Split Private Walking Tour Including Diocletian's Palace and Old Town
by Jelena Vrancic Private Tourist Guide
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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.€310Overview
This private walking tour in Split is centered on the history of the Roman Emperor Diocletian and his palace, which forms the core of the Old Town. The guide begins at Diocletian’s Palace, explaining its construction and significance within the Roman Empire. The tour then moves through the palace's streets, squares, and markets, highlighting its architecture and the daily life of Split’s residents. The tour lasts about two and a half hours and includes visits to key sites such as the Diocletian Palace substructures, the Vestibulum (ceremonial hall), and the Cathedral of Saint Domnius, originally Diocletian’s mausoleum. Visitors will also see the Peristyle courtyard, the Green Market where locals shop, and the Golden Gate, which features a small 5th-century church. Other stops include the Grgur Ninski statue by sculptor Ivan Mestrovic, the City Clock on the palace’s western gate, Fruit’s Square with the statue of Croatian literature’s father, the Venetian tower ruins, and the Prokurative square with views of the harbor. The tour concludes at the Riva Harbor promenade, a central meeting place for locals and visitors. Admission fees are included if selected, and a licensed local guide leads the tour. The route covers historic and modern aspects of Split’s city life. The tour is adjusted for visitors with strollers, wheelchairs, or scooters, though some areas with stairs may be inaccessible.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Diocletian Palace Substructures
The tour starts with a detailed walk through Split’s Old Town, focusing on Diocletian's Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This part includes visits to the palace’s underground substructures and streets, markets, and squares, with explanations of the city’s Roman roots and current lifestyle.
45 min
Vestibulum of Diocletian's Palace
This hall was part of the ceremonial entrance to Emperor Diocletian's apartments within the palace, marking an important architectural feature.
15 min
Cathedral of Saint Domnius
Housed in Diocletian’s former mausoleum from the 4th century, this cathedral is made of large stone blocks and rises 24 meters, dominating the palace’s central area.
15 min
The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace
A ceremonial courtyard framed by arcades on both sides and facing the imperial loggia, known for its colonnaded square along the Mediterranean.
10 min
Green Market
A lively local market where residents buy fresh fruit, vegetables, cheese, and prosciutto, offering insight into everyday life.
10 min
The Golden Gate
The northern gate of the palace, the most prominent of its four gates, which includes a small 5th-century church dedicated to St. Martin built into it.
10 min
Grgur Ninski Statue
A bronze statue by Ivan Mestrovic representing the 10th-century bishop Grgur Ninski; visitors often rub the statue's toe for good luck.
5 min
City Clock
Located in the western gate of the palace, this clock is one of Split’s well-known landmarks.
10 min
Fruit's Square (Trg Brace Radic)
A square outside the palace featuring the statue of Marko Marulić, a key figure in Croatian literature.
5 min
Venetian tower
Remains of a 15th-century Venetian castle dominate Fruit’s Square.
5 min
Prokurative
Also called Republic Square, this open square west of the Riva resembles Venice’s St. Marks Square and offers views of the harbor and waterfront.
5 min
Riva Harbor
The harbor promenade is a central gathering place for locals and visitors and serves as the starting and ending point of the tour.
10 min
Meeting point
We meet at the bronze 3D model of Split at the main waterfront called "Riva"--if not differentlyarranged. We meet the cruise ship guests at the dock exit and we walk together to the Old Town.
End point
We meet at the bronze 3D model of Split at the main waterfront called "Riva"--if not differentlyarranged. We meet the cruise ship guests at the dock exit and we walk together to the Old Town.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Split Private Walking Tour Including Diocletian's Palace and Old Town
by Jelena Vrancic Private Tourist Guide
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.€310Overview
This private walking tour in Split is centered on the history of the Roman Emperor Diocletian and his palace, which forms the core of the Old Town. The guide begins at Diocletian’s Palace, explaining its construction and significance within the Roman Empire. The tour then moves through the palace's streets, squares, and markets, highlighting its architecture and the daily life of Split’s residents. The tour lasts about two and a half hours and includes visits to key sites such as the Diocletian Palace substructures, the Vestibulum (ceremonial hall), and the Cathedral of Saint Domnius, originally Diocletian’s mausoleum. Visitors will also see the Peristyle courtyard, the Green Market where locals shop, and the Golden Gate, which features a small 5th-century church. Other stops include the Grgur Ninski statue by sculptor Ivan Mestrovic, the City Clock on the palace’s western gate, Fruit’s Square with the statue of Croatian literature’s father, the Venetian tower ruins, and the Prokurative square with views of the harbor. The tour concludes at the Riva Harbor promenade, a central meeting place for locals and visitors. Admission fees are included if selected, and a licensed local guide leads the tour. The route covers historic and modern aspects of Split’s city life. The tour is adjusted for visitors with strollers, wheelchairs, or scooters, though some areas with stairs may be inaccessible.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Diocletian Palace Substructures
The tour starts with a detailed walk through Split’s Old Town, focusing on Diocletian's Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This part includes visits to the palace’s underground substructures and streets, markets, and squares, with explanations of the city’s Roman roots and current lifestyle.
45 min
Vestibulum of Diocletian's Palace
This hall was part of the ceremonial entrance to Emperor Diocletian's apartments within the palace, marking an important architectural feature.
15 min
Cathedral of Saint Domnius
Housed in Diocletian’s former mausoleum from the 4th century, this cathedral is made of large stone blocks and rises 24 meters, dominating the palace’s central area.
15 min
The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace
A ceremonial courtyard framed by arcades on both sides and facing the imperial loggia, known for its colonnaded square along the Mediterranean.
10 min
Green Market
A lively local market where residents buy fresh fruit, vegetables, cheese, and prosciutto, offering insight into everyday life.
10 min
The Golden Gate
The northern gate of the palace, the most prominent of its four gates, which includes a small 5th-century church dedicated to St. Martin built into it.
10 min
Grgur Ninski Statue
A bronze statue by Ivan Mestrovic representing the 10th-century bishop Grgur Ninski; visitors often rub the statue's toe for good luck.
5 min
City Clock
Located in the western gate of the palace, this clock is one of Split’s well-known landmarks.
10 min
Fruit's Square (Trg Brace Radic)
A square outside the palace featuring the statue of Marko Marulić, a key figure in Croatian literature.
5 min
Venetian tower
Remains of a 15th-century Venetian castle dominate Fruit’s Square.
5 min
Prokurative
Also called Republic Square, this open square west of the Riva resembles Venice’s St. Marks Square and offers views of the harbor and waterfront.
5 min
Riva Harbor
The harbor promenade is a central gathering place for locals and visitors and serves as the starting and ending point of the tour.
10 min
Meeting point
We meet at the bronze 3D model of Split at the main waterfront called "Riva"--if not differentlyarranged. We meet the cruise ship guests at the dock exit and we walk together to the Old Town.
End point
We meet at the bronze 3D model of Split at the main waterfront called "Riva"--if not differentlyarranged. We meet the cruise ship guests at the dock exit and we walk together to the Old Town.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.