Split Diocletian Palace Highlights - Private walking tour

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Split, Croatia
Split Cathedral and Perystil from above
Peristyle detail
Split Guide Private city tour with a family
Meeting point, bronze model of the city of Split
Meeting point, bronze model of the city of Split
Porta Ferrea
Bell Tower on Porta Ferrea

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Overview

History doesn't have to be boring! This private tour of Split's Diocletian's Palace is suitable for all ages. Short and compact, but still exciting!
In this guided walking tour we will start from the Riva and walk through the basements of the palace. Then we will discover the main sights of the palace. You will learn how the palace of Emperor Diocletian became a city and how his mausoleum became a cathedral. The former Temple of Jupiter, now a Christian chapel, and the Vestibule are also highlights that we will discover together. We will walk along the former main Roman streets Cardo and Decumanus and visit the city gates, including the Golden Gate.
Hear many interesting anecdotes and stories about the city, its famous personalities and its inhabitants. Discover Split in a relaxed atmosphere and at your own pace. We speak fluent English, French, German and Croatian.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Model of the historical core of the city of Split, Obala Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda 23, 21000, Split, Croatia

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We meet at the bronze model of the city of Split on the Riva. Directly opposite the south gate and the parking lot.

End point

Trg Republike (Prokurative), Prokurative, Trg Republike, 21000, Split, Croatia

Description

Stop At: Split Riva, 21.000, 21000, Split, Croatia

We start our tour at the Riva, the promenade of Split. Tourists and locals enjoy the sun here in one of the numerous cafes and restaurants. It's "see and be seen" here.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Diocletian's Palace, Dioklecijanova 1, 21000, Split, Croatia

Diocletian's Palace was built and inhabited by the eponymous Roman Emperor Diocletian over 1700 years ago. Today the palace is not a museum in the classical sense. Inside the palace walls there are houses and stores and there is a bustle of activity.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Diocletian's Cellars, Ul. Iza Vestibula 3, 21000, Split, Croatia

Through the south gate we enter the cellars of the palace. The cellars, like the palace, were built more than 1700 years ago and are very well preserved. Here we get a very good impression of what dimensions the palace had.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace, Dioklecijanova Ulica, Split 21000

The Peristyle was the sacral meeting place in the time of Diocletian. Here he showed himself to his subjects and had himself worshipped as the son of the Roman god Jupiter.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Cathedral of Saint Domnius, Kraj Sv.Duje 5, Split 21000

Split Cathedral was for some time the mausoleum of the late Emperor Diocletian. In the course of Christianization the coffin and mortal remains of the emperor disappeared and the pagan mausoleum became a Christian cathedral. We will have a look at the cathedral from the outside. There is no entrance fee to pay.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Silver Gate, Hrvojeva, 21000, Split, Croatia

The Silver Gate is the east gate of the palace. It was walled up several times over the centuries and was reopened in the 1940s. Today the gate leads to the market, where local products are offered.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Triklinij, Ul. Kraj Svetog Duje, 21000, Split, Croatia

Triclinium is Latin and means dining room. Here Diocletian dined with his guests. On the table were mainly Mediterranean dishes. Besides local wine and fish, honey was also very popular. Often up to 20 different courses were served in one evening.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Vestibulum of Diocletian's Palace, Ulica Iza Vestibula 1, Split 21000

The vestibule was the entrance area to Diocletian's private chambers.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Temple of Jupiter, Kraj Sveti Ivana, Split 21000

The temple of Jupiter is now a baptistery. We will have a look at the temple from the outside. There is no entrance fee.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Iron Gate, Ul. Ispod ure, 21000, Split, Croatia

The Iron Gate is the west gate of the palace. Like the North and East Gates, the West Gate was built as a double gate, called Propugnaculum. In the area between the two gates, the enemy could be trapped and hit with stones, arrows and hot oil. Leaving the gate, we enter the beautiful square "Pjaca".

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Golden Gate, Dioklecijanova 7, 21000, Split, Croatia

The north gate of the palace was the most important gate in Roman times. From here the road led to the city of Salona, the capital of the Roman province.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Green Market, Ul. Stari Pazar, Split 21000

On the east side of the palace is the Green Market. Every day fresh fruits, vegetables and also other traditional foods are sold here.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Split Riva, 21.000, 21000, Split, Croatia

Following the walls of the palace, we are reaching the promenade again. Tourists and locals enjoy the sun here in one of the numerous cafes and restaurants. It's "see and be seen" here.

Duration: 5 minutes

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What To Expect

  • Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
  • Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
  • Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
  • Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (Approx.)
  • Return Details:

    Trg Republike (Prokurative), Prokurative, Trg Republike, 21000, Split, Croatia

What's Included

  • Individually customizable
  • Recommendations for restaurants, bars and leisure activities
  • The tour is designed for a group of maximum 6 participants
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup not offered
  • No entrance fees - The sights will be visited only from the outside

What To Bring

  • Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
  • Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
  • A Smile!

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The tour can be adapted to the special needs of the participants. Please inform us in advance.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-365605P2

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