Split Walking Tour Diocletian's Palace with a local Historian

1 hour 30 minutes

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Overview

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1 hour 30 minutes

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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

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

What To Expect

Diocletian 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 Not Applicable

The 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 Not Applicable