1.Palace of Knossos E-Ticket and Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 1,540 reviews · 1 - 5 hours · from $34Our pick

Skip Knossos ticket lines with an e-ticket and phone audio guide. See frescoes, Linear writing, and Mount Juktas views.

“Overall the experience was great. Really enjoyed the audio tour, really informative and with funny stories. I got the activation link almost immediately and the people of support were great. The app was easy to install and download the audio part of my tour. Worth every euro! I would recommend it!”

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2.Knossos-Zeus Cave -Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 694 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $136Top rated

Small-group Crete trip from Heraklion: olive oil press, village walks, Lasithi windmills, Zeus cave, optional Knossos.

“Stavros was an AMAZING guide!! He took us off the beaten path and showed us SO MUCH and gave us incredible experiences!”

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3.Knossos, Lasithi, Lasinthos and Olive Farm Combo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 351 reviews · from $50

Full-day Crete tour from Heraklion hitting Knossos, Vidiani Monastery, Lasithi Eco Park, Krasi springs, plus an olive mill farm.

“This trip is amazing, especially if you have limited time in Crete. Our guide was great, knowledgeable and handy with information. On the description of this tour, it should note there is a steep 25min walk up to the Zeus caves and you will need suitable footwear. Lunch at the olive farm was also great however it was quite late in the day. Should maybe re-areange so lunch is earlier than 2pm however was great regardless! Highly recommend!”

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4.Historical Center City Tour & Knossos Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 340 reviews · 7 hours - 510 minutes · from $47

Guided Knossos and Heraklion walking tour with Old Town market time, optional museum, and air-conditioned transfers from many Cretan areas.

“Lovely day trip. Our tour guide was called Soula. We Enjoyed the tour guide with her amazing knowledge on everything and she ensured we saw and did everything before leaving us to go around on our own. Overall a very busy day with plenty to do.”

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5.Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Zeus Cave,Villages, Olive Oil Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 328 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $127

A guided day from Heraklion to Knossos and the Lassithi Plateau, with an olive oil tasting, village time, and Zeus myth sites.

“This was a great tour. The perfect mix of seeing local cuisine and shops and tourist spot must sees. Marinos was an amazing guide. Our group of 6 loved it!”

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6.Private Full-Day Knossos-Lasithi Plateau-Cave of Zeus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 176 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $544

Private Crete day: Mochos, Krasi, Lasithi windmills, Cave of Zeus, Knossos, optional museum, honey and raki tastings.

“We had an amazing tour. Kostas was the best...very personable, outstanding service, and really care about making sure we had a great time. It was as if you visited your favorite cousin who lives and Crete and he took off from work to tour you around. We learned a lot from him, more than just about the tour itself. The private tour is the best way to explore these important sites at your own pace, and having Kostas as your guide you will learn a lot about the culture and know where you will find the best food. We highly recommend this tour, worth every penny... Not to mention it's…”

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7.Knossos Palace, Heraklion City, Market Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 164 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $41

Guided Knossos Palace and Heraklion city walk plus a Minoan Farm tasting. Hotel pickup, live guide, 6–8 hours from $41.

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8.Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave Olive Oil Mill & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $151

Private Crete tour from Heraklion with Lasithi Plateau villages, olive oil mill tastings, pottery, windmills, Aposelemis Dam, and Knossos.

“Long drive but with great spots. To take great pictures. Driver was very helpful, knew the best spots and was very informative about history and where we went.”

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9.Knossos Palace and Museum E-Tickets with Audio Guides

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 126 reviews · 1 day · from $69

Self-guided audio tours and e-tickets for Knossos Palace and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum in Crete, with offline audio on your phone.

“La dificultat al estar en diferents nivells, de trobar els punts. Al Palau de Knossos”

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10.Full-Day Private Adventure: Knossos-Zeus’ Territory-Old Villages

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews · from $464

Private day tour from Heraklion mixing Aposelemis Dam, Lassithi Plateau windmills, Vidiani Monastery, Mochos, and Knossos with Zeus Cave.

“Our driver Leonides was very personable, spoke excellent English, and kept us entertained between sites with stories about Cretan culture and his personal experiences. Highlight of the trip was the Knossos Palace. The whole trip took 7.5 hours as advertised. We would highly recommend this trip to anyone staying in Heraklion.”

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11.Knossos, Zeus, Villages & Olive Oil Factory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $128

Heraklion day tour with Zeus myths, Knossos time, Lasithi windmills, villages, and olive oil and raki tasting.

“Ed was superb. We loved hearing about the 'real' Crete, he is very passionate about the culture, history, food of his home. Seeing the beautiful villages, meeting people who run businesses, and enjoying the dramatic views higher up above all the tourist areas gave us a much more genuine experience of Crete. Definitely book a trip with Ed, you'll laugh, learn and enjoy yourself.”

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12.Guided Tour to Knossos Palace & Heraklion

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 83 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $39

Guided day trip from Heraklion to Knossos Palace and old town highlights, with hotel pickup and optional museum time.

“We had a lovely day spending time at the Palace of Knossos. Our tour guide, Eleni, was very knowledgeable and made the experience very enjoyable. Eleni also gave us a lot of information about the island and the city of Heraklion. I would have liked a bit more time at Knossos, but understand the constraints when touring to various places.”

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13.Labyrinth of Knossos Skip-the-Line Ticket with Tour Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 72 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $107

Skip the long ticket line at Knossos and spend 90 minutes inside with a small-group guide explaining Minoan life, myths, and symbols.

“Our guide was amazing. Very pleasant and very easy to understand and talk to. Enjoyed the location and the amazing history and site itself. But not worth the additional $60+ over ticket prices for the tour.”

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14.Knossos Palace & Historical Heraklion City Tour, with Old Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $48

Knossos Palace and Heraklion old town in one day with a local guide, air-conditioned pickup, and old market time for shopping.

“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.”

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15.Mythical Escape: Zeus Cave & Knossos Palace with Lassithi Plateau from Heraklion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $889

Private day trip from Heraklion to Lassithi Plateau, Zeus Cave, and Knossos, with skip-the-line help, pottery, and local food stops.

“We had a wonderful time with Stella and Karis - Stella was very knowledgeable and we had a wonderful time with our family. Thank you!”

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