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90 Minute Walking Tour of Split & Diocletian's Palace

Split, Croatiaby Vegolas Tours

  • 1.5 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 12 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

This tour explores a city that lies on the Adriatic coast and has an amazing climate and majestic 1700 years old historical background which is protected as UNESCO world heritage. It was established by one of the Roman emperors himself who settled here to live in one of the most luxurious retirement palace that the world has ever seen. Side by side with local experts, our guides will point to a mix of ancient ruins, inviting Mediterranean culture and easy going locals that can guarantee a sensational and valuable experience for visitors.

What's included

  • Licenced professional guide
  • Ancient and medieval part of the city
  • Top highlights of the inner city
  • Exploration of UNESCO world site heritage
  • Recommendations and tips by the guide
  • Positive energy and enthusiasm
  • Meeting culture from perspective of local guide
  • Pick up and drop off
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Strossmayer Park

    5 min

    Our guide will meet you at the fountain making introduction and getting to know you better for a start of the tour.

  2. 2

    The Golden Gate

    5 min

    Entrance to famous ancient Diocletian Palace starts from here and before going deeper into history we will learn backround story of when, why and how it originated.

  3. 3

    The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace

    5 min

    Main square of UNESCO protected roman palace where we check how emperor was using it and what military and servants were accustomed to doing there on daily basis.

  4. 4

    Eastern (Silver) Gate

    5 min

    One of the four gates. Even though not the main entrance, very important function it had and we will discover how much of it is still there and for what it was used for.

  5. 5

    Temple of Jupiter

    5 min

    Ancient roman had their religious expressions and when it comes to emperor himself he devoted an entire building to one of the Gods. Entrance is not included and guide will give tips and tricks and guests can visit afterwards if they decide to do so.

  6. 6

    Cathedral of Saint Domnius

    5 min

    Roman mausoleum or church? Which is it and why there is gigantic cat guarding it - we will find out on the tour. Entrance is not included but guide will give a details and guests can visit afterwards.

  7. 7

    Old Split

    5 min

    Contrasting to ancient part of the town, this newer but still old middle-aged part has secrets of it's own.

  8. 8

    Palazzo di Diocleziano

    55 min

    Most of the tour we will be spending inside of Diocletian Palace, and all the other parts of the itinirary are happening mostly inside of it.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point is at Strossmayerova Fountain inside of Strossmayer park, just above Golden Gates. Above Golden Gates you will see a huge statue of Gregory of Nin, and just above him is the park where we meet in the middle, look for a guide holding wide open Green umbrella just next to fountain.

End point

Near the waterfront

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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