The 15 Best History Walking Tours in Split

1.Walking Tour of Split with a ‘Magister’ of History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,122 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.) · from $34Our pick

Walk Split with Toni Šare of DiocleSpot Tours, a history teacher and local guide. In about 1 hour 45 minutes, you will trace Diocletian’s Palace, medieval gates, noble courtyards, Croatian culture, and Game of Thrones locations, with 3D images showing how the palace once looked.

“Totally worth it. Explored the old city with old and current history info. Guide was a pro and so accommodating. He knew exactly when to bring us by traditional singing quartet-definitely a highlight of the tour.”

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2.Split Walking Tour with Professor of History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 926 reviews · 2 hours 20 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Walk Split’s old town with history professors Mario or Anita, tracing Diocletian’s Palace, Roman temples, medieval lanes, Napoleon-era streets, and local squares. Expect about 2 hours 20 minutes, English commentary, a maximum of 17 people, and practical tips on food, banks, and sights.

“He is passionate about history and sharing all he knows. I thoroughly enjoyed this tour and strongly recommend it.”

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3.Split: History and Heritage Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 650 reviews · from $18

Walk through Split’s 1,700-year-old Diocletian’s Palace with a licensed local guide. Meet under the Roman arch on Peristil Square, then trace Roman, medieval, Venetian, and modern Split. Guides including Antonella, Antonela, and Nikolas bring the city to life in English, German, French, or Russian.

“Very informative tour we learned a lot and even kept my fiance who isn't a history buff like me entertained!”

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4.Split History and Gastro Small-Group Tour with Food and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 375 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $139

Spend about three hours walking Split’s old town with a guide such as Ana, Hani, or Ela, stopping for market foods, seafood, pasta, Croatian wine, liqueur, and gelato. You’ll see Diocletian’s Palace, Narodni trg, Marmontova Street, and the Riva area while eating at local spots.

“Lots of food, wine and some excellent history and sharing local customs-recommendations. Loved the conversation and knowledge shared as a groups but especially by our amazing tour guide—Ela!”

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5.SPLIT-PREMIUM Emperor’s Walking Tour for History Lovers + Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 333 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Walk through Split with local guides such as Joško, Daniela, or Joe, tracing Roman, medieval, and modern history around Diocletian’s Palace. The adults-only group tour visits the palace, old town, Riva, Golden Gate, Peristyle, and cellars. The museum entry costs an extra €10.

“Worthwhile tour with a great guide who was knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating. Easy to find the tour with detailed instructions and walking distance from the cruise port. Highly recommend!”

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6.Split: Local History and Culture 90-Minute Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · 1h 30m · from $17Best value

Walk Split’s old town with a licensed English-speaking guide, often Mijo, and see Diocletian’s Palace, UNESCO-listed streets, and Game of Thrones locations. Expect local history, Croatian culture, photo spots, restaurant tips, and a small-group feel for $17 per person.

“Mijo is an excellent tour guide. We have had tours all over the world and he is one of the very best. So knowledgeable and funny. Our party of five loved it. We highly recommend this tour.”

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7.Private History Split Walking Tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

This private 90-minute walk with Ancient Tours takes you through Diocletian’s Palace, from the Peristyle and Vestibule to the Golden Gate, Riva Harbor, Fruit’s Square, and Split Synagogue. Expect clear historical context, local recommendations, and a personal pace in English. Antonella is one named guide.

“We found this tour to be very comprehensive and knowledgeable. Our guide was incredible! We learned so much and have many suggestions things to learn further. We would take this tour again just to relearn everything! Be sure to sign up for the is tour!”

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8.Split: Historical & Gastro Treasures Tour with Green Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 144 reviews · from $135

Spend three hours tasting prosciutto, cheese, soparnik, seafood, pasta, black risotto, wine, and grappa while exploring Split’s Green Market and Diocletian’s Palace. English-speaking guides such as Hani, Olga, Christina, and Vicky lead the walk, with an afternoon option that replaces the market visit.

“Hani was the perfect guide. Personable, knowledgeable and very friendly. She showed us and explained the diocletion palace and its origins and changes over the years and the way the palace is used today. But the best thing was the visit to the Green Market which was full of local produce that made you want to try everything! We had plenty of laughs and food along the way and we tried things we wouldn’t normally and found we like them! Would thoroughly recommend Hani as a way of getting to know the area and its customs. What a lovely morning 😁”

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9.Split: Walking tour of Split with a ‘Magister’ of History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · 1h 50m · from $33

Join Toni, a Split-born historian and former teacher, for a 110-minute walk through Diocletian’s Palace and the old city. Expect Roman ruins, medieval homes, Venetian remains, open questions, and printed 3D reconstructions showing how the palace once looked.

“The tour was amazing and Toni was so great and interesting. We had such a great time with him and we learned a lot about the history of Split.”

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10.Split: Historical Tour of Salona, Klis Fortress and Trogir

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 108 reviews · from $28

From Split, you’ll visit medieval Trogir, Roman Salona, Klis Fortress, the Hidden Dalmatia Visitor Center and Stella Croatica. English-speaking guides such as Darko, Duje, Hana and Miron have led this route. Bring cash for entrance fees and expect a full day with no formal lunch break.

“Amazing day from start to finish. A very good way of seeing sites that are fairly local to Split. I can't remember the guides name but he said he was a history teacher. He was very patient and informative. Also, this tour packs in all the sites in one day too.”

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11.Walking tour of Split with an Art Historian

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Join art historian Josipa for a small-group walk through Split’s 1,700-year-old center. You’ll trace Roman streets, see Diocletian’s Palace, hear local stories, and finish on the Riva. The tour lasts about two hours, stays outdoors, and does not include entry to paid sites.

“Josipa shared a lot of interesting information about Split and it's history. The tour was very enlightening. Thank you.”

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12.History & Cultural Walking Tour of Split and Diocletian’s Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $22

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.”

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13.Split Old Town History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Walk through Split with a licensed local guide, starting on the Riva and tracing Diocletian’s Palace, its cellars, cathedral, temple, gates, and lively squares. Guides such as Anita, Petra, Iva, Toni, and Rocco bring local stories, humor, and practical tips to this compact English tour.

“Terrible – I arrived at 10:30 AM for the tour only to be told it was canceled.i east further told that I got notification the night before via text and email that it was canceled. This was not true. I showed the woman at the desk, my text and emails and she saw that I did not get any cancellation notice. I asked for a refund. She said I had to go and cancel my booking with GetYourGuide. It wasn’t thst simple as get your guide didn’t Receive any any verification that the tour was canceled. The people at the desk should be informed as to their procedures, send The…”

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14.Experience Split With Local Professional Historian – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $38

Join Boris, a Split-born historian with a master’s degree in history, for a roughly two-hour walk capped at 12 people. Use his 3D images and picture book to see how Diocletian’s Palace changed over time, then finish with practical tips for food, coffee, and sightseeing.

“Amazing tour that turned out to be just us because we booked it for December! Boris is awesome and such a great guide. You can tell he’s a great teacher. He’s very knowledgeable, brought printed photos to show further history of Split, and added his own personal stories that made the tour genuine. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Split!”

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15.Jewish Heritage & Diocletian’s Palace Private Split Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $187

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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