Private Guided Tour to Knossos Palace, Arch. Museum & Heraklion

5.0 (24 reviews) 6–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Rocca a Mare in the entrance of the Venetian harbour in Heraklion — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Magnificent Knossos Palace — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Crete is an island full of treasures you need a lifetime to discover.

It is also one of the safest places in the world.

With this tour you get in touch with the rich Cretan History, the famous Cretan Hospitality, the local Culture, the Cretan Cuisine, which is the base of the Mediterranean Diet.

This tour is suitable for visitors with the cruise ships also. It is a private tour and you can decide, where to stop and how much time to spend on each place.

With the help of our Experienced Professional Licensed Tourist Guide, who will be with you during the whole tour, you will travel back in time, as far as the 7th Millennium BC, visiting the Palace of Knossos and the Archaeological Museum. Then you will explore the Old Town of Heraklion and admire the signs of all the different civilizations that stopped by the island through the ages.

With this tour you take home nice feelings, beautiful impressions and you look forward to come back.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–8 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, Greek, English, Italian, French
Operated by: ACACIA TOURS

What is included

Included

Included: Experienced Professional Licensed Tourist Guide
Included: Fridge with cold bottled water, other refreshments available on request
Included: Booster seat: Baby or Booster car seat available on request
Included: Liability Insurance
Included: Private transportation with Mini Van for up to 7 persons

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees: Entrance fee for Heraklion Archaelogical Museum must be paid on-site
Not included: Entrance fees: Entrance fee for Knossos Palace must be paid on-site
Not included: Meals, coffees and any other drinks are not included.
Not included: Transportation with a luxury mini bus for more than 7 person can be arranged at an extra cost
Not included: Professional Licensed Tourist Guide on other language can be arranged on request

Itinerary

The Palace of Knossos

2 hours Admission not included

THE MAGNIFICENT PALACE OF COLOURS

Wander in the footsteps of the Minoans, visiting the oldest and most important monument of Europe. The construction of Knossos Palace sets the pattern of organization in Crete and Greece too. It implies a peaceful period of great wealth, prosperity and concentration of authorities both political and religious. It was the center of administration of the entire island during Minoan times. Its position is such that allowed unprecedented growth and prosperity as witnessed by the plethora of storage magazines, workshops, and wall paintings. The elegant wall frescoes, which decorated the halls, speak of people who approached the subtleties of life and the splendor of nature with a joyous disposition. The Palace radiates a joyous exuberance through the elaborate architectural planes and volumes that were clustered around the central courtyard. Our Professional Licensed Tourist Guide will make this visit an unforgettable experience.

Admission 20 euros
Heraklion Archaeological Museum

1 h 30 min Admission not included

TRAVEL BACK IN TIME

Let history unfold before your eyes visiting the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion with more than 15.000 exhibits. It is one of the oldest and the largest museums in Greece. Telling the story of Crete brings to life, a chronological span from the Neolithic period (7000 BC) to the Roman Empire (320 AD). It houses findings from all over Crete. It is among the most important museums in Europe and the whole world. It is also the best in the world for the Minoan Culture. It contains by far the richest and complete collection of Minoan masterpieces. The Minoan findings are unique. Wander through the 27 halls, with our Guide and learn about the evolution of local pottery from the Neolithic period to Minoan period elaborate forms, the every day life and their favorite sports. Admire the Kamares ware, the famous "LA PARISIENNE" and "LILLY PRINCE" frescoes. Discover the secrets of the King Minos ring, the Golden Bee etc. Meet the famous SNAKE GODDESSES and many more.
Stop 3

45 min

THE CITY THROUGH THE AGES

It is not a coincidence that for centuries was the metropolitan city of the island and still holds the scepter. It has kept the tradition of one of the most attractive cities in Mediterranean. Due to its strategic location a lot of different civilizations have left their signs. The magnificent wall of the Venetian period was over 3 miles long. Its construction began in 1426 and it's the largest fortification project in the Mediterranean. The construction of the strong medieval fortifications that have survived to this day took over 150 years. The fortification had four gates.

Loggia, Piazza Dei Signori, Morozini fountain, St Marcus Basilica, Ruga Maistra, Palazzo del Capitan Generale, Armeria, the Huge Walls of the Great Venetian Fortification, Efkafi, Behi Sekeria Mansion, Bon Marche, St Titus Church, St Minas Cathedral and many other beautiful monuments, standing until today, are waiting for you to admire while wandering around the old town with the guide.
Heraklion Central Market

2 hours

Finally you will have free time to enjoy your visit in Heraklion city. The city is alive all year round, day and night. Offers many interesting activities and a pleasant every day life to all ages and interests. You can have Greek coffee at the nice coffee shops, taste the traditional bougatsa in the city center, have lunch at the nice fish tavernas by the old Venetian Harbor or at traditional restaurants, go for shopping in the rich market with plenty of shops around the city center. The market has almost everything. All local Cretan products are delivering outstanding results in health of the people all over the world. The Cretan cuisine holds one of the secrets of good health and longevity.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

We pick up all travelers from their location at the arranged time.

Pick up travelers living outside the range of 10 miles from Heraklion city can be arranged at an extra cost.

Using your ticket

Entrance tickets can be booked in the entrance or from : https://etickets.tap.gr

More information : http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh355.jsp?obj_id=2369

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The tour is available for travelers on wheelchair except Knossos Palace where only part of the Palace is accessible to wheelchairs. The vehicles aren't configured for wheelchairs and any disability should be discused before booking the tour.
The Professional Licensed Tourist Guide takes care of the tickets for you, so you don't have to wait on the line for Knossos Palace and for the Archaelogical Museum.
The tour can be arranged with an English or German or Italian or French or Greek speaking Professional Licensed Guide. Any other language upon request.
The transportation is with a minivan up to 7 persons but can be arranged with a minibus for up to 11 persons at an extra cost
This is a strictly private tour
Any health problems or any disabilities should be discussed before booking the tour