Your experience
Skip the hassle of waiting and step straight into Knossos Palace with your e-ticket, then explore its ancient rooms and Minoan secrets at your own pace with a self-guided audio tour.
Getting started
Enter Knossos Palace with your pre-booked e-ticket and head through the security check at the entrance. Have your ticket ready for validation at the entrance.
What to expect
Knossos Palace
Explore the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete, famed as the heart of the Minoan civilization and the legendary home of the labyrinth myth.
Throne of King Minos
See the remarkably preserved throne, believed to have belonged to the palace's ruler, and imagine life at Knossos thousands of years ago.
Minoan rooms & frescoes
Explore workrooms, living spaces, storerooms, and ornate frescoes that reveal the culture, daily life, and artistry of the Minoans.
South Propylaeum
Admire the Cupbearer and Procession frescoes, offering a glimpse into Minoan fashion, hairstyles, and beauty ideals.
West Magazines
Discover how the palace's bureaucracy, early Linear A writing, and extensive trade networks shaped Minoan society.
Queen's Megaron
See the iconic blue dolphin fresco and learn about the bathing customs and refined lifestyle of the Minoan elite.
South Entrance Corridor
View a replica of the Prince of the Lilies fresco and take in views of Mount Juktas.
Upgrades
Self-guided audio tour
Explore Knossos at your own pace with an informative audio tour available in English, French, or Italian.
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Sept-Dec
Non-refundable
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