See the oldest Catholic cathedral in the world and wander the grounds of the ancient Diocletian's Palace on a guided walking tour of Split. Visit the site of the old fruit market, mingle with the locals and more.

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Duration 1.5 - 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, Spanish

Highlights

Visit the cellars of the Roman era Diocletian's Palace
Mix with the locals and enjoy their Mediterranean lifestyle
Discover a mix of architectural styles, from the Roman period to the 20th century
See the oldest Catholic cathedral in the world

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Explore the old town of Split on a guided walking tour and marvel at the ancient Diocletian's Palace, built for the Roman Emperor Diocletian at the turn of the 4th century AD. Wander the maze of streets in the historical city center to discover a mix of architectural styles, from the last remaining Egyptian sphinx in the black granite Peristyle to more recent buildings from the 20th century. Experience the Mediterranean lifestyle of the locals and learn the history of the magical city as you stroll around the palace grounds from the South Gate to the cellars and main palace square. Admire the North Gate and West Gate, and discover the site of the old fruit market on Voćni Trg (Fruit Square). Go down to the Riva waterfront and get panoramic views of Marjan Hill from the promenade. See the oldest Catholic church in the world at the Cathedral of Saint Domnius, formed from an Imperial Roman mausoleum.

Includes

Guide for 1.5 to 2 hours

Entrance fees
Food and beverages

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

Know before you go

This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 240 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.9/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Service
4.7/5
Organization
4.5/5

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Our guide, I don’t remember the spelling of her name but it sounded like Tanya. She was very professional and thorough and spiced up her narrative with great anecdotal stories. We were very pleased with our tour. One hour and a half was the perfect amount of time to keep the group’s attention.

September 12, 2021

The tour was fantastic and Sandra was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and was able to share her perspective as a Split local which we really enjoyed. She really went over and above to make sure we enjoyed the tour. Her passion for the history of Split was clearly evident and we loved it.

February 21, 2021

Very good tour, but it should be longer.

This tour is a very good option if you have a tight schedule. It gives a good overall explanation about the palace but I would have loved it to have a longer version including the Cathedral and Jupiter’s temple. Our tour guide was great though. She was fun and had very good knowledge.

May 23, 2019

Split: 1.5-Hour Walking Tour and Diocletian's Palace

Split: 1.5-Hour Walking Tour and Diocletian's Palace

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Very good tour, but it should be longer.