Knossos & Museum Private Tour
Knossos & Museum Private Tour
Private tour in Knossos and the Heraklion Archeological Museum
Make the most of your visit in Knossos and the Archeological museum by hiring a private guided tour. The benefits of having your own private guide are important. First of all you will visit the sites the best time of the day and distance your private guided tour away from big groups . You will enjoy a detailed perspective and you can ask as many questions as you like and will not feel rushed. Depending on your interests our expert guides will focus on archeology, history, art, and also mythology of the bronze age of Crete in both Knossos as well as the Archeological museum. Our friendly guides will provide you with the best experience so you will appreciate both of your visits to Knossos as well as the Archeological museum and your visit will be memorable . We will visit Knossos, the largest and most famous of the Minoan palaces, the home of the mythical King Minos and the monster Minotaur, a multi-acre complex of royal apartments, elaborate staircases, storage and craft areas, the first European theater, and a throne room with the original Bronze Age throne. Replicas of many frescoes grace the site. The originals are in the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, which will be the next stop of this private tour. After the visit of Knossos, you will enjoy some free time at the site for photos and shopping. Finally we will be meeting at the entrance of the Heraklion Archeological Museum in Heraklion city center for the second part of our private guided tour. The final part of this private tour includes a short city walk in Heraklion through the Venetian historical center where you can visit landmarks such as the Church of St.Mark, the Venetian Loggia and the Four Lions Square.
Special Remarks
When: From April until September every day at 9.00 & 14:00, except national celebrations and Greek official holidays. Languages: Greek - English - French - German - Italian - Russian Dress Code: Casual, comfortable walking shoes, sunblock. Includes: Full services of an officially qualified tourist guide, admission fees to Knossos and Heraklion Museum and bottled water. Accessibility: Wheelchairs can access only parts of the Knossos site. The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is wheelchair accessible. Restrooms - WC: Available.
Choose your prefered language
Our guides are fluent in the following languages: Greek, English, French, German, Italian and Russian.
Moderate difficulty
Mostly flat surfaces and pathways, some uneven terraces and stairs at Knossos, where wheelchairs can access only half the site. The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is wheelchair accessible.
Tour Itinerary
Part 1: Knossos Palace
History of the excavations.
Tour Itinerary
Part 2: The Archeological Museum of Heraklion
Tour Itinerary
Part 3: Heraklion City Center
Tour Pricing
- Tickets included
- Children can join for free
- Tailored to your spoken language
Reviews
We booked 2 excursions Malia Palace Archaeological Site + Knossos Palace + Archaeological Museum and Gortyna + Festos + Monastery Palianis We had a special condition that the guide was versed in archeology - our guide was excellent The car was very comfortable, the driver was a professional. It was very pleasant to work with the company Tourist guides of Crete, they quickly responded to the email, offered many options for excursions with professional guides, the cost of individual excursions was very good.
from €390
Children join for free
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