Heraklion · Greece
Knossos tickets: €20
Main adult ticket: Archaeological site of Knossos. Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Minoan Palatial Centres, listed by UNESCO in 2025.
- Archaeological site of KnossosReduced ticket €10 for those eligible€20
Main ticket €20 (about US$22 · £17, 2026-10-09 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Free entry
Everyone on 6 March, 18 April, 18 May, the last weekend of September and 28 October.
Opening hours
Every day. Summer from 8am, closing 8pm from 1 April, then earlier through the autumn (7pm from 16 September, 6:30pm from 1 October, 6pm from 16 October); from 1 November 8:30am to 5pm. Last entry 15 minutes before closing. Closed 1 January, 25 March, Easter Sunday, 1 May, 25 and 26 December.
Booking
Buy at the site or online through the Ministry of Culture's official e-ticket service. Bus no. 2 runs from Heraklion.
Buy from the official seller: Hellenic Ministry of Culture: Knossos, information
Questions
How much does it cost to visit Knossos?
The main adult ticket (Archaeological site of Knossos) costs €20, about US$22 · £17. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Can you visit Knossos for free?
Everyone on 6 March, 18 April, 18 May, the last weekend of September and 28 October.
When is Knossos open?
Every day. Summer from 8am, closing 8pm from 1 April, then earlier through the autumn (7pm from 16 September, 6:30pm from 1 October, 6pm from 16 October); from 1 November 8:30am to 5pm. Last entry 15 minutes before closing. Closed 1 January, 25 March, Easter Sunday, 1 May, 25 and 26 December.
Do you need to book Knossos tickets in advance?
Buy at the site or online through the Ministry of Culture's official e-ticket service. Bus no. 2 runs from Heraklion.