Knossos & Archaeological Museum Shared Guided Tour from Chania

Overview

Available languages

English

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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!!!

For the season 2026 the tour is available every Monday in May and every Tuesday in September

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)

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Guided tour in Knossos palace (English)

WiFi on board

This tour operates every Monday in May and every Tuesday in September

Public liability insurance

Audiovisual presentation of Cretan customs on the bus, USB charging ports in bus

Air-conditioned vehicle

Local tour leader (English & German speaking)

Small group up to 15 people

Gratuities

Knossos Archaeological Site

Heraklion Archaeological Museum

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

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 • Admission Not Included

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 • Admission Not Included

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