Knossos Palace Archaeological Site Tickets

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.

The site was advertised as open until 6.30pm, but we were asked to leave by 6pm. So we didn't get to do the whole tour.

Staff at toilet very rude. I have stoma bag so decided to use disabled toilet to empty it. Lady working in female toilets came and stood outside door, when I came out she was rude shaking her head at me. Not all disabilities are visible and Staff should know this. I hope you feedback this to the staff Everything else great (No problem about meeting point just had to tick option to submit review) Thanks

The guide was excellent. Good English, and very patient with questions. He knew the history of course, and also would talk about today's attitudes to the restorations that have been done. He had a balanced view. He proceeded at an appropriate pace, and the group was not too big (about 6 of us), so we could all talk to him. The ticketing experience was simple. We were contacted in advance and told where to meet, with a picure of the person who was going to greet us, holding up the sign. That was really helpful. The tickets werent cheap but I felt they were worth it. Some of the features of the site were shielded by glass, but reflection on the gas made it impossible to view the features behind. I'm sure this isnt Headout or the guide's fault. Can't non reflective glass be used, or screens?

We had a great guide. Irini took a lot of time and showed us around Knossos really well! She had great knowledge and spoke very good German. Highly recommended!

The magnificence of the site combined with the professionalism and knowledge of the guide made it a mémorable experience.

The palace was beautiful to see and there is so much to explore. The Minoan art, the views and history made it a great day. The ticketing system was so easy. We scanned our qr code and got in fast without any issues. Would recommend this booking method as it is fast and easy.

The entire site is memorable and definitely worth seeing. I think things could be a little clearer about downloading the accompanying app both on the Headout site and the actual site itself, as we were mucking around trying to download the app after entry, but the QR code was on the outside of the entrance!

The guide had unique insights that we wouldn't be able to understand without: with her we learned a lot more than we otherwise would. Your guide is your value!

We did not have to wait in line and got in right away. The ticket line on site was miles long. However, I must say that the tickets never arrived via email, fortunately I read that you could download the app and got them from there. The palace is beautiful although the tour is not very long since there are not many things to see. Plus to see the throne room we had to stand in line for half an hour in full sun in August and it was not the best

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.

Everything about the visit was incredible. Our guide explained the history in a very interesting and informational way.

Buying tickets online was a good idea as it was a lineup to the ticket office. Very good support online if you need any help.

Our guide was excellent! She gave us factual history together with legend and myth and how they might have all married together, along with background on the latest theories and excavations. We had a fabulous time and learned so much about the site and the Minoan civilization.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Everything, of course the Palace and the museum but the organization and the wonderful guide we had made the visit more special