Irakleion: Knossos Palace Ticket & Audio Tour
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- Audio tour and entrance ticket
- Yes
- Audio language
- English
- Route length
- 1 km
- Duration
- 2h
- Skip-the-line
- Yes
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- •Explore the Ancient Greek wonder with your own in-app audio tour (incl. ticket)
- •Hear the legend of the Minotaur and his labyrinth and walk where this legend was created
- •Stroll through 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
Take a captivating journey through Knossos, Crete's most extensive Bronze Age archaeological site, with this in-app audio tour that includes a ticket.
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
- Entrance ticket to the Knossos Palace & Archaeological Site (hours: 8:00 - 16:30)
- Downloadable multimedia audio tour on the WeGoTrip app
- Detailed route from stop to stop with live GPS map on your smartphone
- Offline functionality, audio narration, photos, and written text explanations
- Entry ticket
- Tiqets Digital Hellenic Heritage Guide (Download from the confirmation email)
- Earphones — please bring your own
- Transport
- Guided tour
- •Knossos opening hours: 08:00 - 17:00 (Last entrance to the site at 16:30).
- •Free entrance for all: every 1st Sunday from 1 Nov-31 Mar
- •Entrance is permitted only at the selected time slot or 15 minutes before or after
- •Travel date and/or entry time slot cannot be amended for any reason
- •Check Instructions before buying ticket
- •This offer includes only the regular adult-price ticket and people of all ages can use it to enter, paying the full price
- •Due to changing availability, the timeslot in your e-ticket can but up to one hour later than the one selected
- •Access:
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- •The Archaeological Site is only 5 kilometers from Heraklion you can take a car or the bus that leaves from Heraklion bus station. There's free parking near the site's entrance.
- •Prices
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- •The prices of the entrance tickets to archaeological sites and museums determined by the Ministry of Culture are registered at http://hhticket.gr.
- •Show your smartphone Knossos Palace tickets at the entrance
- •From April 1st, 2025, EU citizens under 25 years old & NON-EU citizens under 18 receive free admission upon providing their ID at the ticket booth. However, there is no guarantee that the ticket office will have free tickets available for your preferred time slot
- •People with disabilities receive free admission upon providing their Disability Certificate at the ticket booth
Cancellation policies vary according to activity type. Please check the conditions of your required activity Entry ticket + 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.
How do I get my ticket?
Your entry ticket is delivered in the app right after purchase — no paper printout needed.
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.