Split History Walking Tour: Daytime Walk or After Dark: Old Town
Join us for a daytime tour before lunch or in the evening to explore the city that comes alive at night. See the Diocletian's UNESCO Palace and the Old Town. Discover what we eat in Split, the best places for dinner, and get the guide's advice on day trips. And all of this in just one hour!
Start your tour at Golden Gate, following your guide to the Golden Gate and Đardin Park, Peristyle and Mausoleum, Temple of Jupiter, Vestibule, Pjaca.
Imagine replacing your head with the Sphinx’s, answering the Sphinx’s riddle, discovering the dark cellars of the palace, passing through the “human mousetrap,” and admiring the oldest cathedral in the world with a stunning bell tower.
Along the way, learn about Emperor Diocletian, the greatest persecutor of Christians, and discover why he vomited after dinner. Uncover how much the Venetians paid for Split. Find out why a headless Sphinx guards the entrance to Jupiter’s temple.
Join us for a daytime tour before lunch or in the evening to explore the city that comes alive at night. See the Diocletian's UNESCO Palace and the Old Town. Discover what we eat in Split, the best places for dinner, and get the guide's advice on day trips. And all of this in just one hour!
Start your tour at Golden Gate, following your guide to the Golden Gate and Đardin Park, Peristyle and Mausoleum, Temple of Jupiter, Vestibule, Pjaca.
Imagine replacing your head with the Sphinx’s, answering the Sphinx’s riddle, discovering the dark cellars of the palace, passing through the “human mousetrap,” and admiring the oldest cathedral in the world with a stunning bell tower.
Along the way, learn about Emperor Diocletian, the greatest persecutor of Christians, and discover why he vomited after dinner. Uncover how much the Venetians paid for Split. Find out why a headless Sphinx guards the entrance to Jupiter’s temple.
Itinerary
- 10 min
The main entrance to Diocletian's Palace with beautiful niches once adorned with statues of Roman emperors and inside with a built-in mechanism of double doors known as the "human mousetrap."
- The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace · 15 min
The main square of the palace, the site where Diocletian's mausoleum is located—today the Cathedral of St. Domnius—as well as a 3,500-year-old sphinx that poses a riddle.
- Temple of Jupiter · 5 min
Once the temple of the main Roman god Jupiter, now the baptistery of St. John, at its entrance, guards a 3500-year-old headless sphinx.
- Diocletian Palace Substructures · 15 min
In the dark dungeons, Daenerys Targaryen kept her dragons chained, their control slipping away. It was there that slaves hid while plotting their rebellion to break free from their masters' oppression.
- Vestibulum of Diocletian's Palace · 5 min
Here we will watch a video of the Unsullied battling the Sons of the Harpy, and an a cappella group will sing Dalmatian songs live for us.
- Riva Harbor · 10 min
We conclude the tour by the sea, where you will receive instructions on what to see for the remainder of your journey in Split and Dalmatia, where to eat, which beach to visit, how to spend quality time affordably.
What's included
- Iron Throne Photo
- Insight into local food, habits, discounts
- Top Rated Local licenced tour guide
- History, Palace, Split Walking Tour
Meeting point
Meet the guide holding the black umbrella by the Statue of Gregory of Nin
View on mapStart time
09:00 · 11:00 · 13:00 · 17:30 · 19:30
End point
Languages
In-person guide: English, French
Travellers
- Adult (1–101)
Options
- Visite Guidée Historique from €15
Start time: 13:00
In-person guide: English, French
- Split History Walking Tour: Daytime Walk or After Dark: Old Townfrom €15
Start time: 09:00 · 11:00 · 13:00 · 17:30 · 19:30
In-person guide: English, French
Additional information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.