Private Tour Knossos & Heraklion City | 3 hours to 6 hours

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Private Tour Knossos & Heraklion City
2 Adults x $342.19
$684.38
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$684.38
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Extra charge for hotel distance more that 50km from the city of Heraklion.
  • Entrance Fees( wherever required)
  • Tourist Guide

Overview

This tour is a unique experience, to visit the most important places in Heraklion City. The tour schedule is flexible regarding the time spent at its attraction. Our driver will pick you up from your Hotel or Port in Heraklion City. The transfer is private and our English-speaking driver will drive you around the sightseeings.

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Pickup details

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Itinerary

  • Knossos Archaeological Site

    Knossos archaeological site represents the center of the Minoan civilization and the capital of Minoan Crete. The main site of interest is the Palace of Knossos, where you can see: -the Great Palace; it is the largest of the preserved Minoan palatial centers and contains the royal quarters, workshops, shrines, storerooms, repositories, the throne room, and banquet halls. - the Little Palace, where it was found the famous Bull's Head made of steatite. It is exhibited in the museum of Knossos. - the Royal Villa. -the House of the High Priest. -the Caravan Serai, where it was the entrance to the palace. It served as the public baths. - and the Royal Temple Tomb-Sanctuary, which it is considered to have belonged to one of the Last Minoan Kings.

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • Venetian Walls and Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis

    The Venetian Walls were part of the fortress of the city. The city was called Candia by the Venetians. Two of the city gates have survived among the centuries, Chania and Kainouria. Take time to walk outside and around the walls. At the southwestern corner of the City Walls, you will find the Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis (1883-1947), the local author of "Zorba the Greek" and "The Last Temptation of Christ". One of the most important Greek authors through time. Take your time and enjoy the panoramic view of the city center and the beautiful sea.

    30 minutes

  • Cathedral of St. Minas

    The Cathedral of St. Minas, is dedicated to the Patron Saint of Heraklion. It suffered from the battles of the past great damage and it took 30 years to be rebuilt. Right next to the imposing Cathedral it is a smaller and older St. Minas church and on the nearby square you can visit the former church of St. Ekaterini, where nowadays byzantine ecclesiastic treasures and icons are exhibited.

    20 minutes

  • Morosini Fountain (Lion's Fountain)

    Morozini’s fountain or Four Lion Square was constructed during the Venetian Era to cover the needs of Candia, the capital city of the island. Today it is the meeting point for the locals surrounded by various shops ready to serve coffees, ice-creams and other delicacies. Opposite the Fountain, you can see the Basilica of St. Mark, one of the most important buildings from the Venetian times which now hosts the Municipal Art Gallery and is open to the public almost all day, every day.

    10 minutes

  • Loggia

    The Venetian Loggia is in the center of Heraklion city. It was constructed by Francesco Morosini during the Venetian rule. It is an impressive building of the Venetian times that has survived through time and today hosts the Town Hall of Heraklion.

    10 minutes

  • Castello del Molo (Koules)

    The Venetian Fortress Koules - also Castello a Mare or Rocca a Mare, according to the Venetians - dominates in the entrance of the Venetian Harbor and its main purpose was the protection of the city..

    30 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Our drivers are able to provide you with information regarding the places but are not allowed to get inside at any permises. For this reason you will need an official guide

Free Cancellation

June 18100% refund
June 19No refund

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  • 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

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A wonderful private tour around the Heraklion City area!

Published on Nov, 2024

What a great day! George was an amazing tour guide. It felt like we were his family visiting from out of town. He made sure we saw all the important historical sites and got us mountain tea, olives and a popular Greek dessert called bougatsa . We were asking about olive oil production on the island so he made arrangements to take us to a family farm. We stopped for lunch at a restaurant near the waterfront that George recommended. It was the best meal of our trip. I don't write a lot of reviews but felt compelled to share this experience because it made our stop on Crete so special.

Very please with the tour and our driver!

Published on Oct, 2024

This was a great tour with a knowledgeable driver, Petros! If you get him, you will be pleased. We feel like we really saw the highlights of Heraklion on a private tour that lasted most of the day. My wife and I visited far more places than the cruise ship excursions. And we weren’t herded like the they do on the cruise ship excursions, either. At the ancient Knossos Palace, you have the option of hiring a licensed guide at the gate for a private or semi-private tour. We did this for a private tour and recommend it. We saw the whole place in 90 minutes and learned a lot, able to ask all the questions we wanted and avoid the crowds.

I would do it over again , loved it

Published on Sep, 2024

George was outstanding, gave us a grand tour of the city of Heraklion . we talked about history and tradition as well as the importance of family. he gave us a persona perspective of the life in the island that would not forget.

Perfect day in Crete

Published on Sep, 2024

This tour was just perfect! Our guide was so knowledgeable and we absolutely loved meeting him and learning about the island. Can’t say enough good things.

Lovely experience to see Knossos and Heraklion

Published on Sep, 2024

Lovely day out would recommend. Our driver and guide George was excellent and informative. Lovely car and a lovely place recommended for lunch. Overall a great trip.

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