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Split Palace & Old Town -Private walking tour- Entrance included
(78) Reviews
Split
About
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...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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 Points
Departure
Model of the historical core of the city of Split
We meet at the bronze model of the city of Split on the Riva. Directly opposite the south gate and the parking lot.
Return
Trg Republike (Prokurative)
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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The tour can be adapted to the special needs of the participants. Please inform us in advance.
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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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Split Palace & Old Town -Private walking tour- Entrance included
(78) Reviews
Split
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About
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...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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 Points
Departure
Model of the historical core of the city of Split
We meet at the bronze model of the city of Split on the Riva. Directly opposite the south gate and the parking lot.
Return
Trg Republike (Prokurative)
Itinerary
1
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.
10 minutes
2
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.
15 minutes
3
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.
15 minutes
4
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.
10 minutes
5
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.
10 minutes
6
Vestibulum of Diocletian's Palace
The vestibule was the entrance area to Diocletian's private chambers.
10 minutes
7
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.
15 minutes
8
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.
10 minutes
9
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.
10 minutes
10
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.
5 minutes
11
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.
10 minutes
12
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.
10 minutes
13
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.
10 minutes
14
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.
