Knossos Palace

Good visit. I’d recommend to come very early (8am) to avoid mass tourists. The tour took me 1 hour - while taking my time, and by 915am I ran into a whole crowd of people just arriving. Glad I could visit the site peacefully with just a bunch of people visiting around. Plus, by 8 am on an August day, the temperatures are still manageable.

I was deeply impressed by the ruins. Many of the structures I had only seen in textbooks as a child, and now I had the chance to see them in real life. The site dates back approximately 4,000 to 4,700 years. Some areas have been partially restored, which helps to visualize how it might have looked originally. A truly remarkable and unforgettable experience.

I recommend going as early as possible. It gets crowded and hot. Purchase your tickets online in advance and skip the line. A combo ticket for the museum is available. To fully appreciate the site, you may wish to hire a multi-lingual guide there. It was very interesting. I hope the tips help you to enjoy it fully!

Every time I am in Crete I make it a point to visit this tremendous site! Beautiful and mysterious be prepared to experience the first civilization of Europe at its finest! Wear good foot wear....don't come in flip flops as some of the stones have become worn with the millions of tourists that visit and can be slippery. A hat is a must in the Cretan sun and ensure you are hydrated. There is a terrific cantina on site and the prices are reasonable.

The Palace of Knossos is a truly fascinating place, full of history and incredible discoveries. You can learn so much during your visit! There’s also the option to download an audio guide app in various languages, which provides detailed explanations about each specific part of the palace – a great way to explore at your own pace. When we arrived, the regular ticket queue was quite long, so we decided to buy our tickets from the machine instead. It was much faster and easier! The ticket price is €20 per adult. We spent about 3 hours there, walking around, exploring different areas, and enjoying the place. Highly recommended!

Amazing! Incredible to visit something that has survived this long. Easy to get to and from by bus. There are timed entries but arriving between 8 and 9 avoided the crowds with guides in the queues. Otherwise enjoy the beautiful palace of the first advanced civilization in Europe!

very worth the trip to see this important historic site . now a UNESCO world heritage site! parking lot nearby was free and just a 2-minute walk from the palace. very long lines so be prepared, wear hats and sunscreen. some of the better frescoes were moved to the archaeological museum so go there as well right after

Beautiful site, full of history. Yes, they say 100-old restoration is not authentic, but it made this site what it is right now, filling it with stories. Peacock casually strolling between tourists and ruins. If not buying tickets in advance on-line (26 euro in 2025), be prepared to wait in line about 20 minutes, but on spot you can buy tickets for 20 euro.