Landmarks

Knossos Palace Archaeological Site E-Ticket with Audio Tour

Name: Knossos Palace Archaeological Site E-Ticket with Audio Tour
Start: 2025-11-03T08:00:00
End: 2025-11-03T17:30:00
Location: Knossos Palace

Knossos Palace fresco and red columns under blue sky, Crete, Greece.

Woman exploring Knossos Palace with self-guided audio tour in English, French, and Italian.

King's chamber of Knossos with frescoes and stone throne, Crete, Greece.

Visitors taking a selfie at Knossos Palace, Crete, with ancient fresco and columns in view.

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

3.6/5

(419)

Antony

Sep 2025

Verified booking

5/5

The site is very well laid out with excellent descriptions of the key monuments and related history. The staff were all friendly and there's a nice cafe to wait in if you are early for your booked visit (as we were). It's also easy to get to by public transport.

Lynne

Jul 2025

Verified booking

4/5

We toured the palace ourselves, using the downloaded audio guide. Great site, but I would suggest a few improvements to enhance the visit. It was not that easy to follow the tour aligned with the audio. This could be easier if the signs had a number that corresponded to the audio and printed map. There was no obvious point in the audio or printed signs to detour around the perimeter of the main central structures. If we had followed the audio only, where the last commentary refers to the exit to our left, we would have left the palace site and not explored all the lower external areas. Better signage, brochure and commentary could help make this clearer.

Laura

Jul 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Staff were very helpful, friendly and supportive. Not being as physically able, I was very well looked after and I really do appreciate that. I brought my son and his friend here and we all absolutely loved it, honestly the whole experience was breathtaking. They are going to be doing ancient civilisation at college so this was brilliant for them to see. Thank you to everyone who made the whole experience possible and wonderful, only suggestion would be if they could turn the heat of the sun down a bit please 🤭🥵❤️

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.

E-ticket to Knossos Palace

Self-guided audio tour in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian

Online audio guide for Knossos Palace

Activation link for audio tour

Offline content (text, audio narration, and maps) to avoid roaming charges

Live guide

Smartphone

Headphones

Note: App is not compatible with Windows phones

Transfers

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

3.6
419 reviews
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What our guests say
Nicolai
Oct 2025
Verified booking
3/5
The pictures and their reconstruction were vivid and impressive. the concrete structures from Mr. Evans were a bit weird but illustrative. Therefor a special and unique place for more than one reason. If I had known earlier which app to download, I could have prepared it. So I paid more money for nothing.
Monzat
Oct 2025
Verified booking
3/5
Super interesting palace. The audio guide on the other hand was not clear about the directions.
Pamela
Oct 2025
Verified booking
4/5
We had difficulty accessing the audio guide on line so went without it
Amy
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Incredible historic and important place
Judy
Sep 2025
Verified booking
3/5
The guide was easy to download and use for someone with enough IT knowledge to do this. However the whole experience was disappointing. It was difficult to pinpoint exactly when each section of the audio tour started. Directions on the tour were not specific enough

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.

Knossos Palace

Monday	08:00am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:45pm
Tuesday	08:00am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:45pm
Wednesday	08:00am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:45pm
Thursday	08:00am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:45pm
Friday	08:00am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:45pm
Saturday	08:00am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:45pm
Sunday	08:00am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:45pm

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.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Please arrive at the redemption point 30 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

Ticket redemption point

Show your ticket at Knossos Palace.

Address: Knossos 714 09, Greece.

Get directions to the redemption point