Diocletian's Palace Small Group Tour in Split

Duration2h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Learn more about the rich history of Split, one of the oldest Croatian cities, get acquainted with the city's tradition and experience Split's "Šušur". Take a walk through the most famous Riva in Croatia where all major city events take place. Visit all the most important city squares such as Fruit Market, National Square known as "Piazza" and the central square of Diocletian's Palace - Peristil.
Every street, building or square in the old town core has its own story. This is a unique opportunity to learn more about Split, the second largest city in Croatia and the largest in Dalmatia.

Options

Walking tour in English

Walking tour in Spanish

What's included

Local guide
Professional guide

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Tickets for the cathedral

What to expect

2h

Diocletian's Palace is an ancient palace built by the Roman emperor Diocletian at the turn of the fourth century AD, that today forms about half the old town and city center of Split, in Croatia. While it is referred to as a "palace" because of its intended use as the retirement residence of Diocletian, the term can be misleading as the structure is massive and more resembles a large fortress: about half of it was for Diocletian's personal use, and the rest housed the military garrison.

Get lost in the maze alike streets of the 17 century old Diocletian's Palace (the city center and UNESCO World Heritage Site). From 40 century old Egyptian sphinx to the 20 century building, the Split city center will overwhelm you. Experience and enjoy Mediterranean life style of the locals.
The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace
10m

Peristyle, as the central square of the Palace, intended for the Emperor Diocletian celebrated as the living son of Jupiter, finds its place among many temples. Owing to its unique beauty and unusual acoustics, Peistyle became the ideal theatre scenery, perfect for opera classics and works of ancient literature, but also the stage where abundant urban life continues.
Vestibulum of Diocletian's Palace
10m

From the outside rectangular, and from the inside circular ground plan of this old imperial court, Vestibule leaves a monumental impression even to this day.
10m

The Diocletian Palace Substructures represent one of the best preserved ancient complexes of their kind in the world, and hence are in many ways responsible for the reason the historical core of Split was in 1979 included on the UNESCO'S World Heritage list.
The Golden Gate
10m

Porta septemtrionalis is their Roman name. Emperor Diocletian walked through them as he entered the Palace on the 1st of June 305. They were built in the shape of a rectangle, with double doors, as part of the defensive military tactics (propugnaculum).

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

South Tours office is situated in the old town, just few minutes walking from Diocletian Palace. The address is Mrčelina 1, enter from the Matošića street. Office is situated across the restaurant "Galija" and next door to fast food "Paulina".

End point

South Tours office is situated in the old town, just few minutes walking from Diocletian Palace. The address is Mrčelina 1, enter from the Matošića street. Office is situated across the restaurant "Galija" and next door to fast food "Paulina".

Additional information

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.8 (14)