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Split Walking Tour Diocletian's Palace with a local Historian

By Salonitana Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 96 per adult
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Overview

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

Activity location

  • Diocletian Palace Substructures
    • IZA Vestibula 3
    • 21000, Split, Croatia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Model of the historical core of the city of Split
    • 23 Obala Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda
    • 21000, Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija, Croatia

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Split Walking Tour Diocletian's Palace with a local Historian
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 17:00
Price details
RM 96.45 x 1 AdultRM 96.45
Total
Price is RM 96.45
PRIVATE Split walking tour
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Private tour of Split: Discover history of Split at your own pace!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Language options: English
Price details
RM 241.13 x 1 AdultRM 241.13
Total
Price is RM 241.13
PRIVATE tour and incl. Cellars
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Diocletian's Cellars: Discover at your own private pace Diocletian's “Cellars” or as they are really called - Supstructures - tickets included
Private tour
Duration: 2 hours

Language options: English
Price details
RM 289.35 x 1 AdultRM 289.35
Total
Price is RM 289.35
Private Cellars + Cathedral
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Cellars and the Cathedral: Additional tour of the Diocletian's Cellars, and your very own private tour of Cathedral of St. Domnius - tickets included.
Private tour of Split: Discover Split at your own pace!
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Language options: English
Price details
RM 337.58 x 1 AdultRM 337.58
Total
Price is RM 337.58

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Sightseeing of 1700 years old Diocletian Palace
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tour with a certified Histoy Major
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    No entrance fees - The sights will be visited only from the outside

Know before you book

  • 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

Activity itinerary

Diocletian Palace Substructures
  • 10m
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.
The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace
  • 10m
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.
Temple of Jupiter
  • 10m
The temple of Jupiter is now a baptistery. We will have a look at the temple from the outside. There is no entrance fee.
Vestibulum of Diocletian's Palace
  • 10m
The vestibule was the entrance area to Diocletian's private chambers.
Triklinij
  • 10m
Triclinium is Latin and means dining room. Here Diocletian dined with his guests.
The Golden Gate
  • 10m
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.
Pjaca
  • 10m
Main square in Split, called "Pjaca", officially called Narodni trg or People's square, it is the location of the Old City Hall.
Fruit's Square (Trg Brace Radic)
  • 10m
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".
Prokurative
  • 10m
The end of the tour will be at Prokurative, famous square of the republic, and we will see the street of marschall Marmont.

Location

Activity location

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    Diocletian Palace Substructures
    • IZA Vestibula 3
    • 21000, Split, Croatia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Model of the historical core of the city of Split
    • 23 Obala Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda
    • 21000, Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija, Croatia

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