Knossos Palace with Heraklion Free Walking Tour (add on tour)
Overview
Visit the Mythical Palace of Knossos of King Minos and Labyrinth home to the Minotaur. Join a guided tour of Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Guided Tour. Complimentary, you can participate with your voucher at the Heraklion walking tour, for free.
What's Included
- Skip-the-ticket-line service, to avoid the queue at the ticket counter
- Ccomplimentary tour, booking our Knossos palace tour, you can participate at the Heraklion free tour
- 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.)
- Licensed tour guide for a guided tour in a small group at the Knossos Palace
- Headset to hear the guide better, if the group size is over 6 participants (7-16 pax)
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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The Palace of Knossos
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Heraklion
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- IMPORTANT NOTE: The number of participants for the Heraklion Free Walking Tour cannot exceed the number of participants for the Knossos Palace tour. A valid voucher for the Knossos tour must be presented in order to join the Heraklion walking tour.
- Special instructions Your Upcoming Knossos Tour – Important Details We’re excited to welcome you soon! Please take a moment to review the important meeting information below. Meeting Point: Our check-in operator will be waiting for you by the ticket booth at Knossos, holding a sign with our “Meeting Point” logo. Check-In & Timing: Check-in opens 20 minutes before the scheduled tour start time. This is a shared group tour with strict entry slots. Late arrivals cannot be admitted. If you arrive after your scheduled time, your reserved entry tickets will expire, and the tour will be considered a no-show. Important Notice: Subject to availability, we will do our best to assist you in purchasing new entry tickets (€20 per adult). However, once the guided tour has started, it may not be possible to join. Arriving by Car? Please allow extra time for parking. We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before the tour, especially for the 10:00–11:00 AM slots, when parking and entry are busiest. A free parking area is available just before the Knossos Palace entrance. Summer Tip (June–August): For a cooler and more serene experience, the 17:00 (5:00 PM) tour slot is ideal. This is when crowds and heat are at their lowest, offering the most comfortable way to explore Knossos and enjoy the myths of the Labyrinth. Ticket Redemption: Your licensed guide will redeem this voucher and provide your official entry ticket upon check-in. Location Reminder: Crete has four prefectures: Chania, Rethymnon, Heraklion, and Lasithi. Please ensure you’ve booked the tour closest to your area. We look forward to guiding you through the fascinating world of the Minoans at Knossos!
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours 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).
- Skip-the-ticket-line service, to avoid the queue at the ticket counter.
- Ccomplimentary tour, booking our Knossos palace tour, you can participate at the Heraklion free tour.
- 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.).
- Licensed tour guide for a guided tour in a small group at the Knossos Palace.
- Headset to hear the guide better, if the group size is over 6 participants (7-16 pax).
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Knossos Palace with Heraklion Free Walking Tour (add on tour) is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Knossos Palace with Heraklion Free Walking Tour (add on tour) will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. 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
- Skip-the-ticket-line service, to avoid the queue at the ticket counter
- Ccomplimentary tour, booking our Knossos palace tour, you can participate at the Heraklion free tour
- 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.)
- Licensed tour guide for a guided tour in a small group at the Knossos Palace
- Headset to hear the guide better, if the group size is over 6 participants (7-16 pax)
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- IMPORTANT NOTE: The number of participants for the Heraklion Free Walking Tour cannot exceed the number of participants for the Knossos Palace tour. A valid voucher for the Knossos tour must be presented in order to join the Heraklion walking tour.
- Special instructions Your Upcoming Knossos Tour – Important Details We’re excited to welcome you soon! Please take a moment to review the important meeting information below. Meeting Point: Our check-in operator will be waiting for you by the ticket booth at Knossos, holding a sign with our “Meeting Point” logo. Check-In & Timing: Check-in opens 20 minutes before the scheduled tour start time. This is a shared group tour with strict entry slots. Late arrivals cannot be admitted. If you arrive after your scheduled time, your reserved entry tickets will expire, and the tour will be considered a no-show. Important Notice: Subject to availability, we will do our best to assist you in purchasing new entry tickets (€20 per adult). However, once the guided tour has started, it may not be possible to join. Arriving by Car? Please allow extra time for parking. We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before the tour, especially for the 10:00–11:00 AM slots, when parking and entry are busiest. A free parking area is available just before the Knossos Palace entrance. Summer Tip (June–August): For a cooler and more serene experience, the 17:00 (5:00 PM) tour slot is ideal. This is when crowds and heat are at their lowest, offering the most comfortable way to explore Knossos and enjoy the myths of the Labyrinth. Ticket Redemption: Your licensed guide will redeem this voucher and provide your official entry ticket upon check-in. Location Reminder: Crete has four prefectures: Chania, Rethymnon, Heraklion, and Lasithi. Please ensure you’ve booked the tour closest to your area. We look forward to guiding you through the fascinating world of the Minoans at Knossos!
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
