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My Split: A Diocletian's Palace Walking Tour & Local Stories

5.0 (25 reviews) 1 h 40 min Free cancellation
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My Split: A Diocletian's Palace Walking Tour & Local Stories

About this activity

Step into this walking tour to experience something beyond surface-level sightseeing. As you'll walk through the ancient Roman Empire with an Experienced Local tour guide, you'll hear stories that connect the past to the present. Through history and personal insight, Irena will aim to help you understand the spirit of the city. By the end of this tour, you won't just know Split - you will feel it.

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At a glance

Duration
1 h 40 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 12 people
People per booking
1–12
Guide
English
Operated by
Walk Split’s Contrasts: Local Stories, Living History, and a Mediterranean State of Mind

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–6 years) · Youth (7–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Small group experience

Not included

  • Not included: Entrance fees: Entrance fee to the Saint Dominus cathedral

Itinerary

  1. Split Sign

    10 min

    Your meeting point and the beginning of your tour.

  2. Riva Harbor

    10 min

    Firstly you will stop by the model of the Diocletians Palace where the story unravels.

  3. Diocletian Palace Substructures

    10 min

    The closest entrance and the most unique part of Diocletians Palace, the substructures are a representation of the Palace we know today and are one of the best preserved models of ancient Rome.

  4. Vestibulum of Diocletian's Palace

    10 min

    A striking circular hall at the heart of the Palace, once serving as the grand entrance to the Emperor's private quarters.

  5. The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace

    10 min

    An ancient central square of Diocletians Palace located in front of the Emperors private quarters. Worldwide phenomenon with stunning scenery.

  6. Cathedral of Saint Domnius

    10 min Admission not included

    A former mausoleum for the Emperor, now the main cathedral in Split. Visit only from the outside (entrance fee not included)

  7. The Golden Gate

    10 min

    The main entrance to Diocletians Palace reserved for the Emperor only. The Gate is holding a special secret called the Propugnaculum

  8. Grgur Ninski Statue

    10 min

    The tallest statue in Split made by one of the most famous sculptors Ivan Meštrović serving as the gatekeeper of the Palace. His toe is a symbol of good luck, therefore feel free to rub it.

  9. Narodni Trg

    10 min

    More commonly known as 'Pjaca' the big square is a representation of Split growing in size in Medieval times, as it is not in the Diocletians Palace itself. Each palace on the square represents the spreading as they are all built in different centuries.

  10. Fruit's Square (Trg Brace Radic)

    10 min

    As it was formerly a green market, it retained a variation of the name. The most important attractions on this square are the Marko Marulić statue - the father of Croatian literature and the Venetian fortress, a symbol of their rule from the fifteenth century.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • At the entrance to the promenade next to the TAXI/Bus stop, a big red sign that says 'SPLIT'

End point

  • At the entrance to the promenade next to the TAXI/Bus stop, a big red sign that says 'SPLIT'

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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