Restoring the Past Split Walking tour

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. Your licensed guide will meet you at Hrvojeva 1 Street, where the vibrant Green Market meets the ancient walls of Diocletian’s Palace. Here, you'll enjoy a brief introduction before beginning your journey through Split’s rich history.

   5 min

2. We'll enter the Palace through substructions and immerse ourselves into the stories and secrets of the Palace.

   10 min

3. The main square of Diocletian’s Palace, the Peristyle, holds centuries of stories within its magnificent architecture. As you admire its beauty, you’ll hear about the transformations it has undergone over the past 1,700 years, including insights into recent restoration projects.

   15 min

4. While at the Peristyle, we'll delve into the fascinating transformation of the ancient pagan mausoleum into the magnificent Catholic Cathedral.

   Passes by

5. This magnificent temple was once voted one of the most captivating ancient monuments. It will surely captivate you!

   Passes by

6. We'll pass through only 57 cm narrow street that hold a special place in the hearth of locals.

   Passes by

7. We’ll pass through the former main entrance of the Palace, uncover the military system of the time, and dive deeper into its rich history.

   15 min

8. You'll discover more of the medieval city laws alongside legends that started as a gossip.

   10 min

9. You'll learn more about the 'Father of Croatian Literature' and his influence on the world. Along the way, you'll hear intriguing stories from his life and discover why the Venetians once feared the people of Split.

   10 min

10. You'll uncover why this street bears the name of a French general and how French rule left a lasting mark on Split. From there, we'll stroll toward the city’s vibrant waterfront promenade — the famous Riva — where we'll wrap up the tour and I'll share the best local tips and personal recommendations you won’t find in any guidebook

    15 min

11. What does one bishop have to do with language, and why does he hold such symbolic importance? You’ll discover this and many other fascinating stories along the way. And don’t forget — rubbing the bishop’s finger is said to bring good luck!

    10 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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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 559 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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