Diocletian Palace and Old Town: Comprehensive Split Walking History Tour
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893 Ratings
Split
Discover the fascinating history of Diocletian's Palace and Old Town on a comprehensive walking tour. Learn how Diocletian rose from obscurity to become the most powerful man in the world.
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Peristyle of Diocletian’s Palace - Central square of Diocletian’s palace, from which you can get to almost all other locations within the palace.
  • Vestibulum of Diocletian’s Palace - See the vestibule of emperor Diocletian, where you’ll learn about it’s history and potentially hear traditional Dalmatian singing.
  • Diocletian Palace Substructures - Go through the substructures of Diocletian’s Palace, where you’ll learn about the history of it’s construction and their function over the ages.
    Note, we won’t visit the museum part of the substructures, and you can visit it after the tour.
  • The Golden Gate - Main entrance of Diocletian’s Palace, where you’ll learn about it and see the statue of Gregory of Nin, and learn his importance to our history and language.
  • Riva Harbor - See a bronze model of the Diocletian’s Palace, and learn about the history of Split’s beautiful Riva promenade.
  • Fruit’s Square (Trg Brace Radic) - Learn about an 15-century Venetian citadel and the importance of Marko Marulić, the father of Croatian literature.
  • Split Synagogue - Pass by the 16-century Synagogue and learn about the history of the Jewish people in the city of Split.
What's Included
  • Educated guide with extensive knowledge of palace locations
What's Not Included
  • No Admission Tickets Included
Additional Information

Our tour leaders are highly knowledgeable and typically favored by previous visitors. Throughout the tour, you’ll explore and gain insights into the significant features of Diocletian’s Palace, along with its historic importance to the city.

As part of the tour’s highlights, you’ll discover the journey of Diocletian as he rose from obscurity to become the most influential person in the world.

  • Not recommended for travelers who have issues with high steps.
Location
Peristil ulica
Under the arch on the north part of the square, next to the Cathedral and bell tower of St. Domnius. Opposite of Luxor coffee bar.
Cancellation Policy

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

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W9249qkvladimirb
May 22, 2024
Excellent tour with our guide - The tour was wonderful, our guide, Antonela, was very informative, interesting with her facts 😁👌very much loved her stories & she is very learned in her work, loved it 🥰
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Irinamd3133bk
May 22, 2024
Fantastic!! - Very knowledgeable, we had a great time! The tour guide was lovely. Highly recomend. She's real life Mary Poppins. She provided enough time for questions and always looked for spots in the shade during stops.
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177gurmits
May 22, 2024
Diocletian tour - Excellent experience with Antonella! Very friendly and informative! I love the way she talks about her history and everything was very interesting
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Danps7612sa
May 22, 2024
wonderfully informative - Truly informative, precise and clear. I have a much clearer understanding of Diocletian's Palace.:,,)))))))))))))))
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Tirmizi1
May 22, 2024
Excellent - Ancient tours was excellent. Learned so much , very pleasant and friendly atmosphere I loved sphinx the best :)))))))))$
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Chantelles685
May 22, 2024
Fantastic - Great tour!! Antonella was very informative, enthusiastic and friendly. Love it. Must do. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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V249fgelenam
May 22, 2024
Great experience! - I enjoyed my tour with the guide a lot! It was very engaging and informational. I learned a lot about the history of Split. Would recommend!
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Jennyc151
May 21, 2024
Split - Excellent tour . Highly recommended . I love the old town in Split . Everyone should visit if in Split. Lovely guide, very knowledgeable about history of Split
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532cathaln
May 21, 2024
amazing tour! - Very good! I like, I love the tour guide and she was very informative.Diocleses palace was lovely, would definitely recommend for anyone coming to Split
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W9934njpriyankar
May 21, 2024
Great tour - Loved the tour and all the tit bits of history we learnt about Dioceletian's Palace! The Acapella music was great 😃 would recommend this.
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