Jewish Heritage & Diocletian's Palace Private Split Tour

1. Diocletian Palace Substructures
   45m · Admission ticket included
   Explore, discover and really get-to-know the Old Town of Split with all the delightful little secrets and anecdotes of this gorgeous city. The tour focuses both on the Diocletian's palace and the Jewish heritage.
   
   The Jewish Community of Split is one of the oldest in Europe. The archaeological findings from the nearby Roman city of Salona prove that the Jews lived there together with the Romans, probably sometime between the 2nd and 3rd century AD. Centuries later, the citizens of Salona escaped the attacks of the Barbarians and inhabited the Diocletian’s Palace. The Jews shared the destiny of other citizens of Salona and started their life in Split
   
   We kick-off in style with the magnificent Diocletian's Palace in the heart of the Old Town and travel back to the ancient Roman Empire. Discover menorahs carvings in the basements of the palace that testify to the Jewish people being present in Split since the early centuries.
   
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2. Vestibulum of Diocletian's Palace
   10m
   Admire Vestibule which used to be a foyer of the palace.
3. The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace
   10m
   Learn about the main Roman square- its past and present functions. Admire the beautiful columns that were brought from different parts of the empire when the palace was built in 305 AD.
4. Grgur Ninski Statue
   10m
   Admire the tall sculpture of the most renowned Croatian sculptors Ivan Mesštrović and learn about the bishop Grgur Ninski.
5. Split Synagogue
   30m
   We will walk through the Jewish ghetto and you will be told about the rich history of the Jewish people in the city of Split.
   We then visit the synagogue and meet a member of the Jewish community who shares stories of the Jewish people in the city of Split. Many prominent members of this community played a significant role in the economical and historical development of Split.
6. Narodni Trg
   10m
   Learn about the bronze plaque that has been placed on the square in a memory of the destruction some of the precious items and archives from the synagogue on the 12th June in 1942.
   Admire beautiful Venetian architecture of the city's main piazza
7. Fruit's Square (Trg Brace Radic)
   5m
   One of the loveliest squares just outside the palace of the Roman emperor Diocletian. Learn about Marko Marulić, the father of Croatian literature whose statues is in the middle of the square.
8. Riva Harbor
   10m
   This is the most popular place of the locals. They love to call it their living room.
   Riva is a pedestrian heaven, thrusting with cafés and restaurants, an ideal place for having your morning or afternoon coffee, or for an evening out with friends over drinks. Learn about contemporary life and what makes this gorgeous Mediterranean city tick.
9. Prokurative
   10m
   Prokurative or as they are officially called, Republic Square resemble the Venice St. Marks Square. They are located west of the Riva and they were named after the arches found on the neo-Renaissance buildings surrounding the square on three sides. Most people to this day know it by that name. The square is only open on the south side, providing a beautiful view of the harbour and the Riva (waterfront).
10. Marmontova Ulica
    10m
    It is another beautiful promenade popular with both the locals and our visitors. Off the street is the fish market where we can stop if you wish to have a look where the locals buy the fresh Adriatic fish.

Pickup details

The start time is on request since this is a private tour.

• If you have not already specified, you MUST advise supplier as soon as possible your Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made

ALL CRUISE SHIP GUESTS ARE MET AT THE PORT. Once you get off the ship, please walk towards the customs gate - the guide will be there with your name printed on a piece of paper.

We also pick up our guests at any apartment that is located in The Old Town of Split. For those staying outside the Old Town we meet them at the main waterfront called Riva as described in a meeting point section.

If not arranged differently, the meeting point : 23 Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda Split by the bronze map of the city at the main waterfront called Riva.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult