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Combo (Save 5%): Knossos Palace Archaeological Site Entry Tickets + Heraklion Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Name: Combo (Save 5%): Knossos Palace Archaeological Site Entry Tickets + Heraklion Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Start: 2024-09-17T09:00:00
End: 2024-09-17T23:59:00
Location: Heraklion

Fresco's and Ruins of Knossos Palace Archaeological Site, Heraklion

Fresco's and Basin at Knossos Palace Archaeological Site Entry Tickets-6

Heraklion- Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

Tourists gathering around the hop-on hop-off bus stop

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.

Highlights

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.
Marvel at the untouched Throne of King Minos and the enigmatic murals of 'Linear A' language, which remains undeciphered to date.
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.
Sightseeing is now a breeze as buses equipped with multilingual audio guides take you across two different routes every 30 to 75 mins.
Fun fact: The Minoans at Knossos had advanced water and sanitation systems for their time. They even had hot and cold water.

Inclusions

Knossos Palace

Entry to Knossos Palace

Heraklion HOHO pass

1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off pass + 1-day free
Audio guide in English, Greek, Russian, German, Spanish, Italian, French & Hebrew
Free earphones
Free map

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Reviews

4.2

862 ratings

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Claudine

3/5

Sep, 2024

We found it difficult to follow the audio guide and felt that if signage had been placed in the appaitate places that corresponded the numbers in the guide, we would have watched the correct part of the audio guide at the right time. Pathways were a little rough in places with not enough handrails. Otherwise the site was very interesting and we enjoyed reading the information boards where we needed further information.

Maria

4/5

Sep, 2024

Knossos Palace was disappointing. The €15 admission fee felt steep, and it was difficult to navigate as there were no arrows to guide you through the site. The information panels seemed outdated and heavily reliant on Arthur Evans' subjective interpretation. While I'm not an art history expert, I'm sure modern archaeologists and historians have differing views on Knossos. Tour guides quoted us €150 for a family of five with teens aged 15, 16, and 17. The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is much more engaging, offering a deeper understanding of Knossos, with breathtaking artefacts on display.

Daniela

4/5

Sep, 2024

We had online tickets for 3pm. We were there earlier and asked if we could go in earlier. It was no problem.

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Gabriel

5/5

Sep, 2024

You really avoid the queues. It's worth a lot for that. At the Palace of Knossos, you can take pictures as much as you like. The king's throne still retains its original structures and colors. The rest are reconstructions that reproduce the originals. This is the Minoan civilization.

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Ruth

5/5

Sep, 2024

I arrived at 8am and the palace was so empty. I walked round twice with an audio guide. I loved seeing and hearing about the history. I also really appreciated the restored areas that gave a great insight into how it would have looked. Lots of helpful staff around, and the cafe on site is good.

Routes & schedule

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

First bus: 9am from stop #1 (Port)
Last bus: 5pm from stop #1 (Port)
Frequency: Every 30 mins
Popular stops: Knossos Palace, Archaeological Museum, Venetian Castle Koules

Ammoudara line

First bus: 9am from stop #1 (Apollonia Hotel)
Last bus: 4:30pm from stop #1 (Apollonia Hotel)
Frequency: Every 60-75 mins
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.

Operating hours

Knossos Palace

Monday	08:00 AM - 07:30 PM	last entry 07:15 PM
Tuesday	08:00 AM - 07:30 PM	last entry 07:15 PM
Wednesday	08:00 AM - 07:30 PM	last entry 07:15 PM
Thursday	08:00 AM - 07:30 PM	last entry 07:15 PM
Friday	08:00 AM - 07:30 PM	last entry 07:15 PM
Saturday	08:00 AM - 07:30 PM	last entry 07:15 PM
Sunday	08:00 AM - 07:30 PM	last entry 07:15 PM