Top Heraklion landmarks
Top Heraklion landmark tours
Palace of Knossos tours
Malia tours
Cool Destinations
Top Heraklion activities
Top Heraklion landmarks
Beyond Heraklion
Heraklion trip ideas
  • Tours by category
  • Tours by accessibility
  • Tours by feature
  • Top Heraklion landmark tours
  • Tours in nearby places
  • Explore Greece tours
  • Heraklion travel guides
  • Heraklion travel calendar
Rewards
Rewards
Wishlist
Login / Sign up
Bookings
Bookings
Cool Rewards My Rewards
$0.00
Cool Rewards My Rewards
$0.00
Wishlists
Wishlists
Profile
Help Center
Language
Log out
Start your search
Change your search
Place or activity
Select Dates

Knossos palace private tour (with Transfer from Heraklion)

2 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 2 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor |
Recommended by 100% of reviewers
100% of reviewers gave this experience a rating of 4 or higher.
| Heraklion, Greece
Book online or call us
Chat now

from $346.30 per person

Lowest Price Guarantee
Knossos palace private tour (with Transfer from Heraklion) Image 1
KNOSSOS PRIVATE TOUR
KNOSSOS PRIVATE TOUR
KNOSSOS PRIVATE TOUR
KNOSSOS PRIVATE TOUR

Loading Options
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 33 (0) days in advance.
Add to Wishlist
2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Instant confirmation
Offered in: English
and 1 more
French

Overview

Step beyond a standard visit and discover Knossos through a carefully crafted private journey that blends mythology, history, and seamless service.
From the moment you are picked up at your hotel, residence, or Heraklion port, every detail is thoughtfully arranged for comfort and ease. A short 30minute drive brings you directly to the legendary Palace of Knossos, one of Europe’s oldest and most captivating archaeological sites.
With skip-the-line access and a licensed expert guide, you experience the palace as it was meant to be: not simply ruins, but a living story. Walk through the Throne Room, royal quarters, and ceremonial spaces while uncovering the myths of King Minos and the Labyrinth, alongside the remarkable achievements of the Minoan civilization.
Unlike large cruise excursions, this private experience offers a relaxed pace, engaging storytelling, and the freedom to fully immerse yourself without feeling rushed. The result is a smooth, enriching journey from start to finish.

What's Included

  • Skip-the-ticket-line service, to avoid the queue at the ticket counter
  • Entry ticket for the Knossos Palace, general admission fee (20 EUR)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off service from Heraklion city (if selected as an add-on, per person)
  • Gratuities
See 3 moreSee 2 more

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point
Pickup details

After your disembarkation, the free shuttle bus from pier will drive (approx 5 min) you to Heraklion port passenger terminal station. There, at the exit of the building, your Guide will be holding a sign with a “WeGuide.gr – Meeting Point” logo.

What To Expect

Book Online

Our secure website provides real-time availability, instant confirmation, and free, no-hassle cancellations up to 24 hours before your tour begins.
Read more

Safe & secure • Easy breezy • Hassle-free

Knossos Archaeological Site

Visit the Mythical Palace of Knossos of King Minos and Labyrinth home to the Minotaur. Private walking tour at Knossos palace with a Licensed Tourist Guide. Skip the ticket line to enter Knossos Palace. Transfer to the palace of Knossos for easy access. Learn about the history of the Minoan Civilization, probably the oldest one on the European continent. Knossos, a complex of more than 1500 interlocking rooms, was an astonishing palace, built for a mighty king of the Bronze Age. As you wander through the labyrinthine ruins, you will have the chance to see the original throne of "Minos", the mystifying sanctuaries, the luxurious domestic quarters of the royal family, the once upon a time bursting with Crete’s treasures pantries and the astonishing water-management systems! Knossos is considered Europe’s oldest city.
Read more

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Frequently Asked Questions

(7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Knossos palace private tour (with Transfer from Heraklion)?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

Still have questions?

We're here to help.
Activity code: C-127901P10

Traveler Photos

Reviews

5.00
2 reviews

Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 2 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and partner sites such as Trustpilot, Viator, and TripAdvisor

5 stars
2
4 stars
0
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 star
0

Loading Options
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 33 (0) days in advance.
Heraklion Tours
Attractions
Guides
Calendar
View more

Similar Tours & Activities

Knossos Wine & More
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
5.0 (4)

Knossos Wine & More

• Private tour with a certified guide is the best way to explore Knossos Archaeological Site - the heart of the Minoan kingdom, one of...

8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
from
$651.22
Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island
4.5 (303)

Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island

A day trip that combines relaxation and history gives you the chance to visit the highlights of the Northeast part of Crete, where the picturesque...

8 to 9 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
8 to 9 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
8 to 9 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.5 (303)
from
$50.99
Olive Mill Festival
4.0 (2)

Olive Mill Festival

Spend with us a special evening with the family Lyraki and learn about olive oil soap and taste Cretan wines. Enjoy a traditional dinner with...

5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.0 (2)
from
$77.28
Private Luxury Tour in East Crete
4.0 (2)

Private Luxury Tour in East Crete

Through this unique route we will explore the most famous destinations of Eastern Crete, in one day. Lassithi Plateau taking in the beautiful view of...

8 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
8 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
8 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.0 (2)
from
$499.53

Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought

Knossos - Zeus Cave - Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory
5.0 (674)

Knossos - Zeus Cave - Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory

* Embark on this full day small group Tour or choose the Private Option so we can show you the real side of Crete ....

7 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
7 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
7 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (674)
from
$141.63
5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch
4.9 (789)

5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch

Discover another Crete with professional and informative drivers. They will tell you about mythology, history, and anecdotes from their island. The Creta Safari excursion will...

5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (789)
from
$111.26
Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Zeus Cave, Villages, Olive Oil Tour
5.0 (380)

Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Zeus Cave, Villages, Olive Oil Tour

Explore Knossos Palace, Lasithi Plateau & the legendary Zeus Cave in one unforgettable day. Discover authentic villages, mythology, and Cretan olive oil traditions. • Visit...

7 to 8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
7 to 8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
7 to 8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (380)
from
$135.80
Sailing Trip to Dia with Snorkeling, Dining & Sunset Option
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
5.0 (167)

Sailing Trip to Dia with Snorkeling, Dining & Sunset Option

Sail to Dia Island: A Boutique Yacht Experience in Paradise Sun, blue waters, and good food—these are the things that define Greece, and Crete in...

4 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (167)
from
$104.07

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Activity name

The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.

Filter by:

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Knossos palace private tour (with Transfer from Heraklion)?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Skip-the-ticket-line service, to avoid the queue at the ticket counter.
  • Entry ticket for the Knossos Palace, general admission fee (20 EUR).
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off service from Heraklion city (if selected as an add-on, per person).
  • Original reseller of service - authorized travel agent.
  • All fees and taxes (VAT 24% etc.).
  • Licensed tour guide for a guided tour in a small group at the Knossos Palace.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Knossos palace private tour (with Transfer from Heraklion) is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Knossos palace private tour (with Transfer from Heraklion) will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024

What's Included

Activity name

  • Skip-the-ticket-line service, to avoid the queue at the ticket counter
  • Entry ticket for the Knossos Palace, general admission fee (20 EUR)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off service from Heraklion city (if selected as an add-on, per person)
  • Original reseller of service - authorized travel agent
  • All fees and taxes (VAT 24% etc.)
  • Licensed tour guide for a guided tour in a small group at the Knossos Palace
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Operated by a business

Protecting you

Activity name

For your protection and stress-free bookings, use our secure platform to pay for bookings. Experience Travel Crete Tours and Activities

Report Product Issue

Activity name

Language
Currency

Site Settings

Activity name

Currency

Activity name

Lowest Price Guarantee

Activity name

We guarantee the lowest price on all the tours available to book on our site. We'll refund the difference if you find the exact tour cheaper online until 48 hours before your tour starts.

We Make It Easy!

Gather your information

Locate your Cool Destinations Booking Number and the proof of the lower price you found.

Send it to us

Email priceguarantee@mybookings.zendesk.com with the documents, your name, and your home address.

We'll review

We'll review your materials and get in touch as soon as possible.

Receive your refund

If everything checks out, we'll refund you the price difference.

Refund Terms & Conditions

The following conditions apply to all lowest price guarantee refund requests:

  • The lowest price guarantee is available to any customer who makes a qualifying purchase through our website. The qualifying purchase must be a minimum of US$20 (or equivalent).
  • The lowest price guarantee covers retail and prepaid rates available to the general public. This does not include discounts or promotions you may receive (or be eligible for) from third-party sites or organizations such as AAA or AARP or special offers made as part of a membership program, corporate discount, daily deal, group, or rewards program.
  • Cool Destinations promotions cannot be combined with the lowest price guarantee.
  • If you find a lower retail or prepaid rate for the same tour, offered on the same date, time and priced in the same currency as your original purchase, on any other website between the time you book on Cool Destinations and 48 hours before your trip starts, we will refund the difference.
  • The lowest price guarantee does not apply where a lower overall price is found by breaking down the purchased tour into one or more parts sold separately.
  • Cool Destinations reserves the right to verify the lower price details. Examples of acceptable forms of verification include a web screenshot or a web address.
  • All refund decisions will be made at the sole discretion of Cool Destinations.
Activity name

Free Cancellation

100% refund
No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Sorting, ranking, and search results

Activity name

Cool Destinations wants to make your searches as relevant as possible. That's why we offer many ways to help you find the right experiences for you.

On some pages, you can select how to sort the results we display and also use filter options to see only those search results that meet your chosen preferences. You'll see explanations of what those sort options mean when you select them.

If you see a Badge of Excellence label, the award is based on average review ratings, share of bookings with a review, and number of bookings through Cool Destinations over a 12-month period.

The importance of any one factor over any other in a sort order varies, and the balance is constantly being reviewed and adjusted. We're always updating our systems and testing new ways to refine and improve your results to make them as relevant as possible to meet your needs.

Cool Support

Ask us anything!

Activity name

Cool Robot

Choose an option

Activity name

or

Cool Rewards Terms & Conditions

Activity name

Cool Rewards

  • Cool Rewards is a loyalty program operated by Cool Destinations. Rewards may be earned by any eligible person holding a Cool Destinations account, subject to the Cool Destinations customer Terms of Use.

Earning rewards

  • Rewards can be earned by making bookings on the Cool Destinations website. You will be able to see the value of the rewards you can earn during the booking process.
  • Earned rewards will be issued in a pending state and will move to a confirmed state 24 hours after the start time of the experience.
  • Earned rewards will be available to redeem once they are no longer in a pending state.
  • For bookings that are moved to a different travel date, the rewards will be redeemable after the amended travel date.
  • If a booking where rewards were issued is canceled, the earned rewards will not be redeemable and will be moved to a canceled state.

Redeeming rewards

  • To redeem rewards, you must be logged into your Cool Destinations account.
  • Any available rewards will be automatically applied the next time you make a booking, and their value will be deducted from your order at checkout, unless you choose not to apply them, which requires you to indicate this via the toggle switch. Bookings made using rewards are subject to the standard Cool Destinations Customer Terms of Use.
  • You will not be able to redeem only a portion of your available rewards at checkout. It is only possible to redeem all or none of your available rewards.
  • There is no minimum order value required to redeem your rewards. This means that you can pay for 100% of your order with rewards.
  • Rewards are non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash.
  • If rewards are redeemed against a booking that is canceled or refunded, the rewards will be reissued to your account.

Miscellaneous

  • You can check your Cool Destinations account to see the rewards you have collected at any time. You are responsible for ensuring that your rewards balance is correct.
  • We reserve the right to modify these Cool Rewards Terms and Conditions at any time, with or without notice, including the rules for earning and redeeming rewards. Any changes will be reflected in the updated Terms and Conditions.
  • We reserve the right to terminate the Cool Rewards program and cease issuing any further rewards on future bookings. All pending and available rewards balances will be honored.
  • By earning and redeeming rewards, you agree to these Terms and Conditions, as well as any subsequent changes made to them.