Landmarks

Knossos Palace Archaeological Site E-Ticket with Audio Tour

Name: Knossos Palace Archaeological Site E-Ticket with Audio Tour
Start: 2024-12-22T13:00:00
End: 2024-12-22T17:30:00
Location: Knossos Palace

Knossos Palace Archaeological Site Entry Ticket - 02

Tourists exploring the ancient ruins of Knossos Palace Archaeological Site, Crete, with their entry tickets

Tourists exploring the ancient ruins of Knossos Palace Archaeological Site, a unique day trip experience in Crete, Greece

Knossos Palace ruins with ancient columns and frescoes, Crete, Greece.

Explore the labyrinth of Knossos Palace, the birthplace of Minoan civilization, with an entry e-ticket and insightful self-guided audio tour.

Highlights

Explore Knossos Palace, the largest Bronze Age site on Crete and the ceremonial hub of the Minoan civilization, an absolute feast for history enthusiasts.
With the pre-booked e-ticket, dive straight into your journey into the past, find a copy of “Prince of the Lilies” at the South Entrance Corridor and more.
The self-guided audio tour, available in 5 languages, lets you discover the beauty and trade secrets of Minoan times.
The cupbearers and procession frescoes at the South Propylaeum offer valuable insights into daily life and ceremonies in Minoan Crete.
Fun fact: The palace was so large that it could have housed up to 100,000 scrolls, making it potentially one of the largest libraries of the ancient world.

Inclusions

E-ticket to Knossos Palace
Self-guided audio tour in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian
Activation link for audio tour
Offline content (text, audio narration, and maps) to avoid roaming charges

Exclusions

Live guide
Smartphone
Headphones
Note: App is not compatible with Windows phones
Transfers

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Reviews

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Kenneth

3/5

Nov, 2024

The site was just as I expected: historical! My wife and I are not great at technology. Couldn't figure out how to get audio. Tried for a bit. Talked to few people who were very nice. We couldn't figure how to get it. Fortunately for us the description signs were in English. Thankful for that. We read every one.

Viaud

4/5

Sep, 2024

Ticket reservations are a real plus for avoiding the queues. On the other hand, and this only applies to the archeological site, there's a serious lack of precise directions for visiting the site.

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Manon

4/5

Sep, 2024

Well organized. We didn't wait because we have our e-tickets. We previousley down-loaded the audioguide and it helped a lot.

Triantafillia

5/5

Aug, 2024

Great tour great facilities to purchase a frappe well maintained. Parking near by. Nice info available in front of each site. Only annoying thing is after waiting in line for the bathrooms i discovered I need to pay which is fine 1 euro but i didn't have my purse with me so I lost my spot in line. Post before warning would be helpful I was not the only one.

Bojana

5/5

Aug, 2024

It's beautiful experience, the rests of the palace is expectible fascinanting, and the audio guide was very interesting and precising. It was very hot, you need to have bottle of water, and closed shoes.

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Your experience

Step Into the labyrinth of history

Begin your journey into the past with your e-ticket enabling you to dive straight into the exploration of the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete – Knossos Palace. Renowned as the birthplace of the Minoan civilization and the origin of the labyrinth myth, this palace offers an intimate connection to history. Wander through the labyrinth of Knossos, marveling at the throne of King Minos, which incredibly remains intact after thousands of years.

Unveil the secrets of the Minoan civilization

Your experience continues with a self-guided audio tour available in English, French, or Italian. This provides an in-depth look into the palace's workrooms, living spaces, and storerooms, unveiling the everyday life, culture, and intricacies of the Minoan civilization. Gain a sense of the grandeur and complexity of this ancient civilization, from its impressive health system to the ornate murals that once adorned its walls. This journey, both immersive and informative, delivers a unique and engaging learning experience.

The frescoes of cupbearers and processions at the South Propylaeum offer a glimpse into Minoan Crete's aesthetic ideals, showcasing fashion trends, hairstyles, and beauty practices. Explore the West Magazines to understand the palace's sophisticated bureaucracy, early linear writing, and Minoan trade networks. At the South Entrance Corridor, view the "Prince of the Lilies" replica and enjoy the scenic view of Mount Juktas. Don’t miss the Queen’s Megaron with its iconic blue dolphin fresco and insights into Minoan bathing customs.

Operating hours

Knossos Palace

Monday	08:30 AM - 05:00 PM	last entry 04:45 PM
Tuesday	08:30 AM - 05:00 PM	last entry 04:45 PM
Wednesday	08:30 AM - 05:00 PM	last entry 04:45 PM
Thursday	08:30 AM - 05:00 PM	last entry 04:45 PM
Friday	08:30 AM - 05:00 PM	last entry 04:45 PM
Saturday	08:30 AM - 05:00 PM	last entry 04:45 PM
Sunday	08:30 AM - 05:00 PM	last entry 04:45 PM

Know before you go

What to bring

Don’t forget your trusty earphones for an immersive audio guide experience.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible from the entrance of the Palace up to the Central Court.

Additional information

It’s recommended to wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
Ages 17 and younger are not permitted.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.