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UNIQUE PRIVATE TOUR – PALACE WALLS EXPERIENCE
Discover the only city tour that includes a walk along the walls of Diocletian’s Palace, passing through a hidden museum corridor that reveals breathtaking views of the city and follows the former military passageways.
We are local guides and friends who love everything about Split: the sea, wine, coffee, and all the little things that make life here beautiful.
Join a licensed local guide from Split on a private walk as they bring to life the 2,000-year-old palace, the city’s history, and the stories of Roman emperors who once ruled here.
Who was Emperor Diocletian, the greatest persecutor of Christians, and why did he vomit after dinner? How much did the Venetians pay for Split? Why does a headless Sphinx guard the entrance to Jupiter’s temple?We will show you what we eat and where to find the best food and local wine - Dalmatian specialties!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Feel free to enter your Hotel Address or Apartment Street and we can meet you there
Itinerary
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1The Golden Gate
The main entrance to Diocletian's Palace with beautiful niches once adorned with statues of Roman emperors and inside with a built-in mechanism of double doors known as the "human mousetrap."
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace
The main square of the palace, the site where Diocletian's mausoleum is located, today the Cathedral of St. Domnius—as well as a 3,500-year-old sphinx that poses a riddle.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Vestibulum of Diocletian's Palace
Here we will watch a video of the Unsullied battling the Sons of the Harpy, and an a cappella group will sing Dalmatian songs live for us.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Temple of Jupiter
Once the temple of the main Roman god Jupiter, now the baptistery of St. John, at its entrance, guards a 3500-year-old headless sphinx.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Diocletian Palace Substructures
The well-preserved substructures of the palace, once used as storage and service areas, today offer a fascinating glimpse into the original layout of Diocletian’s imperial residence. In the dark dungeons, Daenerys Targaryen kept her dragons chained, their control slipping away. It was there that slaves hid while plotting their rebellion to break free from their masters' oppression.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Riva Harbor
The city’s main waterfront promenade, once the ceremonial approach to Diocletian’s Palace, today a vibrant meeting place lined with palm trees, cafés, and the rhythm of everyday Split life.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Grgur Ninski Statue
Rub Gregory’s toe and make a wish, and we will explain why this medieval bishop played such an important role in the development of the Croatian language and national identity.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8City Museum of Split
Let’s walk along the northern wall of the palace and look both outside and inside, discovering the sophisticated defensive mechanism of the double gates leading into the emperor’s residence, and observing the transformation from a mythological pagan city into a Christian and medieval one, where 2,000-year-old stone still tells the story of history.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
9Narodni Trg
The Middle Ages begin with the arrival of the Croats, and we will talk about the curse of a Croatian king, the attacks of the Venetians and the Ottomans, and modern history reflected in the architectural changes of the city.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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