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Palace of Knossos: Entry Ticket + Digital Hellenic Heritage Guide

Visit the home of the Minotaur at this ancient Greek wonder

Minoan Palace of Knossos
Open today: 08:30 - 17:00
Registered address: Athanasiou Diakou 26, 117 43, Athina, GR
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Included

  • Entry ticket
  • Tiqets Digital Hellenic Heritage Guide (Download from the confirmation email)

Not included

  • Transport
  • Guided tour

Any lover of Greek mythology will find themselves lost in wonder as they walk where legends were created. The Minoan civilization lasted for close to two millennia, but what we may remember most is the tale of the Minotaur's labyrinth.

Along with classical stories, with these Knossos Palace tickets, you'll be able to walk the archaeological site and see the reconstructed palace housing the intact throne of King Minos, the first king of Crete. Knossos Palace & Archaeological Site tickets guarantee a history fix, and a fascinating adventure.

Archaeological work reveals that Knossos dates back to the Neolithic period, and the city is thought to have been the largest during Bronze Age Europe.

Knossos' importance to the development of early civilizations can't be underplayed. Snap up these Knossos Palace tickets and let your mind wander as you per up close at stone carvings that date back thousands of years. Your imagination will come alive with the events that transpired here – both in daily life and in legend!

  • Show your smartphone Knossos Palace tickets at the entrance
  • Entrance is available between 15 minutes before until 60 minutes after the selected timeslot

Access:

  • 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

  • The prices of the entrance tickets to archaeological sites and museums determined by the Ministry of Culture are registered at http://hhticket.gr.

Minoan Palace of Knossos

Thursday
08:30 - 17:00
Friday
08:30 - 17:00
Saturday
08:30 - 17:00
Sunday
08:30 - 17:00
Monday
08:30 - 17:00
Tuesday
08:30 - 17:00
Wednesday
08:30 - 17:00
  • Get a full refund if you select a refundable ticket during checkout and cancel until 23:59 the day before you visit.
  • Rescheduling is not possible for this ticket.

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