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Best of Heraklion - Guided Walking Tour

Heraklion in Greece, the hometown and resting place of Nikos Kazantzakis, is the largest town of Crete. It stands out for its impressive fortress, the Venetian port and the fish taverns along the waterfront. Apart from the town, the entire region is also beautiful and unexplored. Heraklion itself, as we can see it today, was founded in 824. It is assumed that the ancient city of Knossos, which is located not far from the city center, had its own port in the area of Heraklion approximately 4,000 years ago. Having the luxury of Knossos all to yourself and enjoying a guided tour of this Magnificent Monument of Minoan civilization home to legends such as the Minotaur and Labyrinth. The archaeological museum is the main attraction of Heraklion and certainly the most interesting museum to visit during your trip to Crete. Completely renovated, among the most famous objects to see at the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, the many artefacts from the Palace of Knossos: The statuettes of the snake goddesses. The Bull’s head rhyton with golden horns, a kind of vase used during religious ceremonies. The frescoes: the “Prince of Lillies”, the “Parisian” or the Dolphin fresco.

About this activity

  • Visit Knossos palace, experience Heraklion city, explore the treasures of the Minoans at the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion
  • Knossos palace, duration 90 minutes
  • Heraklion city tour, duration 60 minutes
  • Archaeological Museum, duration 90 minutes
  • Check availability to see starting times.
  • Skip the ticket line
  • Live tour guide
  • English
  • Small group available

Full description

Visit Knossos. Discover with us the Labyrinth and Palace of Knossos! Skip the long ticket line, upon arrival you meet your own exclusive guide (English or French) and given your tickets. We Guide you with our expert guides to Knossos unraveling the Myths and Legends surrounding the site. Home to the Minotaur, the oldest throne of Europe, a sophisticated structure, elegant wall paintings that inspired art Nuevo centuries later, huge clay earns, advance draining systems, quarters sunk into the earth is there the Minotaur lurked? Together with your guide you will see the oldest civilization unfold before your eyes and you will be able to get the best out of your visit of this magnificent structure.

Heraklion City Walking Tour. Combine a guided walking tour of Heraklion with the experience of tasting delicacies and of local products of the island Crete.

Get to know Heraklion the largest city of Crete. Visit, along with your licensed Guide, Heraklion's major monuments; travel through time and its rich history, taste the Cretan products and learn about the local cuisine. Discover the past and the present of a city that combines old with new. The tour appeals to every visitor, regardless of age.

The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is one of the largest and most important museums in Greece, and among the most important museums in Europe. It houses representative artefacts from all the periods of Cretan prehistory and history, covering a chronological span of over 5,500 years from the Neolithic period to Roman times. The singularly important Minoan collection contains unique examples of Minoan art, many of them true masterpieces. The Heraklion Museum is rightly considered as the museum of Minoan culture par excellence worldwide.

Highlights

  • Join our small group (up to 12 pax) Walking tour at Knossos palace with a Licensed Tourist Guide.
  • Skip the ticket line to enter Knossos Palace and the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion.
  • Explore the ancient palace, step into the royal residence and see the Minoan king's throne.
  • Be amazed by the House of the Frescoes and its colorful wall paintings.
  • Learn about the history of the Minoan Civilization, probably the oldest one on the European continent.
  • Please make sure to be at the entrance 15 minutes before your chosen time slot!

Includes

  • Skip-the-ticket-line service
  • Entry ticket for the Knossos Palace and the Archaeological Museum
  • Licensed tour guide
  • Headset to hear the guide better (if group size is over 6)

Know before you go

  • Entry ticket required - Book your entry ticket in advance (at no extra charge) and skip the lines at the world's most popular attraction (Knossos, Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, etc.). IMPORTANT NOTE: Entry is only possible during the time period of your choice. Make sure you are at the entrance 15 minutes before the time you have chosen - in the unlikely event that the selected time period expires, it is necessary to purchase an entry ticket again.
  • Please bring your passport, if you qualify for a reduced price
  • During warm days, please wear walking shoes and bring sunscreen, a hat, and water
  • The voucher is not your entry ticket; you need to exchange it at the meeting point at Knossos Palace

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