90 Minute Walking Tour of Split & Diocletian's Palace

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Vegolas Tours

Ages: Infants (0–7 years) · Children (8–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Licenced professional guide
Included: Ancient and medieval part of the city
Included: Top highlights of the inner city
Included: Exploration of UNESCO world site heritage
Included: Recommendations and tips by the guide
Included: Positive energy and enthusiasm
Included: Meeting culture from perspective of local guide

Not included

Not included: Pick up and drop off
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Palazzo di Diocleziano

55 min Admission not included

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 point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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.