Palace of Knossos Family-Friendly Guided Tour
Overview
Step into the heart of Minoan legend! This family-friendly guided tour whisk you past the crowds at the iconic Palace of Knossos. Experience the myths of King Minos, the Minotaur, and the Labyrinth brought to life by expert, licensed guides—perfect for curious explorers of all ages.
What You’ll Do
- Skip-the-line access: Enter quickly to make the most of your visit.
- Guided storytelling: Immerse yourselves in Greek mythology with engaging tales tailored to kids and adults alike.
- Explore the palace: Wander through frescoed halls, secret corridors, and royal chambers.
- Interactive experience: Activate young minds with visual aids and age-appropriate storytelling.
- Optional transfers: Convenient round-trip shuttle service from Heraklion (city only); additional pickups available on request.
What to Expect
Meet at the main entrance of Knossos (in front of the ticket office)—look for the “WeGuide.gr – Meeting Point” sign. Skip the line and head straight into the magical world of King Minos, the Minotaur, and the Labyrinth.
Explore the palace with a guide who will bring history to life with fascinating stories from Greek mythology. Discover real archaeological wonders and learn about the history of the palace.
Tailor the tour’s pace and stories to match your family's interests, keeping little ones curious and older explorers fascinated. Discover mythology, art, secret passageways, and treasures in a way that's easy to understand and exciting to imagine.
Inclusions
- Licensed, family-friendly guide
- Skip-the-line entry to the Palace of Knossos
- Interactive mythological storytelling
- Entrance tickets
Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
Important to Know
- Not suitable for: Pregnant travelers, people with serious medical conditions, mobility impairments, or high blood pressure.
- What to bring: Comfortable shoes, sunscreen, water, and a camera.
Meeting & Pickup
- Meeting point: Knossos Main Entrance (look for the WeGuide.gr sign)
- Optional transfer route: Round-trip from central Heraklion.
- Custom pickups: Available outside city center for extra fee—message us to arrange.
Why Choose This Tour?
- Focused on family fun: Mythic storytelling tailored for kids and adults
- Hassle-free efficiency: Skip lines and streamline your experience
- Licensed, expert guides: Deep knowledge of archaeology and myth
- Flexible & educational: Ages 5–12 and older all accommodated with fun learning tools
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.