Palace of Knossos: Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio Tour
Highlights
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Skip the line and enter Knossos with your pre-booked e-ticket
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Download, before your visit, a digital audio tour on your smartphone and immerse yourself into the fascinating world of Minoan Crete
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Meander through the corridors of King Minos’ palace and marvel at the exotic beauty of Minoan frescoes
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Gain valuable insight into the daily lives of ancient Cretans at your own pace
Tour info
8 Φειδίου, Φειδίου, Iraklio, 714 09
Why take this tour?
What’s included?
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Adult entry ticket -
Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone (Android & iOS) in English -
Offline content (text, audio narration and maps) -
Activation link to access your audio tour -
Live Guide
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Smartphone or headphones
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Food and drinks
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Transportation
Things to know
Before you book
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This is a combination of a skip-the-line e-ticket for Knossos & a downloadable self-guided audio tour for your smartphone
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No live guide will accompany you. No AR/VR is included
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After booking, you will receive an email from the local supplier, Clio Muse Tours, with further instructions for your tickets and the audio tour. Please check your email spam folder as well
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Booking requests received between 10.00 pm - 7.59 am will be served the next morning from 8.00 am.
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An Android or iOS smartphone is required.
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The audio tour is not compatible with Windows Phones, iPhone 5/5C or older, iPod Touch 5th generation or older, iPad 4th generation or older, iPad Mini 1st generation
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Please ensure you have enough storage space (100-150 MB)
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EU citizens aged 0-25 years old, are entitled to have free admission tickets.
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From 1st of April to 31st of October Non-EU citizens, between 6 to 25 years old are entitled to 50% reduced admission.
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From 1st of April to 31st of October senior citizens over 65 from Greece or other EU member-states and the European Economic Area, are entitled to 50% reduced admission.
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Free/reduced admission tickets do not have skip the line privileges and can only be acquired at the ticket booth on-site.
Before you go
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Due to the touristic affluence, it is advised to start your visit early in the morning.
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Please download the e-ticket and audio tour on your smartphone prior to your visit in order to enjoy it offline
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Skip the line and proceed to the validating machines to scan your ticket
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The audio tour can be used anytime, online or offline. Use your headphones to best enjoy it
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The archaeological site of Knossos is extensive and open so the visitors should wear comfortable shoes and sunscreen and take a hat and a bottle of water
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The site is not wheelchair accessible
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The archaeological site of Knossos is open: from 1st April until 31 October daily: 08:00 - 20:00 and from 1st November until 31 March daily:08:00- 17:00
Covid Policy
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
From November 20th until December 6th, all visitors should provide a Covid-19 vaccination or immunity certificate at the entrance due to government restrictions.Children from 4 to 17 years old must provide a parental/legal guardian declaration that the child has undertaken a self-test taken no longer than 24 hours.
Cancellation Policy
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Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Redemption information
Your self-guided audio tour is now confirmed!
Viator voucher is not your entry ticket for the site.
Internet access is unavailable at Knossos Palace, so prior to your visit and while you have wifi access, download your e-ticket, app and audio tour for offline use.
Ensure your smartphone is fully charged & bring your headphones.
The tour begins just after the entrance to the archaeological site of Knossos (Knossos 714 09, Greece).
No live guide will escort you and no extra equipment (smartphone, headphones, etc.) will be provided.
In case you need any assistance, contact us at [email protected]
Enjoy!
Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption