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Labyrinth of Knossos Skip-the-Line Ticket with Tour Guide

Labyrinth of Knossos Skip-the-Line Ticket with Tour Guide

If you want to make the most of your limited time on Crete, get a skip-the-line ticket for the Palace of Knossos. With over 1500 rooms to explore, you’ll want to maximize your visit to the well-preserved labyrinth. Avoid the long line of tourists and exposure to the elements. Instead, collect your ticket upon arrival from a conveniently located operator.

1 hour 30 minutes
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Price varies by group size

Knossos palace & the Archaeological museum of Heraklion (with Transfer)

Knossos palace & the Archaeological museum of Heraklion (with Transfer)

Join our small group (up to 10 pax) with a Licensed Tourist Guide. Visit the Mythical Palace of Knossos of King Minos and Labyrinth home to the Minotaur. Get to know the largest city and Capital of Crete. Next, the Arceological museum of Heraklion, enjoy the fine art and jewelry in one of the most popular Bronze Age museums of Europe. Skip-the-Line Entry for Palace of Knossos only.

5 hours
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Price varies by group size

Knossos Palace and Arch. Museum of Heraklion Tour

Knossos Palace and Arch. Museum of Heraklion Tour

Choose the skip-the-line option or opt for a guided tour of the Palace of Knossos and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum. The first option allows you to skip the line and tour the sites at your own pace. Or, explore the venues with a guide at specific times to get the most out of the experience.

5 hours
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Price varies by group size

Palace of Knossos - Early Morning Ticket and avoid crowds

Palace of Knossos - Early Morning Ticket and avoid crowds

Skip the line at the Palace of Knossos and choose to explore with a guide on this tour. Collect your ticket at the entrance of the palace and avoid the long wait to go inside. If you wish, join your small group and learn about the labyrinthine Palace of Knossos from your guide. Hear stories about the Minotaur wander the ancient ruins.

1 hour 30 minutes
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Crete: Knossos Archaeological Site Refundable Ticket

Crete: Knossos Archaeological Site Refundable Ticket

Discover the Palace of Knossos which is one of the most important Bronze Age archaeological sites in Europe. Explore what was once the political center of the mysterious Minoan civilization & culture.

1 to 3 hours
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Knossos and Arch Museum of Heraklion (Guide+Transfer+Ticket)

Knossos and Arch Museum of Heraklion (Guide+Transfer+Ticket)

Free Transfer to the palace of Knossos & the Archeological Museum of Heraklion. Only from HERAKLION city ( 3 Khm radius from the city center ). Hotel - port - airport pickup/dropoff. Entry Ticket for Knossos palace & the Archeological Museum of Heraklion. Live Guide ENG speaking - small group up to 8 pax. We meet travelers 30 min before the starting time of the tour

4 hours
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Knossos Palace & Archaeological Site Tickets

Knossos Palace & Archaeological Site Tickets

Along with classical stories, with these Knossos Palace tickets, you'll be able to walk the archaeological site and see the reconstructed palace housing the intact throne of King Minos, the first king of Crete. Knossos Palace & Archaeological Site tickets guarantee a history fix, and a fascinating adventure. Archaeological work reveals that Knossos dates back to the Neolithic period, and the city is thought to have been the largest during Bronze Age Europe. Knossos' importance to the development of early civilizations can't be underplayed. Snap up these Knossos Palace tickets and let your mind wander as you per up close at stone carvings that date back thousands of years. Your imagination will come alive with the events that transpired here – both in daily life and in legend!

1 to 2 hours

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The best Ancient Ruins in Heraklion according to Viator travelers are:

Labyrinth of Knossos Skip-the-Line Ticket with Tour Guide
Knossos palace & the Archaeological museum of Heraklion (with Transfer)
Knossos Palace and Arch. Museum of Heraklion Tour
Palace of Knossos - Early Morning Ticket and avoid crowds
Crete: Knossos Archaeological Site Refundable Ticket

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