Knossos Palace tour from Heraklion: Wheelchair accessible

Knossos Palace and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, reached without stairs

A private, wheelchair-accessible tour to Knossos Palace from Heraklion with professional driver and air-conditioned vehicle. Visit the Minoan palace 5km south of the city (the seat of King Minos and center of Minoan civilization for two thousand years), then optionally explore Minoan treasures at the Heraklion Archaeological Museum. The vehicle accommodates a wheelchair user plus four additional passengers.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Palace of Knossos45m
2. Heraklion Archaeological Museum1h

Visit Knossos Palace and Museum

• Explore Palace of Knossos
• Optional visit to Heraklion Archaeological Museum

The experience

Heraklion's Knossos Palace sits 5km south of the city, built on the Kephala hill with access to both the sea and the Cretan interior. The palace was continuously inhabited from the Neolithic period until the 5th century AD and is connected to the myths of the Labyrinth, the Minotaur, and Daidalos and Ikaros. The site flourished for roughly two thousand years as a major center of trade and economy, maintaining ties across the Eastern Mediterranean and housing large palace buildings, extensive workshop installations, and luxurious rock-cut caves and tholos tombs.

The tour runs six to seven hours with pickup and dropoff included. An air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver handles the route, and bottled water is provided throughout. The vehicle is fully equipped for wheelchair access, seating one wheelchair user plus four other passengers. All areas and surfaces at Knossos are wheelchair accessible. An optional visit to the Heraklion Archaeological Museum can be added if time allows, letting you see Minoan artifacts alongside the palace itself.

Tickets for Knossos Palace and the archaeological museum are not included in the tour price, nor is lunch or a licensed tourist guide. You arrange entry at each site. The driver provides transportation and local knowledge of the route and timing, allowing you to move through both attractions without managing your own logistics or navigating public transport with mobility equipment.

What’s included

• Private transportation with a professional driver.
• air-conditioned, wheelchair-accessible vehicle seating up to five passengers.
• bottled water.
• free WiFi in the car.
• pickup and dropoff service.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 12:00

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on site€ 245

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Sailing Exploring & Driving Creta

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're traveling solo or with a small group and need wheelchair-accessible transport to Knossos: the private vehicle eliminates transfers and lets you move at your own pace between the palace and the optional museum visit.

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Top questions

What is the Palace of Knossos and why is it important?

Knossos Palace was the center of Minoan civilization and the capital of Minoan Crete, built on the Kephala hill 5km south of Heraklion. According to tradition it was the seat of King Minos and is connected to famous myths including the Labyrinth and the Minotaur. The palace flourished for approximately two thousand years as a major hub of trade and economy across the Eastern Mediterranean.

Can I visit the Heraklion Archaeological Museum on this tour?

Yes, a visit to the Heraklion Archaeological Museum is optional and available upon request, depending on the available time frame during your six to seven hour tour. It lets you see Minoan treasures and artifacts alongside the palace itself.

How does the wheelchair accessibility work on this tour?

The vehicle is fully equipped with wheelchair facilities and can accommodate one wheelchair user plus four additional passengers. All areas and surfaces at Knossos Palace are wheelchair accessible, and the driver handles all transportation so you don't need to arrange alternative routes or manage public transport.

What's included in the tour price?

Private transportation with a professional driver, air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, free WiFi in the car, and pickup and dropoff are included. Tickets for Knossos Palace and the archaeological museum, lunch, and a licensed tourist guide are not included and are arranged separately.