Split History Walking Tour with Local Guide and Tips

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. The start of your journey through the UNESCO Heritage site will be the Southern Gate, the entrance to the foundations of the palace, its cellars, and one of the most prestigious areas, which today preserves the most hidden secrets of a local life within this city.

   10 min

2. A corner where you will see majestic Roman mosaics from 305 AD, beautifully preserved as an indication of Split’s ancient roots and the grandeur of Emperor Diocletian’s time.

   3 min

3. Grand entrance to the once emperor's living area. Today, these ancient walls sometimes echo with the heartfelt harmonies of Klapa a cappella singing - a 19th-century local tradition and a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, whose singers are showing the spirit and soul of Dalmatia.

   7 min

4. The ceremonial heart of Diocletian’s Palace and one of Split’s most iconic landmarks. Once used by Roman emperors, it is still a vibrant gathering place today.

   15 min

5. The only preserved Roman temple that reveals Roman religious traditions and how ancient structures were later reused during Split’s long history, and became Christian buildings.

   5 min

6. The most famous street in Split, locally called 'Let Me Pass', is just 57 centimetres wide! Living trace of historical local changes.

   Passes by

7. A quiet courtyard and hidden corner with cafes, a garden and even a sphinx.

   Passes by

8. Explore the heart of Diocletian’s Palace in Split, where ancient Roman streets come alive with galleries, artisan workshops, and boutique souvenir shops.

   3 min

9. A majestic entrance once reserved for Emperor Diocletian himself marks the transition from the Roman complex and leads us directly into the Venetian heart of Split, surrounded by impressive stone walls and centuries of history, from 6th-century St. Martin's Church to Airbnbs inside the Gate walls.

   5 min

10. One more symbol of Split, the iconic statue of Gregory of Nin - according to local tradition, rubbing his shiny golden toe brings good luck and they say you will come back to Split. It’s one of Split’s most beloved photo spots and a must-do while exploring the old town.

    5 min

11. This vibrant square is today the main square of Split’s Old Town. Surrounded by layers of rich architecture, it reflects the city’s complex and turbulent past from the Romans, Venetians, and Napoleon, while remaining a lively gathering place where we have situated the oldest library and 18th-century bar in the Old town.

    8 min

12. Continue into Fruit Square, once a medieval trading hub, reflecting later urban development beyond the Roman palace walls.

    5 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 93% below the median of the 1250 experiences we list in Split.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 373 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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