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Combo (Save 8%): Knossos Palace Archaeological Site Tickets + Heraklion Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Name: Combo (Save 8%): Knossos Palace Archaeological Site Tickets + Heraklion Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Start: 2025-12-04T08:00:00
End: 2025-12-04T17:30:00
Location: Heraklion

Guests exploring the ancient ruins of Knossos Palace in Crete.

Family exploring Knossos Palace ruins in Crete, Greece.

Heraklion Hop-On Hop-Off bus with tourists near a cruise ship.

Tourists enjoying Heraklion Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with sea view and map.

Open today

08:30am - 05:00pm

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

4.2/5

(1,237)

Ronald

Oct 2025

Verified booking

5/5

A HOHO stop was in front our out rented apartment, and the package includes travel to Knossos. With the parking challenge this was a great benefit. HOHO is a great way to get a feel of the great city when you have limited time. I would definitely recommend this.

Kezia

Aug 2025

Verified booking

4/5

We got to Knossos at 9am, which was good because it was less hot and there were less people. The site was so cool to look around, especially as someone with an interest in Classical history. Booking with Headout was pretty easy, the only problem was that we thought the audio guide would be for Knossos, but it turned out to be for Heraklion city. That is also cool, but would've been nice to have a Knossos specific one for the Knossos ticket haha.

Jens

Sep 2025

Verified booking

5/5

A good insight into the history. We were approached by a very friendly German-speaking female guide and took the option of a guided tour to fully immerse ourselves in this historic site. fully immerse ourselves in this historical site. We were guided in a very knowledgeable and friendly manner. The audioguide is a good option but we personally loved it. Many thanks for the wonderful experience.

Enjoy 1+1 day of unlimited bus rides through Heraklion's ancient streets and get fast-track entry to Knossos Palace, with a convenient bus drop nearby!

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 18 top sites, from Ammoudara's beaches to Koules Castle. Your ticket includes one day of unlimited hop-on hop-off rides plus a bonus free day!

See Heraklion from the ultimate viewpoint of an open-top bus tour with 8-language audio guides, free earphones, and maps bringing the city's stories to life.

Knossos Palace

Entry to Knossos Palace (near Stop #9 on Heraklion route)

Online audio guide for Heraklion city

Heraklion hop-on hop-off tour

1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off pass + 1-day free by Sights of Athens

Access to Heraklion & Ammoudara routes

Audio guide in English, Greek, Russian, German, Spanish, Italian, French & Hebrew

Free earphones & map

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

4.2
1,237 reviews
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What our guests say
Angela
Nov 2025
Verified booking
3/5
I wanted to see the city, but felt the places the bus visited were not anything of interest.
Stephen
Oct 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Remarkable ruins from the past. Pity about the crowds but understand that lots of people want to view what remains from so long ago.
Richard
Oct 2025
Verified booking
3/5
There were just too many people wanting to get a bus and also confusion over which bus we could use as they all looked very similar. Having booked tickets on line this did not appear to save me any time either, so all a bit confusing. We had to walk from the Cruise terminal to the old Port and then round to the museum stop before we could get on a bus. So stayed on until got back round to the centre again when we could walk through and then back to the Cruise terminal; so no real opportunity to hop onor hop off.
Neil
Oct 2025
Verified booking
3/5
The buses were not on time. Waited about 1 hour for bus to come to Knossos Palace in Crete when the signs indicate 20 minute periods. Experienced similar delays at other stops (e.g., Galaxy Hotel stop). For 20 euro it was worthwhile just to get familiar with where the sites in Crete were located with the option of returning on another bus. From the Galaxy Hotel where we stayed it was a short 10-15 minute walk to the Museum ande Castle which are on the Hop-on-Hop-off bus routes.
Ronald
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
A HOHO stop was in front our out rented apartment, and the package includes travel to Knossos. With the parking challenge this was a great benefit. HOHO is a great way to get a feel of the great city when you have limited time. I would definitely recommend this.

Get skip-the-line access to Knossos Palace, plus a hop-on hop-off bus that drops you right at the entrance and enjoy 2 days of unlimited rides, all for one unbeatable price with this combo!

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 civilisation, 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 hop-on hop-off tour

Continue your historical immersion with a 1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour, plus a bonus day for free! The Heraklion route winds through urban streets past historic stone monuments. The Ammoudara route offers sweeping sea vistas and journeys along the golden shoreline of Ammoudara Beach, providing a scenic contrast to the city's architecture.

Hop-on hop-off tour - Heraklion line

First bus: 9am from stop #1 (Port Station - Cruise Terminal)

Last bus: 6pm from stop #1 (Port Station - Cruise Terminal)

Frequency: Every 30 minutes

Popular stops: Knossos Palace, Archaeological Museum, Venetian Castle Koules

Hop-on hop-off tour - Ammoudara line

First bus: 11am from stop #1 (Apollonia Hotel)

Last bus: 6pm from stop #1 (Apollonia Hotel)

Frequency: Every 60 minutes

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.

Knossos Palace

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

What to bring

Knossos Palace

Wear sturdy shoes with a good grip, because the ancient stones are uneven and slippery.

Bring headphones if you plan to use the audio guide app, so you can listen comfortably while exploring without holding your phone.

Bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen, especially in summer, as there’s very little shade inside the Palace grounds.

What's not allowed

Knossos Palace

Flash photography is not allowed inside reconstructed areas to help protect the delicate frescoes and wall paintings.

There are restrictions on large bags, so travel light to move around more easily.

Accessibility

Knossos Palace

The site is partially wheelchair-accessible, with a ramped pathway available at the main entrance.

Heraklion hop-on hop-off tour

The buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Your guide dogs are welcome onboard.

Additional information

Knossos Palace

Parking can be limited during peak hours, so plan to arrive early if you are driving or be ready for a short walk from nearby lots.

Heraklion hop-on hop-off tour

Baggage is allowed onboard.

Concession eligibility

Children and young people (EU citizens): Individuals up to 25 years old from EU member states are entitled to free admission upon presenting a valid ID or passport.

Children and young people (Non-EU citizens): Individuals up to 18 years old from Non-EU member states are entitled to free admission upon presenting a valid ID or passport.

Senior citizens: Individuals over 65 years old from Greece or other EU member states are eligible for a reduced admission fee upon presenting a valid ID or passport.

Persons with disabilities: Individuals with an 80% disability or more, regardless of nationality, and one escort (if applicable) can access free admission upon presenting a valid disability certificate along with their ID or passport.

Greek citizens (special categories): Greek families with many children (with children up to 25 years old, or any age if they have disabilities) are eligible for free admission upon presenting a valid large family certificate and disability certificate (if applicable). Greek unemployed citizens can also receive free admission with a valid unemployment card and ID.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please display the same at each ticket redemption point along with a valid photo ID.

Ticket redemption points

Knossos Palace Archaeological Site Entry Tickets

Show your ticket at Knossos Palace.

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.