Our Knossos private tour takes you to the largest Minoan palace, just outside Heraklion, with pickup from your hotel and a driver who waits for you.
Knossos, 5 km southeast of Heraklion, is one of the most important archaeological sites in Europe. Here stand the remains of the largest palace of the Minoan civilisation, which flourished on Crete thousands of years ago. Its oldest parts date to around 1900 BC.
The palace was excavated by the British archaeologist Arthur Evans from 1900. He partly rebuilt rooms and copied frescoes on site, so it is easier to imagine how it once looked. The maze of rooms and corridors inspired the myth of King Minos, the labyrinth and the Minotaur. The original frescoes and finds are in the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion.
Knossos private tour by taxi
A private tour means the car is only for you and your group. You choose the pickup time, how long you stay and where you stop on the way, and your driver takes you back to your hotel at the end. There is no fixed timetable and no crowded coach.
We pick you up from your hotel or address in Kolymbari, Chania, Platanias or anywhere in western Crete. A taxi takes 1 to 4 passengers and a mini bus 5 to 8; for bigger groups, up to 20 people, we send more than one vehicle. Every vehicle has air conditioning and satellite GPS tracking, and our drivers are professional, certified taxi drivers who know the roads of Crete well.
Plan your day
Knossos is a full day trip from western Crete. Arrive early to see the palace before the heat and the crowds, then continue to the city of Heraklion and its Archaeological Museum, where the original frescoes and finds are kept. The drive back along the north coast passes Rethymno, if you want a last stop.
Good to know
- Go early in the morning to avoid the heat and the crowds.
- Combine it with Heraklion and its museum in the same day.
Questions about the Knossos tour
Where do you pick us up?
From your hotel or address. Tell us where when you book.
How many people can join?
A taxi takes 1 to 4 passengers and a mini bus 5 to 8. For groups of up to 20 people we send more than one vehicle.
Can we stop on the way?
Yes. It is your private tour, so tell the driver where you would like to stop, for a photo, a coffee or a swim.
Can we combine it with another tour?
Yes. Many places in Crete combine well in one day. Tell us what you would like to see and we suggest a route that fits the time you have.
Can you take us to the airport at the end of the day?
Yes. If you fly out the same day, we can end the tour at Chania Airport or Heraklion Airport. Tell us your flight time when you book.
Do you drive at weekends and on holidays?
Yes, we work 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Book the Knossos tour
Send us a booking request with the date, the pickup point and the number of passengers, and choose this tour in our booking form. We get back to you with the price for the day and confirm the details. You can also call us on +30 28240 84575 or email info@taxi-kolymbari.gr. Prices are per vehicle, not per person: see the indicative transfer prices on our price table.
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