Knossos Palace and Heraklion City Guided Tour from Chania
Overview
This private guided tour from Chania to Knossos Palace & Heraklion City lets you explore the ancient Minoan Civilization: Trust our licensed professional tour guide and immerse yourself in antiquity! After we arrive at Heraklion City, we start roaming the most famous archaeological site of Crete together with our guide, the archaeological site of Knossos. 1:30 hour will be given to admire the remains of the ancient Minoan civilisation. Our private professional tour guide shows you the most interesting (and hidden!) aspects of the archaeological site, before us continuing this private tour from Chania to Knossos & Heraklion. 15 minutes later, we arrive at the city of Heraklion, where we have 2:30 hours of free time. Our expert private driver will give you valuable recommendations on where to go and where to eat, as well as some hidden spots that will make the tour of Chania to Heraklion City and Knossos Palace private transfer a commendable day trip!
What's Included
- Snacks
- Private transportation
- Flexible Stops - Possible Diversions / Alterations according to your needs
- All Fees and Taxes
- Hotel Pickup and Drop Off from all Chania central areas
- Professional Licenced Historian Tour Guide / Driver
- Tour Guide in Knossos Palace
- Private Guided Full Day Tour - You will be alone with your friends/ family
- Gratuities (Optional)
- Entrance Fees in Knossos Palace / Heraklion Archaeological Museum (Optional)
- Lunch/ Drinks at the private guided tour stops
Meeting and Pickup
Please inform us about your desired pick-up location, either in Rethymno or Chania. We offer free transfer from all Chania - Rethymno central areas. Our professional licensed tour guide will be outside your hotel 10 minutes prior to the guided tour start time to head to Knossos Archaeological Site & Heraklion City.
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The Palace of Knossos
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
The Palace of Knossos
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Heraklion
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Crete
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Snacks.
- Private transportation.
- Flexible Stops - Possible Diversions / Alterations according to your needs.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Hotel Pickup and Drop Off from all Chania central areas.
- Professional Licenced Historian Tour Guide / Driver.
- Tour Guide in Knossos Palace.
- Private Guided Full Day Tour - You will be alone with your friends/ family.
- Gratuities (Optional).
- Entrance Fees in Knossos Palace / Heraklion Archaeological Museum (Optional).
- Lunch/ Drinks at the private guided tour stops.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Knossos Palace and Heraklion City Guided Tour from Chania is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Snacks
- Private transportation
- Flexible Stops - Possible Diversions / Alterations according to your needs
- All Fees and Taxes
- Hotel Pickup and Drop Off from all Chania central areas
- Professional Licenced Historian Tour Guide / Driver
- Tour Guide in Knossos Palace
- Private Guided Full Day Tour - You will be alone with your friends/ family
- Gratuities (Optional)
- Entrance Fees in Knossos Palace / Heraklion Archaeological Museum (Optional)
- Lunch/ Drinks at the private guided tour stops
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
