Split Highlights: Diocletian's Palace & Tastings

4.9 (437 reviews) Split, Croatia
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 16 travelers

Overview

A 2-hour small-group walking tour through Split's UNESCO-listed Diocletian's Palace covering the city's most iconic landmarks, Roman and medieval history, and a tasting of local products with a licensed local guide.

From the grand Golden Gate and the iconic Peristyle Square to the Cathedral of St. Domnius, Jupiter's Temple and Diocletian's underground basement, every stop tells a new chapter of Split's extraordinary history. The tour continues through the medieval centre and finishes at the beautiful Riva promenade, the social heart of modern Split. Along the way, you'll also taste local cheese and olive oil, rounding off a tour that covers Split's history, architecture and flavours all in one go.

Options

Best of Split in Spanish

Duration: 2 hours

Best of Split in English

What's included

  • Guidance by a certified local guide with 500+ tours experience
  • 2-hour guidance around Old Town
  • Gratuities (optional)

What to expect

  1. Strossmayer Park
    10m
    Meet your guide holding an orange umbrella by the fountain
  2. Grgur Ninski Statue
    10m
    Learn of the prominent bishop and his struggle for power
  3. The Golden Gate
    10m
    Grand entrance to the Palace
  4. The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace
    30m
    Travel back in time while greeted by the emperor Diocletian himself during the traditional change of guards
  5. Cathedral of Saint Domnius
    10m
    Climb the bell tower for the view you will remember forever
  6. Vestibulum of Diocletian's Palace
    10m
    Feel humbled while entering Diocletian's private chambers and experience Diocletian’s underground layer where dragons might be found
  7. 10m
    The bustling city center since medieval times
  8. Fruit's Square (Trg Brace Radic)
    10m
    Venetian fortifications and the father of the Croatian language face one another
  9. 10m
    The place to be and be seen
  10. Prokurative
    10m
    Place of festivals and culture

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Look for the guide with an orange umbrella standing next to the fountain at Josip Juraj Strossmayer Park

End point

Look for the guide with an orange umbrella standing next to the fountain at Josip Juraj Strossmayer Park

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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