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Split Palace & Old Town -Private walking tour- Entrance included

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Diocletian Palace Split Peristyle
Diocletian Palace Cellar Private Tour
Voćni Trg
Private guided tour with Christine Neubauer
Riva
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On average, this is booked 26 (0) days in advance.
2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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French, German, Croatian
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Overview

We start our tour at the Riva, the promenade of Split. Through the Bronze City Gate we enter the basement of the palace. The vaulted cellars are intact and very well preserved after more than 1700 years. Then we move on to the sacral part of the palace, the Perystil and the Cathedral, which was once Diocletian's mausoleum. The pagan temple of Jupiter became a baptistery in the 7th century. We will walk along the Cardo, the former main street of the palace and admire the Golden Gate. Then we will move on through the old town, to the Pjaca and the fruit market. Marvel at the rich offer at the fish market and, if you wish, treat yourself to a coffee or drink at the Procurative Square, where our tour ends.
You will hear many interesting anecdotes and stories about the city and its inhabitants. Immerse yourself in the eventful history of Split. Discover the sights of this city at your leisure and get a lot of background information along the way.

What's Included

  • Entrance fees for Diocletian's Palace cellar, cathedral and baptistery - Skip the Line
  • This private tour is for a maximum of 6 people

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Obala Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda 23
    21000, Split, Croatia

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    End point

    Prokurative
    Trg Republike, 21000, Split, Croatia

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    Split Riva

    We start our tour at the Riva, the promenade of Split. There I will give you some general information about the city and our tour.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Diocletian's Palace

    Afterwards we will have a look at the palace complex. If there is no worship or event and the attractions are open we will visit the basement of the palace, the interior of the Cathedral and the Temple of Jupiter together. The entrance fees for those three attractions are included.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    Diocletian's Cellars

    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.The entrance fee is included.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace

    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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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Temple of Jupiter

    The Temple of Jupiter is now a baptistery with a beautiful casket ceiling, the design of which influenced the architects of the Renaissance in Dalmatia.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    Vestibulum of Diocletian's Palace

    The vestibule was the entrance area to Diocletian's private chambers.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Cathedral of Saint Domnius

    Split Cathedral used to be the mausoleum of the late Emperor Diocletian. In the course of Christianization, the coffin and remains of the emperor disappeared and the pagan mausoleum became a Christian cathedral.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    Golden Gate

    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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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Old Split

    From the North Gate we continue along the palace walls to the actual center of the Old Town, Narodni Trg and further to the former fruit market, Voćni Trg. This part of the city developed west of the palace since the Middle Ages.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    People's Square

    Pjaca was the center of the city since the Middle Ages and still is. Here are many old Venetian palaces and the old city hall in neo-Gothic style.
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Fruit's Square (Trg Brace Radic)

    Voćni trg used to be the market place for fruit. Today there is a monument to one of Split's most important Renaissance authors, Marko Marulić.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Split Fish Market

    The fish market in Split is an attraction. Next door are the sulfur baths. Even Diocletian knew that sulfur baths can provide relief from rheumatism and other diseases. By the way, the smell of sulfur is the reason why there are no flies in the fish market.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Marmontova ulica

    Marmontova is a busy shopping street and pedestrian zone in the old town of Split. It was built by the French under Napoleon's rule at the beginning of the 19th century.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Prokurative

    We end our tour at Procurative. The beautiful square is reminiscent of St. Mark's Square in Venice. Here numerous cafes and restaurants invite you to linger.
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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
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • The tour can be adapted to the special needs of the participants. Please inform us in advance.
    • It may happen that some sights can not be visited due to events or church services. Please understand that in this case we have to slightly change our program.

    Frequently Asked Questions (8)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Split Palace & Old Town -Private walking tour- Entrance included?

    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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    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).
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    Q: What's included in the price?
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    The following is included:
    • Entrance fees for Diocletian's Palace cellar, cathedral and baptistery - Skip the Line.
    • This private tour is for a maximum of 6 people.
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    This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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    Accessibility information for the Split Palace & Old Town -Private walking tour- Entrance included is as follows:

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    • Entrance fees for Diocletian's Palace cellar, cathedral and baptistery - Skip the Line
    • This private tour is for a maximum of 6 people

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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 and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • The tour can be adapted to the special needs of the participants. Please inform us in advance.
    • It may happen that some sights can not be visited due to events or church services. Please understand that in this case we have to slightly change our program.

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