• Riva Harbor - Please remember, this is a PRIVATE TOUR, so the entire itinerary is adaptable to your preferences.

Below is our proposed itinerary / recommended sights:

The tour begins at the Riva, the renowned coastal promenade of Split, often referred to as the city’s living room!

The guide will introduce Croatia, Split, and the itinerary.

• Diocletian’s Palace - From the Riva promenade, enjoy a 10-minute introduction to one of the best-preserved Roman monuments from the 4th century AD - an impressive palace built for Roman Emperor Diocletian.

Originally, the palace was the Emperor’s luxurious retirement home, and in the 7th century, it transformed into the medieval city of Split.

Enter the Palace through the Southern gate and explore its main sections over the next 90+ minutes.

• Diocletian Palace Substructures - From the Riva promenade, enter the Palace through the Bronze gate to visit the remarkably preserved 1700-year-old basements / Diocletian’s palace substructures.

In the basements, learn about Diocletian’s life: his rise to emperor, his reign, his years of glory, and his eventual abdication and “retirement.”

Discuss the Palace’s construction, its ingenious architectural design, and the precious stone from the island of Brac used in its construction.

Understand why the nearby Roman capital town Salona was crucial for Split’s development in the 7th century and how northern invaders destroyed Salona, aiding the Palace’s conversion into the medieval town of Split.

• The Peristyle of Diocletian’s Palace - The central square of the Palace.

It is surrounded by diverse architectural styles and monuments from the 3000-year-old Egyptian era, through the ancient Roman period, various medieval styles (cathedral bell tower, noble palaces…), to modern and contemporary ones.

• Vestibulum of Diocletian’s Palace - A beautiful circular building that served as Diocletian’s lounge - the entrance to the Emperor’s private chambers.

Occasionally, enjoy the amazing Dalmatian choirs - “Klape” - performing here!

• Eastern (Silver) Gate - The Eastern Palace gate and the start of the main Decumanus street.
• Nadalina cokolada - A fantastic local chocolate producer. Enjoy a couple of sweet treats with Mediterranean fruit / herbal flavors….

Unfortunately, closed on Sundays, so this visit will be skipped then.

• Grgur Ninski Statue - The large statue of the famous Croatian archbishop from the 10th century, created by the renowned Croatian sculptor, Ivan Mestrovic.
• Split Synagogue - Visit the 16th-century Medieval Jewish Ghetto.

If interested, visit the 3rd oldest operating synagogue in Europe, located here in Split.

• The Golden Gate - The main entrance to the Palace.
  Discuss the “people trap” Gate’s concept, the Roman streets Cardo and Decumanus, and the road to Salona, the ancient Roman capital town.
• Pjaca - The main square of the Medieval town of Split.
  The City Hall building and many other beautiful palaces surround this square.
• Fruit’s Square (Trg Brace Radic) - Vocni trg (Fruit’s Square) is the second most important square of medieval Split. It was the former marketplace.
  At the center of the square stands a statue of Marko Marulic, a prominent Croatian poet and humanist from the 15th century - the “Father of Croatian literature.”
• Prokurative - Prokurative Square in Split, Croatia, is a stunning open space surrounded by neo-Renaissance buildings, often hosting cultural events and outdoor performances. With its elegant architecture and lively atmosphere, it is often compared to St. Mark’s Square in Venice, Italy, known for its magnificent palaces and historic landmarks.

• Entrance fees for the Substructions of the Diocletian’s palace
• Custom-made program & tour organization
• The company and services of a flexible top-level licensed tour guide

• Gratuities, other entrance fees apart from the ones for the Diocletian’s palace substructions

Join a 2-hour guided walking tour to uncover the hidden treasures of the remarkable town of Split, led by an expert local guide.

Explore the ancient cellars (entrance fees included!) and corridors of the 1700-year-old Diocletian’s Palace, discovering its secret passageways, medieval squares, city walls, and gates.

Throughout the tour, gain insight into the fascinating history of the famous Roman emperor, his luxurious palace, and its evolution into the medieval, modern, and contemporary city of Split.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult (children under 11 y/o tour free of charge)

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