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Split Medieval Tour: Explore Diocletian's Palace and Cellars Museum
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Split
Discover the ancient wonders of Diocletian's Palace and Cellars Museum on this engaging boutique walking tour in Split. Led by licensed resident guides with deep local knowledge, this tour offers a unique mix of history, discoveries, and fun for history lovers.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Palazzo di Diocleziano - Tour of Diocletian’s Palace, UNESCO World Heritage Site built in 305 AD.
- Old Split - Tour of Medieval Old Town of Split
- Cathedral of Saint Domnius - We will see Cathedral of Split from outside
- Riva Harbor - Tour starts and finishes at ‘Main Stage’ of Riva promenade on waterfront
- The Peristyle of Diocletian’s Palace - Visit of Emperor’s Square, heart and soul of Split town
- Grgur Ninski Statue - Here you will learn all about one of the most important historical person in Croatia
- Fruit’s Square (Trg Brace Radic) - Visit former Green Market with famous statue of ‘Marul’, the father of Croatian Literature
- Pjaca - Visit and explore People’s Square, the biggest and liveliest piazza in Old Town
- Temple of Jupiter - Visit former Temple of the main Roman God from outside with optional visit inside
- City Clock - We will see 500 years old 24-hour clock
- Split Synagogue - We will walk through Jewish Quarter, important historical part of Palace and Old Town
- The Golden Gate - We will see the main and most beautiful entrance into Diocletian’s Palace
What's Included
- Tour organization
- Service of Licensed Resident Guide
What's Not Included
- Entry/Admission fee to Museum of Diocletian’s Basement Halls 8 USD/8 € Adult; 6 USD/6 € Youth
- Gratuities for guide
Additional Information
This Genuine and Thrilling BOUTIQUE (restricted to max.15 participants) PROMENADE TOUR for HISTORY ENTHUSIASTS is crafted to provide a Distinctive Blend of History, Insights & Entertainment with the Benefit of Certified Local Guides with University qualifications in Tourism & Historical Studies. These guides are native to Split and have extensive fundamental knowledge of Dalmatia, the Oldest and Most Stunning Region of Croatia. This tour allows you to delve into the ancient medieval city of Split, including the Grand Palace of the Roman Emperor Diocletian constructed in 305 AD (from 1979 part of UNESCO World Heritage Site List). The unique fact is that residences are found within the Palace Walls, rendering it a Unique Open-Air Living Monument. An additional highlight of this Tour is a visit to the Museum of Basement Halls (Cellars), the best-kept section of Diocletian’s Palace. The tour ensures a personalized feel as the Group Size never exceeds 15 participants, enabling you to experience the location ‘through the eyes of locals’. We look forward to welcoming you on one of our tours: -). Živili (Cheers) !!!
- This is SMALL-GROUP TOUR. Minimum number of guests to run tour is 4, maximum 15
Location
Obala Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda 22
Obala Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda
Meeting point is at Bronze/Brass/Sea Gate of Diocletian's Palace (Entrance to Cellars from main Riva Seafront Promenade). Bronze/Brass/Sea Gate is between Restaurant Gentile & Gelato Shop
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Constancep528
Jun 16, 2024
Super - Really interesting history. Josko is a very good guide. We enjoyed learning about the ancient world of Split and its many transitions in the last 2,000 years.
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Raphaelgj9851fz
Jun 15, 2024
Very informative tour - The tour was really informative and interesting. Me and my friends learned alot about Split and its history. Joseph showed us the most interesting parts of the old town, the underground and the remaining roman portals. A total must!
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Thunderroad88
Jun 12, 2024
Wonderful tour - Brilliant tour. Josko is the perfect guide. He speaks perfect, clear English and has a great sense of humour. He makes hearing about the history of this beautiful city fun.
I highly recommend learning about the palace and old town as early in your visit to Split as possible as you will then enjoy your time in the streets so much more after what he's told you. My wife and I had a great time.
Go Hajduk!
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Dream05532945761
Jun 10, 2024
History at its best, with a lot of fun facts - The best historical tour ever! Josko is very knowledgeable, his guided tour was very good structured, extremely interesting, underlined with a lot of fun facts and really entertaining. He made the historical facts and persons come alive.
Do book the tour and you see Split & it's background with other eyes!
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Scenic20025798627
Jun 10, 2024
A tour you should do! - Joško is very knowledgable about the History of his home town. The Tour was very interesting with a of of (fun) facts you probably can't read in book. A lot of detailed information, presented in an entertaining manner.
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Arisr8136ad
Jun 10, 2024
Amazing tour with Josko around Diocletian’s Palace! - We had a fantastic tour with Josko of Diocletian’s Palace! He is very knowledgeable of all sorts of things and is the giver of awesome fun facts. Sure you can see the Palace but Josko’s tour fills the surroundings with explanations and interesting info. Can’t recommend anymore! Book this tour!!
-RI family
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Suemz318yj
Jun 10, 2024
Ten on ten tour. Wish I could give more than five stars!! - Best escorted trip we’ve ever been on.
Jo was full of interesting facts and never short of a humorous comment.
Great way to spend an afternoon, wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. Ten out of ten experiences!!
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771mariannel
Jun 9, 2024
Fabulous tour of historical Split - We have just finished Josko's tour and are delighted. It was entertaining, informative and well-paced and super to learn about the city from a local. Josko covered a wide historical range and it great to get his cultural context. Thoroughly recommend this tour if you want to understand more about Split.
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Explore40807240383
Jun 9, 2024
Education & Entertainment - Josko is a knowledgeable, entertaining guide to the history of the Diocletian Palace, as well as a passionate advocate of his country of Croatia. He brings the palace to life throughout the ages from the depths of the basement to the Times Square of the upper levels. His fun facts are an added bonus. We had a delightful tour and very much appreciated his recommendation of Kanobo Varos, where we had a very tasty dinner. Thank you, Josko. Your enthusiasm is contagious.
Inge & Gary (Edmonton,AB Canada)
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Alexandra_v
Jun 9, 2024
Strongly recommended for those who love history with passion and humor! - Super interesting! Our guide, professional, talented, well-educated and liable! Two hours just flew!
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