Knossos Palace Tickets, Heraklion - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Knossos Palace Tickets
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 29.22 USD
Rating: 8 (24 reviews)

Having a ticket allows you to skip the lines. In summer, try to go first thing in the morning or last thing in the after...

María

With this ticket to Knossos Palace, you can discover the secrets of the Minoan civilisation and visit this complex built around 1700 BC. A must-see!

Details

Included

Admission to Knossos Palace

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

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Cancellations

Please remember that these activities are non-refundable.

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Meeting point

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Reviews of our customers

8.0

Excellent 498 Travelers·24 reviews

July 21, 2026
María
Madrid, Spain
Having a ticket allows you to skip the lines. In summer, try to go first thing in the morning or last thing in the afternoon. Unless you have a partic...
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October 12, 2026
Agostina
Rosario, Argentina
The activity was very interesting if you download an audio guide app beforehand (none are free). In our case, we arrived at 8 am and there was no line...
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September 3, 2026
Rosa
Valencia, Spain
Very interesting, but I recommend visiting the archaeological museum first to better understand the history and grandeur of that palace in its time.
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August 15, 2026
Jorge
Barcelone, Spain
Everything went very well… no queues and no waiting.
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October 16, 2025
Nora Delos ángeles Vilches Gomez
Mendiolaza, Argentina
The Palace is stunning. Our guide, Yota, provided excellent explanations in Spanish. She was very kind and attentive throughout the tour. I highly rec...
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August 19, 2025
Antonio Barreiras
Corroios, Portugal
As a travel agent for Trilhos do Mundo, accustomed to historical tours, having organized the first group trips from Portugal to Iran, Iraq, etc. I hav...
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June 20, 2025
Anonyme
Lyon, France
A very interesting visit but it is necessary to take a guide in order to fully understand the history of the excavations and the site.
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October 18, 2024
Adriana Schilardi
Mendoza, Argentina
Very interesting place
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September 1, 2024
Sergio
Rubi, Spain
Everything very easy, comfortable, and straightforward, as always with Civitatis
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With this ticket to Knossos Palace, you can discover the secrets of the Minoan civilisation and visit this complex built around 1700 BC. A must-see!

Why Visit Knossos Palace?

The Knossos Palace is the largest palace of the Minoan civilisation, with approximately 22,000 square metres (236,806 square feet), and the oldest in Crete, dating back to between the 18th and 12th centuries BC. Whether you're a history buff or a lover of Greek culture, a visit to this spectacular archaeological site is an absolute must in Heraklion.

With this ticket, you can walk among the ruins of this small citadel built by the Minoan people, which once consisted of a central courtyard and a complex that included the royal and servants' quarters, the administrative officials' quarters, the halls for worship and receptions, and the handicraft shops.

During your visit, you can enter the Throne Room of Knossos, a room decorated with frescoes, a stone throne and a basin where rituals in honour of the gods were performed. You'll pass through the central courtyard, the storerooms and the Queen's apartments, where you'll see the famous fresco of the dolphins. You'll also discover how the palace is connected to the legend of the Minotaur.

Knossos Palace Opening Hours

The Knossos Palace is open at the following times:

April 1st to August 31st: 8 am to 8 pm, with final admission at 7:30 pm
September 1st to 15th: 8 am to 7:30 pm, with final admission at 7 pm
September 16th to 30th: 8 am to 7 pm, with final admission at 6:30 pm
October 1st to 15th: 8 am to 6:30 pm, with final admission at 6 pm
October 16th to 31st: 8 am to 6 pm, with final admission at 5:30 pm

Skip-The-Line Ticket

This ticket is valid for all ages and allows you to skip the long queues at the ticket office. However, the following people can enter free of charge on presentation of their ID at the ticket office:

Over 25s in secondary education and vocational training from EU Member States and European Economic Area countries
From 1 April 2025, EU citizens under 25 and non-EU citizens under 18 will be able to enter free of charge on presentation of their ID at the ticket office.

Important Info

The travel date and/or entry time slot cannot be changed for any reason.
This offer only includes normal admission at adult price and can be used by people of all ages to enter at full price.
For those over 65, a 50% discount will be granted. This discount will only be applied at the ticket office or on the website.
As the monument operates in time slots, there is no guarantee that free tickets will be available at the ticket office for the time slot of your choice.
Entry is only permitted during the selected time slot or 15 minutes before or after.
People with disabilities can enter free of charge on presentation of their disability certificate at the ticket office.

Points of interest in Heraklion

Knossos Palace

Types of activities in Heraklion

Day trips

Other activities in Heraklion

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With this ticket to Knossos Palace, you can discover the secrets of the Minoan civilisation and visit this complex built around 1700 BC. A must-see!

Why Visit Knossos Palace?

Knossos Palace Opening Hours

The Knossos Palace is open at the following times:

April 1st to August 31st: 8 am to 8 pm, with final admission at 7:30 pm
September 1st to 15th: 8 am to 7:30 pm, with final admission at 7 pm
September 16th to 30th: 8 am to 7 pm, with final admission at 6:30 pm
October 1st to 15th: 8 am to 6:30 pm, with final admission at 6 pm
October 16th to 31st: 8 am to 6 pm, with final admission at 5:30 pm

Skip-The-Line Ticket

Over 25s in secondary education and vocational training from EU Member States and European Economic Area countries
From 1 April 2025, EU citizens under 25 and non-EU citizens under 18 will be able to enter free of charge on presentation of their ID at the ticket office.

Important Info

The travel date and/or entry time slot cannot be changed for any reason.
This offer only includes normal admission at adult price and can be used by people of all ages to enter at full price.
For those over 65, a 50% discount will be granted. This discount will only be applied at the ticket office or on the website.
As the monument operates in time slots, there is no guarantee that free tickets will be available at the ticket office for the time slot of your choice.
Entry is only permitted during the selected time slot or 15 minutes before or after.
People with disabilities can enter free of charge on presentation of their disability certificate at the ticket office.

Knossos Palace Tickets