Crete Knossos Palace and Archaeological SiteTickets

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Experience Highlights

Dare to venture close to the Minotaur’s lair with these tickets for the Palace and archaeological site of Knossos in Crete. You’ll have the chance to wander at your own pace through the places where legends were born.

Inside the palace, you’ll discover the important role Knossos played in the development of the earliest civilisations. For added convenience, the tickets include skip-the-queue access so you won’t have to wait upon arrival.

  • Explore ruins dating back over 9,000 years at your own pace
  • Get a close-up view of King Minos’s intact throne in the palace
  • Enjoy the convenience of skip-the-queue tickets

What’s included

  • Tickets for the Palace and the archaeological site of Knossos in Crete
  • Skip-the-queue access
  • Guided tour

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Step by Step

With these tickets for the Palace and the archaeological site of Knossos in Crete, you can explore one of the wonders of antiquity in the area at your own pace. It seems that Knossos dates back to the Neolithic period and that the city may well have been the largest in Europe during the Bronze Age.

As your visit progresses, you’ll realise that the role of Knossos in the development of early civilisations should not be underestimated. This is the home of the Minotaur and the place where the legends were born.

Although the Minoan civilisation lasted for almost two thousand years, what has truly remained in our collective memory is the tale of the Minotaur’s labyrinth. Make the most of this opportunity to relive all the events that took place there, both real and fictional.

What’s more, inside the reconstructed palace you’ll be able to see the intact throne of King Minos, the first king of Crete. It’ll be the perfect opportunity to walk amongst 9,000-year-old ruins that reveal what was once the centre of Greek civilisation in the Bronze Age.

So you don’t have to worry about a thing, the tickets include skip-the-queue access. You can start your visit as soon as you arrive, without having to wait.

Reviews

4.5
· 1.442 Reviews
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    The size and complexity of the palace is astounding. As we progressed, we discovered new rooms and areas that left us in awe.
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    The labyrinths of the Palace of Knossos kept us intrigued and made us imagine the stories and legends surrounding this place.
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    Every column, every room and every corridor is carefully reconstructed to bring to life the grandeur of the past.
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    The attention to detail in the restoration of the palace is impressive.

Other Things You Should Know

  • Last admission: 30 minutes before closing time
  • Concessionary tickets available on site for EU citizens aged 65 and over, and for young people (aged 6–25) from non-European countries (subject to presentation of valid ID to prove age)

Cancellation Policy

This activity cannot be canceled or refunded.

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