Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Guided Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
Short Description:
Visit the legendary Palace of Knossos on this skip-the-line guided walking tour with a licensed local guide. Explore Crete’s most iconic archaeological site in a small group, uncovering ancient myths, royal chambers, and Minoan history in just 90 minutes.
Full Description:
Skip the lines and step back 3,500 years into the heart of Minoan civilization on this guided tour of the Palace of Knossos, the most important archaeological site in Crete. With a licensed English-speaking guide, explore the majestic ruins of King Minos’ palace and discover the origins of the Labyrinth and the Minotaur.
This 90-minute small-group walking tour includes Skip-the-Line Entry and offers detailed commentary on Minoan engineering, art, religion, and mythology. Admire the Throne Room, ancient drainage systems, multi-level palace architecture, and original frescoes.
Your tour begins at the main entrance of Knossos Palace, where our check-in operator will be waiting with a "WeGuide.gr – Meeting Point" sign. Upgrade your experience by booking the full Knossos Tour Package, which includes pre-purchased entrance tickets and round-trip transfer service.
Let your expert guide be your modern-day Ariadne, helping you navigate this stunning archaeological wonder with insight, passion, and storytelling.
Product Highlights:
- Skip-the-line entry to Knossos Palace, Crete's most iconic site
- Guided by a licensed local expert with rich mythological storytelling
- Explore the Labyrinth of Minos, the Throne Room, frescoes, and more
- Small-group tour for a more intimate experience
- Optional tour package includes entry tickets and round-trip transfers
- Check-in operator on-site to assist and ensure a smooth experience
- Learn about Minoan civilization, the earliest in Europe
Inclusions:
- 90-minute guided walking tour of Knossos Palace
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Skip-the-Line service (for pre-booked ticket holders)
- Check-in assistance at the site (WeGuide.gr – Meeting Point sign)
- Small group experience (max 16 travelers)
Exclusions:
- Entry ticket to Knossos Palace (available as an add-on, €20 per adult 18+; free for citizens under 18, with valid ID)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (available as an add-on)
- Food and drinks
- Tips and gratuities
Meeting Point:
Palace of Knossos – Main Entrance
In front of the official Ticket Office.
Look for the “WeGuide.gr – Meeting Point” sign held by our representative.
Important Info:
- This tour involves moderate walking on uneven surfaces
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Bring sun protection and water, especially in summer
Meeting Point
We are in front of the main gate of Knossos Palace
Our Check-In Team
We are always recognizable!
Our check-in operators are right there, with Green-Yellow bright and colorful shirts, easy for anybody to locate!
They will inform you about anything you need to know for your tour and even skip the long line to get your ticket, if needed.
They will help you find the restroom and refreshments for the hot Cretan days!
WeGuide team
Meeting Point Logo
Our operator will be holding a sign with a “WeGuide.gr – Meeting Point” logo:
✔️ Main Entrance to the Palace of Knossos, in front of the Ticket Office (Skip-the-Line Entry). Meet and greet, our check-in operator, next to the entrance of the archaeological site, by the ticket booth. Your guide will be holding a logo sign with the “Meeting Point - WeGuide.gr " logo.
✔️ Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before the activity starts.
✔️ Tours start at fixed times with a strict no-exceptions policy. Participants must arrive on time to avoid disruptions.
✔️ Please check your location before booking!
✔️ We kindly remind you that the tour you have booked is a shared experience with other travelers. The starting times for all tours are strictly adhered to, and there is a no-exceptions policy. Please ensure timely arrival to avoid any disruptions to your tour.
✔️ Tickets are valid for the selected time slot. Arriving outside this window result in denied entry, necessitating the purchase of a new entry ticket.