Heraklion: Guided Tour of the City and Knossos Palace Ticket
ID: GYG245032-424142
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Enjoy a walking tour of Heraklion with a professional guide and learn about the culture and history of Crete’s capital city. At the end of the tour, receive a skip-the-line ticket for the mythical Knossos Palace and the Archaeological Museum.
Meet your guide for the day at Heraklion Liberty Square, also known by locals as Plateia Eleftherias, then begin your exploration of this ancient city as you travel through time to discover its rich history. Visit a number of Heraklion’s most iconic landmarks and discover the past and present of the city where old meets new.
During the tour, learn about the myths and legends that surround the city of Heraklion, as well as the lifestyles of the locals that live here today. Marvel at the city’s stunning Venetian walls, wander through the Central Market, and make a wish at Morosini Fountain. There’s also time to admire the religious foundations of the city at St. Menas Cathedral, St. Mark’s Basilica, and the Archiepiscopal Church of St. Titos.
At the end of the tour, receive a skip-the-line entry ticket to the famous Knossos Palace and the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion to explore at your own leisure within 3 days.
Highlights
- Receive a skip-the-line ticket for Knossos Palace and the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion
- Explore Heraklion with a licensed guide and see a selection of the city's major monuments
- Walk through the city's beautiful districts in a small group
- Learn about the rich history of the capital of Crete
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This is a city walking tour so please dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes
• You will receive the tickets for Knossos Palace and Archaeological Museum from the tour operator at the meeting point in Heraklion city. The ticket is valid for a single use within 3 days
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
The local tour operator will meet you at Heraklion Liberty Square and will be holding a sign with a “WeGuide.gr – Meeting Point” logo. Πλ. Ελευθερίας, Ηράκλειο 712 01, Ελλάδα.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
