Diocletian's Palace & Split Old Town: Self-Guided Walking Tour
Welcome to Split. At its ancient heart is Diocletian's Palace, which is 1,700 years old. It's on UNESCO's World Heritage List too. Walk through its basement halls, stand among the Egyptian granite columns of the Peristyle and rub Bishop Gregory's lucky toe at the Golden Gate. You'll follow the original Roman streets past the emperor's mausoleum, now a cathedral honoring a saint he had executed. Your narrator, Ivica Profaca, is a licensed local guide and longtime journalist. He shows you the corners most visitors miss: one of Europe's oldest active synagogues in the old Jewish Quarter, and Prokurative Square, a mayor's unfinished copy of Venice's St Mark's Square that cost him his fortune. You start on the French-built Riva and finish at Fruit Square.
Highlights:
- Diocletian's Palace, from its cellars to an ancient Egyptian sphinx.
- Discover Split's hidden Jewish Quarter and its centuries-old synagogue.
- Hear the story of Prokurative Square, Split's half-finished St Mark's Square.
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Welcome to Split. At its ancient heart is Diocletian's Palace, which is 1,700 years old. It's on UNESCO's World Heritage List too. Walk through its basement halls, stand among the Egyptian granite columns of the Peristyle and rub Bishop Gregory's lucky toe at the Golden Gate. You'll follow the original Roman streets past the emperor's mausoleum, now a cathedral honoring a saint he had executed. Your narrator, Ivica Profaca, is a licensed local guide and longtime journalist. He shows you the corners most visitors miss: one of Europe's oldest active synagogues in the old Jewish Quarter, and Prokurative Square, a mayor's unfinished copy of Venice's St Mark's Square that cost him his fortune. You start on the French-built Riva and finish at Fruit Square.
Highlights:
- Diocletian's Palace, from its cellars to an ancient Egyptian sphinx.
- Discover Split's hidden Jewish Quarter and its centuries-old synagogue.
- Hear the story of Prokurative Square, Split's half-finished St Mark's Square.
Itinerary
The tour starts on the Riva.
The tour goes through Diocletian's Palace.
The tour stops briefly in the cellars.
The tour passes by the Mozaik Podrum.
The tour passes by the Triclinium.
The tour passes by the Museum.
- The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace
The tour stops briefly at the Peristyle.
- Vestibulum of Diocletian's Palace
The tour stops briefly at the Vestibulum.
The tour stops briefly at Jupiter's Temple.
The tour passes by the Palaca Cindro.
The tour passes by the Silver Gate.
- Akademska Crkva Svetog Filipa Nerija
The tour passes by the Cathedral.
- City Museum of Split
The tour passes by the Split City Museum.
The tour passes by the Golden Gate.
- Grgur Ninski Statue
The tour stops briefly at the statue.
The tour passes by the Synagogue.
- Old Town Hall
The tour passes by the old city hall.
The tour passes by the Standarac.
The tour passes by the Chapel.
The tour passes by the fish market.
- Prokurative
The tour passes through the square.
The tour ends in Fruit Square.
What's included
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
What's not included
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food/Drink
Meeting point
Begins by the bronze model of the old town of Split. Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace.
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Languages
Audio guide: English
Travellers
- Adult (6–99)
Options
- Diocletian's Palace & Split Old Town: Self-Guided Walking Tourfrom €13.63
Audio guide: English
Additional information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.