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Knossos Palace Archaeological Site Tickets

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

Tourists exploring the ancient ruins at the Skip-The-Line Knossos Palace Archaeological Site in Heraklion

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Waste no time in queues with these entrance tickets to the largest archeological site of the Bronze Age, Knossos Palace.

Highlights

Jump right to the start of the queue with these tickets so that you can get right to exploring the archeological site of Knossos Palace.
Marvel at the Throne of King Minos, an astonishing relic that survived centuries, and feel the power that once echoed here.
The entirety of these ruins is spread across 1000 pieces, some of which have been restored since the site was first excavated.
Want to dig deeper into the tales of the palace? Enhance your exploration by choosing the a small group guided tour or an audio guide to explore at your pace.
Fun fact: The Minoans at Knossos had advanced water and sanitation systems, even hot and cold water, extraordinary for that era.

Inclusions

Entry to Knossos Palace
90-minute small-group guided tour (optional)
Expert guide (optional)
Headset (optional)
Audio guide for Android & iOS in English, French & Italian (optional)

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Reviews

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Irina

5/5

Sep, 2024

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.

Sanja

3/5

Sep, 2024

Knossos is amazing, Amazing,it was really beautiful i just had some other issues. About Headout. we are picking official site of Knossos to buy tickets i you offerd us headout. we bought tickets it costs 19 eur, and we understood that we had a audio guide in that prices. but no, it was only entry tickets. for me it was not written on this site. second, when i made online paymet my bank didnt allow the payment, because the bank blocked headout trader. best regards Sanja

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.

Chritiaan

3/5

Sep, 2024

The fact that this civilization possessed so much technology and knowledge in thick 1000 B.C. Unimaginable and beyond comprehension..Antiquity surprises us again and again...what clever architecture

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Sarah

5/5

Sep, 2024

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.

Your experience

Stepping into ancient glory

As you step into the Knossos Palace that dates back to 3700 years, you are instantaneously whisked away from the bustling modern world. Arthur Evans, the 20th-century archaeologist, pieced together this monumental puzzle, revealing over a century's worth of fascinating discoveries. His painstaking restorations bring life to the palace’s rich history, while the myriad pieces construct an intricate picture of the Roman and Classical periods, which held the Palace in high esteem.

Exploring the timeless splendour and mysteries of Minoan Civilization

As you navigate through the grandeur of the Palace, the enduring throne of King Minos stands as a silent testament to the monarch's rule, echoing tales of power and sovereignty. Not too far, the murals from the Minoan civilization grace the palace walls, each stroke narrating a tale of a world long past. But did you know? The unique language used in these murals, known as 'Linear A', is still undeciphered, keeping a part of the Minoan mystery alive. Choose to upgrade your experience with a small group guided tour or an audio guide, and these hallowed halls will whisper ancient secrets, painting a vivid portrait of life in one of the oldest civilizations of the world.

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