Knossos Palace Guided Tour Labyrinth Minotaur Minoans

Explore the legendary Palace of Knossos, home of the Labyrinth and the Minotaur, on a 90-minute guided walking tour with a licensed local guide.

Meet your guide at the courtyard in front of the main entrance and discover the highlights of Europe’s oldest palace civilization, including the West Court, Central Court, Throne Room, storage magazines, and the elegant Eastern Wing with royal quarters and advanced water systems.

Learn how archaeology inspired the myth of the Labyrinth and the Minotaur, explore Minoan civilization, palace life, bull symbolism, and the Mycenaean occupation, explained clearly and engagingly.

The tour ends at the Theatre Area, with an introduction to the Royal Road linking Knossos to elite buildings beyond the palace. Although your guide, Nicholas, speaks several languages, this tour is offered only in English, German, and Swedish.