Day trip

Crete: Knossos Palace, Heraklion City, Market Guided Tour

4.1  / 562 reviews
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Day trip
Crete: Knossos Palace, Heraklion City, Market Guided Tour
4.1  / 562 reviews

Explore Crete's capital on a half-day tour of Heraklion, and then go to the archaeological site of the Palace of Knossos. Learn about the Minoan civilization while exploring some of its remains.

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Duration 6 hours
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Live tour guide
English, German
Audio guide included
English, German, French
Pickup included
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Ramona – Switzerland

Our day trip was lovely, the German guide was very knowledgeable and able to talk at length about Knossos and the other sights that we came across in Heraklion. Tourline also provided us with a spontaneous short excursion to Minoan Farms, which we really enjoyed - the short introduction provided by their beekeeper was very interesting and they sell great high-quality products..

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Ramona – Switzerland
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Tony – Germany

Really nice trip, interesting locations and nice guide. Good to know: If you are from europe and less than 25 years old, you get free entrance in the knossos palace.

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Tony – Germany

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    12 pickup location options:

    Analipsi, Stalida, Kato Gouves, Limenas Chersonisou, Karteros, Anissaras, Skafidaras, Heraklion, Agios Dimitrios, Kokkini Hani, Gournes Gouvon, Malia, Crete

  • Bus/coach

    (1.5 hours)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Palace of Knossos

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (2 hours)

    Extra fee

  • Bus/coach

    (10 minutes)

    Heraklion Regional Unit

    Photo stop, Visit, Free time, Shopping, Sightseeing, Local snacks, Food tasting, Pass by, Scenic views on the way (30 minutes)

    Optional

  • Timeline stop icon

    Heraklion

    Photo stop, Visit, Free time, Shopping, Sightseeing, Walk, Self-guided tour, Arts & crafts market visit (2.5 hours)

  • 12 drop-off locations:

    Analipsi, Gournes Gouvon, Stalida, Anissaras, Heraklion, Skafidaras, Kokkini Hani, Malia, Crete, Agios Dimitrios, Limenas Chersonisou, Karteros, Kato Gouves

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Highlights

  • Explore the largest city of Crete, Heraklion, with its vibrant blend of history
  • Stroll around the Venetian Harbor and marvel at the mighty Fortress of Koules
  • Explore the ancient ruins of Knossos Place, the birthplace of the King Minos
  • Discover Heraklion's bustling and crowded old market in its historic centre
  • Make a stop at the Minoan Farm, sample Cretan products, and learn about plants

Full description

Join a journey through time as you explore the ancient ruins of Knossos Palace and the bustling city of Heraklion. Start your tour early in the morning with a visit to Knossos Palace, the most You’ll-known landmark on the island of Crete and one of Greece's most spectacular archaeological sites. Explore the archaeological site with your guide, and discover more about its intriguing and enigmatic past. Stop next in the village of Patsides to see the Minoan Farm. Sample their Cretan traditional products and roam through their land that is completely covered with Cretan plants. Return to the city for a stroll through Heraklion's historic center with a live English-speaking tour guide. Enjoy free time in the capital of Crete to browse its contemporary shops, have lunch or a coffee in one of its many restaurants, or explore its magnificent medieval structures. Choose to buy a ticket and visit the archaeological museum if you wish.

Includes

  • Pick-up and drop-off from the main road, and partly from the exit of hotels from Sissi, Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos, Analipsi, Anissaras, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Chani, Karteros, Heraklion, Ammoudara – Heraklion
  • Live tour guide in Knossos Palace
  • Whispers entry
  • Live English tour guide around the local markets
  • Liability insurance by Generali
  • Entrance to Knossos Palace (15 EUR)

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments

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What to bring

  • Cash
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat

Not allowed

  • Pets

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.1 /5

based on 62 reviews

Review summary

  • Transportation
    4.3/5
  • Value for money
    4.2/5

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Ramona – Switzerland6 August 2023  – Verified booking
Our day trip was lovely, the German guide was very knowledgeable and able to talk at length about Knossos and the other sights that we came across in Heraklion. Tourline also provided us with a spontaneous short excursion to Minoan Farms, which we really enjoyed - the short introduction provided by their beekeeper was very interesting and they sell great high-quality products..
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Tony – Germany10 September 2023  – Verified booking
Really nice trip, interesting locations and nice guide. Good to know: If you are from europe and less than 25 years old, you get free entrance in the knossos palace.
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Georgia – United Kingdom27 April 2024  – Verified booking
The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and a lovely lady, the palace was very good at a good price. Transport was on time. The tour of Heraklion would have been better if we were just left to go shopping alone for longer as there isn’t really anything historical to see there. Overall a very good enjoyable day out for the price, would recommend
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Product ID: 482158

Activity provider:TOURLINE

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