Visit Knossos & Heraklion city (Walking and Tasting Tour)
Overview
We are not quite sure what the Minoans ate for breakfast, although We Guide you at Knossos palace and the Labyrinth. But, we can guide you also to the authentic flavors of ancient Crete. Right after the Knossos palace walking tour -having visited the oldest throne of Europe and escaped the Labyrinth- follow us, to the delicious flavors of Minoans. Ingredients all committed to the meticulous recreation of an authentic Minoan snack. Olives, olive oil, Cretan Tea, herbs, Honey, goat cheese or soft cheeses like myzithra and Cretan wine, from local producers.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Entrance Tickets for Knossos palace
- Wine tasting
- All Fees and Taxes
- Transfer from Heraklion city center
- Any personal expenses and anything is not written in the inclusions
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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The Palace of Knossos
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Heraklion
1 hour 30 minutes 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
- 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 !
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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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.
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Snacks.
- Bottled water.
- Entrance Tickets for Knossos palace.
- Wine tasting.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Transfer from Heraklion city center.
- Any personal expenses and anything is not written in the inclusions.
- 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 Visit Knossos & Heraklion city (Walking and Tasting 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
- 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 !
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Visit Knossos & Heraklion city (Walking and Tasting 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
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Entrance Tickets for Knossos palace
- Wine tasting
- All Fees and Taxes
- Transfer from Heraklion city center
- Any personal expenses and anything is not written in the inclusions
- 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
- 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 !
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
