Private Walk and Storytelling Small-Group Tour in Split
by The Storyteller Croatia
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€187Overview
This private walking tour in Split lasts between one hour and one hour forty minutes and is led by a local expert who is a licensed tourist guide, storyteller, and certified history interpreter. The tour begins at Split's Riva Harbor, where participants observe locals enjoying the sea and daily life. The group then moves into the old town and Diocletian’s Palace, where the guide shares stories about Emperor Diocletian, the city's founder, and the residents who lived inside the palace walls after the Roman Empire's fall. The tour continues to the palace substructures, exploring the basement chambers with 1,700-year-old stone walls that reveal the city's origins. Next, the group visits the Peristyle, the imperial square, where the guide tells stories about both traditional and modern Split and explains the local philosophy of taking life slowly. The tour proceeds to the Cathedral of Saint Domnius, one of the oldest small cathedrals in the world, noted for its tall bell tower. Nearby, the group walks through "Let Me Pass" street, reputed to be the narrowest street in town, on the way to the Temple of Jupiter, which was originally dedicated to the Roman god and later converted into a baptistery. The route continues to Narodni Trg, an area that represents the city’s expansion beyond its ancient walls and shows a mix of northern and southern European influences. Before concluding, the group stops at Nadalina chocolate shop to sample locally flavored chocolate and hear stories about local food production. The final stops are the Golden Gate, a Roman entrance to the palace linked to military strategy and Roman history, and the Grgur Ninski statue near the northern city wall, where visitors observe layers of history from ancient to modern times and follow a local tradition by making a wish. Throughout the tour, the guide shares storytelling that brings the history and life of Split to the forefront, offering space for questions and local recommendations on sights, food, and activities. All fees and taxes are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Riva Harbor
The tour begins at the Riva Harbor where locals gather to relax, drink coffee, and watch the sea. The guide points out how everyday life merges with historic surroundings as the group walks into the old town and Diocletian’s Palace. Visitors hear stories about people who lived inside the palace walls long after the Roman era and observe how the city’s daily rhythm continues in these streets.
15 min
Diocletian Palace Substructures
The group descends below the city to explore the basement areas of Diocletian’s Palace. These substructures date back about 1,700 years and show the original foundations of Split. The guide explains how the stone walls preserve traces of past work, trade, and life in the earliest days of the city.
10 min
The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace
Next, the tour reaches the Peristyle, the open imperial square inside the palace. Here, the guide shares stories about life within the ancient walls, including the local way of life known as pomalo, meaning to take things slowly.
15 min
Cathedral of Saint Domnius
From the Peristyle square, visitors see the tall bell tower and the Cathedral of Saint Domnius, one of the world’s smallest and oldest cathedrals, located almost hidden behind the tower.
10 min
Temple of Jupiter
The tour moves toward the Temple of Jupiter, situated near the palace substructures. This temple was originally dedicated to Jupiter, the Roman god of the sky and king of gods. During the Middle Ages, it was converted into a baptistery dedicated to St. John the Baptist.
10 min
Let Me Pass (Pusti me da prodjem) Street
On the way to the Temple of Jupiter, the group walks through "Let Me Pass" street, reputed to be the narrowest street in Split. It lies between the ancient temple and a medieval building now used as a hotel.
2 min
Narodni Trg
The tour continues to Narodni Trg, an area developed as Split expanded beyond its ancient walls. This neighborhood blends northern and southern European architectural influences and represents the city’s growth over time.
5 min
Nadalina cokolada
Near the end of the tour, the group stops at Nadalina, a local chocolate shop. Visitors sample locally flavored chocolate and hear stories about food production in the region.
8 min
The Golden Gate
The Golden Gate, one of four main Roman entrances to Diocletian’s Palace, is the next stop. Positioned on the northern road toward Salona, the Roman province capital and Diocletian’s birthplace, the guide explains ancient military strategies and points out nearby historic buildings.
10 min
Grgur Ninski Statue
The tour ends at the northern city wall near the Grgur Ninski statue. Here, visitors see layers of history from the 4th-century city walls to 20th-century art and present-day life. The guide invites guests to participate in a local tradition of making a wish at this spot.
15 min
Meeting point
Diocletian's palace has 4 gates, one of them is placed on the Riva waterfront. The entrance to the palace is from the seaside. The gates are always open and are placed on the Southern wall of the palace. This is the line (non-visible) between parking area on Riva and pedestrian zone.
End point
Our tour can end wherever you like. Let me know at the beginning of the tour what would you prefer and we can adjust the ending of the tour.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Private Walk and Storytelling Small-Group Tour in Split
by The Storyteller Croatia
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€187Overview
This private walking tour in Split lasts between one hour and one hour forty minutes and is led by a local expert who is a licensed tourist guide, storyteller, and certified history interpreter. The tour begins at Split's Riva Harbor, where participants observe locals enjoying the sea and daily life. The group then moves into the old town and Diocletian’s Palace, where the guide shares stories about Emperor Diocletian, the city's founder, and the residents who lived inside the palace walls after the Roman Empire's fall. The tour continues to the palace substructures, exploring the basement chambers with 1,700-year-old stone walls that reveal the city's origins. Next, the group visits the Peristyle, the imperial square, where the guide tells stories about both traditional and modern Split and explains the local philosophy of taking life slowly. The tour proceeds to the Cathedral of Saint Domnius, one of the oldest small cathedrals in the world, noted for its tall bell tower. Nearby, the group walks through "Let Me Pass" street, reputed to be the narrowest street in town, on the way to the Temple of Jupiter, which was originally dedicated to the Roman god and later converted into a baptistery. The route continues to Narodni Trg, an area that represents the city’s expansion beyond its ancient walls and shows a mix of northern and southern European influences. Before concluding, the group stops at Nadalina chocolate shop to sample locally flavored chocolate and hear stories about local food production. The final stops are the Golden Gate, a Roman entrance to the palace linked to military strategy and Roman history, and the Grgur Ninski statue near the northern city wall, where visitors observe layers of history from ancient to modern times and follow a local tradition by making a wish. Throughout the tour, the guide shares storytelling that brings the history and life of Split to the forefront, offering space for questions and local recommendations on sights, food, and activities. All fees and taxes are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Riva Harbor
The tour begins at the Riva Harbor where locals gather to relax, drink coffee, and watch the sea. The guide points out how everyday life merges with historic surroundings as the group walks into the old town and Diocletian’s Palace. Visitors hear stories about people who lived inside the palace walls long after the Roman era and observe how the city’s daily rhythm continues in these streets.
15 min
Diocletian Palace Substructures
The group descends below the city to explore the basement areas of Diocletian’s Palace. These substructures date back about 1,700 years and show the original foundations of Split. The guide explains how the stone walls preserve traces of past work, trade, and life in the earliest days of the city.
10 min
The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace
Next, the tour reaches the Peristyle, the open imperial square inside the palace. Here, the guide shares stories about life within the ancient walls, including the local way of life known as pomalo, meaning to take things slowly.
15 min
Cathedral of Saint Domnius
From the Peristyle square, visitors see the tall bell tower and the Cathedral of Saint Domnius, one of the world’s smallest and oldest cathedrals, located almost hidden behind the tower.
10 min
Temple of Jupiter
The tour moves toward the Temple of Jupiter, situated near the palace substructures. This temple was originally dedicated to Jupiter, the Roman god of the sky and king of gods. During the Middle Ages, it was converted into a baptistery dedicated to St. John the Baptist.
10 min
Let Me Pass (Pusti me da prodjem) Street
On the way to the Temple of Jupiter, the group walks through "Let Me Pass" street, reputed to be the narrowest street in Split. It lies between the ancient temple and a medieval building now used as a hotel.
2 min
Narodni Trg
The tour continues to Narodni Trg, an area developed as Split expanded beyond its ancient walls. This neighborhood blends northern and southern European architectural influences and represents the city’s growth over time.
5 min
Nadalina cokolada
Near the end of the tour, the group stops at Nadalina, a local chocolate shop. Visitors sample locally flavored chocolate and hear stories about food production in the region.
8 min
The Golden Gate
The Golden Gate, one of four main Roman entrances to Diocletian’s Palace, is the next stop. Positioned on the northern road toward Salona, the Roman province capital and Diocletian’s birthplace, the guide explains ancient military strategies and points out nearby historic buildings.
10 min
Grgur Ninski Statue
The tour ends at the northern city wall near the Grgur Ninski statue. Here, visitors see layers of history from the 4th-century city walls to 20th-century art and present-day life. The guide invites guests to participate in a local tradition of making a wish at this spot.
15 min
Meeting point
Diocletian's palace has 4 gates, one of them is placed on the Riva waterfront. The entrance to the palace is from the seaside. The gates are always open and are placed on the Southern wall of the palace. This is the line (non-visible) between parking area on Riva and pedestrian zone.
End point
Our tour can end wherever you like. Let me know at the beginning of the tour what would you prefer and we can adjust the ending of the tour.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.