Private Split: Visit Diocletian Palace & Taste Food at the Market
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore the secrets of Diocletian's Palace while wandering his colossal 1,700-year-old estate that makes up the historic centre of modern-day Split, stopping to admire ancient architecture blended with the residential houses. Taste the local treats and discover the secrets of their creation through the eyes of the local guide.
Inclusions
What's included
- Visit the main square within the Palace walls - Peristi
- Join Friendly Local English-speaking guide
- Learn about the preparation of the local food
- Check the private section of the Diocletian's palace and Vestibule
- See Golden Gates of the palace
- Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
- Taste some local food on Green market (such as fruits, olive oil, rakija, cheese, or dry figs)
What's not
- Additional food and drinks
- Tips and gratuities for your guide
- Entrance fees to the cathedral, underground of the palace, Bell Tower, Museums and Temple of Jupiter
Itinerary
The town is more than 1700 years old, founded within the walls of the Roman Palace. The Palace was built by one of the most interesting Roman emperors, the emperor Diocletian. Hence the name The Diocletian Palace. Walking the streets of the Palace in our small groups is one of the best ways we show respect to the residents and their history. Their ancestors inhabited the Palace area more than 1000 years ago creating an incredible blend of antique, medieval, and modern architecture combined with unique and vibrant living conditions and rituals locals still treasure. Joining our tour is the best introduction to the everyday life of Splićana (the people of Split). Walking around with our local guides, born and raised in Split, you will have the honor to walk the same path as Roman emperor Diocletian walked.
It is no secret, however, that the way to a Dalmatian’s heart is through the stomach so one of the first stops will be the famous Green Market of Split. You will stop at the Greenmarket to meet some local vendors, and our guides will share their knowledge of the way locals buy at the Greenmarket. Let the local guides show you traditional and authentic food and share the stories behind it. You can make a wish at the golden toe of Gregory of Nin (Grgur Ninski), hear about majestic Hajduk, Split, and why you see this name everywhere, from the suburbs of Split to the old town area. Continue your royal adventure in the not-so-modest home of the emperor Diocletian. His colossal palace is not only a UNESCO World Heritage Monument and home to many but also a popular hangout for locals of Split and the cast of The Game of Thrones. As we wander into the heart of the city, Peristil, we’ll discover the secrets of Diocletian’s life hidden in the walls of the world’s best-preserved Roman palace.
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
- The beginning of the Riva (Promenade) near the mock-up model of the city. The iron map of the city
- 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
- Intrepid Urban Adventures - Croatia
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6.
- This tour is operated by a Certified B Corp™
How it compares in Split
- Its from-price is 24% below the median of the 1250 experiences we list in Split.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 262 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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