Knossos Palace Tickets

With this ticket to Knossos Palace, you can discover the secrets of the Minoan civilisation and visit a complex built around 1700 BC. A must-see!

Why Visit Knossos Palace?

The Knossos Palace is the largest palace of the Minoan civilisation, spanning approximately 22,000 square metres, and is the oldest in Crete, dating from the 18th to the 12th centuries BC. A visit is essential for those interested in history or Greek culture.

With this ticket, you can explore the ruins of this citadel including areas like the central courtyard, royal and servant quarters, administrative offices, worship and reception halls, and craft shops.

During your visit, you can enter the Throne Room of Knossos, featuring frescoes, a stone throne, and a basin for rituals in honour of the gods. You will see the central courtyard, storerooms, and the Queen's apartments with the famous fresco of the dolphins, along with connections 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. Nevertheless, the following individuals can enter free of charge with an ID at the ticket office:

Over 25s in secondary education and vocational training from EU and EEA countriesFrom 1 April 2025, EU citizens under 25 and non-EU citizens under 18 can enter free of charge with an ID.

Important Info

The travel date and/or entry time slot cannot be changed.This offer includes normal admission at adult price, usable by all ages.A 50% discount for seniors over 65 applies at the ticket office or website.No guarantee exists that free tickets will be available for your chosen time slot.Entry is allowed only during the selected time slot or 15 minutes before/after.People with disabilities enter free with a disability certificate presented at the ticket office.