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Split Walking Tour: History, Legends & Tales
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Split
Explore Split’s history and hidden gems on a guided walking tour. Discover Diocletian’s Palace and Old Town stories. Join a small group for an intimate experience.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Riva Harbor - We’ll start our tour at main promenade Riva. You’ll see a model of Split and hear an introduction about Diocletian, his Palace and Split in general.
- Diocletian Palace Substructures - We will pass through Substructures of Diocletian’s Palace, a fascinating labyrinth of underground corridors and rooms that once served as the foundation of Emperor Diocletian’s palace. As we explore this underground maze, you will marvel at the sophisticated engineering techniques used by the ancient Romans and imagine life within these rooms centuries ago.
- Vestibulum of Diocletian’s Palace - On our way to the next stop - Vestibulum, the grand entrance hall of Diocletian’s Palace - we’ll walk through the southern parts of the Palace, where Diocletian’s Apartments once stood, as wells as Triklinium (dining Hall) and his gardens.
- The Peristyle of Diocletian’s Palace - Next stop - Peristyle! Peristyle is a unique experience, one of the closest touches of a modern man with the ancient heritage, not only Roman, but also Egyptian, as the Peristyle is closely watched over by a 3500 old and perfectly preserved sphinx, the witness of Split’s history in making.
- The Golden Gate - Our next stop will be the Golden Gate, a magnificent entranceway that once welcomed visitors into Diocletian’s Palace with its grandeur. Then we’ll head to the statue of Gregory of Nin. Legend has it that rubbing the statue’s big toe brings good luck and grants wishes. So, don’t forget to make a wish!
- Pjaca - Just outside the walls of Diocletian’s Palace sits Pjaca (the official name: People’s Square. It is located just past the western walls of Diocletian’s Palace, at the exit of the Iron Gate. As the population grew, the palace became too small and Pjaca was the first area developed beyond the walls in the 14th century. Home to the former 15th-century city hall, Pjaca has been a gathering space for centuries, and it’s still a great place to enjoy a cup of coffee or a nighttime stroll.
- Fruit’s Square (Trg Brace Radic) - There are several landmarks decorating this not so large a square thriving with city life in bars, restaurants and exclusive shops, a venue often used also by fairs. The biggest is certainly the octagonal Venetian tower, the leftover of the former fortress, built in the 15th century for the defence of, at the time, a small town. Opposite the tower is a magnificent Palace of the old family Milesi from the 17th century with a spectacular Baroque facade, one of the best examples of that style in the whole of Dalmatia.
- Riva Harbor - As our journey comes full circle, we’ll conclude our tour where it all began - Riva Harbor. From the ancient walls of Diocletian’s Palace to the vibrant streets of Split, we’ve explored the rich tapestry of history and culture that defines this coastal gem.
What's Included
- Licensed Tour Guide
What's Not Included
- No Admission Tickets Included
- Not entering any museums or payed sites
Additional Information
Join this tour to explore Split’s rich heritage and transformation from Diocletian’s era to today. I’ve been born and raised in Split and it makes me happy to share rich history, culture, and hidden gems of my hometown!
You will be a part of a small group so you can truly enjoy in each step of the way.
Let me take you on a walk through Split’s ancient city and the iconic Diocletian’s Palace. This tour offers a exploration and explanation of the rich heritage and transformation of this UNESCO World Heritage Site from the days of Emperor Diocletian to the vibrant present.
We’ll stroll through cobbled streets of Split’s Old Town, where every corner holds a story to be told. Learn about the impressive Palace walls and architecture of the palace complex which stands here over 1,700 years when Diocletian choose it as his luxurious residence.
Location
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We'll meet at the Riva waterfront, where the model of Split is. You will see your tour guide holding a ''Tour4You'' sign.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(42 Ratings)
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Explore62964501307
Jul 18, 2024
Great tour od Split - This was such a great tour! We just arrived in Split and decided to do this tour to get to know the city a bit and it was the best decision. Lucia is a great guide but also a lovely young lady. Extremly friendly and knowledgeable, answered all our questions and made everything go at a perfect pace. We highly reccommend this tour!
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Billyrobt
Jul 7, 2024
Palace guide. - Well spoken in good understandable English. The tour was conducted at a nice steady pace. Ready to answer any questions you may have. She is very knowledgable in the history of this wonderful palace. We never felt rushed at any point. Highly recommend. The guides name we think, Lucia.
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P1318gvlindab
Jul 5, 2024
Wonderful tour! - Wonderful walking tour of the old city of split with a knowledgeable, professional, and patient tour guide who made the history come alive. She had patience for all of our questions and I highly recommend this tour!
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Emma_j
Jul 2, 2024
Fantastic tour of Old Town Split - Licija was a great guide and made the tour informative but conversational. Highly recommend for a small, special tour of old town.
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Erik_l
Jun 23, 2024
Great choice - Our tour guide was excellent, well-informed and presented everything in an engaging manner. We loved the funny stories and a lot of background information. Overall it’s a great mix of history and stories!
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Ellen_m
Jun 21, 2024
Do this tour, you’ll love it - This was such a great tour. Very friendly tour guide with a lot of love, knowledge and interesting stories about Split. Highly recommended.
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Heta_s
Jun 19, 2024
Interesting stories about the Old Town - Interesting stories about the old town. Easy to follow. One and half Hours was just right for the tour.
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Patricia_f
Jun 14, 2024
A great tour through Split and Palace - We really enjoyed all the stories and history Lucija shared with us about Split. We loved the tour and were verry happy to be a part of a small group.
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Ed_m7439
Jun 13, 2024
Fun and interesting tour - Favorite tour of our trip! It was very fun and informative. We saw all the “must see” sights and Lucija was so nice and let us stop and take some really great pictures. Would highly recommend
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526kimmyy
Jun 13, 2024
Loved this tour. Book it and you won’t regret! - I loved this tour sooo much. It was such a nice and easy to understand tour. Everything was interesting and Split is such a cool city so rich in history. Big thanks to Lucija for being so friendly and fun throughout the whole tour :)
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