Historical Heraklion City Tour with Knossos Palace & Old Market | 6 hours to 7 hours

37 Reviews | Heraklion
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French: Hersonissos, Malia
2 Adults x $36.63
$73.26
Approx Total
$73.26
Pick-up from specific points: : Stalis, Malia, Hersonisos, Piskopiano and Sisi
Pickup included
German: Hersonissos, Malia
2 Adults x $36.63
$73.26
Approx Total
$73.26
Pick-up from specific points: : Stalis, Malia, Hersonisos, Piskopiano and Sisi
Pickup included
English: Hersonissos, Malia
2 Adults x $36.63
$73.26
Approx Total
$73.26
Pick-up from specific points: : Stalis, Malia, Hersonisos, Piskopiano and Sisi
Pickup included
French: Heraklion area
2 Adults x $36.63
$73.26
Approx Total
$73.26
Pick-up from specific points: : Heraklion, Amoudara & Kokini Hani
Pickup included
German: Heraklion area
2 Adults x $36.63
$73.26
Approx Total
$73.26
Pick-up from specific points: : Heraklion, Amoudara & Kokini Hani
Pickup included
English: Heraklion area
2 Adults x $36.63
$73.26
Approx Total
$73.26
Pick-up from specific points: : Heraklion, Amoudara & Kokini Hani
Pickup included
French: Anisaras, Gouves area
2 Adults x $36.63
$73.26
Approx Total
$73.26
Pick-up from specific points:: Anisaras, Analipsi, Gouves
Pickup included
German: Anisaras, Gouves area
2 Adults x $36.63
$73.26
Approx Total
$73.26
Pick-up from specific points:: Anisaras, Analipsi, Gouves
Pickup included
French: Agia Pelagia area
2 Adults x $47.10
$94.20
Approx Total
$94.20
Pick-up from specific points:: Agia Pelagia, Lygaria
Pickup included
English: Anisaras, Gouves area
2 Adults x $36.63
$73.26
Approx Total
$73.26
Pick-up from specific points:: Anisaras, Analipsi, Gouves
Pickup included
German: Agia Pelagia area
2 Adults x $47.10
$94.20
Approx Total
$94.20
Pick-up from specific points:: Agia Pelagia, Lygaria
Pickup included
English: Agia Pelagia area
2 Adults x $43.96
$87.92
Approx Total
$87.92
Pick-up from specific points:: Agia Pelagia, Lygaria
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, English, Italian, Polish, French
  • Liability Insurance Coverage by ALLIANZ for our tour participants
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional Driver
  • Tour Guide
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Entrance in Knossos Palace: 15€
  • Entrance in Museum: 12€
  • Snacks

Overview

Heraklion is the capital of Crete and one of the Mediterranean region's most fascinating and vibrant cities with many historic monuments to visit. It is full of places to discover. Knossos is one of them, the mythical labyrinth and ancient capital of Minoan Crete, 5000years ago. Take this tour and combine a visit to its city center and to the Palace of the Minoan Civilization.

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Pickup details

We pick up travellers from specific points in the areas of Sisi, Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos, Anissaras, Agkisaras, Piskopiano, Koutouloufari, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Hani, Karteros, Amoudara, Agia Pelagia and from two centrally located points in Heraklion town. As soon as you make the booking we will contact you in order to let ... you know the exact place and time of the Pick-up which is closer to your place of hotel, please check your email. Read more â–¼

Itinerary

  • Heraklion

    We will start collecting participants from pick-up points in the morning. Depending on the place of your hotel/apartment the bus ride will differ.

    1 hour

  • The Palace of Knossos

    Knossos, the mythical labyrinth and ancient capital of Minoan Crete, 5000years ago. Our participants will enter the Archaeological Site with our Representative in order to attend a Guided Tour for about 1 hour & 20 minutes and then enjoy some free time to take photos and admire the historic Minoan place. Participants have to wait in line, in order to receive their tickets and enter the Palace.

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • Heraklion

    After leaving the Palace of Knossos, our bus will take us to the city of Heraklion. There participants will attend a guided tour in the city center and the historical part of Heraklion followed by 2h30min free time at the old market for walking, photos and shopping. Optional: The visit to the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, is optional and will be a without tour guide as the covid regulation for visiting the museum as group, is very strict and would take too much time and high cost.

    3 hours

  • Heraklion

    Embarkation in the buses and drive back to the hotels where we gathered participants in the morning. Depending on traffic and on the pick-up places of each one, the time of journey back to the hotel will differ.

    1 hour

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Free Cancellation

August 05100% refund
August 06No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

4.5

37 reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 22 reviews with 5 stars

Value for money

Published on Oct, 2024

Great tour with a good and knowledgable guide. If you want to learn some interesting facts about Crete and its origins then this tour is for you.

Both sites were very...

Published on Oct, 2024

Both sites were very interesting to visit and discover, especially Knossos. We had a very knowledgeable tour guide who was also attentive to the people in our group, spoke clearly and made the experience very positive.

A Must!

Published on Sep, 2024

Our primary goal was to explore Knossos Palace, and it certainly did not disappoint. We had a great time strolling through the city and touring the fort. The trip was excellently planned and would recommend this if you want to get a feel of the city.

Great tour

Published on Aug, 2024

Very professional, knowledgeable (studied archeology!) and yet entertaining guide for the Knossos Palace and Heraklion's old town, both in English and (practically perfect) German; extra guide for French speakers. Tour was well organized and ran absolutely smoothly. Short-term booking (just one day in advance) was no problem, easy and friendly e-mail communication with backoffice. Tour was definitely worth the money, highly recommend it.

Amazing day!

Published on May, 2024

Again another amazing trip with Cretan Odyssey! Well organised, lovely tour guide who was so informative and knowledgeable!

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