Split Trip Overview
PRIVATE WALKING TOUR OF SPLIT WITH THE DIOCLETIAN’S PALACE
Discover the Old Town of Split with all the delightful little secrets and anecdotes of this gorgeous Mediterranean city.
We kick-off in style with the magnificent Diocletian’s Palace in the heart of the Old Town and travel back to the ancient Roman Empire. We take a step into the rich cultural heritage of this vibrant city with its numerous palaces, quirky narrow streets and lively markets.
Learn more about this UNESCO World Heritage site while taking a relaxing walk through the streets, squares and the grandiose Diocletian’s Palace.
As we stroll further along, hear stories of not only the past, but equally contemporary Split. Really absorb what makes this atmospheric and exciting city kick. Discover how the city’s inhabitants lead a feel-good outdoor lifestyle throughout the year spending time at numerous squares, or on the main waterfront Riva.
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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Split, Croatia
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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PRIVATE WALKING TOUR OF SPLIT WITH THE DIOCLETIAN’S PALACE
Discover the Old Town of Split with all the delightful little secrets and anecdotes of this gorgeous Mediterranean city.
We kick-off in style with the magnificent Diocletian’s Palace in the heart of the Old Town and travel back to the ancient Roman Empire. We take a step into the rich cultural heritage of this vibrant city with its numerous palaces, quirky narrow streets and lively markets.
Learn more about this UNESCO World Heritage site while taking a relaxing walk through the streets, squares and the grandiose Diocletian’s Palace.
As we stroll further along, hear stories of not only the past, but equally contemporary Split. Really absorb what makes this atmospheric and exciting city kick. Discover how the city’s inhabitants lead a feel-good outdoor lifestyle throughout the year spending time at numerous squares, or on the main waterfront Riva.
Stop At: Palazzo di Diocleziano, Dioklecijanova Ul. 1, Split 21000 Croatia
Explore, discover and really get-to-know the Old Town of Split with all the delightful little secrets and anecdotes of this gorgeous Mediterranean city.
We kick-off in style with the magnificent Diocletian’s Palace in the heart of the Old Town and travel back to the ancient Roman Empire. We take a step into the rich cultural heritage of this vibrant city with its numerous palaces, quirky narrow streets and lively markets and artisan shops.
Learn more about this UNESCO World Heritage site while taking a relaxing walk through the streets, squares and the grandiose Diocletian’s Palace.
As we stroll further along, hear stories of not only the past, but equally contemporary Split. Really absorb what makes this atmospheric and exciting city tick. Discover how the city’s inhabitants lead a feel-good outdoor lifestyle throughout the year spending time at numerous squares, or on the main waterfront Riva.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Vestibulum of Diocletian’s Palace, Ulica Iza Vestibula 1, Split 21000 Croatia
Vestibule or the hall of Diocletian’s apartments served as an integral part of the ceremonial access to the Emperor.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Cathedral of Saint Domnius, Kraj Sv.Duje 5, Split 21000 Croatia
The cathedral in Split is accommodated in the former mausoleum of the emperor Diocletian, a monumental building from the 4th century. Built of massive stone blocks, the 24 m high mausoleum dominates teh central area if the palace.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Peristyle of Diocletian’s Palace, Dioklecijanova Ulica, Split 21000 Croatia
A ceremonial entrance court, framed on both sides by monumental arcades and oriented towards the imperial loggia. Admire the stunning colonnaded square, one of the most beautiful ones on the Mediterranean.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Green Market, ul. Stari Pazar, Split 21000 Croatia
Where do locals buy their fruit and vegetables? The best cheese and prosciutto? It is at this lively market that you experience a true local life.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Golden Gate, Ul. Kralja Tomislava, Split 21000 Croatia
Golden Gate, i.e. the northern gate is, the most prominent of all four gates of the palace. A little church of St. Martin was built into the very gate in the 5th century.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Grgur Ninski Statue, Ulica Kralja Tomislava 12, Split 21000 Croatia
The statue is the work of one of the most famous Croatian sculptors -Ivan Mestrovic. The bronze statue depicts Grgur Ninski, the bishop from the beginning of the 10th century. Rub its toe for good luck!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Split Synagogue, Zhidovski Prolaz 1, Split 21000 Croatia
Many prominent members of this community played a significant role in the economical and historical development of Split.
The Jewish Community of Split is one of the oldest in Europe. The archaeological findings from the nearby Roman city of Salona prove that the Jews lived there together with the Romans, probably sometime between the 2nd and 3rd century AD.We walk through the Jewish Ghetto and you learn about the prominent Jews who significantly influenced the development of the city. The Synagogue in Split is the third oldest active synagogue in Europe and definitely
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Pjaca, Narodni trg, Split 21000 Croatia
A lovely square with stunning Venetian and Viennese architecture. Situated in front of the old Town Hall in the newer part of the town, outside the western wall of the Diocletian’s Palace, it has always attracted the visitors with its variety and vivacity.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: City Clock, Southeastern corner of Pjaca/Narodni Trg, Split 21000 Croatia
Built into the western gate of the palace the clock is today among the most recognizable city’s landmarks.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Fruit’s Square (Trg Brace Radic), Trg Brace Radic, Split 21000 Croatia
One of the most picturesque squares just outside the palace of the Roman emperor Diocletian. Learn about Marko Marulić, the father of Croatian literature whose statue is in the middle of the square.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Venetian tower, Trg Brace Radic 6, Split 21000 Croatia
Fruit Square is dominated by the remains of the 15th century Venetian castle
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Marmontova Ulica, Marmontova ulica, Split 21000 Croatia
It is another beautiful promenade popular with both the locals and our visitors. Off the street is the fish market where we stop to have a look where the locals buy the fresh Adriatic fish.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Prokurative, TRG Republike 1, Split 21000 Croatia
Prokurative or as it is officially called, Republic Square resembles the Venice St. Marks Square. The square is located west of the Riva and was named after the arches found on the neo-Renaissance buildings surrounding the square on three sides. Most people to this day know it by that name. The square is only open on the south side, providing a beautiful view of the harbour and the Riva (waterfront).
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Riva Harbor, Riva Promenade, Split 21000 Croatia
Considered the most beautiful promenade in Croatia, it is a meeting point of both locals and our visitors. Here we start and end our tour.
Duration: 5 minutes
