Split Old Town History and Monuments Private Guided Walking Tour
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19 Ratings
Split
Discover the rich history and stunning monuments of Split on a private guided walking tour. Explore Roman buildings, ancient sphinxes, and hear captivating stories about the city's past.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Riva Harbor - This is where we start our tour with introduction to history of Split and Diocletian’s Palace.

  • Diocletian Palace Substructures - Substructures represent one of the best preserved ancient complexes of that kind in the world. They were also filming set for world famous Game of Thrones series.

  • Vestibulum of Diocletian’s Palace - Vestibule was the main entrance to emperor´ s aparment in Roman times.

  • The Peristyle of Diocletian’s Palace - Peristyle is a beautiful square in the middle of the Palace. It was part of a complex devoted to religion and to the worship of Diocletian.

  • Temple of Jupiter - Temple of Jupiter

  • Cathedral of Saint Domnius - Cathedral of Saint Domnius was originally built as Emperor Diocletian’s mausoleum.
    Optional entrance to the Cathedral with additional entrance fee 5EUR/per person

  • Grgur Ninski Statue - Statue made by Ivan Meštrović is one of the landmarks of Split.

  • Old Split - Split developed around a palace built in the end of 3rd and begining of 4th Century.

  • The Golden Gate - The main entrance to the palace in Roman times

  • Game of Thrones Split Fan Shop - Interesting place for Game of Thrones fans

  • Pjaca - Main square in the Old town.

  • Fruit’s Square (Trg Brace Radic) - Another lovely squre with baroque building,Venetian tower and statue of Marko Marulić.

  • Riva Harbor - We end the tour at the starting position.

What's Included
  • Private licensed tour guide
What's Not Included
  • No Admission Tickets Included
  • Entry/Admission - Cathedral of Saint Domnius
  • Entry/Admission - Temple of Jupiter
Additional Information

Split, referred to as ‘the most gorgeous city globally’ by its dwellers, dates back over 1700 years. The Roman emperor Diocletian elected to build his retirement residence here in the 3rd century. His palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the world’s most remarkable Roman monuments, set the foundation for modern-day Split.
Come along on a journey where you can observe structures from the Roman era, 3,500-year-old sphinxes transported from Egypt, listen to stories and myths about Split’s history, and witness a blend of history and contemporary times in Croatia’s second largest city.

Location
Model of the historical core of the city of Split
Obala Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda
If you are visiting Split as a part of the cruise, we can meet in front of your cruise ship in the Split port.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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G1012qmgabis
May 15, 2024
Thank you! - Viktoria was the best tour guide and we couldn’t ask for a better person to show us around split. Viktoria customized our tour to show us what we were specifically interested in and we really connected with her. I can’t recommend this tour enough! She also gave us recommendations for our next part of our trip and we hope to stay in touch with her! Thank you!!
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Global57327206392
Apr 3, 2024
Amazing guide! - Victoria’s tour was the best tour I’ve ever participated in!! Other tour participants were also considerate and led the tour passionately!! I was so grateful that you explained the culture of Split, Croatia in an easy-to-understand way! Above all, thank you for taking such beautiful photos! If you can speak English, I really recommend Victoria’s tour!!👍🏻
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Iansv4818ql
Apr 3, 2024
Amazing tour guide - Thank you Viktoria for an amazing introduction to stunning Split. Your interesting and knowledgeable inform of the town, history and culture were amazing. I can't recommend Viktoria highly enough if you are visiting Split.
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Debbie_m
Nov 4, 2023
Excellent tour guide, very knowledgeable and personable, great tour - Viktoria was an excellent guide, very personable and knowledgeable. I am not usually into a lot of history, but she made it interesting. She clearly knows her stuff. I would definitely recommend her for any future tour.
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Frinec2018
Oct 7, 2023
Outstanding tour of Split with fabulous Viktoria! - This tour with Viktoria is one of the best tours we’ve ever taken! Her knowledge of Croatian history and the history of Split is extensive and she is a mesmerizing storyteller. She tailored the tour to our interests and shared personal anecdotes to make it even more real. She is fun and funny and warm and we recommend her completely! We really loved the time we spent with her! We now know so much more about this part of the world including special foods and places that are not to be missed. Thank you Viktoria! We hope to see you again in the future!
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Nick
Jun 21, 2023
Awesome tour ! - Fantastic guide. Very knowledgeable and professional. She knew plenty of facts and information about the history of the site.
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865madelainej
Jun 20, 2023
Amazing experience! - Viktoria was incredible! My group and I had an amazing experience on our tours with her. The first day I arrived in Split, she took us on a tour of the Old Town and it was the best way to start my time here after many hours of traveling. She was personable and engaging, and very knowledgeable about the city/ any area you may tour with her! I highly recommend booking a tour with Viktoria when you are in Split, you will not regret it!
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Lizrt4244pp
Jun 20, 2023
Amazing tour! - Viktoria was great! She was so informative and engaging. Would definitely recommend. The old town was incredible- there is so much history there that I would’ve completely missed without her tour.
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U6250pgelliem
Jun 19, 2023
Amazing!! - Viktoria was awesome! She was very engaging and knowledgeable about the history and culture of Split. Our group had a wonderful time and I would definitely recommend her to anyone!!
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J8620lomatthewr
Jun 19, 2023
Amazing Tour Guide! Definitely Recommend! - Viktoria was a 10/10 tour guide. She was very friendly and knowledgeable on all things Dalmatia and provided an amazing experience. I would definitely recommend any of her tours. She also has some great Game of Thrones facts for those who are fans.
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