Knossos & Archaeological Museum Shared Guided Tour from Chania

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Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Guided tour in Knossos palace (English)
WiFi on board
Public liability insurance
Air-conditioned vehicle
Audiovisual presentation of Cretan customs on the bus, USB charging ports in bus
Local tour leader (English & German speaking)
Small group up to 15 people

Entrances to Knossos Palace: Ticket 15€ & Archaeological museum: Ticket 12€
Gratuities

Overview

During this day trip, we explore the oldest civilization of Europe, the Minoan palace of Knossos (guided tour), which is connected with thrilling legends, such as the myth of the Labyrinth with the Minotaur and the story of Daidalos and Ikaros. Our next stop is the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, one of Europe’s most important museums, where we admire more than 15000 artefacts. Afterwards, we have the chance to wander around Heraklion and discover a Venetian fortress at the entrance of the harbor, gorgeous neoclassical buildings, Byzantine churches and many fountains. SMALL GROUP up to 15 people!!!

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Achilles Plaza Chania Town, Greece, GR, 731 00
Airis Boutique & Suites Iridos 134, Daratsos, Greece, GR, 73100
Akasti Hotel Kalamaki Kydonias, Kalamaki, Chania Town, Greece, GR, 731 00
Alexandra Beach Hotel konstantinou Mitsotaki 92, Aghia Marina, Chania Town, Greece, GR, 73014
Alexis Hotel 99 Kallergidon Street, Chania Town, Greece, GR, 731 00
Althea Village Hotel Georgiou Papandreou, Kato Daratso, Greece, GR, 73100
Amalthia Beach Resort Agia Marina, Greece, GR, 73100
Ambassadors Residence Boutique Hotel Michail Afentoulief 13, Akti Tompazi 28, Chania Town, Greece, GR, 73132
Ammos Hotel Glaros Beach, Agii Apostoli, Greece, GR, 731 00
Amphitri Hotel 31 Odos Lithinon, Chania Town, Greece, GR
Amphitriti Hotel 33 Lithinon Street, Chania Town, Greece, GR, 73132
Amphora Hotel Par. 2i Theotokopoulou 20, Old Venetian Harbor, Chania Town, Greece, GR, 731 31
Anais Holiday Daskalogianni, , Daratsos, Greece, GR, 73100
Archontiki Hotel Mylonogianni 12 & Kriari str, , Chania Town, Greece, GR, 731 32
Arkadi Hotel 1866 Square, , Chania Town, Greece, GR, 731 00
Artemis Apartments Kosti Palama, , Stalos, Greece, GR, 731 00
Astra Hotel Apartments Kato Daratsos, Foti Antara, Daratsos, Greece, GR, 731 00
Athina Beach Hotel Troulinou, , Agii Apostoli, Greece, GR, 731 00
Atlantica Amalthia Beach Hotel Agia Marina, , Chania Town, Greece, GR, 73014
Atlantica Creta Paradise - All Inclusive PEO Kissamou Chanion, Gerani, Greece, GR, 73014
Atlantica Kalliston Resort Glaros - Nea Kydonia, , Agii Apostoli, Greece, GR, 731 00
Avra City Boutique Hotel 23 Stratigou Tzanakaki, , Chania Town, Greece, GR, 731 34
Bella Vista Village Agia Marina, Greece, GR, 730 14
Blue Sky Hotel PEO Kissamou Chanion 278, Agia Marina, Greece, GR, 730 14
Boutique Hotel Fortino 10 Radamanthyos, Venetian Port of Chania, Chania Town, Greece, GR, 731 32
Bozzali 5 Sifaka, , Chania Town, Greece, GR, 731 32
Casa Delfino Hotel & Spa 9 Theofanous Street, Chania Town, Greece, GR, 731 33
Casa Veneta 57 Theotokopoulou, Chania Town, Greece, GR, 731 31
Casadipietra 37 Theotokopoulou str, Old Town, Chania Town, Greece, GR, 731 00
Castalia Apartments Kamissiana, Maleme, Greece, GR, 731 00
Chania Flair Boutique Hotel, Tapestry Collection By Hilton Petrof 61 & Palaiologou, Nea Chora, Chania Town, Greece, GR, 73131
Chania Rooms 29-31 Kondilaki Ioanni, , Chania Town, Greece, GR, 731 31
Christina Apartments Selinou Str., Nea Hora, Chania Town, Greece, GR, 732 00
Civitel Akali Hotel 55 Kissamou Str., , Chania Town, Greece, GR, 731 31
Corinna Mare Suites & Studios Peo Kissamou-chania, Kalamaki, Greece, GR, 731 00
Creta Palm Stalos, Greece, GR, 731 00
Cretan Dream Resort & Spa Stalos, Greece, GR, 73110
Danaos Hotel Akti Papanikoli Str. 23, Nea Chora beach, Chania Town, Greece, GR, 731 00
Domes Noruz Chania, Autograph Collection 5 Strati Pantelaki Street, Agioi Apostoloi, Agioi Apostoloi, Greece, GR, 73100
Domes Zeen Chania, A Luxury Collection Resort, Crete Apteron Road Parigoria, Konstantinou Palaiologou, Chania Town, Greece, GR, 73100
Domus Renier Boutique Hotel 41 42 Akti Kountourioti, Moschon St, Chania Town, Greece, GR, 73100
Dore Hotel Ioannis Kapodistrias, Agia Marina, Greece, GR, 731 04
Dreamland Hotel - Apartments , , Kato Daratso, Greece, GR, 73103
Eden Beach Hotel Agia Marina, Greece, GR, 73100
El Greco Hotel 47-49 Theotokopoulou, , Chania Town, Greece, GR, 731 31
Eleftheria Hotel Agia Marina, , Agia Marina, Greece, GR, 73100
Elektra Beach Hotel , , Chania Town, Greece, GR, 73100
Elia Betolo Bettolo 1, Chania Town, Greece, GR, 731 00
Elia Palazzo Hotel 54 Theotokopoulou Street, , Chania Town, Greece, GR, 73131
Elma's Dream Apartments Polirinias Street, Daratsos, Greece, GR, 731 00
Elotis Suites PEO Kissamou Chanion 45, Dieronvriendelijk, Agia Marina, Greece, GR, 730 14
Erietta Apartments 44 Kountouriotou Str, , Chania Town, Greece, GR, 731 31
Esperides Beach Hotel Apartments Stalos, Greece, GR, 73100
Evilion Hotel PEO Kissamou Chanion 32, , Stalos, Greece, GR, 731 00
Folia Apartments Chania Trochalon, Agia Marina, Greece, GR, 73014
Forum Suites Chrissi Akti, Greece, GR, 73100
Frini Hotel 29-30 Akti Papanikoli, Chania Town, Greece, GR, 731 31
Gaia Kreta Hotel Georgioupoli, Chaina, Georgioupolis, Greece, GR, 730 07
Galini Sea View Old National Road, , Agia Marina, Greece, GR, 71300
Galini Sea View Hotel EO Kissamou Chanion, Agia Marina, Greece, GR, 73100
Giannoulis - Santa Marina Plaza Agia Marina, Greece, GR, 73014
Giannoulis Santa Marina Beach Hotel PEO Kissamou Chanion, Agia Marina, Greece, GR, 73014
Golden Bay Suites Ag. Apostoli, , Daratsos, Greece, GR, 73100
Golden Beach Hotel Makris Tichos, , Nea Kydonia, Greece, GR, 731 00
Golden Sand Hotel Daskalogianni 12, , Chrissi Akti, Greece, GR, 731 00
Helios Apartments S.Pantelaki, , Agii Apostoli, Greece, GR, 731 00
Hotel Aegli Stalos, Greece, GR, 731 00
Hotel Alexandra Kalamaki , , Chania Town, Greece, GR, 731 00
Hotel Anniko Stalos, Greece, GR, 731 00
Hotel Artemis 51 Theotokopoulou, , Chania Town, Greece, GR, 731 31
Hotel Belmondo 10 Zampeliou Str, Old Harbor, , Chania Town, Greece, GR, 731 31
Hotel Candia Malaxis 8, , Chania Town, Greece, GR, 731 31
Hotel Christina 114 Selinou Street, , Chania Town, Greece, GR, 73131
Hotel Dafni Agiou Fanouriou, Galatas, Greece, GR, 731 00
Hotel Elotia Agioi Apostoloi, Kato Daratso, Greece, GR, 731 00
Hotel Falassarna Moni Gonias Street, , Chania Town, Greece, GR, 731 31
Hotel Filoxenia 36 Dodekanissou, , Chania Town, Greece, GR, 731 32
Hotel Flamingos Agioi Apostoloi, Irakleous 4, Agii Apostoli, Greece, GR, 731 00
Hotel Giannis Eleni 97 Ag. Dimitriou, Galatas, Greece, GR, 731 00
Hotel Hera 58 Theotokopoulou, , Chania Town, Greece, GR, 731 31
Hotel Irene 9 Misael Apostolidou, , Chania Town, Greece, GR, 731 31
Hotel Irida El. Venizelou & 8 Dekembriou St., , Chania Town, Greece, GR
Hotel Kedrissos Chania Town, Greece, GR, 731 00
Hotel Kleopatra Main Street, , Stalos, Greece, GR, 731 00
Hotel Kyriaki Polyrinias Street, , Chrissi Akti, Greece, GR, 731 36
Hotel Lato 8 Ionias, , Chania Town, Greece, GR, 731 36
Hotel Lissos 12 Venizelou Eleftheriou, , Palaiochora, Greece, GR, 730 01
Hotel Mimoza Agia Marina, , Chania Town, Greece, GR, 731 00
Hotel Nana Daratsos , , Daratsos, Greece, GR, 731 00
Hotel Nektar Beach Kato Stalos Chania, , Stalos, Greece, GR, 731 00
Hotel Nostos Zambeliou 42 - 46, Old Harbour, Chania Town, Greece, GR
Hotel Relax Agia Marina, , Chania Town, Greece, GR, 73100
Hotel Sea Side Stalos, Greece, GR, 731 00
Hotel Splanzia 20 Daskalogianni Str, , Chania Town, Greece, GR, 731 00
Hotel Stellina Village Daratsos, Greece, GR, 73100
Hotel Telhinia Studios , , Agii Apostoli, Greece, GR, 731 00
Hotel Theos Holidays Makris Tihos, , Chania Town, Greece, GR, 731 00
Hotel Villa Armonia Kato Galatas, , Kalamaki, Greece, GR, 731 00
Ideon Hotel 54 Patriarhou Ioannikiou str, Nea Hora, Chania Town, Greece, GR
Inea Sole Hotel Daratsos, Greece, GR, 73100
Iolida Beach Hotel PEO Kissamou _ Chanion 45, , Agia Marina, Greece, GR, 730 14
Ionas Boutique Hotel Sarpaki Kal., Athanasiou Sorvolou, Chania Town, Greece, GR, 731 00
Jechrina Hotel Palaia Ethniki Odos Kissamou Chanion 113, 100 meters before Kalliston Hotel, Daratsos, Greece, GR, 731 00
Kalimera Chania Town, Greece, GR
Katrina Studios & Apartments Monis Gonias 2, Kissamou, Chania Town, Greece, GR, 73100
Kristall Suites Stalos, Greece, GR, 731 00
Kriti Hotel 10 Nikiforou Foka and Kiprou St, Chania, Chania Town, Greece, GR, 731 00
Kydon, The Heart City Hotel Sofoklis Venizelos Sq. & 2, Str. Tzanakaki, , Chania Town, Greece, GR, 73134
La Maison Ottomane 32 Parodos Kanevaro, Chania Town, Greece, GR, 731 00
Lefka Apartments Omirou Str Yermaniko Pouli, Chania Town, Greece, GR, 731 00
Lotus Hotel Apartments Palea Ethniki Odos Kissamou Chanion 113, Agioi Apostoloi, Greece, GR, 731 00
Minos Village Agia Marina, Greece, GR, 730 14
Monastery Estate Venetian Harbor Parodos 4i Kallinikou Sarpaki 40, Chania Town, Greece, GR, 73132
Nefeli Hotel 47 Zimvrakakidon, , Chania Town, Greece, GR, 731 35
Nikolas Suites Paradisou Str., Makris Tichos, Daratsos, Greece, GR, 731 00
Nikos Apartments 63 Daskalogianni, Old Harbour, Chania Town, Greece, GR, 731 32
Ninemia Beach Hotel And Suites PEO Kissamou Chanion, , Agia Marina, Greece, GR, 730 14
Nireas Hotel Main Street, Kato Daratso, Greece, GR, 73100
Niriis Hotel Herakleous Street, , Agii Apostoli, Greece, GR, 73100
Nontas Hotel - Apartments Main Street, Kato Daratso, Greece, GR, 73100
Odos Oneiron Boutique Hotel Daskalogianni 18, , Chania Town, Greece, GR, 73100
Ontas Traditional Hotel Epimenidou 11 & Ikarou, , Chania Town, Greece, GR, 731 32
Palazzo Di Pietro 13 Agion Deka Str, Old Harbour,, Chania Town, Greece, GR, 731 00
Pandora Suites Hotel 29 Lithinon Str, , Chania Town, Greece, GR, 731 00
Panorama Galatas, Greece, GR
Panorama Hotel Galatas, Greece, GR, 731 10
Pegasus Hotel Kato Stalos, , Stalos, Greece, GR, 731 00
Pella Steve II , , Agii Apostoli, Greece, GR, 731 00
Phaedra Hotel Kato Stalos, , Stalos, Greece, GR, 731 00
Polixeny's Suites Episkopou Nikiforou 7, Chania Town, Greece, GR, 73132
Porto Alegre Beach Hotel Kato Galatas Kalamaki Chania Crete, Nea Kydonia, Greece, GR, 73100
Porto Kalamaki Hotel Kalamaki Hania Crete, , Chania Town, Greece, GR, 73100
Porto Veneziano Hotel Akti Enoseos - Old Venetian Harbour, Chania Town, Greece, GR, 731 32
Porto del Colombo Hotel Theofanous & Moshon Streets, , Chania Town, Greece, GR, 73110
Rainbow Hotel Apartments Tsismenaki 5, 3rd Km Hania - Kasteli, Daratsos, Greece, GR, 731 00
Renieris Hotel Lofos Psathi 1, , Stalos, Greece, GR, 73100
Rose Hotel Kato Stalos, , Stalos, Greece, GR, 73100
Samaria Hotel 69 Kidonias Str., 1866 Square, Chania Town, Greece, GR, 73135
Scala de Faro Zampeliou 28, Chania Old Port, Chania Town, Greece, GR, 73131
Sea View Hotel & Apartments Germaniko Pouli Apteron Street, Kato Daratso, Greece, GR, 73100
Sirios Village Hotel & Bungalows Eleftheriou Venizelou, , Kato Daratso, Greece, GR, 73100
Sofia's Apartments Agiou Dimitriou & Knosou corner, , Kalamaki, Greece, GR, 731 00
Stellina Group Hotels Chrissi Akti, Chania Town, Greece, GR, 731 00
SunCity Hotel Studios Nearhou Str Agii Apostoli Kato Daratso, N. Kidonia, Chania Town, Greece, GR, 731 00
Talos Hotel Apartments Drakonianou Street, Δρακονιανου, Agii Apostoli, Greece, GR, 731 00
The Theodore Boutique Hotel 7 Agias Marinas, Agia Marina, Greece, GR, 73014
Theo Hotel By Eurohotel Agia Marina, Chania, Stalos, Greece, GR, 731 00
Tina Hotel Bonailli 3, , Chania Town, Greece, GR, 73134
Top Hotel Odos Psathiou, Stalos, Greece, GR, 73100
Triton Apartments Polirinias Str.- Chrisi Akti, Daratsos, Greece, GR, 731 00
Veronica Hotel Agii Apostoli, Greece, GR, 73100
Vigla Apartments Kato Galatas, , Chania Town, Greece, GR, 731 01
Yakinthos Hotel 1 Irakli Avgoula, Agii Apostoli, Greece, GR, 731 00
Zeus Village Resort Geo. Papandreou, El. Venizelou, Kato Daratso, Greece, GR, 731 00

Pickup details

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Itinerary

Knossos Archaeological Site

Knossos, the heart of the Minoan civilization, lies 5 km southeast of Heraklion, in the valley of the river Kairatos. Crete’s most famous historical attraction, he site is considered to be the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on the island and is referred to as the oldest city in Europe. Knossos was first inhabited by a Neolithic settlement in the seventh century BC. It stayed inhabited for several thousands of years until it was finally abandoned in 1375 BC after its destruction, which marked the end of Minoan civilisation. In 1878, the first large-scale excavation was undertaken by the wealthy art-lover Minos Kalokairinos, while Crete was still under Turkish occupation. This was followed by the long-term excavations (1900-1913 and 1922-1930) of Sir Arthur Evans, who uncovered the whole surrounding area of Knossos.

1 hour 30 minutes
Heraklion Archaeological Museum

The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion is one of the largest and most visited museums in Greece. It is also among the most important museums in Europe. It is home to artefacts from all the periods of Cretan prehistory and history. The exhibitions cover a chronological span of over 5,500 years from the Neolithic period to Roman times. The Minoan collection contains unique examples of Minoan art, many of them true masterpieces. The Archaeological Museum is located in the centre of Heraklion and was built between 1937 and 1940 by the architect Patroklos Karantinos. It was built on a site previously occupied by the Roman Catholic monastery of Saint-Francis which was destroyed by earthquake in 1856. The colors and construction materials used in the building, are similar to certain Minoan wall-paintings.

1 hour
Heraklion

Heraklion, the fifth largest city in Greece, is the capital of Crete. It is one of the most fascinating and vibrant cities of the Mediterranean Basin. The city is the birthplace of world-famous artists like El Greco and Nikos Kazantzakis. Due to its long history, the architecture of Heraklion has mixtures of many cultures. Not far from the heart of the city lies the Minoan Palace of Knossos, one of the most important archaeological discoveries in the world. Fine examples of Venetian architecture are the Venetian Fortress at the entrance of the port and the Venetian Loggia, where the Town Hall is housed today. Visitors have the chance to admire many Byzantine churches and monasteries, many fountains from the Venetian times, the Church of Saint Markus and numerous neoclassical buildings.

2 hours

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Driving from Chania city centre to Knossos palace lasts about 2 hours (no stops for breakfast/WC)

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Best tour one day tour in Crete

Published on Aug, 2024

Arguably the best tour guides on Crete, Christine and driver Thanos. Informative commentary throughout the day where we learnt about the island,its food and customs. Small group tour, plenty of water (it was hot), palace definitely the visit.

A Remarkably Enjoyable and Well-Organized Trip"

Published on Jun, 2024

The exceptional service provided by all parties during our excursion enhanced the experience, making it even more enjoyable and relaxing. The attention to detail, professionalism, and friendly demeanor of the staff truly stood out. This was undoubtedly one of the best-organized trips we have ever taken.

I cannot recommend this tour enough.

Published on Jun, 2024

Love this tour operator. Christine's communication with us, from booking to pick up, was exceptional. The guided tour was well-paced and educational, as was the walk through the city. Our teenage children are still raving about what they learned and saw at the Palace of Knossos; it was their favorite part of our trip to Crete.

WELL DONE KNOSSOS TOUR

Published on Oct, 2023

What an amazing trip! Our bus arrived on time and we were greeted by the most pleasant driver and tour guide. The bus was clean and well kept. Our driver, Thanasis was great. We felt very safe throughout the drive as he adhered to speed limits. Our tour guide Christine was amazing. She was funny, informative and provided a thoughtful presentation regarding Crete. She gave an overview of the culture, foods, customs and the mythological history. Once arriving at Knossos Palace, a tour guide walked our group through the palace and gave detailed information along the route. This was an absolutely thorough guided tour. The tour guides provided cold water and snacks as well. I highly recommend this tour!

Excellent and Interesting Tour

Published on Sep, 2023

We were collected in Chania at a really convenient place near our hotel. Christine was our guide, and together with our driver, made sure the journey to Knossos went smoothly and enjoyably, making sure we had enough water and that we were always comfortable, as well as telling us more about Crete. Our guide at the Palace at Knossos and at the museum in Heraklion was knowledgeable and so enthusiastic. I learned so much about Minoan history while also enjoying the beautiful weather. We had some free time in Heraklion which was much appreciated. Overall, I would genuinely recommend this tour as a way to see Knossos and Heraklion.

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