On this tour of the Palace of Knossos, you’ll get to take advantage of skip-the-line admission to explore one of the top landmarks on Crete island, located five miles south of Heraklion.
With the aid of a digital map and English audio guide available offline on your smartphone, you’ll begin your comprehensive visit to the ruins of Crete’s capital city under the Minoan civilization. You’ll have the chance to learn more about the Minoan culture as you walk through the remains of the former seat of the political and religious power, featuring private apartments, courtyards, baths and storehouses. You’ll also be able to admire the ancient decorative features, including some stunning, brightly colored frescoes.
Why Visit
- Self-guided tour of the Palace of Knossos archaeological site
- Digital map and recorded commentary in English on your smartphone
- Chance to learn about the Minoan culture while visiting the ruins
What's included
- Skip-the-line admission to Palace of Knossos
- App-based audio guide in English
What's Not Included
- Guide services
- Headphones
- App for Windows devices
Additional information
You will receive an email from Clio Muse with your admission ticket one day before your visit. The email will also include your personal promo code with instructions for downloading the Clio Muse app on your smartphone and using the code to access the self-guided audio tour. Please check your spam folder if the email is not in your inbox.
You will need to download an app on your Android or iOS device. Please note that the app is not compatible with Windows phones. You will need about 100–150 MB of storage space available on your smartphone.
The content of the audio guide will be accessible offline.
Please note that this tour involves uphill walking. Comfortable footwear is recommended.
It is recommended to bring a bottle of water, sunglasses, a hat and sunscreen.