# Knossos Self-Guided Tour

> Multilingual Audio Guide - 50 minutes - itinerary of 26 spots - Offline

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.palace.knossos](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.palace.knossos)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.palace.knossos`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SARL DEEEP GUIDE
- **Category:** TRAVEL\_AND\_LOCAL
- **Downloads:** 20,637
- **Rating:** 3.75 / 5 (323 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.5.22
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-16
- **First published:** 2021-08-19
- **Publisher country:** FR
- **Size:** 46 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.palace.knossos)
- **Website:** [https://deeep.guide/knossos-audio-guide-audioguide/](https://deeep.guide/knossos-audio-guide-audioguide/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://deeep.guide/privacy-policy/](https://deeep.guide/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Visit the Palace of Knossos at your own pace with the Knossos Self-Guided Tour. This offline, multilingual audio guide delivers a 50-minute immersive itinerary across 26 curated spots, with geolocated podcasts you can pause, replay, or speed up. Content created by historians and archaeologists includes historical context, Minoan culture, architecture details, Greek mythology, and reconstructed images to bring the ruins to life.

No internet required — the app includes an interactive offline map, photos, and unlimited access to up to 45 podcasts. Ideal for independent travelers who want to avoid crowds and expensive local guides, it offers clear, adjustable narration, safe offline use, and a low launch price. Technical requirements: ~70 MB free storage, Android 8.0+, not compatible with Windows phones. Support: support@deeep.guide.

## Rankings

- #428,969 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.palace.knossos.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

The Knossos Palace app is praised for providing a cost-effective, informative audio guide allowing visitors to tour at their own pace with engaging content and helpful maps. However, many users complain about the unnatural robotic voice, technical glitches like audio interruptions, difficulty in navigation due to poor maps, and unhelpful customer support. While some appreciate the archaeological input, others feel the app doesn't offer much beyond onsite information plaques.

### Pros

- Good value for money compared to expensive guided tours.
- Informative and well-presented audio guide providing useful information about Knossos Palace.
- Allows visitors to explore the site at their own pace with flexibility.
- Includes a good map and key to assist visitors during the tour.
- Content is interesting, engaging, and developed by archaeologists.

### Cons

- Audio guide voice is robotic, synthetic, or unpleasant which makes listening difficult.
- App has technical issues such as audio restarting when phone screen sleeps and animations not playing reliably.
- Navigation within the app is challenging due to poor map clarity and lack of directional cues or compass feature.
- Customer support is reportedly poor, including dismissive or hostile responses to negative reviews.
- Some users find the app's content overlaps with information already available at the site, offering little additional insight.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.palace.knossos)