CRETE · PRIVATE PALACE TOURS IN CRETE
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 12 private palace tours in Crete worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Skip the ticket queue at Knossos Palace in Crete, then explore Minoan ruins with a private archaeologist guide in just 90 minutes.
“We really enjoyed learning about the Minoan civilization and the Knossos palace. Great tour!”
Explore Knossos, Zeus Cave, mountain villages, windmills, olive oil, and Cretan food on a private 7 to 8 hour tour from Heraklion.
“Our tour with Ed was fantastic.. He was entertaining and provided wonderful information about Crete, its history past and present. We appreciated learning about the life in the villages, and how beautiful they were. Seeing the major historical sites was great, but we enjoyed learning about the customs and culture of Crete. I would definitely recommend this tour if you’re interested in the culture past and present of Crete.”
Explore Knossos and Heraklion Archaeological Museum on a private four-hour tour with skip-the-line entry, transfers, and a licensed guide.
“Giorgos, my guide, was amazing! Super knowledgeable, patient with the thousands of questions I peppered him with, and figured out pretty early on what I was most interested in and tried to show me examples wherever possible.”
Review of the 90-minute Knossos Palace tour in Crete, with skip-the-line entry, guide quality, transport options, price value, and practical tips.
“We had an enthusiastic and knowledgable guide for the tour. She answered our questions almost before we asked them. She had a group of French people on the tour as well as we two Americans and she was able to speak both languages and to make sure all of us understood.”
Review of Crete’s private Knossos, Lasithi Plateau, Zeus Cave and olive oil tour, with costs, stops, guide tips, and honest advice.
“We had a fantastic day with our Guide Spyros. He was very knowledgeable of the area having grown-up there. He gave us the locals experience. Took us to all the highlights and some off the beaten path locations. He also helped get us a reservation at a restaurant that was full for the following night. Can’t recommend this tour enough.”
Review of a private Knossos Palace tour in Crete, with tickets, expert guiding, early start options, pricing, timing, and practical tips.
“This tour was well worth the money, and then some. There were only six people in our group, so we were able to move quickly and easily through the palace and the museum. Our guide was a wealth of information, and clearly seemed to enjoy her job. Well done!”
Review of the private Knossos and Heraklion museum tour, with transport, guide quality, pricing, port tips, itinerary, and booking advice.
“I would highly recommend that if you go to Knossos you also go to Archaeological Museum to help tied in all the history. Our guide Emmanuel, was super knowledgeable of the history and historical facts.”
Review of the small-group Knossos tour in Crete, including guides, palace highlights, pricing, museum access, meeting point, and practical tips.
“Joanna was a wonderful guide very knowledgeable and interesting.She answered all of our questions and added many additional stories. I would certainly recommend this tour”
Explore Knossos Palace with a private English guide, from Minoan royal rooms to frescoes, with tips on timing, tickets, and value.
“Thalia was an amazing guide! Very passionate about history and kept our two teenagers engaged during the tour! Highly recommend this tour and Thalia!”
Explore Knossos Palace from Heraklion with private guiding, port pickup, skip-the-line entry, Minoan myths, and a ticket for the Archaeological Museum.
“An amazing site made even more amazing by a personalized, convenient tour with a terrific guide. We learned so much and had a great time!”
Review of a private skip-the-line Knossos Palace tour with a licensed guide, royal ruins, mythology, practical tips, and value advice.
“A great tour with a very good tour guide who passionately taught us a lot of new things about Knossos, the mythology and the history of Crete. Thank you again for that. Otherwise the transaction went smoothly. We were welcomed at the entrance before the agreed time, tickets in advance by email. All the best.”
Review of a private Knossos and Heraklion museum tour, with Minoan history, skip-the-line entry, transport, tips, and practical details.
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