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2-Hour Split History Walking Tour with Diocletian's Palace

2 Hours Round trip from 21000 Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Diocletian's Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
02 Explore essential palace landmarks such as Jupiter's Temple, the Mausoleum, and the Golden Gate
03 Walk through People's Square and Fruit Square while hearing the stories hidden there
04 Uncover hidden gems like the Lost Sphinx head and the Secret Garden
05 Pass through Diocletian's Cellars, one of the best-preserved parts of the palace

Discover the ancient city of Split through Diocletian's Palace and its remarkable landmarks, including the Golden Gate, Jupiter's Temple, the Mausoleum, and the Cellars. This walking tour also explores the medieval heart of the city at People's Square and Fruit Square, where hidden stories still shape Split's character. Along the way, uncover lesser-known gems such as the Secret Garden, St. Martin's Church, the Lost Sphinx head, and the city's narrowest street.

Discover the city's best-kept secrets, such as the enchanting Secret Garden and the intriguing Lost Sphinx head, a relic brought all the way from Egypt.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Split

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Split Old Town and Diocletian's Palace Walk

Arrive in Split and meet your tour guide to begin the tour.
Immerse yourself in the grandeur of Diocletian's Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This architectural marvel, boasting some of the most impressive Roman ruins, stands as the crowning jewel of Split, Croatia.
Explore its indispensable sections, such as the Peristyle, Vestibule, Golden Gate, Mausoleum (Cathedral), and Jupiter's Temple, which will transport you back to Roman times.
Check out the statue of Gregory of Nin.
Pass through the central part of Diocletian's Cellars.
Take a look at St. Martin's Church, the narrowest and oldest church in the city.
Discover the city's best-kept secrets, such as the enchanting Secret Garden and the intriguing Lost Sphinx head, a relic brought all the way from Egypt. These hidden gems are sure to captivate your imagination.
Walk to People's Square, the oldest medieval square in the city.
Take a walk through Fruit Square, the former green market, and check out its Venetian architecture.
Pass through "Let Me Pass" Street, Split's narrowest street and most diminutive attraction.