Split · DIOCLETIAN'S PALACE TOURS
Half of the old town is the emperor’s villa and the other half grew into it. These 15 tours cover the substructures, the cathedral and the bell tower, with entry prices, meeting points and which ones include the climb.
Walk through 1,700 years of Split with guides such as Mia, Slavko, and Antonia. See Diocletian’s Palace, the Peristyle, Saint Domnius Cathedral, Gregory of Nin, and the Riva. Choose a 90-minute city tour or a longer option with food, wine, or Trogir.
“Mia was our pleasant tour guide. We appreciated her knowledge and sense of humour. Made for an enjoyable tour. Thank you.”
Walk through Split’s UNESCO-listed Diocletian’s Palace and historic center in about 90 minutes. Guides such as Antonella, Anton, and Marino bring the ruins, Croatian culture, Jewish history, and Dalmatian traditions to life. Paid palace areas are not included, and uneven steps require care.
“Our tour guide Professor Marino was amazing! He has a passion for his city, I would imagine is hardly rivaled. He has a wealth of knowledge, and is an amazing tour guide. I highly recommend this tour.”
Walk through Split’s 1,700-year-old Diocletian’s Palace and nearby old-town streets with a local English-speaking guide. Expect stories at the Golden Gate, Pjaca, City Clock, Cathedral of Saint Domnius, and Riva promenade, plus practical tips on food and sights.
“The tour was excellent and our guide, Slavko, was a big part of the reason why. Slavko was energetic, knowledgeable, and entertaining.”
Meet beside the red sightseeing bus on Split’s Riva for a 50-minute guided walk through Diocletian’s Palace and Old Town. Your English, Spanish, or Italian-speaking guide covers the Peristyle, palace gates, cellars, Town Hall, Fruit Square, and the emperor’s former quarters.
“Ina our guide was excellent - very knowledgeable with an entertaining presentation style. She was welcoming and invited questions and curiosity. Good length of tour and we got a reduced price online without the hop on/off bus tour which suited our brief visit from Sutivan.”
Walk through Split with an English-speaking local guide such as Mate, Marin, or Nina, visiting Game of Thrones filming sites including Diocletian's Palace cellars. Expect clips, photos, show trivia, and a useful introduction to Split's Roman past. The evening departure is cooler and often less crowded.
“The tour was great! The tour guide was knowledgeable and approachable. The ladies in the office however were not friendly at all!”
Meet your English-speaking guide under the blue umbrella at Split’s Golden Gate. In 90 minutes, walk through Diocletian’s Palace, the medieval Old Town, and past the Cathedral of Saint Domnius while guides such as Slavko, Ante, Mia, and Marta connect Roman history with modern Split.
“Frane was fantastic. Tour was a good pace with lots of interesting facts. Highly recommended.”
Explore Split with a private English-speaking guide, usually Josko or Joško, on a roughly two-hour walk through Diocletian’s Palace, its cellars, medieval lanes, squares, gates, and harbor. The tour covers major Roman and local sights, with optional paid entries to the cathedral, Temple of Jupiter, and palace substructures.
“It was a great experience for us .. the your guide was very friendly and knowledgeable.. made the tour fun and interesting . We will surely recommend this tour to our friends . All I can say is the history of Diocletian palace came alive through this tour . We learnt a lot of trivia abt this place …”
Walk through Split’s 1,700-year-old Diocletian Palace with a local English-speaking guide. You’ll see Peristil, the Golden Gate, St. Duje Cathedral from outside, the Vestibul, Riva, City Hall, and the unusual 24-digit City Clock. Private tours are available.
“Great tour by Slavko. Engaging and fun, but we also learned a lot! Slavko was very knowledgeable and took the time to answer questions from the group.”
Step into Diocletian’s Dream, 50 meters from the Golden Gate, for a 12 to 15-minute VR journey through the palace in 305 A.D. You’ll learn about Emperor Diocletian and Split in English, Croatian, German, Italian, Spanish, or French before visiting the actual ruins next door.
“We all loved it! It lasts only 15 minutes and it tells a story about Split in a truly unique way…”
See Split with a local English or Spanish-speaking guide, tracing Diocletian’s Palace from its gates and cellars to Peristyle, the cathedral, and Riva. Guides such as Sandra, Ana, Ivan, and Jelena add local stories, food tips, and Game of Thrones filming details.
“Ivan was full of information, so please we took this tour, got so much out of it.”
Walk through Split with a licensed local guide who connects Game of Thrones scenes to Diocletian’s Palace, the Peristyle, Golden Gate, and underground cellars. Guides such as Mate, Marin, Oliver, and Tomi use photos and video clips to make the locations easy to recognize. Expect English commentary, a maximum of 20 people, and some walking.
“We had the pleasure of having Mate as our tour guide for this wonderful tour! Mate provided us with a wealth of information about Split, Diocletian’s Palace, and Game of Thrones! He provided our group with pictures, videos, and stories. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour!”
Walk through Split’s 1,700-year-old Diocletian’s Palace with a local English-speaking guide. Meet at the Golden Gate, then see Peristil, the Cathedral of St. Duje, Riva, City Hall, the City Clock, and Pjaca. Guides such as Tino, Ivan, Slavko, and Mia are praised for clear stories and useful local tips.
“A great way to visit Diocletian Palace. The tour guide points out all the hidden attractions. Our tour guide was funny and knowledgeable.”
Walk Split’s UNESCO-listed center with an English-speaking guide from Ancient Tours. In 90 minutes, explore Diocletian’s Palace, hear about klapa singing, meet Gregory of Nin, and visit the Riva, Fruit’s Square, and the old synagogue area. Guides such as Darko, Ante, and Ivana bring local detail and humor.
“Our guide gave us a very informative tour with lots of relevant and thoughtful detail. I have an MA in history and, while my area of specialty is not Croatia, it was apparent that our guide was knowledgeable about Split and Croatian history.”
Walk Split’s Riva and Diocletian’s Palace with a private licensed guide such as Matt, Stella, Gita, or Mirjana. Expect flexible pacing, Roman basements, the Peristyle, the Jewish Ghetto, local chocolate, and advice on food and sights. The morning time helps beat the heat and crowds.
“Una guía excelente, aprendimos mucho de la ciudad. Lo peor, el calor que pasamos, quizá sea más recomendable hacer la ruta por la noche.”
Walk Split with Jelena, Emil, Vinka, Pero, or another licensed guide on a private 2.5-hour tour linking Diocletian’s Palace, Jewish history, the old ghetto, and the synagogue. You’ll meet a local Jewish community member, visit the palace substructures, and finish along the Riva and Marmontova Street.
“This private tour was one of the highlights of our trip! Jelena Vrancic our guide was incredibly informative and showed us the intricacies of history that can be found within Diocletians Palace. Visiting the synagogue and meeting Albert who works to share the space with others and to educate people on the Jewish people who lived throughout history in Split was a unique and special aspect of our time on the tour. Additionally, Jelena was witty and fun - this is definitely not a dry boring tour! I highly recommend this tour and Jelena or one of the other guides who work with her.”
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