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Plan your Heraklion trip without breaking the bank! Gain priority access to Knossos Palace and explore the city's tourist stops on a hop-on hop-off bus tour.
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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.
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Marvel at the untouched Throne of King Minos and the enigmatic murals of 'Linear A' language, which remains undeciphered to date.
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Explore Heraklion with a 1-day hop-on hop-off open-top bus tour with 1-day free and see top sights like Knossos Palace and Venetian Castle Koules.
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Sightseeing is now a breeze as buses equipped with multilingual audio guides take you across two different routes every 30 to 75 mins.
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Fun fact: The Minoans at Knossos had advanced water and sanitation systems for their time. They even had hot and cold water.
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Knossos Palace
- Entry to Knossos Palace
Heraklion HOHO pass
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1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off pass + 1-day free
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Audio guide in English, Greek, Russian, German, Spanish, Italian, French & Hebrew
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Free earphones
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Free map
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Guests from United Kingdom, Italy, United States and over 30 countries have loved this experience
Nagylaki
Aug, 2025Verified booking
It was so nice to see some part of hystory Greek mithology. The audio guide was really interesting. It was so hot, but we found shadow places inside.
David
Jul, 2025Verified booking
This is an awesome palace. It's unimaginable to think it's nearly 4000 years old. The excavations and recreations bring to life the scale of the level of sofistication of the ancient culture. This is an archeological site that cannot be missed if you are visiting Crete.
Elfriede
Jul, 2025Verified booking
It was just great, an incredible experienceVeronica
Jun, 2025Verified booking
You are in the history of civilization, although in itself there is not much to see
Eugenia
Sep, 2025Verified booking
Busses run on time, not very crowded. Good value for the price. Maps very confusing, three different maps for the circuits in Heraklion. The Blue Line circuit for beaches near Heraklion is too long on the return route. This is not necessary, as the City Line bus covers much of the same circuit and runs more frequently.
Get this combo on your Heraklion trip that ensures you get priority access at Knossos Palace and freely roam the city on a hop-on hop-off bus tour, all at a budget-friendly price.
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 civilization, 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 HOHO pass
Continue your historical immersion with a 1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour, plus a bonus day for free! Onboard, avail of a multi-lingual audio guide offering fun tales of the city's history as you enjoy the open-top vistas.
Heraklion line
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First bus: 9am from stop #1 (Port)
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Last bus: 5pm from stop #1 (Port)
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Frequency: Every 30 mins
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Popular stops: Knossos Palace, Archaeological Museum, Venetian Castle Koules
Ammoudara line
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First bus: 9am from stop #1 (Apollonia Hotel)
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Last bus: 4:30pm from stop #1 (Apollonia Hotel)
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Frequency: Every 60-75 mins
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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.
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Accessibility
Knossos Palace
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Heraklion HOHO pass
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The buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
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Your guide dogs are welcome onboard.
Additional information
Heraklion HOHO pass
- Baggage is allowed onboard.
Concession eligibility
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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.
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Children and young people (Non-EU citizens): Those aged between 6 and 25 years are eligible for a reduced admission fee, while children up to 6 years old from non-EU countries can gain free admission upon presenting a valid ID.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please display the same at each ticket redemption point along with a valid photo ID.
Ticket redemption points
Knossos Palace Archaeological Site Entry Tickets
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Show your ticket at Knossos Palace.
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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.
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