Irakleion: Knossos Palace Legends Audio Tour
About this activity
- Audio tour
- Yes
- Audio language
- English
- Route length
- 1 km
- Instant confirmation
- Yes
- Duration
- 2h
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- You'll receive a self-guided audio tour right after booking
- •Explore the Ancient Greek wonder with your own in-app audio tour (without a ticket)
- •Hear the legend of the Minotaur and his labyrinth and walk where this legend was created
- •Learn the story of the 9,000-year-old ruins of the center of the Bronze Age civilization
- •Marvel at the throne of King Minos, and learn about this first king of Crete
- •Look at the stone carvings and frescoes and imagine life thousands of years ago
Embark on a captivating journey through Knossos, Crete's most extensive Bronze Age archaeological site, with this in-app audio tour.
Note! This tour DOES NOT include an entrance ticket but may be used anytime during the palace's opening hours! Buy ticket at knossos-palace.gr or on site.
Whether referred to as the Labyrinth or Knossos Palace, this location served as the Minoan civilization and culture's ceremonial and political hub. Delve into the intricate network of workspaces, residences, and storage areas surrounding the central square, and be captivated by the detailed depictions of Cretan life during the late Bronze Age adorning the palace walls.
Situated a mere 5 kilometers southeast of Heraklion, in the idyllic valley of the Kairatos River, Knossos is ensconced by hills once blanketed in oak and cypress trees.
Despite the natural transformations over 9,000 years, this tour will transport you back in time, allowing you to envision the Minoan landscape.
Immerse yourself in the enchantment of Knossos through a self-guided audio tour and unravel the mysteries of this ancient civilization.
Note! Knossos opening hours: 08:00 - 17:00 (Last entrance to the site at 16:30).
What's included
- Downloadable multimedia audio tour on WeGoTrip app
- Detailed route from stop to stop with live GPS map on your smartphone
- Offline functionality, audio narration, photos, and written text explanations
- Entrance ticket IS NOT included. Buy it at knossos-palace.gr or on site.
- Earphones – please bring your own
- •Knossos opening hours: 08:00 - 17:00 (Last entrance to the site at 16:30).
Cancellation policies vary according to activity type. Please check the conditions of your required activity Self-guided audio tour.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need the internet during the tour?
No. Download the tour in the WeGoTrip app in advance — it then works fully offline.
Do I need an app?
Yes. After purchase you get a link to download the free WeGoTrip app, where you take the tour.
What language is the audio guide in?
The audio guide is available in English.
How long does the tour take?
The tour takes about 2h.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes. The self-guided format lets you go at your own pace, which works well for families.
Can I cancel my purchase?
Contact WeGoTrip support — refund conditions depend on the specific ticket.