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After the show visits the St. Domnius Cathedral's bell tower to enjoy marvelous views of the Palace and the archipelago. Don't forget to take photos! Our expert guides with more than 500 tours experience will make you fall in love with Split and Croatia.
The tour is available in English and Spanish. For a tour in another language please contact us!
- Visit the Diocletian's Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- See the Emperor Diocletian greeting his guests during the ceremonial change of guards
- Enjoy breathtaking views from the top of St. Domnius Cathedral's bell tower
- Experience the best Split has to offer: rich history, Roman architecture, grand monuments and bustling city life
Apr 1st to Oct 31st every day at 11 am
TOURS IN SPANISH
Apr 1st to Oct 31st every day at 11 am
NO TOURS
Nov 1st to Mar 31st
Easter and Easter Monday
- 2-hour guidance around the Old Town
- Guidance by a certified local guide with 500+ tours experience
- Entrance fees mentioned in itinerary
- Gratuities (optional)
This Split City Tour requires a booking, so please sign up for the tour in advance. Feel free to check out our TripAdvisor reviews and do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.
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Strossmayer Park
Meeting point by the fountain where you will get an introduction to the tour and the city.
Gregory of Nin statue
Learn of the prominent bishop and his struggle for power.
Golden Gate
Grand entrance to the Palace.
Peristyle Square
Travel back in time while greeted by the emperor Diocletian himself during the traditional change of guards.
Saint Domnius Cathedral
Climb the bell tower for the view you will remember forever.
Vestibule
Feel humble while entering Diocletian's private chambers.
Diocletian’s basement
Experience Diocletian’s underground layer where dragons might be found.
People's Square
The bustling city centre since medieval times.
Fruits Square
Venetian fortifications and the father of the Croatian language face one another.
Riva promenade
The place to be and be seen.
Prokurative
Place of festivals and culture.
More about this tour
Start your tour at the park just in front of the monumental Golden Gate, one of the four entrances to the Diocletian's Palace. Dive into Roman history, and see the fortification system and defense mechanisms incorporated into the Palace gates.
While strolling down thousands of years old streets you will hear stories of ingenious Roman builders, their architecture, buildings, and aqueducts. In the middle of the Palace, on the iconic Peristyle Square attend the traditional change of guards and be greeted by Emperor Diocletian himself.
The St. Domnius Cathedral's bell tower provides staggering views of the Palace and the surrounding archipelago. In the Palace's basement, you will hear stories of refugees and how the building was preserved for centuries due to negligence. The tour covers the medieval centre of Split built under Venetian rule.
Enjoy the beautiful seaside promenade - Riva - the place to see and be seen. This tour will help you understand both the historical importance and the modern everyday life of Split, presented by a local guide with 500+ years of tour experience.
