Knossos Palace Tickets

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

Why Visit Knossos Palace?

The Knossos Palace is the largest palace of the Minoan civilisation, approximately 22,000 square metres in size and the oldest in Crete, dating back to between the 18th and 12th centuries BC. This archaeological site is significant for those interested in history and Greek culture.

This ticket allows you to walk among the ruins, including a central courtyard and areas for royal and servants' quarters, administrative offices, halls for worship and receptions, and handicraft shops. You can enter the Throne Room, view frescoes, the stone throne, and a basin for rituals. You will also see the Queen's apartments featuring the famous fresco of the dolphins and explore 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 queues. Free entry is available for:

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

Important Info

Travel date and/or entry time slot cannot be changed.This offer includes normal admission at adult price.A 50% discount is available for those over 65 at the ticket office or website.Free tickets are not guaranteed at the time slot of your choice.Entry is permitted during the selected time slot or 15 minutes before or after.People with disabilities enter free with a disability certificate.