Split Diocletian Palace Highlights - Private walking tour
At a glance
Split Diocletian Palace Highlights - Private walking tour is a 1h 30m small-group experience in Split, Croatia, operated by Split Guide. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 36 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $131.31 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Individually customizable, Recommendations for restaurants, bars and leisure activities, The tour is designed for a group of maximum 6 participants.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 10 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 13 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- Group
- Small group, up to 10 travellers
- Languages
- German, English, Croatian, French
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
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.
What's included
What's included
- Individually customizable
- Recommendations for restaurants, bars and leisure activities
- The tour is designed for a group of maximum 6 participants
Not included
- No entrance fees - The sights will be visited only from the outside
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 10m
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.
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Stop 2 · 15m
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.
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Stop 3 · 5m
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.
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Stop 4 · 10m
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.
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Stop 5 · 5m
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.
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Stop 6 · 5m
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.
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Stop 7 · 10m
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.
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Stop 8 · 5m
The vestibule was the entrance area to Diocletian's private chambers.
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Stop 9 · 5m
The temple of Jupiter is now a baptistery. We will have a look at the temple from the outside. There is no entrance fee.
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Stop 10 · 5m
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".
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Stop 11 · 5m
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.
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Stop 12 · 5m
On the east side of the palace is the Green Market. Every day fresh fruits, vegetables and also other traditional foods are sold here.
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Stop 13 · 5m
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.
Meeting point
We meet at the bronze model of the city of Split on the Riva. Directly opposite the south gate and the parking lot.
Good to know
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Split Diocletian Palace Highlights - Private walking tour take?
The experience lasts about 1h 30m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $131.31 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Individually customizable; Recommendations for restaurants, bars and leisure activities; The tour is designed for a group of maximum 6 participants.
Where does it start?
We meet at the bronze model of the city of Split on the Riva. Directly opposite the south gate and the parking lot.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in German, English, Croatian, French.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 36 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Split.
