Visit Knossos & Heraklion city (Walking and Tasting Tour)

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4 hours
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1 - 15 guests
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Explore the secrets of Knossos, the mythical labyrinth, and taste authentic Cretan delights. Discover the ancient flavors with olives, honey, and local wine on our immersive walking tour.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

We are not quite sure what the Minoans ate for breakfast, although We Guide you at Knossos palace and the Labyrinth. But, we can guide you also to the authentic flavors of ancient Crete. Right after the Knossos palace walking tour -having visited the oldest throne of Europe and escaped the Labyrinth- follow us, to the delicious flavors of Minoans. Ingredients all committed to the meticulous recreation of an authentic Minoan snack. Olives, olive oil, Cretan Tea, herbs, Honey, goat cheese or soft cheeses like myzithra and Cretan wine, from local producers.

What You Get

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Entrance Tickets for Knossos palace
Bottled water
Any personal expenses and anything is not written in the inclusions
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Good To Know

  • Entrance exclusively at the time slot of your choice! We would like to inform you that from 01-April-2024, in all Archaeological sites and Museums where the e-ticket is applied, entrance is only possible during the time slot of your choice. Please make sure to be at the entrance 15 minutes before your chosen time slot !
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

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The Palace of Knossos

Tour starts at 09:00am. Visit the Mythical Palace of Knossos of King Minos and Labyrinth home to the Minotaur. Discover with us the Labyrinth and Palace of Knossos! Skip the long ticket line and with our expert Guides unraveling the Myths and Legends surrounding the site. Book online your full tour package (Live tour Guide + Ticket + Transfer) for Knossos palace. Join our small group (up to 12 pax) Walking tour at Knossos palace with a Licensed Tourist Guide.
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
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Heraklion

Tour starts at 11:30am . Explore the Historical city center of Heraklion and Capital of Crete! The 7th labor of Hercules was performed here, the birthplace of El Greco and Nikos Kazantzakis. On this tour you enjoy local products finger food and wine amidst Venetian monumental buildings. The best example of the world famous Mediterranean diet is found in Crete. Discover with us the secrets of Cretans longevity. Walk with us, the local side of Heraklion through its lesser-known streets, forgotten laneways, and old city Venetians walls.
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

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Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Wonderful History and Food of Iraklion
April 09, 2025
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While the weather tried to get the best of us, our fearless guide gave us a great tour of her city today and yesterday! We tasted wonderful food, olive oil, treats and wine in Iraklion, and met lov...read more

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Amazing tour guides! Loved this tour!
July 16, 2023
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Our tour guide at Knossos Palace was excellent. She was very informative and knowledgeable. My only complaint was that after the tour, no one told us what to do next! If we hadn’t asked the guide, ...read more

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Terrific!
May 27, 2023
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Your guides are very knowledgeable and professional. They were enthusiastic and friendly. We really enjoyed our tour!

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Earliest available date: June 16, 2025
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