Phaistos Palace: The Rival of Knossos
Activity Description
Phaistos, second only to Knossos, was the main Minoan town of southern Crete. The legendary residence of King Radamanthis, the brother of King Minos, awaits your arrival! Welcome to Phaistos, see the legendary palace and the most scenic views over southern Crete.
Waltz in the Palace of Phaistos with a self-guided audio tour on your phone designed by an accredited expert. Listen to fascinating stories, based on an award-winning storytelling concept, and gain great insights into one of the most iconic landmarks of Crete, the Palace of Phaistos. Start your tour from the upper court of the Palace and continue to meet West Court: the tripartite shrine, getting acquainted with the Kouloures in the west court, and the theatral steps.
This is an unmissable opportunity to experience at your own pace the Phaistos Palace with a captivating audio tour on your phone.
* * Ticket/entrance fee to the Palace is not included.
- 39 stories
- 2.44km distance
- 12 stops
Know before you book
- Please consider that admission fees for the Palace of Phaistos are not included.
- This is a downloadable self-guided audio tour for your smartphone, accessible through our app. No live guide will accompany you. No VR / AR is included (Virtual Reality/ Artificial Reality).
- No live guide or meeting point provided.
- After booking, you will receive an email with further instructions on how to access and download your audio tour. Check your spam folder as well.
- Book per device to be used, not per participant.
- An Android (version 5.0 and later) or iOS (version 15.0 and later) smartphone is required. The audio tour is not compatible with Windows Phones, iPhone 6/6 Plus or older, iPod Touch 6th generation or older, iPad 4th generation or older, iPad Air 1st generation, iPad Mini 3rd generation or older.
- You will need storage space on your phone (100-150 MB).
Know before you go
- Mobile signal may be weak at the site(s). Download your audio tour on your smartphone prior to your visit to fully enjoy it.
- After booking, you will receive an email with further instructions on how to access and download your audio tour. Please check your email spam folder as well
- Ensure that your smartphone is fully charged & that you bring your earphones
- Visitors are advised to wear comfortable shoes
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Cancellation policy
- In case of cancellation you are not entitled to a refund.
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- It is a good idea to be at the meeting point on time, before the scheduled start time.
- After your reservation it is enough to give your details to the cooperating company so that you can carry out your activity. However, it is recommended that you have the booking confirmed in digital or printed form.
- Read the benefits of the activity carefully to avoid possible extra charges from additional optional services.
- Read the cancellation policy carefully before booking.
Location
Meeting Point
Address: Epar.Od. Faistou - Kalon Limenon, Ag. Ioannis 702 00
Notes: The tour ends at the King’s Megaron inside the Phaistos Palace ruins (Epar.Od. Faistou - Kalon Limenon, Ag. Ioannis 702 00). Directions to starting point The easiest way to get there is by car.