Knossos Palace Tour with Transfer & Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Overview
Leave behind the stress of parking and step into a seamless experience at the legendary Palace of Knossos—the heart of Europe’s first advanced civilization.
Your journey begins in Heraklion, where you meet your host in front of the Capsis Astoria Heraklion at 10:00 AM, beside the Knossos bus stop. From here, enjoy a smooth and authentic transfer (~25 min.), offering a glimpse into everyday life in Crete.
At Knossos, your licensed guide brings the palace vividly to life. Explore the Throne Room, royal quarters, and the labyrinth-like architecture that inspired the legend of the Minotaur.
Designed as a small-group experience (max 15 people), this tour offers a relaxed pace and deeper insight.
Optional Add-On: Archaeological Museum (13:30) Complete your experience with a guided visit to the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, where the original masterpieces of Minoan Crete bring the story to life. Licensed Guide, original frescoes, Phaistos Disc & royal artifacts, Small-group experience
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Knossos palace Entry ticket
- Meet our check-in operator in front of Capsis Astoria htl, next to the Bus stop for Knossos at 10am.
- Transportation to/from Knossos palace with the public bus.
- Licensed tour Guide (ENG)
- Optional Add-On Arch.Museum (13:30) Complete your experience with a guided visit to the Arch. Museum
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Plateia Eleftherias
Iraklio 712 02, Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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The Palace of Knossos
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
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
- We kindly remind you that the tour you booked is a shared one. It starts at the mentioned time and can not be delay for any reason. Our check in begins 10 minutes prior the starting time of the tour.
- IMPORTANT NOTE : Starting times are strictly kept. There is no exceptions policy.
- Entrance exclusively at the time slot of your choice! We would like to inform you that from 01-April-2024, in all Archaeological sites and Museums where the e-ticket is applied, entrance is only possible during the time slot of your choice. Please make sure to be at the entrance 15 minutes before your chosen time slot !
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Knossos Palace Tour with Transfer & Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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).
- 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.
- Bottled water.
- Knossos palace Entry ticket.
- Meet our check-in operator in front of Capsis Astoria htl, next to the Bus stop for Knossos at 10am.
- Transportation to/from Knossos palace with the public bus.
- Licensed tour Guide (ENG).
- Optional Add-On Arch.Museum (13:30) Complete your experience with a guided visit to the Arch. Museum.
- Gratuities.
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 2025The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 Knossos Palace Tour with Transfer & Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket 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 Tour with Transfer & Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket 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
- Bottled water
- Knossos palace Entry ticket
- Meet our check-in operator in front of Capsis Astoria htl, next to the Bus stop for Knossos at 10am.
- Transportation to/from Knossos palace with the public bus.
- Licensed tour Guide (ENG)
- Optional Add-On Arch.Museum (13:30) Complete your experience with a guided visit to the Arch. Museum
- 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
- We kindly remind you that the tour you booked is a shared one. It starts at the mentioned time and can not be delay for any reason. Our check in begins 10 minutes prior the starting time of the tour.
- IMPORTANT NOTE : Starting times are strictly kept. There is no exceptions policy.
- Entrance exclusively at the time slot of your choice! We would like to inform you that from 01-April-2024, in all Archaeological sites and Museums where the e-ticket is applied, entrance is only possible during the time slot of your choice. Please make sure to be at the entrance 15 minutes before your chosen time slot !
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
