History & Cultural Walking Tour of Split and Diocletian's Palace
Our guides are well educated and generally well liked by the guests we've had in the past. On the tour you'll see and learn about all the important highlights of Diocletian's Palace and it's (and the city's) history.
Among many other things, you'll learn about how Diocletian went from a nobody to the most powerful man in the world.
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Our guides are well educated and generally well liked by the guests we've had in the past. On the tour you'll see and learn about all the important highlights of Diocletian's Palace and it's (and the city's) history.
Among many other things, you'll learn about how Diocletian went from a nobody to the most powerful man in the world.
Itinerary
- The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace · 15 min
Central square of Diocletian's palace, from which you can get to almost all other locations within the palace.
- Vestibulum of Diocletian's Palace · 5 min
See the vestibule of emperor Diocletian, where you'll learn about it's history and potentially hear traditional Dalmatian singing.
- Diocletian Palace Substructures · 10 min
Go through the substructures of Diocletian's Palace, where you'll learn about the history of it's construction and their function over the ages. Note, we won't visit the museum part of the substructures, and you can visit it after the tour.
- The Golden Gate · 10 min
Main entrance of Diocletian's Palace, where you'll learn about it and see the statue of Gregory of Nin, and learn his importance to our history and language.
- Riva Harbor · 15 min
See a bronze model of the Diocletian's Palace, and learn about the history of Split's beautiful Riva promenade.
- Fruit's Square (Trg Brace Radic) · 10 min
Learn about an 15-century Venetian citadel and the importance of Marko Marulić, the father of Croatian literature.
- Split Synagogue · 10 min
Pass by the 16-century Synagogue and learn about the history of the Jewish people in the city of Split.
What's included
- Tour will be led by an educated guide with great knowledge of the locations around the Palace.
What's not included
- Gratuities.
Meeting point
Under the arch on the north part of the square, next to the Cathedral and bell tower of St. Domnius.
The meeting point is on Peristil Square, where the Luxor café bar is. Look for the yellow umbrella next to the tallest bell tower in the center of the palace.
View on the mapStart time
00:30 · 09:00 · 09:15 · 10:30 · 11:00 · 11:30 · 13:00 · 15:30 · 17:30 · 18:00
End point
Under the arch on the north part of the square, next to the Cathedral and bell tower of St. Domnius.
The meeting point is on Peristil Square, where the Luxor café bar is. Look for the yellow umbrella next to the tallest bell tower in the center of the palace.
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In-person guide: English
Travellers
- Infant (0–4)
- Child (5–11)
- Youth (12–16)
- Adult (17–80)
Options
- Early Morning Tourfrom €19
Start time: 00:30 · 09:15 · 10:30 · 15:30 · 17:30
In-person guide: English
- Split Walking Tour in Englishfrom €99.99
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Start time: 09:00 · 10:30 · 11:30 · 15:30 · 18:00
In-person guide: English
- Private walking tourfrom €20
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Start time: 11:00 · 13:00
In-person guide: English
Additional information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers who have issues with high steps.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.