Koules Fortress Tours and Tickets

Get to know Heraklion and stop to visit the Palace of Knossos just outside the city on this open-top hop-on hop-off tour. With your unlimited-use 1-day ticket, board the open-top, double-decker bus at any of 11 stops around the city. Then, with your free city map, hop off at the stops of interest to visit attractions such as the Minoan relics at Knossos and the harborside Venetian Castle. Otherwise, stay aboard and absorb the panoramic views of the sights as you learn about Heraklion's past from the onboard audio commentary.

Follow in the footsteps of long-ago Minoan kings on this 5-hour Knossos Crete tour. Travel by air-conditioned coach to the archaeological site of the Minoan Palace of Knossos, and tour the remains dating to the 2nd century BC. Explore what were the royal quarters, storerooms and central court of the palace, the power base of Europe's first civilization; and hear about the mythical Minotaur that roamed a labyrinth here as your guide explains the site's history. Finish with free time for lunch and a coach tour of Crete's capital, Heraklion.

Want to experience village life in Crete? Spend a day away from the island beaches and discover the charms of the Greek island hamlets instead. The 6-hour day trip includes visits to the historical Agia Triada monastery with its vineyards and olive groves, plus a stop at Koules Fortress to see the Souda Gulf. Explore the charming village of Maheria, visit a ceramic studio, and finish with lunch at a family-run tavern in the mountain foothills.

Uncover Greek folklore and ancient Minoan legends with this private, 4-hour tour to Heraklion Archaeological Museum and the Palace of Knossos. Hear the famous myth of Theseus and the Minotaur during a guided tour of the Minoan palace, and see highlights such as the Grand Staircase, Central Court and Throne Room. Then, uncover 5,000 years of ancient history as you explore Heraklion Archaeological Museum and the city center with your private guide. Entrance fees are not included.