Split & Diocletian Palace Historical Walking Tour
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
On the tour, you'll see and learn about all the important highlights of Diocletian's Palace and its (and the city's) history. As we walk through the palace, we'll learn how it changed over time into the city we see today. Among many other things, you'll also learn about how Diocletian went from a nobody to the most powerful man in the world before retiring into this palace.
Inclusions
What's included
- Small group tour (if option selected)
- Educated guide to show you around.
What's not
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Central square of Diocletian's palace, from which you can get to almost all other locations within the palace.
Central hallway and most important information about the foundation of the palace. Go through the substructures of Diocletian's Palace, where you'll learn about the history of it's construction and their function over the ages. Note, we won't visit the museum part of the substructures, and you can visit it after the tour.
Learn about the waterfront of the city, and the south wall of the palace.
Old Venetian citadel and the sculpture of Marko Marulić.
Last remaining ancient Roman temple in the palace.
Entrance hall of Diocletian's personal quarters. See the vestibule of emperor Diocletian, where you'll learn about it's history and potentially hear traditional Dalmatian singing.
Remains of and a partial reconstruction of Diocletian's personal walkway and dining hall
15th century Venetian palace that is now the museum of the City.
Cathedral in the mausoleum of emperor Diocletian.
Statue made by Meštrović, of the father of Croatian language, in front of the north gate of Diocletian Palace
Main entrance of Diocletian's Palace, where you'll learn about it and see the statue of Gregory of Nin, and learn his importance to our history and language.
See a bronze model of the Diocletian's Palace, and learn about the history of Split's beautiful Riva promenade.
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
- Meeting point is on the Peristil (look for the yellow umbrella next to the tallest bell tower in the center of the palace)
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- Ancient Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You can select between Small group Tour (max of 5) or a Regular Tour (max of 20)
How it compares in Split
- Its from-price is 35% below the median of the 1250 experiences we list in Split.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 272 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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