Knossos Palace & Heraklion Archaeology Museum | Private Tour
Overview
You start our day visiting the most important archaeological site on Crete and the second most visited archaeological site of the country, the Minoan palace of Knossos, the mythical Labyrinth of Homer. Concentrating on the prehistoric era of the island, revealing its unique historic course and penetrating into its ancient prehistoric cult, arts and ritual practices, you will be visiting an amazing area of 22,000sq meters.
Your journey into prehistoric times is being completed with visiting the biggest prehistoric collection of artifacts in Greece, the archaeological museum of Heraklion, where you can see at close range all treasures from all Minoan palaces and other Minoan areas excavated on Crete.
What's Included
- An Official Licensed Tourist Guide
- Entrance Tickets to the Sites
- Your personal headseats for over 5 guests.
- Private transportation
Meeting Location
Knossos 714 09
Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Ξανθουδίδη και
Chatzidaki 1, Iraklio 712 02, Greece
What To Expect
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The Palace of Knossos
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- From Knossos Palace to Heraklion Museum , your transportation is not included in this tour. There are city buses and local taxis infront of the Palace if you dont have a car rental. The drive to the museum takes about 15/20 minutes.
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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.
- An Official Licensed Tourist Guide.
- Entrance Tickets to the Sites.
- Your personal headseats for over 5 guests.
- Private transportation.
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 12..
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 & Heraklion Archaeology Museum | Private 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Knossos Palace & Heraklion Archaeology Museum | Private 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
- An Official Licensed Tourist Guide
- Entrance Tickets to the Sites
- Your personal headseats for over 5 guests.
- Private transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- From Knossos Palace to Heraklion Museum , your transportation is not included in this tour. There are city buses and local taxis infront of the Palace if you dont have a car rental. The drive to the museum takes about 15/20 minutes.
