Why choose this Crete tour ?

Private Tour and Skip the line ticket. Visit Knossos palace, discover Heraklion city and taste local snacks. Explore the fine art and jewelry in one of the most popular Bronze Age museums of Europe. Be amazed by the original Frescoes. Learn about the history of the Minoan Civilization, probably the oldest one on the European continent. Entrance fees are included. Transportation from the listed Heraklion city Hotels and Heraklion port are included. ( If your pickup location is not listed… we can still transfer you but we apply extra fees)
Heraklion’s history with stories of its turbulent past and visits to its legendary churches, fountains, and monuments. The best example of the world famous Mediterranean diet is found in Crete. Discover with us the secrets of Cretans longevity. Walk with us, the local side of Heraklion through its lesser-known streets, forgotten laneways, and old city Venetians walls.



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What makes Best of Heraklion (Knossos & Arch. Museum with City Tour) a unique experience ?

Tour starts at 09:00am. Visit the Mythical Palace of Knossos of King Minos and Labyrinth home to the Minotaur. Discover with us the Labyrinth and Palace of Knossos! Skip the long ticket line and with our expert Guides unraveling the Myths and Legends surrounding the site.
Book online your full tour package (Live tour Guide + Ticket + Transfer) for Knossos palace.
Join our small group (up to 12 pax) Walking tour at Knossos palace with a Licensed Tourist Guide.

Tour starts at 11:30am . Explore the Historical city center of Heraklion and Capital of Crete! The 7th labor of Hercules was performed here, the birthplace of El Greco and Nikos Kazantzakis. On this tour you enjoy local products finger food and wine amidst Venetian monumental buildings.

Tour starts at 02:00pm (14:00 o’clock). Enjoy the fine art and jewelry in one of the most popular Bronze Age museums of Europe. The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion provides a unique opportunity for the visitor to marvel at the findings of the first of civilization in Europe, the Minoan civilization.

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • IMPORTANT NOTE : Starting times are strictly kept. There is no exceptions policy.


Options To Choose for Your Trip:

  • BEST OF HERAKLION
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    MINIVAN (up to 5 pax)
    Pickup included
  • Entrance Tickets for Knossos palace and the Archaelogical museum of Heraklion

Not Included

  • Any personal expenses and anything is not written in the inclusions.

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Special Instructions:

    We pickup you from the listed Hotels and the port of Heraklion Crete and transfer you to the Knossos palace, Heraklion city center and the Archaeological museum of Heraklion. If your pickup point is not listed, we still can transfer with an extra fee.
    At the end of the tour we transfer you back to the hotel or Heraklion port
    Meet and greet, our check-in operator, with the “WeGuide.gr – Meeting Point” logo.
    Meeting point: Main Entrance to the Palace of Knossos, in front of the Ticket Office (Skip-the-Line Entry).
    The day before the tour we will inform you with an email about the exact pickup time.
    Via mobile also or SMS (WhatsApp and Viber) +30 6944 500072.
    IMPORTANT NOTE : Starting times are strictly kept. There is no exceptions policy.

    Please be advised..

  • This Tour is Provided by KnossosGuides.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Athens.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 5 Travelers is accepted for booking.