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Delve into nearly 1,700 years of captivating history on this walking tour of Split, led by certified guides who are passionate History Majors that were born and grew up in Split.
Begin your journey at the scenic Riva promenade and explore the impressive Diocletian's Palace, including its substructures, Peristyle, and Vestibule.
Discover notable landmarks such as the substructures of the Palace, famous "emperor's square" - Perystile and the Golden Gate, while also uncovering the city's medieval and modern tales. This tour offers a unique blend of local life insights and rich historical narratives.
- Guided walking tour of Split with a certified history major
- Visit iconic sites like Diocletian's Palace that gave birth to the town of Split
- Learn about the city's history, legends, and its hidden secrets
- Enjoy an engaging experience filled with local insights and expert knowledge
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Near the bronze model of the Town at the end of the parking, look for a guide with a yellow umbrella.
the tour will end at the end of the Riva
Itinerary
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1Diocletian Palace Substructures
Through the south gate we enter the cellars of the palace. The cellars, like the palace, were built more than 1700 years ago and are very well preserved. Here we get a very good impression of what dimensions the palace had.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace
The Peristyle was the sacral meeting place in the time of Diocletian. Here he showed himself to his subjects and had himself worshipped as the son of the Roman god Jupiter. This is also the place where you can see the cathedral of St. Domnius from the outside and its famous belltower.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Temple of Jupiter
The temple of Jupiter is now a baptistery. We will have a look at the temple from the outside. There is no entrance fee.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Vestibulum of Diocletian's Palace
The vestibule was the entrance area to Diocletian's private chambers.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Triklinij
Triclinium is Latin and means dining room. Here Diocletian dined with his guests.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6The Golden Gate
The north gate of the palace was the most important gate in Roman times. From here the road led to the city of Salona, the capital of the Roman province. Also, here is a monumental statue of Gregory of Nin.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Narodni Trg
Main square in Split, called "Pjaca", officially called Narodni trg or People's square, it is the location of the Old City Hall.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Fruit's Square (Trg Brace Radic)
We will stop at the Fruit's square where we will see the Venetian castle and the statue of Marko Marulić who is called "father of Croatian literature".
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Prokurative
The end of the tour will be at Prokurative, famous square of the republic, and we will see the street of marschall Marmont.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
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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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