Split Private Walking Tour for Families with kids from 5-17 years

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Split Guide Diocletian's Palace for families - Private guided tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Looking for an entertaining and educational activity for kids and teens while in Split? Our private guided walking tour of the Diocletian Palace is just what you need! History doesn't have to be boring when you can journey back in time to the Roman era and discover how Emperor Diocletian and the people of Split lived 1700 years ago. Come with us on a treasure hunt, solve puzzles and taste delicious sweets. Discover the palace in a fun way! Join us on this exciting journey through history!

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: German, English, Croatian, French
Operated by: Split Guide

What is included

Included

Included: Snacks: Chocolate tasting

Not included

Not included: Carbonated beverages: Soda/Pop

Itinerary

Stop 1

one hour Admission included

Looking for an entertaining and educational activity for kids and teens while in Split? Our private guided walking tour of the Diocletian Palace is just what you need! History doesn't have to be boring when you can journey back in time to the Roman era and discover how Emperor Diocletian and the people of Split lived 1700 years ago. Get ready for tasks, putting together all the pieces of the puzzle and treasure hunting for delicious sweet specialties from Split. Join us on this exciting journey through history!
Riva Harbor

10 min

The beautiful seafront is in front of you. This kind of view of the sea and palm trees is hard to find in the world, but we have it. Feel the smell of the sea and the breeze.
Diocletian Palace Substructures

10 min

The cellars of Diocletian's Palace are really impressive. As we can see here, the palace was very large and elaborately built.
Cathedral of Saint Domnius

5 min

Did you know that once in the center of Split Cathedral stood the coffin of Diocletian?It was the imperial mausoleum and it had its protectors, do you recognize the protector? And that's not all! The cathedral still houses an important person: can you guess who? It is a famous saint!
The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace

10 min Admission not included

Diocletian was a clever ruler who did everything in his power to stay on top, even declaring himself as the son of the mighty god Jupiter!

We'll take you to the Peristyle, where Diocletian would show himself to his people and they would bow down before him.

It was the main square in the time of the emperor and the entrance to his imperial apartment. Look around. How many columns do you see?
Eastern (Silver) Gate

5 min

In front of us we see the Silver Gate, which was the entrance from the east to the imperial palace. There were also double gate. Look at the beginning of the first main street that ran from east to west.
Stop 7

10 min

Listen to the story about eating habits during the time of Emperor Diocletian. Imagine those feasts in this place centuries ago.
Vestibulum of Diocletian's Palace

5 min

Through this unusual open corridor we enter the imperial apartment. This place is very acoustic, let me hear you!
Temple of Jupiter

10 min

The Temple of Jupiter was once a temple, today it is a baptistery.
Stop 10

5 min

Do you know how wide this smallest street in town is? Let's measure it!
Narodni Trg

5 min

Enjoy the view of the square Pjaca, here you can see beautiful buildings of different architectural styles. What time is it on this unique clock with 24 digits?
Stop 12

5 min

This used to be a section for the army and now it is a narrow city street. With the arrival of the Italians, many things changed in the palace. Find the symbol of Italy and continue to the fountain where I have a task for you.
The Golden Gate

10 min

Look at the construction of this gate. A bit unusual but with a very important purpose. Listen to the story of the double gate in the palace of Emperor Diocletian.