• Split Riva - The tour begins at the Riva, Split’s charming beach promenade. Both tourists and locals bask in the sun at the numerous cafés and restaurants. The motto here is “see and be seen.”
• Diocletian’s Palace - The tour commences at the Riva, Split’s delightful beach promenade. Visitors and residents alike enjoy the sunshine at the many cafés and restaurants. The motto here is “see and be seen.”
• Diocletian’s Cellars - Entering through the south gate, the cellars of the palace, like the palace itself, were constructed over 1700 years ago and remain remarkably well-preserved. They offer a great sense of the palace’s scale.
• The Peristyle of Diocletian’s Palace - The Peristyle served as a sacred gathering place during Diocletian’s era. Here, he would present himself to his subjects and be revered as the son of the Roman god Jupiter.
• Cathedral of Saint Domnius - Once the mausoleum of the late Emperor Diocletian, Split Cathedral transformed into a Christian cathedral during the Christianization period. The emperor’s coffin and remains vanished. The cathedral can be admired from the outside without an entrance fee.
• Silver Gate - The Silver Gate, the palace’s east gate, was sealed multiple times over the centuries and reopened in the 1940s. It now leads to a market offering local products.
• Triklinij - Triclinium, meaning dining room in Latin, was where Diocletian dined with guests. The menu featured Mediterranean dishes, including local wine, fish, and honey. Up to 20 different courses were often served in one evening.
• Vestibulum of Diocletian’s Palace - The vestibule served as the entrance to Diocletian’s private chambers.
• Temple of Jupiter - Now a baptistery, the Temple of Jupiter can be viewed from the outside without an entrance fee.
• Iron Gate - The Iron Gate, the palace’s west gate, was constructed as a double gate, known as a propugnaculum, like the north and east gates. Enemies could be trapped and attacked with stones, arrows, and hot oil between the gates. Exiting the gate leads to the picturesque “Pjaca” square.
• Golden Gate - The north gate of the palace was the most significant during Roman times, leading to Salona, the capital of the Roman province.

• Entry tickets for the Palace Cellars are included
• Private guided walking tour with a certified guide

Explore history with our exclusive guided tour of Diocletian’s Palace in Split, tailored for guests of all ages. This tour provides an engaging exploration of the past, featuring a visit to the well-preserved palace cellars, with entrance tickets included.

Start your adventure at the scenic Riva, where our expert guide will take you through the intriguing cellars of the palace. Discover the palace’s highlights, such as the former Temple of Jupiter, now a baptistery, the grand vestibule, and the peristyle, adorned with Egyptian columns.

Explore Diocletian’s Mausoleum, now a cathedral with a striking 14th-century bell tower, and appreciate the graceful Venetian palaces and ancient Roman streets.

Your private guide will captivate you throughout the tour with engaging anecdotes and stories that bring history to life.

• The tour can be adapted to the special needs of the participants. Please inform us in advance.

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