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Private History and Trivia Walking Tour by a Local Guide

5,0 (13 recenzii) 1 h 45 min Anulare gratuită Tur privat
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Private History and Trivia Walking Tour by a Local Guide

Despre activitate

Being a local inhabitant of Split, this tour aims to present you the town of Split through the eyes of a local. The tour represents a unique combination of a historical overview of Split coupled with some interesting stories. We will stop by some of the major historical monuments of Split and I will explain how they relate to the history of the town. I will also include some interesting details and stories regarding the inhabitants of Split along with their customs and traditions.

This tour does not only cover the parts of Split within the Diocletian's Palace but it also includes other significant town parts in the outmost vicinity of the Palace that are essential to understanding the complexities of the historical background of Split. Apart from the historical aspect I will reveal some passions that local inhabitants of Split share and I will mention some of the legends of the town and I will gladly give you advices as to what beaches, bars and restaurants are worth visiting.

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Durată
1 h 45 min
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Bilet
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Grup
Doar grupul tău
Persoane pe rezervare
1–15
Ghid
germană, engleză, italiană, franceză, spaniolă
Organizator
Lingua Tours

Vârste: Bebeluși (0–3 ani) · Copii (4–12 ani) · Tineri (13–17 ani) · Adulți (18–59 ani) · Seniori (60–99 ani)

Ce include

Inclus

  • Inclus: Local licensed English, French, German, Spanish and Italian speaking guide.

Nu este inclus

  • Nu este inclus: Gratuities
  • Nu este inclus: Personal expenses

Itinerar

  1. Riva Harbor

    10 min

    As we meet up at the promenade you will see the southern wall of the Diocletian's palace, the Split harbour as well as the eastern and the western promenade/coast. I will provide you with some interesting information about the location of Split and it's surroundings and what makes the city of Split such a popular and unique destination.

  2. Diocletian Palace Substructures

    8 min

    We will enter the substructures of the Palace through the southern entrance of the Palace (the Bronze Gate), I will explain the specific role the substructures have had through history as we pass through the main corridor towards the Peristyle Square.

  3. The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace

    10 min

    We will stop at the central ancient square of the Palace, the famous Peristyle Square where I will lay out the historical and cultural background of this unique historical site.

  4. Cathedral of Saint Domnius

    5 min

    I will explain what role the Mausoleum of the emperor Diocletian had and how it was turned into a Cathedral, I will also tell you something about the construction style of both the Cathedral and the adjacent Bell Tower, we will not be entering inside but I will provide you with all the important details as we observe them from the outside.

  5. Temple of Jupiter

    5 min

    As we leave the Peristyle Square we will visit the Temple of Jupiter and I will explain how it was turned into a baptistery as Christianity spread within the walls of the Palace. The Sphinx in front serves as a stark contrast to the sacral nature of the baptistery. We will not be entering inside the baptistery.

  6. Fruit's Square (Trg Brace Radic)

    7 min

    Passing through the narrowest of all streets in Split the famous "Pusti me Proć" we reach the Fruit's square where I will talk about the town of Split and it's development or the lack thereof at the time when Split was under Venetian rule.

  7. Marko Marulic Sculpture

    Trecere fără oprire

    on the Fruit's square we will pass by the statue of the father of the Croatian Literature Marko Marulić

  8. Oprirea 8

    Trecere fără oprire

    Just behind the statue of Marko Marulić we will also see the palace of the Milesi Family from the 17th Century

  9. Oprirea 9

    10 min

    Our next stop will be the main square in Split the famous Piazza, I will let you know about the historical development of this square and how it became the main square of the town of Split as the town expanded westward. This square abounds in different traditions and there were some really cool and somewhat odd customs that marked certain stages of its development. We will cover the historical part regarding the Austrian rule in Split and its influences.

  10. Nakic Palace

    Trecere fără oprire

    Located at the western end of the Piazza Square we will see this recently renovated Palace once a property of one of the noble families of Split.

  11. Oprirea 11

    Trecere fără oprire

    We will pass by the old City Hall

  12. Karepic Palace

    Trecere fără oprire

    Palace belonging to one of the noble families of Split

  13. Palace of Cipriamo de Ciprianis

    Trecere fără oprire

    A palace of the Noble Family from Korčula located at the eastern end of the Piazza Square.

  14. Zeljezna Vrata

    7 min

    As we go eastward we will reach the western gate of the Palace. The famous iron gate have a rich history to tell as well with many a different activities having been conducted here in the past. We will see the oldest Bell Tower on this part of the Adriatic Sea.

  15. Cindro Palace

    Trecere fără oprire

    We will pass by another palace built by the wealthy Cindro family in the 17th century.

  16. Oprirea 16

    Trecere fără oprire

    A palace of a wealthy italian Family Augubio from the 15th Century.

  17. City Museum of Split

    3 min

    The City Museum of Split is located in the Papalic Palace. The palace has a great historical significance and for all the Game of Thrones fans there is also an interesting albeit bloody scene that takes place in front of the palace.

  18. The Golden Gate

    7 min

    The Northern, the most beautiful and the most decorated entrance to the Diocletian's palace, the way it is built is impressive and it is a testament to the building expertise of the ancient Romans.

  19. Grgur Ninski Statue

    5 min

    Just opposite the Northern Gate we will see the impressive statue of the Bishop Grgur of Nin, a work by the famous Croatian sculptor Ivan Meštrović. I will explain why the bishop Grgur represents such an important figure in the Croatian history.

  20. The Bell Tower of St. Arnir

    5 min

    Just next to the statue of the bishop Grgur of Nin we will see the beautiful Bell Tower of saint Arnir along with the chapel of Saint. Arnir and the remnants of an early Christian church. Here I will say a couple of words about the situation in Split in World War 2.

  21. Marmontova Ulica

    8 min

    We will finish our tour at the top of the famous Marmontova street overlooking the Croatian National Theater and the Monastery and Church of our Lady of Health. I will cover the historical aspect of a short-lived but productive French administration in Split.

Punct de întâlnire și preluare

Toți participanții se întâlnesc la punctul de întâlnire.

Punct de întâlnire

  • The pick up location is the Obala Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda 22, just in front of the Bronze Gate (southern entrance to the Diocletian's palace) from the promenade. Simply reach the promenade and proceed towards the Bronze Gate

Punct de final

  • The pick up location is the Obala Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda 22, just in front of the Bronze Gate (southern entrance to the Diocletian's palace) from the promenade. Simply reach the promenade and proceed towards the Bronze Gate

Anulare

Anulare gratuită

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

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Bine de știut

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • This tour will have a maximum of 15 persons

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