Knossos Palace Tickets

With this ticket to Knossos Palace, you can explore the Minoan civilisation and visit the complex built around 1700 BC.

Why Visit Knossos Palace?

The Knossos Palace is the largest and oldest palace of the Minoan civilisation, covering approximately 22,000 square metres (236,806 square feet). It is a significant archaeological site in Heraklion, dating from the 18th to 12th centuries BC. Your ticket allows you to explore the ruins, including the central courtyard, royal quarters, halls for worship and receptions, and handicraft shops. Significant features include the Throne Room of Knossos, decorated with frescoes and a stone throne used for rituals, as well as the Queen's apartments, home to the fresco of dolphins. The palace is also tied to the legend of the Minotaur.

Knossos Palace Opening Hours

Opening times are as follows:

April 1st to August 31st: 8 am to 8 pm, final admission at 7:30 pmSeptember 1st to 15th: 8 am to 7:30 pm, final admission at 7 pmSeptember 16th to 30th: 8 am to 7 pm, final admission at 6:30 pmOctober 1st to 15th: 8 am to 6:30 pm, final admission at 6 pmOctober 16th to 31st: 8 am to 6 pm, final admission at 5:30 pm

Skip-The-Line Ticket

This ticket is valid for all ages and allows you to skip the long queues at the ticket office. The following can enter free of charge with ID:

Children and young people up to 25 from EU Member StatesChildren up to 5 from non-EU countriesOver 25s in secondary education and vocational training from EU Member States and European Economic Area countries