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Knossos Palace Guided Walking Tour
Knossos Palace Guided Walking Tour
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Duration:
1h 30m
Taking Covid-19 safety measures
Group size:
10
Service animals allowed
Ticket type:
Mobile
Free cancellation
- Duration:1h 30m
- Taking Covid-19 safety measures
- Group size:10
- Service animals allowed
- Ticket type:Mobile
- Free cancellation
About
Know before you go
- Duration: 1h 30m
- Mobile tickets accepted
- Instant confirmation
Cancellation policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Available languages
English, French
What to expect
Know before you go
- Duration: 1h 30m
- Mobile tickets accepted
- Instant confirmation
Available languages
English, French
Cancellation policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
What to expect
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Important information
Inclusions
- LIVE Tour Guide Knossos
- Need to purchase entrance ticket (Full €15, Reduced: €8 ). We can provide you Skip-the-Line service.
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Entrance Ticket of Knossos palace
- Entry/Admission - Crete
Duration
1h 30m
Departure details
- WeGuide.gr, Knossos 714 09, Greece Upon arrival to the Palace of Knossos, skip the long line for the tickets and enter the Archeological Site of Knossos ! Just round the corner after the ticket booth of Knossos you will see the Coffee shop our staff will be holding a sign of "WeGuide.gr - Meeting Point" ( NOT at the Guides booth )
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Dress code is formal
- Upon arrival to the Palace of Knossos, skip the long line for the tickets and enter the Archeological Site of Knossos ! Not necessary to stay in line enter through the gates of Knossos to meet us! Just round the corner after the ticket booth of Knossos you will see the Coffee shop our staff will be holding a sign of "WeGuide.gr - Meeting Point" Here you meet your tour guide of Knossos Palace. There is a free parking place for your car just before the Knossos palace.
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Entrance Ticket is NOT included - You Join a mini group with a Guide
- There are two options ( English speaking guide or French speaking guide). Pick one please.
- We kindly remind you that the tour you booked is a shared one. It starts at the mentioned time and can not be delay for any reason. Our check in begins 15 minutes prior the starting time of the tour.
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers
Inclusions
- LIVE Tour Guide Knossos
- Need to purchase entrance ticket (Full €15, Reduced: €8 ). We can provide you Skip-the-Line service.
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Entrance Ticket of Knossos palace
- Entry/Admission - Crete
Departure details
- WeGuide.gr, Knossos 714 09, Greece Upon arrival to the Palace of Knossos, skip the long line for the tickets and enter the Archeological Site of Knossos ! Just round the corner after the ticket booth of Knossos you will see the Coffee shop our staff will be holding a sign of "WeGuide.gr - Meeting Point" ( NOT at the Guides booth )
Duration
1h 30m
Return details
- Returns to original departure point
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Dress code is formal
- Upon arrival to the Palace of Knossos, skip the long line for the tickets and enter the Archeological Site of Knossos ! Not necessary to stay in line enter through the gates of Knossos to meet us! Just round the corner after the ticket booth of Knossos you will see the Coffee shop our staff will be holding a sign of "WeGuide.gr - Meeting Point" Here you meet your tour guide of Knossos Palace. There is a free parking place for your car just before the Knossos palace.
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Entrance Ticket is NOT included - You Join a mini group with a Guide
- There are two options ( English speaking guide or French speaking guide). Pick one please.
- We kindly remind you that the tour you booked is a shared one. It starts at the mentioned time and can not be delay for any reason. Our check in begins 15 minutes prior the starting time of the tour.
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers
Travel safe during COVID-19
Last updated: 26 Jan 2022
A note from Knossos Palace Guided Walking Tour
Safety measures in place: Up to 10 people only (masked); tour given via ‘Whispers’: an audio system that means you can hear with clarity your guide, without having to stand by their elbow. Recommended time 5pm in the afternoon; though the Palace in the summer stays open to 8pm .
What you can expect during your visit
- Face masks required for travellers in public areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Contactless payment for gratuities and add-ons
What you can expect during your visit
- Face masks required for travellers in public areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Contactless payment for gratuities and add-ons
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
Itinerary
- You'll start atWeGuide.grKnossos 714 09, GreeceUpon arrival to the Palace of Knossos, skip the long line for the tickets and enter the Archeological Site of Knossos ! Just round the corner after the ticket booth of Knossos you will see the Coffee shop our staff will be holding a sign of "WeGuide.gr - Meeting Point" ( NOT at the Guides booth )See address & details
- 1WeGuide.grStop: 90 minutes - Admission excludedJoin a small group and take a tour with a licensed guide. Explore the ancient palace, step into the royal residence and see the Minoan king's throne. Be amazed by the House of the Frescoes and its colorful wall paintings. Learn about the history of the Minoan Civilization, probably the oldest one on the European continent. There is a free parking place for your car just before the Knossos palace. Need to purchase entrance ticket (Full: €15, Reduced: €8 ). We can provide you Skip-the-Line service. Tickets can be bought either at the Knossos ticket booth with a credit or debit card.Read more
- You'll return to the starting point
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Terri P
1 contribution
Jun 2021 • Family
My family travels all over the world and has encountered numerous tour guides. Ioanna was different, in only the most wonderful way! She has this amazing way of challenging you to not only see and enjoy the ruins and historical sites you are at; but also to truly dive into the history of the people behind the ruins. My 13 year old son loved debating and discussing the why behind certain Ancient Greek practices and beliefs with her. He says it brought the ruins alive for him. Ioanna is also such a truly engaging and lovely person. She made us feel like family in her country and that just made the tour even more enjoyable! I cannot recommend her and her tours enough, they are a must do!
Written 26 August 2021
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WeGuide C
Thank you so much !!
Written 26 August 2021
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ryanlk94
2 contributions
May 2022 • Solo
I had a private guided tour of the palace with Guide Stella. She was a world class guide! Extremely informative. I said to her during the tour “if I went without the tour I would never have knew the things you are telling me”.
A guide is highly recommended, learn about all the wonderful ingenuity and history of the Palace and landmark itself. A truly educational experience!
A guide is highly recommended, learn about all the wonderful ingenuity and history of the Palace and landmark itself. A truly educational experience!
Written 12 May 2022
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WeGuide C
Thank you!
Written 13 May 2022
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Tracy
Bridgeport, TX4 contributions
We had Joanna as our guide and she was absolutely the best. Made the history of the site so interesting and explained things about the island of Crete and how much of the site can relate to art and anthropology studies today. She was very responsive to questions and left you feeling informed and inspired. If you go to Knossos you have to have her as your guide!!!
Written 11 August 2021
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WeGuide C
Thank You so much !!
Written 12 August 2021
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George - Greece
10 contributions
Jul 2020
Akrivi provided an excellent tour that made our experience in Knossos truly memorable. Akrivi was very friendly, personable and knowledgeable.
I have visited Knossos may times in the past, but this tour offered new and valuable insights on the Minoan civilization and (surprisingly!) its connection to todays issues.
Totally recommend it.
I have visited Knossos may times in the past, but this tour offered new and valuable insights on the Minoan civilization and (surprisingly!) its connection to todays issues.
Totally recommend it.
Written 26 August 2020
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WeGuide C
Thank you so much ..
Written 28 August 2020
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Gordon B
7 contributions
Aug 2020
This was a fantastic tour that really gave us a new perspective on the classic Greek myths. We learned a lot about their relationship to history, as well as the history of the excavation of the site. If you are planning to go to the Palace, definitely book this tour! The visit to the site really wouldn't have been anywhere near as enjoyable or edifying without this tour.
Written 9 August 2020
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WeGuide C
Thank you so much! Hope to see you soon again.
Written 16 August 2020
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nsh0re
New York City, NY14 contributions
Apr 2018
Akrivi was our guide. She showed up promptly and gathered our group of 7 at the pleasant entrance of the park that has a nice cafe. We had purchased combined tickets at the Irakleo Arch. Museum the day before so we were set. Akrivi gave us a clear and intelligent walk with many fine details to help us really understand what we were seeing. We left Knossos and returned to the museum a second time with a better sense of what the Minoans had accomplished.
Written 23 April 2018
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Annawebe
Onsala, Sweden10 contributions
We have been on several guided tours, but Johanna was the best we have ever had! So much knowledge. She mixed the facts with interesting thoughts about science, religion and philosophy. When we asked questions, she not only answered, but told us more interesting things related to our question.
We highly recommend this tour!!!!
We highly recommend this tour!!!!
Written 1 July 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Thank you so much!!!
Written 18 July 2018
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daffydoc2
Kaiserslautern, Germany39 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
We thoroughly enjoyed our personal tour of Knossos Palace. Our guide, Passos (spelling?) was extremely congenial, had many entertaining historical tidbits to bring the ruins to life, and helped to explain both the history of the people and the probable life of the area's inhabitants. His English was impeccable, and he paced the tour well to hold our interest and point out the many interesting details we would have missed on our own. We saw the large groups of tourists with other guides, and felt thoroughly pampered as we were the only couple with our guide. We learned a lot -- thank you very much!
Written 27 November 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Thank you so much! Hope to see you soon again.
Written 30 December 2018
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Massimo
1 contribution
Aug 2018 • Solo
The service was very good: if you book in advance you skip the line, and for Knossos that can be very very useful...
Most of all, the guide offered by Fotini was great: detailed and refined, and at the same time cool and passionate. I strongly recommend the tour with her: even if you don't know anything about the Minoan world - but you want to be introduced in that world - you will spend a beautiful interesting and amazing time at this site...Fotini gave me the key to decipher the mistery of the Ancient Palace of Knossos!
Most of all, the guide offered by Fotini was great: detailed and refined, and at the same time cool and passionate. I strongly recommend the tour with her: even if you don't know anything about the Minoan world - but you want to be introduced in that world - you will spend a beautiful interesting and amazing time at this site...Fotini gave me the key to decipher the mistery of the Ancient Palace of Knossos!
Written 11 August 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Thank you so much!!
Written 12 August 2018
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CLLJJR
Keene, NH217 contributions
Oct 2019
We were fortunate to book this tour for 9:00 AM and there were only two of us. The guide introduced us to Greek mythology and history and then showed around. She pointed out important features we would have missed, as there is little signage. She led the tour at a relaxed pace and was open to our questions and observations. She explained that the original archeologist named features based on his cultural assumptions from the time he was working, and what present day archeologists have since discovered.
Written 30 October 2019
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WeGuide C
Thank you!
Written 31 October 2019
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Eaespin
Miami, FL25 contributions
I don’t understand the info on scheduled tours hours,
Is there only Monday tours for May ?
Karen E
6 contributions
we would like to combine this tour with a visit to the Heraklion Archaeological Museum on Aug 18 if possible...
Bonjour, notre croisière s'arrêtant de 7h à midi jeudi, a t'on le temps de faire la visite avec vous? Merci
r0squi
Swiss Alps, Switzerland
Hi
We are planning to get a guided walking tour in September, the 19th.
Do we have to queue before meeting the guide in order to get the entrance ticket?
Thanks
Annawebe
Onsala, Sweden10 contributions
No. The guide will meet you there, and will help you to by a ticket in the fast lane
emanuela865
Frascati, Italy2 contributions
Buongiorno in quale lingua è il tour? A noi occorre in italiano
egkafantaris
Grand Ledge, MI
What does it mean when it states that the dress code is formal.
Annawebe
Onsala, Sweden10 contributions
I think what they mean is that you should look ok. Don’t wear beachwear. Men should not go without a shirt. It is hot, so long sleeves and pants are not a good idea.
mutro
Sunnyvale, CA26 contributions
Will purchasing tickets for this tour of Knossos require us to wait in line? What is the price per ticket to see Knossos and Archeological Museum?
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