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Trip Planner:   Europe  /  Greece  /  Crete  /  Heraklion Prefecture  /  Knosos  /  The Palace of Knossos

The Palace of Knossos, Knosos

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#1 of 34 in Historic Sites in Heraklion Prefecture
Ruin · Historic Site
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Built over a Neolithic town, The Palace of Knossos represented the ceremonial and political center of Minoan civilization on Crete. English archaeologist Arthur Evans made his name by working on the excavation and partial restoration of this ancient palace for over three decades, beginning in 1900. The palace complex contains a maze of living spaces, workshops, banquet halls, shrines, and storerooms, built around a central square sometime between 2000 and 1350 BCE. To gain a glimpse into the wealth and sophistication of the Minoan culture, hop on a bus in nearby Heraklion and join a guided tour of the palace's labyrinthine corridors, so vast they gave rise to the popular legend of King Minos and the Minotaur. To plan Knosos vacation without wasting time, ask Inspirock to design an itinerary.
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FROM £61 BOOK WITH VIATOR Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Ticket (Shared Tour - Small group) Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Ticket (Shared Tour - Small group)
4.9
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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FROM £40 BOOK WITH VIATOR Combined Guided Tour to Lasithi Plateau & Knossos Palace Combined Guided Tour to Lasithi Plateau & Knossos Palace
4.7
Duration: 9 hours
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FROM £48 BOOK WITH VIATOR Pottery Classes Pottery Classes
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
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FROM £22 BOOK WITH VIATOR Palace of Knossos: Pre-booked e-Ticket and Audio Tour on Your Phone Palace of Knossos: Pre-booked e-Ticket and Audio Tour on Your Phone
3.3
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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FROM £62 BOOK WITH VIATOR Labyrinth of Knossos Skip-the-Line Ticket with Tour Guide Labyrinth of Knossos Skip-the-Line Ticket with Tour Guide
4.4
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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FROM £49 BOOK WITH VIATOR Knossos Palace & Heraklion City Tour Knossos Palace & Heraklion City Tour
4.2
Duration: 7 to 8 hours
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FROM £61 BOOK WITH VIATOR Knossos Palace Greek Mythology Knossos Palace Greek Mythology
5.0
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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FROM £83 BOOK WITH VIATOR Knossos Private Guide Knossos Private Guide
5.0
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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FROM £61 BOOK WITH VIATOR Knossos Palace Exclusive Tour (small group) Knossos Palace Exclusive Tour (small group)
4.8
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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FROM £44 BOOK WITH VIATOR The Palace of Knossos with Optional Skip-the-Line Ticket The Palace of Knossos with Optional Skip-the-Line Ticket
4.7
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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FROM £294 BOOK WITH VIATOR Knossos Palace & Heraklion Archaeology Museum Luxury Private Tour Knossos Palace & Heraklion Archaeology Museum Luxury Private Tour
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM £44 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full-Day Knossos And Heraklion Tour From Chania Full-Day Knossos And Heraklion Tour From Chania
5.0
Duration: 12 hours
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  • By Greenanight
    I very like a history and this place affected me. Very interesting site with a professional guide and also with a visit of Historical Museum Heraklion 
    I very like a history and this place affected me. Very interesting site with a professional guide and also with a visit of Historical Museum Heraklion  more »
  • By the-cava
    I went with my family on vacation. While entering, I was approached by some local guides who work at the museum who offered a guided tour of the ruins. At first we were skeptical, but... IT MADE A... 
    I went with my family on vacation. While entering, I was approached by some local guides who work at the museum who offered a guided tour of the ruins. At first we were skeptical, but... IT MADE A...  more »
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