How to Get to Knossos from Heraklion: Bus, Taxi & Car Knossos is about 5 km south of Heraklion, and the easiest way there is city bus #2, which runs from central Heraklion in about 20 minutes for roughly €1.70, departing every 15–20 minutes. A taxi costs around €10–15, driving means paid parking of about … Read more
How Long Do You Need at Knossos? A Realistic Visit Plan Most people need about 1.5 to 2 hours to visit the Palace of Knossos at a comfortable pace, seeing the Throne Room, Central Court, Grand Staircase, and Queen’s Megaron. With a guided or audio tour, allow 2.5 to 3 hours. Add a half-day if … Read more
Knossos Palace FAQs 2026 — Tickets, Hours & Visiting Tips The Palace of Knossos sits about 5 km south of Heraklion and is Crete’s largest Minoan site, roughly 4,000 years old. Adult entry is €20 year-round, it opens daily from 8:00 AM, and you should allow 1.5 to 2 hours. City bus #2 gets you … Read more
Best Time to Visit Knossos: Months, Heat & Cruise Ships The best time to visit the Palace of Knossos is spring (April–May) or fall (late September–October), when the weather is mild and the crowds thinner, and always right at the 8:00 AM opening. The site is open-air with almost no shade, so summer midday is … Read more
Knossos Accessibility Guide: Wheelchair & Mobility Tips The Palace of Knossos is largely not wheelchair-accessible. It’s a 4,000-year-old open-air site with uneven ground, worn steps, gravel paths, sloping ramps and almost no shade. Some structures can be viewed from the Central Court level, but full step-free access is not possible. Visitors with limited mobility, seniors … Read more
