Crete: Knossos Archaeological Site Ticket
Heraklion, Greece
- 1 to 3 hours (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Regular entry ticket
- Heraklion city self-guided audio tour (all options)
- Knossos archaeological site self-guided audio tour (if option selected)
- Hotel pick up/drop off service
- Personal expenses
Meeting and Pickup
Departure Point
- Knossos Archaeological Site, Knosos, Crete 714 09 Greece
What To Expect
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Knossos Archaeological Site
Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This ticket is for travelers over 25 years. The reduced-price tickets are not available online
- Infants aged 0-5, and EU citizens under 25 receive free admission upon providing their ID at the ticket booth at the Acropolis site. Non-EU citizens under 25 receive a reduced-price entry (April-October) upon providing their ID at the ticket booth.
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Reviews
3.5
based on 15 reviews
Bethany_M, Mar 2026
This is a complete rip off. It’s only $20 to get into the palace. There is no audio tour. We paid double that on Viatour. Usually, I’m very happy with my purchases with this company, but this is not worth it. Don’t buy it you can buy the tickets at the counter for $20 and download an app your phone for free.
KIACHOONG_T, Jan 2025
The site of archaeological excavation was quite extensive, with various signboards indicating the various parts of the Palace of Knossos as excavated by the British archaeologists who first discovered the site. The palace of Knossos is the nearest to Heraklion and accessible by taxi, car, and bus, although the bus does take quite a long time to get there. I booked a taxi to get there and then booked it again to get to Heraklion City center. Expect an hour and a half at least to finish exploring the site by yourself or in a family group.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad to hear you enjoyed exploring the Palace of Knossos—it's indeed an extensive and fascinating site with a lot to take in. The signboards are a great help in understanding the layout and history, especially for those visiting independently.
Your tips on transportation and timing are very helpful for future visitors—planning ahead definitely makes the experience smoother. We hope you had a great time in Heraklion as well!
Michael_L, Sep 2024
Knossos is old! It was incredible to see the structure of a civilisation we knew so little of and that outdated anything we have previously experienced.
The information boards set around the site are helpful to fill in gaps. So much is surmised and not really known.
The entry and exit are well organised and there is a good coffee and gift shop.
Our tickets worked perfectly and communication from Key Tours was good. Like others before us we found the audio tour difficult to follow but it provided a great deal of information and we enjoyed listening to it more after our visit than during!
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Dear Guest,
Thank you for your feedback.
We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your visit at Knossos Archaeological Site and that you had a great time.
Thank you for booking with us!
Best Regards,
Margarita Karavasileiadi
Roberto_O, Sep 2024
Friendly on line booking and excellent price. No problem getting access to the site. I booked few others tours and the experience was very positive. Recommend
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Dear Roberto,
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had an enjoyable visit to the Knossos Archaeological Site. It’s fantastic to know that your experience was memorable, and we appreciate you sharing your thoughts with us. We hope to welcome you back soon for another amazing adventure!
Best Regards,
Margarita Karavasileiadi
Luca_L, Sep 2024
The recording is very hard to follow as there are no maps or top views of the site. It also seems to be outdated.
Lorenzo_M, Aug 2024
It is fascinating to visit a place so ancient and rich in history. It is necessary to ask for a guide: alone there is the risk of missing many interesting details.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Dear Lorenzo,
Thank you for your feedback.
We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your visit at Knossos Archaeological Site and that you had a great time.
Thank you for booking with us!
Best Regards,
Margarita Karavasileiadi
Ilona_S, Jul 2024
The ruins were amazing and beautiful. The information was very informative. Lots of great details. The App was not very easy to navigate. There were over 20 stations which had incredible information however it was very confusing to find which station we were at. We got lost in the directional part and never found the correct places at the correct time on the journey. It would’ve been great to have a map with each numbered station
Overall 3/5
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Dear Guest,
Thank you for your valuable feedback! We're glad to hear that you found the ruins amazing and the information provided to be informative. We understand that navigating the app can sometimes be challenging, especially with numerous stations to explore.The audio guide is designed to be geo-located, which means it should automatically provide commentary based on your location. This feature aims to enhance your experience by ensuring you receive relevant information as you explore.
Thank you for booking with us!
Best Regards,
Margarita Karavasileiadi
Joanna_S, Jul 2024
Bought tickets for the afternoon. My youngest started to feel unwell as we were traveling there so we rushed through the experience. Tickets included audio but when we arrived the audio wasn’t working. We were told to scan a QR code and download app for free (which we had paid for from Aviator and didn’t work. Late afternoon tour is better though as it’s extremely hot but it wasn’t as busy as morning tours. Interesting but not having audio made it difficult to appreciate.
Elliott_S, Jul 2024
Make sure you understand that the audio guide is run off your phone, so make sure you have reception/a long distance plan. It is also seemed cheaper to rent on site. There is a basic/free version available that you can scan with your phone.
Javier_C, Aug 2025
It is a place where you are taught part of the Minoan culture, and you can get a little bit into the stories of Greece
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