Knossos Palace Tickets

With this ticket to Knossos Palace, you can discover the secrets of the Minoan civilization and visit this complex built around 1700 BC.

Why Visit Knossos Palace?

The Knossos Palace is the largest Minoan palace, covering approximately 22,000 square metres. It dates back to between the 18th and 12th centuries BC and is located in Heraklion. You can explore the ruins which include a central courtyard, royal and servants' quarters, administrative offices, halls for worship and receptions, and handicraft shops. Highlights include the Throne Room, central courtyard, storerooms, and the Queen's apartments featuring the famous fresco of the dolphins; the palace is also linked to the legend of the Minotaur.

Knossos Palace Opening Hours

The Knossos Palace is open at the following times:

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. Free entry is available for:

Over 25s in secondary education and vocational training from EU Member States and EEA countriesFrom 1 April 2025, EU citizens under 25 and non-EU citizens under 18 with presentation of ID

Important Info

The travel date and/or entry time slot cannot be changed.This offer includes normal admission at adult price for all ages.A 50% discount for those over 65 applies at the ticket office or on the website.No guarantee of free tickets at the selected time slot.Entry is permitted only during the chosen time slot or 15 minutes before/after.People with disabilities enter free with a disability certificate.