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Combo (Save 8%): Knossos Palace Archaeological Site Entry Tickets + Heraklion Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Name: Combo (Save 8%): Knossos Palace Archaeological Site Entry Tickets + Heraklion Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Start: 2025-10-29T17:00:00
End: 2025-10-29T17:30:00
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

08:00am - 06:00pm

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

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.

4.2/5

(1,234)

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.

Eugenia

Sep 2025

Verified booking

4/5

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.

Médiaux

Sep 2025

Verified booking

4/5

Faster entry, but not as fast as we'd hoped, too many tourist coaches It would have been interesting if we had been informed on the site that there were too many buses and therefore too many tourists, so that we could have organized our visit differently. Visiting was complicated

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 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.

Sightseeing is now a breeze as buses equipped with multilingual audio guides take you across two different routes every 30 to 75 mins.

Fun fact: The Minoans at Knossos had advanced water and sanitation systems for their time. They even had hot and cold water.

Knossos Palace

Entry to Knossos Palace

Heraklion HOHO pass

1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off pass + 1-day free

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

Free earphones

Free map

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

4.2
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What our guests say
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.
Sean
Oct 2025
Verified booking
3/5
The bus was comfortable, and an easy way to get around the city. They were on-time and an overall good experience. I was interested in hearing about the city, but unfortunately the quality of the audio was very poor.

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

First bus: 9am from stop #1 (Port)

Last bus: 5pm from stop #1 (Port)

Frequency: Every 30 mins

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

Ammoudara line

First bus: 9am from stop #1 (Apollonia Hotel)

Last bus: 4:30pm from stop #1 (Apollonia Hotel)

Frequency: Every 60-75 mins

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	08:00am - 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

Accessibility

Knossos Palace

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Heraklion HOHO pass

The buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Your guide dogs are welcome onboard.

Additional information

Heraklion HOHO pass

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): 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.

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

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