Split Palace & Old Town -Private walking tour- Entrance included | 2 hours 30 minutes

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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, English, Croatian, French
  • Entrance fees for Diocletian's Palace cellar, cathedral and baptistery - Skip the Line
  • This private tour is for a maximum of 6 people

Overview

We start our tour at the Riva, the promenade of Split. Through the Bronze City Gate we enter the basement of the palace. The vaulted cellars are intact and very well preserved after more than 1700 years. Then we move on to the sacral part of the palace, the Perystil and the Cathedral, which was once Diocletian's mausoleum. The pagan temple of Jupiter became a baptistery in the 7th century. We will walk along the Cardo, the former main street of the palace and admire the Golden Gate. Then we will move on through the old town, to the Pjaca and the fruit market. Marvel at the rich offer at the fish market and, if you wish, treat yourself to a coffee or drink at the Procurative Square, where our tour ends. You will hear many interesting anecdotes and stories about the city and its inhabitants. Immerse yourself in the eventful history of Split. Discover the sights of this city at your leisure and get a lot of background information along the way.

Itinerary

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    We start our tour at the Riva, the promenade of Split. There I will give you some general information about the city and our tour.

    10 minutes

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    Afterwards we will have a look at the palace complex. If there is no worship or event and the attractions are open we will visit the basement of the palace, the interior of the Cathedral and the Temple of Jupiter together. The entrance fees for those three attractions are included.

    15 minutes

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    Through the South Gate we enter the cellars of the palace. The cellars, like the palace, were built more than 1700 years ago and are very well preserved. Here we get a very good impression of what dimensions the palace had.The entrance fee is included.

    15 minutes

  • The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace

    The Peristyle was the sacral meeting place in the time of Diocletian. Here he showed himself to his subjects and had himself worshipped as the son of the Roman god Jupiter.

    10 minutes

  • Temple of Jupiter

    The Temple of Jupiter is now a baptistery with a beautiful casket ceiling, the design of which influenced the architects of the Renaissance in Dalmatia.

    10 minutes

  • Vestibulum of Diocletian's Palace

    The vestibule was the entrance area to Diocletian's private chambers.

    10 minutes

  • Cathedral of Saint Domnius

    Split Cathedral used to be the mausoleum of the late Emperor Diocletian. In the course of Christianization, the coffin and remains of the emperor disappeared and the pagan mausoleum became a Christian cathedral.

    15 minutes

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    The North Gate of the palace was the most important gate in Roman times. From here the road led to the city of Salona, the capital of the Roman province.

    10 minutes

  • Old Split

    From the North Gate we continue along the palace walls to the actual center of the Old Town, Narodni Trg and further to the former fruit market, Voćni Trg. This part of the city developed west of the palace since the Middle Ages.

    10 minutes

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    Pjaca was the center of the city since the Middle Ages and still is. Here are many old Venetian palaces and the old city hall in neo-Gothic style.

    5 minutes

  • Fruit's Square (Trg Brace Radic)

    Voćni trg used to be the market place for fruit. Today there is a monument to one of Split's most important Renaissance authors, Marko Marulić.

    10 minutes

  • Split Fish Market

    The fish market in Split is an attraction. Next door are the sulfur baths. Even Diocletian knew that sulfur baths can provide relief from rheumatism and other diseases. By the way, the smell of sulfur is the reason why there are no flies in the fish market.

    10 minutes

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    Marmontova is a busy shopping street and pedestrian zone in the old town of Split. It was built by the French under Napoleon's rule at the beginning of the 19th century.

    10 minutes

  • Prokurative

    We end our tour at Procurative. The beautiful square is reminiscent of St. Mark's Square in Venice. Here numerous cafes and restaurants invite you to linger.

    10 minutes

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Additional Info

  • 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
  • The tour can be adapted to the special needs of the participants. Please inform us in advance.
  • It may happen that some sights can not be visited due to events or church services. Please understand that in this case we have to slightly change our program.

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Dana Rocks

Published on May, 2025

We were so lucky to have Dana as our tour guide! From the moment we met her, she was warm, welcoming, and full of contagious enthusiasm. Her knowledge of the area, history, and hidden gems was truly impressive, and she shared it in such an engaging, approachable way. It’s no secret that a guide can make or break an experience — and Dana absolutely made our day unforgettable. She struck the perfect balance between informative and fun, creating a memorable, relaxed atmosphere for everyone in our group. If you have the chance to book a tour with Dana, do it — you won’t regret it!

She took us through Diocletian’s palace. The palace was stunning. She taught us so much of the history, architecture

Published on May, 2025

Dana was amazing. She and her family have lived in Split for generations. She knows the history and the culture extremely well, and she presented it beautifully. She is a teacher and it was readily apparent. She was fun and thoughtful. She has a great sense of humor.

Jana is fantastic!

Published on May, 2025

Jana was such a lovely Guide…she absolutely knew her history and treated us to a fabulous tour of Diocletian’s Palace and beyond. She gave us great options for things to see after our tour and helped us with directions as well. We would highly recommend booking a tour with Jana!

Wonderful guide!!

Published on May, 2025

We had a great morning with Dinah! She gave us a fascinating walking tour and history of Split. The city is truly beautiful and Dinah wove a story into the beauty. She gave plenty of restaurant and shopping recommendations along the way too. Highly recommend!!

Best guide for old town Split

Published on May, 2025

Dana was a fabulous guide. She is warm and friendly. She took us through the Diocletian palace along a timeline to see the full history . She related stories of her life and Croatia as well that brought things alive. She was as excited about the history and architecture as we were which made it all the more enjoyable. You will see and learn so much more than in a regular tour. It’s a must do

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