SPLIT-History Tour of Diocletian's Palace & Old Town with Daniela

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(73 reviews)

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Walking tour through "The most beautiful city in the entire world", as the locals like to call it, with a licensed guide who owns a Master's Degree of Arts of Communication in Tourism and has more than 15 years of experience in travel business, is a passionate history lover and was born and raised in Split.
Split developed from Diocletian's palace, a living monument built more than 1700 years ago that perfectly embraces the spirit of passed times and hectic now-a-day life.
Join me on the tour and find out why Roman emperor Diocletian decided to built his retirement palace here, learn about Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Venetian and French influence, hear about everyday life of locals and fascinating achievements of our sportsman, enjoy a delighting a Capella UNESCO protected singing performed by authentic klapa singers and learn about an art of coffee drinking!
Tour is perfect for history enthusiasts who would like to learn more in fun and educational way and convenient for all age groups!

What's Included

Tour organization
Licensed Tour Guide
Gratuities
Entrance tickets for Cellars, Cathedral, Bell Tower and Jupiter Temple. These fees are OPTIONAL.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Obala Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda 22

Brass/ Bronze/ Sea Gate of Diocletian's palace on Main Riva Seafront Promenade. The Brass Gate is between Restaurant Gentile and aRoma Gelato Shop.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Diocletian Palace Substructures

    The best preserved part of Diocletian's palace

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Vestibulum of Diocletian's Palace

    Entrance to Diocletian's apartment with authentic experience of klapa singing

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace

    Central square located in the heart of the Palace

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Cathedral of Saint Domnius

    The smallest and oldest Christian Catholic cathedral in the world

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Temple of Jupiter

    Religious part of Emperor's palace, today Baptistry of Saint John

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    The Golden Gate

    Main and most impressive entrance to Diocletian's palace

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Grgur Ninski Statue

    Masterpiece from the most famous Croatian sculptor Ivan Mestrovic.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Split Synagogue

    One of the oldest active synagogues in Europe

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 9
    Narodni Trg

    Medieval People square in the heart of the Old town

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    City Clock

    Renaissance clock situated at the western entrance to Diocletian's palace

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Fruit's Square (Trg Brace Radic)

    Another town square where baroque palace, Venetian fortress and statue of the father of Croatian literature - Marko Marulic is situated

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Riva Harbor

    Main promenade with restaurants and caffe bars

    25 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Split Walking Tour with Daniela

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Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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