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Travel back in time on a guided walking tour of Split and explore 1,700 years of the city’s history, from the construction of the Diocletian Palace in 305 CE, to its place as Croatia's second largest city. Uncover sights like the Saint Domnius Cathedral along the way.  Meet your guide at the Golden Gate of the Diocletian Palace and marvel at the remains of an ancient palace from the Roman Empire which now forms about half the Old Town of Split. Stop to view its open colonnades in the palace's central Peristyle square. Continue to the impressive Saint Domnius Cathedral, which is thought to be the oldest Catholic cathedral in the world that remains in use in its original form. Hear about the story of Gregory of Nin by his statue in Giardin Park. Stroll along the Riva promenade to admire views of Marjan Hill and the Adriatic Sea. Finish your tour where it began at the Golden Gate.

Our guides are well-educated and generally well-liked by the guests we've had in the past. On the tour, you'll see and learn about all the important highlights of Diocletian's Palace and its (and the city's) history. Among many other things, you'll learn about how Diocletian went from a nobody to the most powerful man in the world. See a unique combination of fantastically preserved ancient Roman architecture, medieval buildings, and modern shops, all in a small but core part of the city Split.

Join your guide for a walk through the historic center of Split. Learn about the city's 2000-year history as you stroll through the Old Town. Visit Diocletian's Palace and immerse yourself in its grandeur. Pass by the Golden Gate, the Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace, the Vestibulum of Diocletian's Palace, and the Temple of Jupiter. Explore the substructures of the palace. Hear stories about the city's history and see where scenes from the popular TV series Game of Thrones were filmed. Visit the spot where Daenerys fought the Great Masters of Mereen. Pass by the Game of Thrones Museum Split and the Game of Thrones Split Fan Shop. Learn about Emperor Diocletian, the greatest persecutor of Christians. Find out how much the Venetians paid for Split and why a headless Sphinx guards the entrance to Jupiter’s Temple.

Get ready to be amazed by beauty of Split, the main cultural and economic center of Dalmatia and the second largest city in Croatia. Split is a city built around the palace of the Roman Emperor Diocletian, one of the best preserved and most impressive monuments of the Roman era in Europe. Historic city core has been on the UNESCO's World Heritage List since 1979. The narrow passages and small streets of this city are alive with the spirit of the Mediterranean and the numerous museums and galleries offer valuable artistic and historical collections. Visit Split and walk down the famous waterfront called Riva to feel the atmosphere of this beautiful city. – all day trip to Split from Makarska – a pleasant ride in air conditioned vehicle – a colorful ride from Makarska to Split – a breathtaking panorama of Split from Marjan hill, a popular park of local people – an opportunity to be a part of changing of Diocletian guards, with the appearance and a salutation by the Emperor himself – an opportunity for shopping After picking you up at pre-arranged meeting point or at your hotel we begin our journey to Split. In one hour drive you will enjoy in scenic ride of little coastal towns. In Split you will have 4 hours available time to explore all the beauty of town. Our driver will give you brochures and city map and will inform you about all interesting facts of Split. Many remains from the Roman period, as well as from other periods of the past, can be seen in Split: The Emperor's Square, or Peristil, the Cathedral of St. Duje, Prokurative, and Mestrovic gallery. At noon you will have an opportunity to be a part of changing of Diocletian guards, with the appearance and a salutation by the Emperor himself .

This will be your private and personalized sightseeing tour to suit your tempo and interests. Your tour is flexible and guided by a professional, highly qualified guide with a real passion for touring Croatia and showing you its beauty.  You will meet your guide in the center of Split, one of the oldest cities in Croatia, with departure times which suit you. From here, you will embark on a walking tour, exploring Split's 12th- and 13th-Century Romanesque churches, medieval fortifications, 15th-Century Gothic palaces and other palaces in Renaissance and Baroque style.  Stroll around the Roman portion of the city, throughout which the ruins of Diocletian's Palace are scattered, and visit the Cathedral of Saint Domnius. Known locally as St Duje, this is one of the best-preserved ancient Roman buildings standing today, built in the 5th Century on the site where Diocletian, the last famous persecutor of the Christians, was interred in 311 AD.  Other incredible sights include the statue of the medieval Croatian bishop, Gregory of Nin, the Golden Gate and the tower-clock, which has kept time in Split since the 15th Century. In the Medieval Quarter, you can take in City Hall, the Fish Market -– a focal point of life in Split – and the beautiful promenade over Riva Harbor. Your private guide will share facts and stories with you as you experience the vibrant culture of this historic city. This is a tour the whole family will enjoy and your personal guide will customize the itinerary for you.

Diocletian wasn't your average Emperor. Think of him less like a stuffy guy in a toga and more like the ancient Roman version of a savvy CEO. He saw the Roman Empire was a hot mess – too big to handle, full of corruption and pesky barbarians at the gates. So, what did he do? He completely overhauled the system, and then he retired! Unimaginable in those times, when emperors would usually get poisoned or stabbed to death. Not this guy. He literally invented retirement, and he surely knew how to enjoy it. Join me on this very interesting tour, and I will tell you all about this enigma of a man while we walk around the architectural masterpiece that is his retirement home. Places we'll explore Peristyle, Vestibule, Diocletian's Mausoleum aka Cathedral of Saint Domnius, 3000 year-old Sphinx, Jupiter's Temple, Bishop Gregory of Nin, Private Diocletian's Residence, Golden Gate, Iron Gate, Brass Gate, Diocletian's Cellars, Promenade of Split, Main Square of Split We'll start the tour in front of the Bishop Gregory of Nin, and finish in front of the beautiful 3D map of Diocletian's Palace on the Promenade of Split.

We will meet on Riva promenade by the bronze model of the old town and go for a walk in the streets and squares of Split for about 1,5 hours. Firstly, we will visit the 4th-century Palace of the Roman emperor Diocletian (the oldest part of the town) with the small medieval neighborhood developed inside it - a very interesting mix of styles. We will also visit the Basement level of the Palace or the Substructures (with an entrance fee), the main square Peristil, the Palace walls with 4 gates, the Mausoleum / St. Domnius's Cathedral, Jupiter's temple / Baptistery (external visit, no entrance fee), medieval houses of noble families, a small former Jewish ghetto with a synagogue that is still active... The second part of the tour takes us to the medieval neighborhood built outside the Palace and, there, we will discover some famous squares: Pjaca, Fruit square and Prokurative, and learn about the socio-political lifestyle under Venetian, French, Austro-Hungarian and Yugoslavian rule. We will end the tour on Riva promenade by the sea.

Dive into the history of Split alongside a professor when you book this small-group walking tour. Go beyond Diocletian's Palace to explore medieval and modern Split with “Game of Thrones” locations, intriguing legends, and local life insights. Start at the Riva promenade, see the palace's substructures, Peristyle, and Vestibule, and discover landmarks like the Cathedral of Saint Domnius and the Golden Gate. You will feel history of roman Palace but also start a journey through center of Split, filled with influence of Venice, Ottomans and Napoleon. Of course, all that with Game of Thrones locations, interesting facts and a dash of local life and legends. Private tours available on request.

Experience Split History Walking Tour With Local Historian is a personalized 2 hours city tour with a maximum of 12 participants with history, culture, everyday life topics, interesting stories and legends, hidden gems and with a bit of local vibe. On this Experience Split Walking Tour, which is guided by local licensed guide and professional historian on See, Hear & Feel way, you will discover UNESCO World Heritage site &"live'' historical monument Diocletian`s Palace, including other important sights in the city. The Meeting point for starting the tour is at one of the most significant and popular parts of the Diocletian`s Palace, Golden Gate (northern gate). Here you will be able to hear an introduction to the tour, general information about Split and Croatia as well as a history introduction of the area. You will be able to find out about the name, purpose and importance of the Golden Gate before you enter the palace like the Roman emperor and empress used to. Also, here, you will see and hear about the greatest statue in Split and the person who is presenting, Gregory of Nin. Upon entering the palace, discovering it is what follows. Places in the Palace like main palace square Peristyle, Mausoleum-Cathedral, Jupiter`s Temple, Vestibule, Triclinium, Central Substructures (Central Cellars) and other ones will stand out and "show" its peculiarity through their own stories, facts, legends and intrigues which you will be able to hear from your guide. While walking through the "living room" of Split, Riva promenade, connection between the Roman and Medieval period of Split history will be explained as well as you will be introduced in "pomalo" way of life so that you could participate in it while you are in Split. That Split has, except the magical Roman history, also rich Medieval and Modern history, you will find out while you are standing on two medieval squares, Fruit Square and People`s Square. The secrets which these two squares are "hiding" in their architecture and happenings through the centuries will entice your imagination. Most of the mysterious part of the tour is reserved for hidden gems like narrowest church, narrowest street, lost sphinx head & secret garden about which you will also have a chance to hear about. Even though the history of Split is a treasure chest, the city is not just made of monuments & legends, so you will be also introduced with some everyday topics of locals so you could understand and immerse yourself into everyday life, feel the city vibe and become a part of its "bloodstream". "History to life" on this tour will also be given by 3D reconstruction images & pictures via display book. Join the tour and step into this personalized "more than a tour" experience in the See, Hear & Feel sense and take home great memories from unique Split!

Morning walking tour is perfect for people who want to avoid crowd and stress free enjoy on this tour. Check out the splendor of the ancient palace built for Emperor Diocletian at the turn of the fourth century and visit its beautifully-preserved cellars. Admire the Cathedral of St. Domnius ( Sveti Duje ), originally the mausoleum of emperor Diocletian. Visit all the city's most interesting squares. Every street, building, and square in the old town has its own story. During the tour we will discuss about past and present, history and culture. The tour wouldn't be complete without taking you to the Split Green market - famous Pazar. It's the place where locals buy and sell products that are native to Dalmatian soil.