Knossos Palace: Self-Guided Audio Tour on your Phone (without ticket)

Enjoy a hassle-free visit to Crete’s most famous historical attraction, the Palace of Knossos with a compelling digital audio tour on your smartphone and a detailed map of the site. Set out on a themed walk to discover the grand capital of Minoan Crete, located 5 km south of Iraklio. The evocative setting and the impressive ruins of the palace, courtyards, private apartments, baths, storehouses, as well as the brightly-colored frescoes, come alive through an engaging narrative that sheds light upon various elements of Minoan culture. Following in Yishharu’s steps, the son of an aristocratic family who grew up in the peaceful years of Minoan naval power, you will explore the corridors and the splendid rooms of the Minoan palace and experience the daily life of early Cretans!
* Ticket/entrance fee to the archaeological site is not included!

Itinerary
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Stop At: The Palace of Knossos, Knosos, Crete 714 09 Greece

South Propylaeum:

The cup bearers and procession frescoes at the South Propylaeum, depicting scenes from the everyday life and the ceremonial activities in Minoan Crete, are a great insight into the aesthetic ideals of the time. Follow the evolution of Minoan fashion, learn about the popular hairstyles of the people and discover the beauty products that they used to touch up their look.

West Magazines:

At the West Magazines, where the storage facilities of the palace are located, you will gain an understanding of the well-organized bureaucracy that supported the palace organization, the earliest forms of linear writing as well as the Minoan economy and trade networks.

South Entrance Corridor:

Discover the copy of the “Prince of the Lilies” at the South Entrance Corridor and gaze out on Mount Juktas, perfectly framed by the eroded walls of the palace. Picture what rural life must have been like in Minoan Crete as you learn about the agriculture of the early Cretans, travel and transportation of the time and the ritual significance of the mountains in their religion.

Duration: 26 minutes