Split & Diocletian Palace Historical Walking Tour

Duration1h 30m

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

On the tour, you'll see and learn about all the important highlights of Diocletian's Palace and its (and the city's) history. As we walk through the palace, we'll learn how it changed over time into the city we see today.

Among many other things, you'll also learn about how Diocletian went from a nobody to the most powerful man in the world before retiring into this palace.

Options

Split Walking Tour in English

Max of 15 people per group
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Small Group Tour

Max of 15 persons
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

What's included

Small group tour (if option selected)
Educated guide to show you around.

Gratuities

What to expect

The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace
15m

Central square of Diocletian's palace, from which you can get to almost all other locations within the palace.
Diocletian Palace Substructures
10m

Central hallway and most important information about the foundation of the palace.
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.
Riva Harbor
10m

Learn about the waterfront of the city, and the south wall of the palace.
Fruit's Square (Trg Brace Radic)
5m

Old Venetian citadel and the sculpture of Marko Marulić.
Temple of Jupiter
Pass by

Last remaining ancient Roman temple in the palace.
Vestibulum of Diocletian's Palace
5m

Entrance hall of Diocletian's personal quarters. See the vestibule of emperor Diocletian, where you'll learn about it's history and potentially hear traditional Dalmatian singing.
5m

Remains of and a partial reconstruction of Diocletian's personal walkway and dining hall
City Museum of Split
Pass by

15th century Venetian palace that is now the museum of the City.
Cathedral of Saint Domnius
Pass by

Cathedral in the mausoleum of emperor Diocletian.
Grgur Ninski Statue
15m

Statue made by Meštrović, of the father of Croatian language, in front of the north gate of Diocletian Palace
The Golden Gate
10m · Admission ticket not included

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
15m · Admission ticket not included

See a bronze model of the Diocletian's Palace, and learn about the history of Split's beautiful Riva promenade.
Zeljezna Vrata
Pass by

The 12th-century clock tower and The church of Our Lady of the Belfry.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point is on the Peristil (look for the yellow umbrella next to the tallest bell tower in the center of the palace)

End point

Meeting point is on the Peristil (look for the yellow umbrella next to the tallest bell tower in the center of the palace)

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
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
You can select between Small group Tour (max of 5) or a Regular Tour (max of 20)

Cancellation policy

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

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