Split Diocletian Palace Highlights - Private walking tour | 1 hour 30 minutes

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  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, English, Croatian, French
  • Individually customizable
  • Recommendations for restaurants, bars and leisure activities
  • The tour is designed for a group of maximum 6 participants
  • No entrance fees - The sights will be visited only from the outside

Overview

History doesn't have to be boring! This private tour of Split's Diocletian's Palace is suitable for all ages. Short and compact, but still exciting! In this guided walking tour we will start from the Riva and walk through the basements of the palace. Then we will discover the main sights of the palace. You will learn how the palace of Emperor Diocletian became a city and how his mausoleum became a cathedral. The former Temple of Jupiter, now a Christian chapel, and the Vestibule are also highlights that we will discover together. We will walk along the former main Roman streets Cardo and Decumanus and visit the city gates, including the Golden Gate. Hear many interesting anecdotes and stories about the city, its famous personalities and its inhabitants. Discover Split in a relaxed atmosphere and at your own pace. We speak fluent English, French, German and Croatian.

Itinerary

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    We start our tour at the Riva, the promenade of Split. Tourists and locals enjoy the sun here in one of the numerous cafes and restaurants. It's "see and be seen" here.

    10 minutes

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    Diocletian's Palace was built and inhabited by the eponymous Roman Emperor Diocletian over 1700 years ago. Today the palace is not a museum in the classical sense. Inside the palace walls there are houses and stores and there is a bustle of activity.

    15 minutes

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    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.

    5 minutes

  • 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

  • Cathedral of Saint Domnius

    Split Cathedral was for some time the mausoleum of the late Emperor Diocletian. In the course of Christianization the coffin and mortal remains of the emperor disappeared and the pagan mausoleum became a Christian cathedral. We will have a look at the cathedral from the outside. There is no entrance fee to pay.

    5 minutes

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    The Silver Gate is the east gate of the palace. It was walled up several times over the centuries and was reopened in the 1940s. Today the gate leads to the market, where local products are offered.

    5 minutes

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    Triclinium is Latin and means dining room. Here Diocletian dined with his guests. On the table were mainly Mediterranean dishes. Besides local wine and fish, honey was also very popular. Often up to 20 different courses were served in one evening.

    10 minutes

  • Vestibulum of Diocletian's Palace

    The vestibule was the entrance area to Diocletian's private chambers.

    5 minutes

  • Temple of Jupiter

    The temple of Jupiter is now a baptistery. We will have a look at the temple from the outside. There is no entrance fee.

    5 minutes

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    The Iron Gate is the west gate of the palace. Like the North and East Gates, the West Gate was built as a double gate, called Propugnaculum. In the area between the two gates, the enemy could be trapped and hit with stones, arrows and hot oil. Leaving the gate, we enter the beautiful square "Pjaca".

    5 minutes

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    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.

    5 minutes

  • Green Market

    On the east side of the palace is the Green Market. Every day fresh fruits, vegetables and also other traditional foods are sold here.

    5 minutes

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    Following the walls of the palace, we are reaching the promenade again. Tourists and locals enjoy the sun here in one of the numerous cafes and restaurants. It's "see and be seen" here.

    5 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The tour can be adapted to the special needs of the participants. Please inform us in advance.

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A Truly Exceptional Tour of Split with Dana!

Published on May, 2025

I had the absolute pleasure of touring Split with Dana as my private guide, and I can’t recommend her highly enough. From the moment we met, she was incredibly warm, friendly, and welcoming — it felt like exploring the city with a knowledgeable friend. Dana’s deep understanding of the history and culture of Split, particularly the fascinating story of Diocletian’s Palace, brought the entire experience to life. Her storytelling was insightful and engaging, blending historical facts with local anecdotes that gave me a real sense of the city’s past and present. The tour was beautifully paced and thoughtfully structured. I came away with not only a greater appreciation for Split’s rich heritage but also a deep sense of connection to the place. Dana’s passion for her city is infectious — this tour was, without a doubt, one of the highlights of my trip. If you’re visiting Split, do yourself a favor and book a tour with Dana. It was absolutely fabulous in every way!

Worth it!

Published on Sep, 2024

We had an excellent tour with Dana as our guide. She was very knowledgeable, we were able to go at our own pace and ask questions, she gave wonderful recommendations for things to do not just in Split but in other areas of Croatia. There is so much history in the palace - a guide is necessary to make sure you understand what you’re seeing. It is worth it and Dana was great!

Wonderful private tour guide in Split

Published on Jul, 2024

Our wonderful private tour guide Dana made Diocletian's Palace in Split come alive for us. We were a group of 8, including 4 teenaged boys. Dana managed to keep us all engaged with interesting stories about the lives of the people who lived in the palace over the years. After the tour, she gave us orientation of different kinds of food available in Split, and the best places for local foods like Borek, Cevapi and of course gelato! I highly recommend Dana!

Tour of Split Easter 2024

Published on Apr, 2024

This Easter we have been staying in Split. After the visit of town with you, Dinah, Split will stay with us for long time. Marta | Stan

Perfect tour for history buff like myself

Published on Sep, 2023

My tour guide Dinah, was very knowledgeable and friendly. I learned so much about Diocletian Palace & historic center of Split. She was absolutely delightful!

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