My Split: A Diocletian's Palace Walking Tour & Local Stories
- 1h 40m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
What's included
- Small group experience
What's not
- Entrance fee to the Saint Dominus cathedral
Itinerary
Your meeting point and the beginning of your tour.
Firstly you will stop by the model of the Diocletians Palace where the story unravels.
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.
A striking circular hall at the heart of the Palace, once serving as the grand entrance to the Emperor's private quarters.
An ancient central square of Diocletians Palace located in front of the Emperors private quarters. Worldwide phenomenon with stunning scenery.
A former mausoleum for the Emperor, now the main cathedral in Split. Visit only from the outside (entrance fee not included)
The main entrance to Diocletians Palace reserved for the Emperor only. The Gate is holding a special secret called the Propugnaculum
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.
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.
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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- At the entrance to the promenade next to the TAXI/Bus stop, a big red sign that says 'SPLIT'
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- Walk Split’s Contrasts: Local Stories, Living History, and a Mediterranean State of Mind
- 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
How it compares in Split
- Its from-price is 92% below the median of the 1250 experiences we list in Split.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 302 of 1250.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Split
Split is a busy Dalmatian port built within and around a Roman emperor's palace, with ferries to some of Croatia's loveliest islands.
Diocletian's Palace, built around the turn of the fourth century as the emperor's retirement home, is the old town itself: its walls, cellars and courtyards hold homes, shops and cafés. The Peristyle, the colonnaded heart, leads to the Cathedral of St Domnius, once the emperor's mausoleum, and its bell tower gives views over the rooftops.
Top-ranked sights in Split: Budikovac Island (Veliki Budikovac), Blue Lagoon Croatia (Krknjasi Bay), Peristyle Square (Peristil).
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