Knossos Palace Museum and Heraklion City Private Tour
Overview
Explore Knossos, an ancient palace with a huge history, visit the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion and see many ancient artifacts. Experience Heraklion, a vibrant city and try the local cuisine.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guide In-person
- Knossos Palace fee:20€
- Archaeological Museum fee:20€
Meeting and Pickup
The pick-up point will be just outside the reception of your hotel. For cruise passengers, it will be outside the main building at the harbor. Your driver will be waiting for you with a sign bearing your name. If your address is not listed, please let us know so we can check if a pick-up can be arranged for you or if another pick-up point near your residence is possible.
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The Palace of Knossos
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Morosini Fountain (Lion's Fountain)
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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).
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- WiFi on board.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Guide In-person.
- Knossos Palace fee:20€.
- Archaeological Museum fee:20€.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Knossos Palace Museum and Heraklion City Private Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Knossos Palace Museum and Heraklion City Private Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
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
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guide In-person
- Knossos Palace fee:20€
- Archaeological Museum fee:20€
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
