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The 15 Best Greece Palace Tours

25 tours  ·  from $22 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 greece palace tours worth the money, each with its price a head, its traveller verdict and the one thing to check before you pay.

Crete: Knossos Palace Entry Ticket with Optional Audio Guide - Walking Through the Palace Complex
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Crete: Knossos Palace Entry Ticket with Optional Audio Guide

1.Crete: Knossos Palace Entry Ticket with Optional Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 2,251 reviews · 1 day · from $30Our pick

Enter Knossos Palace on your chosen date and time, scan your phone, and explore ancient workrooms, storerooms, living areas, murals, and the throne room. Add a self-guided audio tour in English, Italian, French, or Spanish, but bring headphones and expect to navigate without a printed map.

“definitely book your ticket before you go as it saves you standing in a really long queue to buy them when you get there, we went straight through. It was amazing to walk through such historic ruins and we spent a few hours enjoying the sights. Parking is free and right next to the Palace which was a bonus”

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Crete: Palace of Knossos E-Ticket and Audio Guide - Arriving early beats fighting the crowds
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Crete: Palace of Knossos E-Ticket and Audio Guide

2.Crete: Palace of Knossos E-Ticket and Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 1,540 reviews · 1 - 5 hours · from $34

Explore Knossos Palace at your own pace with a pre-booked mobile ticket, site map, and downloadable audio guide in five languages. Hear about Minoan fashion, palace storage, Linear A writing, frescoes, and the Queen’s Megaron. Optional Heraklion and Phaistos audio tours are available.

“This was a fun activity. Loved the history. So glad we booked online in advance, the queue/line was 45 minutes long to get tickets. I would strongly advise getting your tickets before your trip. Have fun!!!!”

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Explore Ionian Sea with its 50 shades of blue on Makedonia Palace - Porto Katsiki gives you the classic Lefkada view
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Explore Ionian Sea with its 50 shades of blue on Makedonia Palace

3.Explore Ionian Sea with its 50 shades of blue on Makedonia Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,518 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $60

Spend 8 to 9 hours aboard Makedonia Palace with Captain Costa, stopping at famous beaches, Fiscardo Harbor, Ithaca, Papanikolis Cave, and Skorpios. Swim from the boat, explore Kefalonia, enjoy a Greek gyros lunch, and expect a lively, very large group cruise.

“Very large boat with a mix of people enjoying the day. It's a long day but went in a flash with some great stops, the beach stops were stunning. The captain is so much fun & got people (cross generations & nationalities) singing & dancing on the top deck in the afternoon. It was an enjoyable day, with a few elements that could have been better. Longer in Fiscado would have been great, just a personal opinion. Getting off the board at beach stops took too long! The big negative was the lunch which came as part of the package, it wasn't good particularly the veggie option, so would recommend…”

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Knossos: Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Guided Walking Tour - Meeting the guide at the Knossos ticket booth
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Knossos: Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Guided Walking Tour

4.Knossos: Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,380 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $104

Explore Knossos Palace for 1.5 hours with a licensed English-speaking guide. Learn how archaeology connects the Minotaur myth to Minoan life, see royal rooms and ancient engineering, and choose small-group entry, Heraklion pickup, or a 1:30 PM Archaeological Museum add-on.

“Catherine was a great guide, creating a great impression of the Minoan culture. She was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about her subject matter. She managed the group really well, made sure we were in shade when she wanted to explain something at length, and checked with us whether we understood her descriptions. We loved this tour and would recommend to others.”

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Crete: Knossos Palace & Heraklion Guided Tour - Why Knossos works better with a guide
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Crete: Knossos Palace & Heraklion Guided Tour

5.Crete: Knossos Palace & Heraklion Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,127 reviews · 6 - 9 hours · from $35

Travel by air-conditioned bus from selected Crete resorts to Knossos Palace and Heraklion. A licensed guide leads the two-hour palace visit, then you get about three hours for the Archaeological Museum, market, Venetian sights, food, and shopping. English, French, and German departures are available.

“the trip to knossos was amazing, de palace is a Nice place te walk and look around, the free time in Heraklion center is a bit to short when you want to go to the archeological museum, and going to the open air market, and then to see some shops, but overal it was an amazing trip.”

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Crete: Knossos Palace and Museum E-Tickets with Audio Guides - The Throne Room, Queen’s Megaron, and Minoan stories
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Crete: Knossos Palace and Museum E-Tickets with Audio Guides

6.Crete: Knossos Palace and Museum E-Tickets with Audio Guides

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 828 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $69

Pair Crete’s two essential Minoan sites with one timed-entry ticket. Visit Knossos Palace, then study remarkable artifacts at the Heraklion Archaeological Museum using a downloadable audio guide in English, German, French, Spanish, or Italian. You arrange your own transport and explore at your own pace.

“guided tour was good! it didn’t connect to my location on my phone though which i expected, so it was hard to match up where i was with the info spots on the app to get the correct tour recording. the information was interesting and knossos itself was so cool! sadly the biggest part of it was closed, which was sad, but i visited during the off season so it’s unfortunately common.”

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Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Ticket & Private Guided Tour - A 1.5-hour route through the palace
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Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Ticket & Private Guided Tour

7.Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Ticket & Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 633 reviews · 1.5 hours

Meet Vangelis, Stella, or another licensed archaeologist at Knossos Palace for a 1.5-hour private tour. Skip the ticket queue, see the palace’s storerooms, theater, corridors, and restored areas, and learn how Minoan life shaped Crete.

“We really enjoyed learning about the Minoan civilization and the Knossos palace. Great tour!”

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Nidri daily cruise in the Ionian with Makedonia Palace - Porto Katsiki is mainly a photo stop
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Nidri daily cruise in the Ionian with Makedonia Palace

8.Nidri daily cruise in the Ionian with Makedonia Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 444 reviews · 9 hours · from $58

Join Captain Kostas and the Makedonia Palace from Nidri for a nine-hour Ionian cruise. Swim from the boat near Egremni, Afales, and Scorpios, photograph Porto Katsiki, explore Fiskardo, and hear the story of Papanicolis Cave. A bar sells food and drinks, but swimwear and a towel are essential.

“Great day out for all the family! Thanks you all the crew for making its a wonderful experience.”

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From Heraklion: Historical Center City Tour & Knossos Palace - Heat, crowds, and the practical side of the palace
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From Heraklion: Historical Center City Tour & Knossos Palace

9.Historical Center City Tour & Knossos Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 340 reviews · 7 hours - 510 minutes · from $47

Join Cretan Odyssey for a guided day from Crete’s resort areas to Knossos Palace and Heraklion. Guides such as Christina, Soula, and Eleni lead the archaeology portion, with headsets helping you follow along. You get about 2.5 hours in the city for lunch, shopping, or the museum.

“Lovely day trip. Our tour guide was called Soula. We Enjoyed the tour guide with her amazing knowledge on everything and she ensured we saw and did everything before leaving us to go around on our own. Overall a very busy day with plenty to do.”

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Rhodes: Palace of Grand Master Ticket & Rhodes SG audio tour - Entering with a timed ticket
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Rhodes: Palace of Grand Master Ticket & Rhodes SG audio tour

10.Rhodes: Palace of Grand Master Ticket & Rhodes SG audio tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 324 reviews · 1 day · from $30

Enter Rhodes Palace of the Grand Master on a reserved date and time, then use the included English audio tour to explore Rhodes town. See Gothic stonework, Hellenistic and Christian mosaics, historic rooms, and the palace stair hall. The audio tour does not focus specifically on the palace.

“It was quiet easy to visit the Palace without a guide.”

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Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Ticket (Shared Tour Group) - The Palace of Knossos: What You See
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Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Ticket (Shared Tour Group)

11.Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Ticket (Shared Tour Group)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 284 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $107Top rated

Explore Knossos Palace in about 90 minutes with a licensed English-speaking guide. Expect fast-track entry, a group of up to 22 people, and headsets for groups over six. Guides such as Akrivi, Katherine, Katarina, Yorgos, and Maria have led engaging tours that connect archaeology, myth, and daily Minoan life.

“Our tour guide, Yorgos, was knowledgeable and witty as well. He gave us a terrific explanation of the palace and provided historical context. Highly recommend this tour.”

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Agios Gordios: Corfu ATV Quad Tour with Lunch at Pink Palace - Pentati, Kato Garouna, and Agios Matheos
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Agios Gordios: Corfu ATV Quad Tour with Lunch at Pink Palace

12.Agios Gordios: Corfu ATV Quad Tour with Lunch at Pink Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 258 reviews · 4 hours · from $88

Drive your own ATV from Agios Gordios through Pentati, Kato Garouna, and Agios Matheos. Your English-speaking guides lead you along mountain roads to sea views, a swim at Paramonas Beach, and a home-cooked Greek lunch. Dimitri is one guide praised for calm, careful instruction.

“Fantastic afternoon. Great views. Possibly could be a bit better on explanations and general plan for the day.”

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From Rethymno: Knossos Palace and Heraklion Guided Tour - Walking through the Palace of Knossos
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From Rethymno: Knossos Palace and Heraklion Guided Tour

13.From Rethymno: Knossos Palace and Heraklion Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 240 reviews · 10 hours · from $35

Travel from Rethymno to Knossos Palace and Heraklion with hotel pickup, an English and German-speaking guide, and a comfortable air-conditioned coach. Anastasia is often the guide, bringing Minoan myths to life. You get a guided Knossos visit, then about four hours for Heraklion, lunch, shopping, and the Archaeological Museum.

“Anastasia was an excellent guide, the timings were perfect - at first we worried we hadn't had enough time at Knossos, but to be honest the museum is far better anyway! Worth noting that the museum opens quite late and it wasn't open when we arrived. However, it works out quite nicely as it gives you a chance to grab some lunch first.”

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Knossos Palace & Heraklion Full-Day Tour from Chania Area - The road from Chania to central Crete
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Knossos Palace & Heraklion Full-Day Tour from Chania Area

14.Knossos Palace & Heraklion Full-Day Tour from Chania Area

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 235 reviews · 9 - 11 hours · from $57

Travel from Chania to Knossos with an English, German, or French guide, then visit Heraklion Archaeological Museum and enjoy free time in town. Guides such as Manoli, Jo, and Joanne bring the Minoan stories to life. Expect a long day, cash entry fees, and a comfortable coach ride.

“Everything was on time and we were very well informed on the schedule, what to see, what are the options on free time and where to meet after. The driver was excellent and there was a nicely working air conditioning on the bus, so when we were getting back on board from the sun, we could rest and chill. The view during the ride is worth the time! The guide Manoli at the palace was very kind and profesional. It is a great plan to first see the palace and then visit the Museum where you can see all the artefacts and original fresks! Thank you for the trip :)…”

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Crete: Quad Safari with Monastery, Malia Palace and Lunch - Passing Malia Palace and leaving the coast
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Crete: Quad Safari with Monastery, Malia Palace and Lunch

15.Crete: Quad Safari with Monastery, Malia Palace and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 232 reviews · 5 hours · from $93

Ride a 520cc ATV from Malia through olive groves, mountain tracks, and villages with an English, German, French, Italian, or Greek-speaking guide. You’ll visit Saint George Vrahassotis Monastery, the Vasilakis olive mill, and finish with lunch and a swim at Potamos Beach.

“It's a really professional organisation and everyone is very friendly.”

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