles of the people, and discover the beauty products locals used to touch up their looks.
At the West Magazines, where the storage facilities of the palace are located, gain an understanding of the well-organized bureaucracy that supported the palace organization, the earliest forms of linear writing, as well as the Minoan economy and trade networks. Discover the copy of the “Prince of the Lilies” at the South Entrance Corridor and gaze out on Mount Juktas, perfectly framed by the eroded walls of the palace.
Visit the Queen’s Megaron, embellished with a famous fresco of blue dolphins and equipped with a bathroom and a toilet room, where you can find out everything about the bath habits in the Minoan era.
Includes
Adult entry ticket
Knossos Palace audio guide (if option selected)
Heraklion City audio guide (if option selected)
Excludes
Live guide
Smartphone and headphones
Important Information
- You will receive an email from the provider with ticket and audio instructions
- EU citizens aged 0-25 are entitled to free admission, however, they must wait in line to show ID card or passport
- Please note that maintenance work may be in progress during your visit to Knossos, which could temporarily affect the flow of the audio tour
- Children up to the age of 5, from non-EU countries, are entitled to have free admission tickets upon presentation of their passport for verification of their age and country of origin
- From April 1 to October 31 senior citizens over 65 from Greece or other EU states are entitled to 50% reduced admission. This must be purchased on the day and involves waiting in line
- An Android (version 9.0 and later) or iOS (version 17.0 and later) smartphone is required. The audio tour is not compatible with Windows Phones, iPhone X or older, iPhone SE 1st generation, iPod Touch, iPad 5th generation or older
Easy cancellation
This activity is non-refundable
