Discover the largest coastal town in Croatia on a walking tour of Split. Follow a local guide to the top sights like the Golden Gate, Diocletian's Palace, and the statue of Gregory of Nin.

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Duration 1.5 - 3.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Private or small groups available

Highlights

Unlock the secrets of Split with a local guide
See the remains of the impressive Diocletian Palace
Walk along the Riva promenade
Learn about the Bishopric of Gregory of Nin
Travel through time as you explore 1,700 years of history

Full description

Travel back in time on a guided walking tour of Split and explore 1,700 years of the city’s history, from the construction of the Diocletian Palace in 305 CE, to its place as Croatia's second largest city. Uncover sights like the Saint Domnius Cathedral along the way.

Meet your guide at the Golden Gate of the Diocletian Palace and marvel at the remains of an ancient palace from the Roman Empire which now forms about half the Old Town of Split. Stop to view its open colonnades in the palace's central Peristyle square.

Continue to the impressive Saint Domnius Cathedral, which is thought to be the oldest Catholic cathedral in the world that remains in use in its original form. Hear about the story of Gregory of Nin by his statue in Giardin Park.

Stroll along the Riva promenade to admire views of Marjan Hill and the Adriatic Sea. Finish your tour where it began at the Golden Gate.

Includes

Local tour guide
Walking tour in English

Hotel pick up

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

Meet at the Golden Gate of the Diocletian Palace, Split. Look for the guide with the blue umbrella.

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable clothes

Know before you go

This tour is appropriate for all ages

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4.8 /5

based on 603 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Value for money
4.7/5
Service
4.8/5
Organization
4.8/5

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Ina was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable about all aspects of Split and the Palace. She took us through all areas of the Palace and filled the time well. I thought an hour and a half would be difficult to fill in a small area but Ina proved otherwise! Thoroughly recommend this tour

August 10, 2022

Tanja was an excellent tour guide, she was well spoken and had a lot to say about her city Split. At the start of our tour, suddenly started raining but it didn’t stop us. Rain only lasted few minutes. We went around old town and Diocletian's Palace which is the entire Old Town. Must visit, which is a UNESCO heritage. Tanja mentioned a lot of history and how/ why the palace was built. Must visit the bell tower the cathedral and crypt. Tanja gave us local recommendations and places to visit. Overall we had a great time.

July 31, 2022

Well done Jakov! Thanks to him for making our visit to Split most informative & memorable! A lovely walking tour covering the major parts & history of the old town . So glad we chose to cover our visit to Split this way and not do independently; especially in the heat! Thanks; would fully recommend

July 21, 2022

Split: Old Town and Diocletian Palace 1.5 Hour Walking Tour

Split: Old Town and Diocletian Palace 1.5 Hour Walking Tour

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