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Jewish Heritage & Diocletian's Palace Private Split Tour

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Split, Croatia
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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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French, Spanish
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Overview

Exclusive Sephardic History Walk with Private Synagogue Entry

• Direct, intimate storytelling regarding the 16th-century Split Synagogue (the second-oldest continuously active Sephardic synagogue in the world).
• Tracing hidden menorah engravings in the basement halls of the Diocletian’s Palace.

The tour includes exploration of The Diocletian's Palace and The Old Town of Split with visits to The Synagogue & Jewish Ghetto.

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.

Later we go to the Synagogue and learn about this small, but immensely important Jewish community.

In the Synagogue we meet a member of Jewish community who shares his stories of the Jewish heritage in the city of Split.

Enjoy sharp, witty, and effortless conversation without any language barriers or stiff, scripted delivery.

What's Included

  • FEE to The Substructures of the Diocletian's Palace
  • Visit to the Synagogue and Jewish Ghetto
  • Private guided tour with a licensed guide
  • Meals and beverages
  • Taxi
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The start time is on request since this is a private tour.• If you have not already specified, you MUST advise supplier as soon as possible your Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be madeALL CRUISE SHIP GUESTS ARE MET AT THE PORT. Once you get off the ship, please walk towards the customs gate - the guide will be there with your name printed on a piece of paper.We also pick up our guests at any apartment that is located in The Old Town of Split. For those staying outside the Old Town we meet them at the main waterfront called Riva as described in a meeting point section.If not arranged differently, the meeting point : 23 Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda Split by the bronze map of the city at the main waterfront called Riva.

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Obala Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda 23
21000, Split, Croatia

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Diocletian Palace Substructures

Explore, discover and really get-to-know the Old Town of Split with all the delightful little secrets and anecdotes of this gorgeous city. The tour focuses both on the Diocletian's palace and the Jewish heritage.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. Centuries later, the citizens of Salona escaped the attacks of the Barbarians and inhabited the Diocletian’s Palace. The Jews shared the destiny of other citizens of Salona and started their life in SplitWe 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. Discover menorahs carvings in the basements of the palace that testify to the Jewish people being present in Split since the early centuries..
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Vestibulum of Diocletian's Palace

Admire Vestibule which used to be a foyer of the palace.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace

Learn about the main Roman square- its past and present functions. Admire the beautiful columns that were brought from different parts of the empire when the palace was built in 305 AD.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Grgur Ninski Statue

Admire the tall sculpture of the most renowned Croatian sculptors Ivan Mesštrović and learn about the bishop Grgur Ninski.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Split Synagogue

We will walk through the Jewish ghetto and you will be told about the rich history of the Jewish people in the city of Split. We then visit the synagogue and meet a member of the Jewish community who shares stories of the Jewish people in the city of Split. Many prominent members of this community played a significant role in the economical and historical development of Split.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Pjaca

Learn about the bronze plaque that has been placed on the square in a memory of the destruction some of the precious items and archives from the synagogue on the 12th June in 1942. Admire beautiful Venetian architecture of the city's main piazza
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Fruit's Square (Trg Brace Radic)

One of the loveliest squares just outside the palace of the Roman emperor Diocletian. Learn about Marko Marulić, the father of Croatian literature whose statues is in the middle of the square.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Riva Harbor

This is the most popular place of the locals. They love to call it their living room. Riva is a pedestrian heaven, thrusting with cafés and restaurants, an ideal place for having your morning or afternoon coffee, or for an evening out with friends over drinks. Learn about contemporary life and what makes this gorgeous Mediterranean city tick.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Prokurative

Prokurative or as they are officially called, Republic Square resemble the Venice St. Marks Square. They are located west of the Riva and they were 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).
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Marmontova Ulica

It is another beautiful promenade popular with both the locals and our visitors. Off the street is the fish market where we can stop if you wish to have a look where the locals buy the fresh Adriatic fish.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Jewish Heritage & Diocletian’s Palace Private Split Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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What's Included

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  • FEE to The Substructures of the Diocletian's Palace
  • Visit to the Synagogue and Jewish Ghetto
  • Private guided tour with a licensed guide
  • Meals and beverages
  • Taxi

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

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