Split History Walking Tour: Daytime Walk or After Dark: Old Town
Overview
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1 hour
Mobile ticket
Join us for a daytime tour before lunch or in the evening to explore the city that comes alive at night. See the Diocletian's UNESCO Palace and the Old Town. Discover what we eat in Split, the best places for dinner, and get the guide's advice on day trips. And all of this in just one hour!
Start your tour at Golden Gate, following your guide to the Golden Gate and Đardin Park, Peristyle and Mausoleum, Temple of Jupiter, Vestibule, Pjaca.
Imagine replacing your head with the Sphinx’s, answering the Sphinx’s riddle, discovering the dark cellars of the palace, passing through the “human mousetrap,” and admiring the oldest cathedral in the world with a stunning bell tower.
Along the way, learn about Emperor Diocletian, the greatest persecutor of Christians, and discover why he vomited after dinner. Uncover how much the Venetians paid for Split. Find out why a headless Sphinx guards the entrance to Jupiter’s temple.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
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."
The 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.
Options
Visite Guidée Historique
Split History Walking Tour: Daytime Walk or After Dark: Old Town
What‘s Included
Iron Throne Photo
Insight into local food, habits, discounts
Top Rated Local licenced tour guide
History, Palace, Split Walking Tour
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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