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Plan your Heraklion trip without breaking the bank! Gain priority access to Knossos Palace and explore the city's tourist stops on a hop-on hop-off bus tour.
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Journey back in time with fast-track tickets to Knossos Palace, a 3,700-year-old archaeological site, boasting the grandeur of the Minoan civilization.
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Marvel at the untouched Throne of King Minos and the enigmatic murals of 'Linear A' language, which remains undeciphered to date.
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Explore Heraklion with a 1-day hop-on hop-off open-top bus tour with 1-day free and see top sights like Knossos Palace and Venetian Castle Koules.
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Sightseeing is now a breeze as buses equipped with multilingual audio guides take you across two different routes every 30 to 75 mins.
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Fun fact: The Minoans at Knossos had advanced water and sanitation systems for their time. They even had hot and cold water.
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Knossos Palace
- Entry to Knossos Palace
Heraklion HOHO pass
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1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off pass + 1-day free
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Audio guide in English, Greek, Russian, German, Spanish, Italian, French & Hebrew
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Free earphones
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Free map
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Nicolas
Apr, 2025Verified booking
It wasn't too expensive, the taxi driver was really nice to take me there and wait for me afterwards, and the palace is just really beautiful! Loved it!
Juergen
Apr, 2025Verified booking
Easy booking, quick ticket and no waiting time at the entrance!!!
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Get this combo on your Heraklion trip that ensures you get priority access at Knossos Palace and freely roam the city on a hop-on hop-off bus tour, all at a budget-friendly price.
Knossos Palace archaeological site
Step back 3,700 years in history as you bypass the queues to Knossos Palace, the largest Bronze Age archaeological site. Explore the grandeur of the Minoan civilization, with the majestic throne of King Minos and murals adorning the palace walls. The palace's restored ruins spread across 1,000 pieces – a testament to the meticulous work of archaeologist Arthur Evans.
Heraklion HOHO pass
Continue your historical immersion with a 1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour, plus a bonus day for free! Onboard, avail of a multi-lingual audio guide offering fun tales of the city's history as you enjoy the open-top vistas.
Heraklion line
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First bus: 9am from stop #1 (Port)
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Last bus: 5pm from stop #1 (Port)
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Frequency: Every 30 mins
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Popular stops: Knossos Palace, Archaeological Museum, Venetian Castle Koules
Ammoudara line
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First bus: 9am from stop #1 (Apollonia Hotel)
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Last bus: 4:30pm from stop #1 (Apollonia Hotel)
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Frequency: Every 60-75 mins
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Popular stops: Hotel Dolphin, Technopolis, Agapi Beach Hotel
Please click here for a detailed map and boarding points.
You can join a tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
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Accessibility
Knossos Palace
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Heraklion HOHO pass
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The buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
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Your guide dogs are welcome onboard.
Additional information
Heraklion HOHO pass
- Baggage is allowed onboard.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please display the same at each ticket redemption point along with a valid photo ID.
Ticket redemption points
Knossos Palace Archaeological Site Entry Tickets
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Show your ticket at Knossos Palace.
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Address: Knossos 714 09, Greece.
Get directions to the redemption point
Heraklion Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
- No printout required! Just show your mobile voucher to the driver and collect your bus ticket.
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