Palace of Knossos

The largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and center of Minoan civilization. Dating to 2000 BC, it is famous for the legend of King Minos, the Labyrinth, and the Minotaur.

Practical Information

Prices verified: Jan 16, 2026

Entrance Fee

Adult

15 EUR~15.0 $

Child

8 EUR~8.0 $

Student

8 EUR~8.0 $

Senior

8 EUR~8.0 $

freeFor.under_6Free

freeFor.eu_under_25Free

Combo ticket with Heraklion Museum available. Free on Sundays Nov-Mar

Best Time to Visit

Early morning (8-10 AM) or late afternoon to avoid crowds and heat. Spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October) offer ideal weather.

Official Website

Connectivity & Services

Wheelchair access

Partial

Audio guide

Available

Staff assistance

Available

Facilities & Services

Restrooms

Gift shop

Cafe

Parking

Guided tours

Information

Working Hours

Period: Nov 1 — Mar 31

Monday08:30 — 17:00

Tuesday08:30 — 17:00

Wednesday08:30 — 17:00

Thursday08:30 — 17:00

Friday08:30 — 17:00

Saturday08:30 — 15:00

Sunday08:30 — 15:00

faq.title

faq.subtitle Palace of Knossos

Allow about 2 hours to properly explore the site. A guided tour takes approximately 90 minutes.

Absolutely yes. The site has minimal signage, and a guide brings the myths and history to life.

Reviews

Questions & Answers

Weather

Average temperature by month

Now

4°

100%4 м/с

Today

5°3°

Tomorrow

4°0°

Sat

2°0°

Sun

5°1°

Mon

5°2°

Tue

6°3°

Wed

6°4°

15°

9°Jan

16°

9°Feb

17°

10°Mar

20°

12°Apr

24°

16°May

28°

20°Jun

29°

23°Jul

29°

23°Aug

27°

20°Sep

24°

18°Oct

20°

14°Nov

17°

11°Dec

Water temperature

16°

15°

16°

17°

20°

23°

25°

26°

25°

23°

20°

18°