Split 2-Hour Emperor's Walking Tour for History Lovers with Diocletian's Palace and Museum
by Walking Tour of SPLIT
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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.$80Overview
This two-hour walking tour in Split begins and ends at the Riva Harbor promenade on the waterfront. A licensed local guide leads a group of up to 15 adults through the Old Medieval Town, focusing on the history of Emperor Diocletian's Palace and its surroundings. The tour starts with a visit to the Peristyle, also known as Emperor's Square, which is the central area of the palace. Next, the group sees the Cathedral of Saint Domnius from the outside, followed by the 500-year-old 24-hour City Clock. The tour proceeds to the Golden Gate, the main entrance to Diocletian's Palace, then to the Vestibulum, which was the main entrance to the emperor’s private residence. Visitors explore the Palace Substructures, the best-preserved part of the palace, and view the Temple of Jupiter from outside, with an optional interior visit available. Other stops include the Grgur Ninski Statue, where the guide explains the significance of this important historical figure, Fruit's Square featuring the statue of Marko Marulić, known as the father of Croatian literature, and Narodni Trg, the largest square in the Old Town. Admission to the Museum of Diocletian's Cellars, part of the palace complex, is not included but can be visited separately. The tour is designed for history lovers and adults only in a group format, with private tours available for all ages. Tips for the guide and any theatrical performances are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Palazzo di Diocleziano
Tour of Diocletian's Palace, built in AD 305 and designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.
25 min
Old Split
Walking tour through the Medieval Old Town area of Split, exploring its streets and architecture.
25 min
Cathedral of Saint Domnius
View of the Cathedral of Saint Domnius from the outside, an important religious landmark in Split.
5 min
Riva Harbor
The tour begins and ends at the main stage of the Riva promenade along Split's waterfront.
5 min
The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace
Visit to Emperor's Square, known as the heart of Split, located within the palace complex.
5 min
Grgur Ninski Statue
Stop to learn about Grgur Ninski, a key historical figure in Croatia.
5 min
Fruit's Square (Trg Brace Radic)
Visit to the former Green Market, featuring the statue of Marul, regarded as the father of Croatian literature.
5 min
Narodni Trg
Explore People's Square, the largest and most active piazza in Split's Old Town.
5 min
Temple of Jupiter
View the exterior of the former Roman temple dedicated to Jupiter, with an optional interior visit.
5 min
City Clock
View the 500-year-old 24-hour clock located in the town.
5 min
The Golden Gate
See the main and most prominent entrance to Diocletian's Palace.
5 min
Diocletian Palace Substructures
Visit the best preserved part of the palace, the underground cellars.
20 min
Vestibulum of Diocletian's Palace
Stop at the main entrance to the private residence of Emperor Diocletian.
5 min
Meeting point
Meeting point is at Bronze/Brass/Sea Gate of Diocletian's Palace (Entrance to Cellars from main Riva Seafront Promenade). Bronze/Brass/Sea Gate is in between Restaurant Gentile & Gelato Shop aRoma
End point
Meeting point is at Bronze/Brass/Sea Gate of Diocletian's Palace (Entrance to Cellars from main Riva Seafront Promenade). Bronze/Brass/Sea Gate is in between Restaurant Gentile & Gelato Shop aRoma
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Split 2-Hour Emperor's Walking Tour for History Lovers with Diocletian's Palace and Museum
by Walking Tour of SPLIT
Choose from 2 available options
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.$80Overview
This two-hour walking tour in Split begins and ends at the Riva Harbor promenade on the waterfront. A licensed local guide leads a group of up to 15 adults through the Old Medieval Town, focusing on the history of Emperor Diocletian's Palace and its surroundings. The tour starts with a visit to the Peristyle, also known as Emperor's Square, which is the central area of the palace. Next, the group sees the Cathedral of Saint Domnius from the outside, followed by the 500-year-old 24-hour City Clock. The tour proceeds to the Golden Gate, the main entrance to Diocletian's Palace, then to the Vestibulum, which was the main entrance to the emperor’s private residence. Visitors explore the Palace Substructures, the best-preserved part of the palace, and view the Temple of Jupiter from outside, with an optional interior visit available. Other stops include the Grgur Ninski Statue, where the guide explains the significance of this important historical figure, Fruit's Square featuring the statue of Marko Marulić, known as the father of Croatian literature, and Narodni Trg, the largest square in the Old Town. Admission to the Museum of Diocletian's Cellars, part of the palace complex, is not included but can be visited separately. The tour is designed for history lovers and adults only in a group format, with private tours available for all ages. Tips for the guide and any theatrical performances are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Palazzo di Diocleziano
Tour of Diocletian's Palace, built in AD 305 and designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.
25 min
Old Split
Walking tour through the Medieval Old Town area of Split, exploring its streets and architecture.
25 min
Cathedral of Saint Domnius
View of the Cathedral of Saint Domnius from the outside, an important religious landmark in Split.
5 min
Riva Harbor
The tour begins and ends at the main stage of the Riva promenade along Split's waterfront.
5 min
The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace
Visit to Emperor's Square, known as the heart of Split, located within the palace complex.
5 min
Grgur Ninski Statue
Stop to learn about Grgur Ninski, a key historical figure in Croatia.
5 min
Fruit's Square (Trg Brace Radic)
Visit to the former Green Market, featuring the statue of Marul, regarded as the father of Croatian literature.
5 min
Narodni Trg
Explore People's Square, the largest and most active piazza in Split's Old Town.
5 min
Temple of Jupiter
View the exterior of the former Roman temple dedicated to Jupiter, with an optional interior visit.
5 min
City Clock
View the 500-year-old 24-hour clock located in the town.
5 min
The Golden Gate
See the main and most prominent entrance to Diocletian's Palace.
5 min
Diocletian Palace Substructures
Visit the best preserved part of the palace, the underground cellars.
20 min
Vestibulum of Diocletian's Palace
Stop at the main entrance to the private residence of Emperor Diocletian.
5 min
Meeting point
Meeting point is at Bronze/Brass/Sea Gate of Diocletian's Palace (Entrance to Cellars from main Riva Seafront Promenade). Bronze/Brass/Sea Gate is in between Restaurant Gentile & Gelato Shop aRoma
End point
Meeting point is at Bronze/Brass/Sea Gate of Diocletian's Palace (Entrance to Cellars from main Riva Seafront Promenade). Bronze/Brass/Sea Gate is in between Restaurant Gentile & Gelato Shop aRoma
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.