Salona & Amphitheater - Private guided tour - Admission incl.

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Step back in time and explore the ancient Roman metropolis of Salona on a private historical walking tour. Discover the ruins, learn about its vibrant past, and marvel at the impressive amphitheater. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

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Highlights

Ancient Salona - Salona was a metropolis in Roman times with about 60,000 inhabitants until it was completely destroyed by the Avars, an equestrian people in the 6th century. We will explore Salona on foot. At the entrance I will give you some general information.
The entrance fee to the open-air museum is about 10 euros for adults.
Manastirine - Manastirine was already a necropolis in Roman times and later became a Christian cemetery. Here was buried the martyr and city patron of Split, St. Dominius.
Tusculum - The Tusculum was built by Don Frane Bulić, a famous clergyman and archaeologist from Split. He used it as an office and meeting place. Some rooms can be visited.
Biskupska palača - The bishop’s palace and the remains of the two cathedrals date back to the time when Christians were allowed to practice their religion freely. Today, only the foundation walls can be seen.
Large urban spa - The Roman baths were used for several hundred years. They were the center of social and cultural life in Roman times.
Pet mostova - The “five bridges” used to belong to a kind of industrial area outside the old city center.
Town Gate - Porta Caesarea - The Porta Caesarea was the capital gate in Roman times. The ruts of the old Roman chariots can still be seen today!
Hram - In the oldest part of the city there are the remains of the forum, a temple and an ancient Roman theater.
Ul. don Frane Bulića 91 - The “Cemetery of the 16 Sarcophagi” is a necropolis next to the road leading to the amphitheater. Roman cemeteries were built outside the city walls at that time.
Kapljuc - Another basilica and necropolis we will see on the way to the amphitheater. Here were buried 5 martyrs who died in the amphitheater of Salona at the beginning of the 4th century during the persecution of Christians by Diocletian.
Amphitheatre Salona - The highlight of the tour in Salona is the amphitheater. It is relatively well preserved, even though the Venetians removed most of the stones to build their churches in Venice!

What's Included

Multilingual tour on request
Individually customizable
Recommendations for restaurants, bars and leisure activities
Designed for small groups (maximum 6 participants)

What's Not Included

Entrance fees to the Salona Open Air Museum: about 10 euros for adults).

Additional Information

Travel back to ancient times when Salona, was a vibrant Roman metropolis with over 50,000 inhabitants and learn why the inhabitants left their city in the 6th century. Experience the splendor of this ancient city through its surviving structures on this guided walking tour. Marvel at the ancient sarcophagi and the impressive ruins of the amphitheater - a real highlight of the tour. For the best experience, we recommend scheduling the tour in the cooler morning or evening hours during the summer. The terrain can be uneven at times. Therefore, please wear comfortable and sturdy shoes. Admission to the open-air museum costs about 8€ for adults.

Location

Salona Main entrance

Ulica don Frane Bulića

We will meet in the parking lot in front of the museum.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Audreybh561ym

Aug 9, 2023

Great city to explore with a knowledgeable guide! - We had a wonderful experience touring Salona with Dinah on our honeymoon! She was able to add context and history to the ruins and we were able to go at our own pace. She was also very personable and it felt like we were exploring with a knowledgeable friend. She was mindful about the summer heat and called beforehand to recommend going later in the day. She even had extra water for us, which was incredibly thoughtful and appreciated! Dinah also made sure we had plenty of recommendations for restaurants and other local activities in Split 😊 If you're looking for a tour guide in Split or Salona, Dinah deserves to be at the top of your list!

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Yds324

Jul 19, 2023

We toured the Roman ruins in Solana & the Fortress in Klis. We went mainly because some of GOT had been filmed there. But OMG, I - Dinah was wonderful. Energetic and super well-informed about the ruins and castle we toured. She clearly loves her what she does and makes you feel like you are touring with a friend.

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Dream29892807149

May 11, 2023

Fascintaing Salona tour with the Dinah! - Salona is a must visit place if you are in Split, and Dinah was an exceptional tour guide, who shared great stories and details with us as we were walking the ancient streets of Salona. She brought the history of this great Roman city alive and made the tour seem really personal and engaging. On top of that she was very friendly and attentive to the group. All in all, highly recommended!

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R6067ntchristinam

Mar 28, 2023

Great tour of Salona. - Great tour of Salona! I learned a lot and traveled back in time. Dinah knows her stuff and has an answer to every question. Highly recommend this tour with her.

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