The Best of Split Private Walking Tour
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 4 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Skip the crowds—this is a private tour for your group only. The Fascinating Heritage of Split is a 2-hour program led by a local guide who is enthusiastic about the hometown. You will explore and discover some of the most exciting aspects and corners of Split. Why is there a black Sphynx? What was Diocletian's favorite hobby? What does the inside of the Palace hide? Why did the Romans build the secret tunnel to the center of the city? You will be charmed by the antique atmosphere of old Split. We'll walk down antique historical streets and suddenly find ourselves stepping back into ancient Roman times. Then we witness gems and heritage of Venetian history before we step foot into the modern area of the charming Split. The mix of rushing times comes together with interesting legends and stories delivered by the local guide.
Inclusions
What's included
- In-person guide
What's not
- Cathedral of Saint Domnius ticket 10 EUR
Itinerary
Historical side of the Split. Diocletian, the powerful Roman emperor, has built his palace. It is the most famous and important landmark with 1700 years of history within the UNESCO-listed historical complex. (Visit from outside)
The Cathedral of Saint Domniu, founded at the end of the 7th century AD, is the oldest Catholic cathedral in the world. It still has its original structure, which will be renovated later. (Visit from outside)
The monumental statue of Grgur Ninski takes place in the center of the main Split square. He was a famous archbishop of Nin, an ancient capital of Croatia. He defied the Roman Catholic Church, which opposed his call to introduce religious services in the national language of the country.
The building of the Prokurativa was found by Antonio Bajamonti in the mid-19th century. Its foundation was supported by Italian tradition, with all its charm. There are Venetian-style colonnades and reliefs above the windows evoking ancient and Renaissance influences.
The palace is similar to a square in Venice. It is one of the best-preserved monuments of Roman architecture in the world.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Guide will meet you near the bell tower of Diocletian's Palace.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- US LLC – Local Tours in Croatia
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Split
- Its from-price is 13% above the median of the 96 city tours we list in Split.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- 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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