Knossos Palace, Archaeological Museum and Heraklion City Tour
Our local for this tour
Eleni - The passionate archaeologist
Experience details
Destination
Heraklion
Category
Art & culture tours
Duration
4 hours
Mode of transport
Walking
Available languages
Ελληνικά • English • Italiano
Highlights
- Family friendly
What's included
Private guide • Kids join for free
Here’s an overview of your tour
During the guided tour, you will:
- Discover the remains of a 4.000 years old royal palace, unmatched for its size, grandeur and sophistication.
- Marvel at the intricate carvings on the walls, wander through the courtyards and while listening to my stories imagine what life was like in this ancient city.
- Hear the story of Sir Arthur Evans, a British archaeologist who excavated and studied the Palace of Knossos for more than 30 years so that today's guests can appreciate the grandeur and complexity of the palace and get a glimpse of the most important palace of the Minoans, Europe’s first advanced and highly sophisticated culture.
- Visit the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion as well to see more artifacts discovered in the palace, such as ceramics, jewelry, wall paintings, and figurines, to get the complete experience.
- Hear about the island's long history
Your itinerary
Meeting point
Knossos PalaceKnossos tour
1:30 hour guided walking tourDriving to the museum
40' driving with your own vehicle, or public bus or taxiMuseum tour
1:30 hour guided tourCity Tour
0.5 hour guided walking tour
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Eleni
The passionate archaeologist
Eleni4.96 reviewsI speakΕλληνικά • English • Italiano
Good to Know
Tips
- Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
- Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
- Be aware of cultural norms & be mindful
Included
- Private guide
- Kids join for free
Not included
- Transportation between Knossos and museum
- Meals and Snacks
- Entrance tickets (20€ per person)
- Gratuities
Cancellation
- Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
- Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.
Reviews
- 5.0
Informative tour, friendly guide
"Really enjoyed our time exploring the Palace of Knossos. Eleni was very nice and knowledgeable about the ruins. She was also patient and accommodating with our kids who were struggling with the heat....
- 5.0
Review about Eleni
- 5.0
Wonderful insights
"As an actual archaeologist and a local, Eleni was able to share truly interesting and differentiated insights into Knossos and Heraklion. The tour was excellent, we learnt lots and lots and all of ou...
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What is the cancellation policy?
When you make a booking you will receive a full refund when you cancel more than 7 days before the start of the booking.
When you make a booking that starts within 7 days and cancel within 24 hours after purchase you will receive a full refund.
When you make a booking that starts within 24 hours your booking is not refundable.
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During checkout you can choose from a number of different payment methods based on your location. We accept a variety of payment methods such as Credit Card, iDeal and many more.Can I pay in any currency?
Payment is always done in Euro but you can view the total amount in your local currency. Your bank might charge you a conversion rate fee from your local currency to Euro. No extra fees apply.Is this tour always private?
All our tours are 100% private, only you and your host.
Our local for this tour
Eleni - The passionate archaeologist
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