Knossos Palace, Archaeological Museum and Heraklion City Tour in Heraklion - 38a3ddc66a8dfe95b9a56da675cb4e2b
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Knossos Palace, Archaeological Museum and Heraklion City Tour

  • 4 hours
  • Art Culture Tours
  • Heraklion
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Experience hosted by Eleni

  • Private Tour
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Embark on a captivating journey through ancient tales and myths as we explore the legendary Knossos Palace. Dive into the rich history at the Archaeological Museum, and immerse yourself in the charm of Heraklion City on this unforgettable tour

Destination
Heraklion, Greece
Category
Art Culture Tours
Duration
4 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
Ελληνικά, English, Italiano
Included
  • Private guide
Excluded
  • Transportation between Knossos and museum
  • Meals and Snacks
  • Entrance tickets (20€ per person)
  • Gratuities

5 reasons to book this tour

  • Delve into the Labyrinth
  • Hear the myths of Labyrinth, Minotaur, Theseus and Ariadne
  • See a part of the first largest city in Europe
  • Admire the amazing artefacts in the museum
  • Visit the city of Heraklion and hear about the history

What you can expect

Knossos Palace, Archaeological Museum and Heraklion City Tour in Heraklion - 38a3ddc66a8dfe95b9a56da675cb4e2b

During the guided tour, you will:

- Discover the remains of a 4.000 years old royal palace, unmatched for its size, grandeur and sophistication.

- Marvel at the intricate carvings on the walls, wander through the courtyards and while listening to my stories imagine what life was like in this ancient city.

- Hear the story of Sir Arthur Evans, a British archaeologist who excavated and studied the Palace of Knossos for more than 30 years so that today's guests can appreciate the grandeur and complexity of the palace and get a glimpse of the most important palace of the Minoans, Europe’s first advanced and highly sophisticated culture.

- Visit the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion as well to see more artifacts discovered in the palace, such as ceramics, jewelry, wall paintings, and figurines, to get the complete experience.

- Hear about the island's long history

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Eleni.

  1. Meeting point

    Meet at Knossos Palace - Heraklion to start your journey

  2. Itinerary

    This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

  3. Knossos tour

    1:30 hour guided walking tour

  4. Driving to the museum

    40' driving with your own vehicle, or public bus or taxi

  5. Museum tour

    1:30 hour guided tour

  6. City Tour

    0.5 hour guided walking tour

  7. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

I can personalize this tour for you

I can personalize this tour for you

  • Tell me your preferred date and group size
  • Tell me your preferences and wishes so I can customize the tour for you
  • Wait for my personal offer in your inbox!

Flexible cancellation policy

  • Feel confident booking

    Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

  • Change of plans?

    Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

  • Loved by travelers worldwide

    Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

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Jon
28 August 2024
Really enjoyed our time exploring the Palace of Knossos. Eleni was very nice and knowledgeable about the ruins. She was also patient and accommodating with our kids who were struggling with the heat. Highly recommend.Informative tour, friendly guide
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Nicola Ken🇮🇹 Italy
1 August 2024
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David🇩🇪 Germany
1 June 2024
As an actual archaeologist and a local, Eleni was able to share truly interesting and differentiated insights into Knossos and Heraklion. The tour was excellent, we learnt lots and lots and all of our questions were answered in great detail Wonderful insights
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Karen🇺🇸 United States
29 May 2024
My whole family ages 24-65 enjoyed Eleni’s tour of Knosos and the Archeological Museum of Crete. She knows her history - not only of the ancients of Crete, but of other civilizations across the timeline. She is a good storyteller though and kept us all engaged and interested. Excellent and engaging guide!!
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Tamara🇺🇸 United States
23 May 2024
We were so happy to find Withlocals on our visit to Heraklion for a guided tour of Knossos with Eleni. She was communicative about arrangements that made everything smooth and her historical knowledge was amazing. She had a good itinerary, kept a good pace, adeptly answered our questions and we learned so much. I could not imagine visiting Knossos without a guide, but feel doubly grateful to have been led on our visit by Eleni! Knossos + Eleni = Awesome!
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Jonathan🇺🇸 United States
12 May 2024
Pleasant, helpful, friendly and extremely knowledgeable about the history and archeology of the area. Fantastic guide!!!Superb guide!

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More about me

Ι was born and raised in Heraklion, and since then, I'm passionate about the island of Crete and its long history, so I created Treasuresofcretegr

I hold a degree in History and Archaeology from the University of Crete. I completed the Tour Guides School's program and earned my Master's degree in Education in Rome.

As a Licensed Tourist Guide since 2016, I’ve had the good fortune of transforming my passion for travel and working with people into a successful career. I’m also incredibly privileged to have guided clients from all over the world on tours both locally and abroad. My mission is to show a different side of the world to my clients and help them gain a better and deeper understanding of the sites and destinations we visit. If you’d like to tour with me, please get in touch so I can start creating the perfect itinerary for you.

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