Split History Tour: Explore Diocletian's Palace

Discover the ancient wonders of Diocletian’s Palace and Cellars Museum on this engaging boutique walking tour in Split. Led by licensed resident guides with deep local knowledge, this tour offers a unique mix of history, discoveries, and fun for history lovers.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Palazzo di Diocleziano - Explore Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site established in 305 AD.
  • Old Split - Discover the Medieval Old Town of Split.
  • Cathedral of Saint Domnius - View the exterior of the Cathedral of Split.
  • Riva Harbor - The tour begins and concludes at the ‘Main Stage’ of the Riva promenade along the…
What's Included
  • Custom-designed itinerary and tour organization
  • Service of Licensed Resident Guide
What's Not Included
  • Admission fee to Museum of Diocletian’s Cellars is NOT INCLUDED
  • Gratuities for guide are NOT INCLUDED
  • Tour DOES NOT include wearing costumes, theatre show or similar appearances
Additional Information

Since 2016, these award-winning, authentic, and exciting walking tours for history enthusiasts have offered a unique blend of history, discoveries, and fun. With the advantage of licensed resident guides, who are Split natives and experts with Master’s degrees in History Studies and Economics, these genuine historians have lived through recent history,…

Location
Obala Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda 22
Obala Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda
Meeting point is at Bronze/Brass/Sea Gate of Diocletian's Palace (Entrance to Cellars from main Riva Seafront Promenade). Bronze/Brass/Sea Gate is in between Restaurant Gentile & Gelato Shop aRoma
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Culture40794699574
Jun 29, 2026
Enthusiastic tour guide, great fun!!! - Such a lovely way to learn about and see the Diocletian's Palace. Josko was a fantastic guide - very friendly and knowledgeable. Lots of fun facts and photos and stops along the way!
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Global11197265883
Jun 22, 2026
Fantastic History Tour Of Split - My friend and I recently visited the Palace and had the pleasure of being guided by Joško. Joško was extremely knowledgeable and brought the history of the Palace to life. As a 13th-generation Croatian who lived through the war of the 1990s, he was able to provide both historical facts and personal insights that made the tour especially meaningful. He is a very pleasant, personable, and engaging guide with a genuine passion for the history of the Palace. He explained the story of the Emperor, the construction of the Palace, the materials used, and what daily life was like there centuries ago. He also spoke about the damage the Palace suffered during the war and the efforts made to preserve this remarkable historical site. I would highly recommend Joško to anyone planning a tour of the Palace. His knowledge, enthusiasm, and personal connection to the history make for a truly memorable experience. Enjoy! Mary & Trish Ireland 🇮🇪
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Nici332
Jun 17, 2026
Very interesting and eventful "SPLIT" old town tour. - Interest in the history/eras of SPLIT. The tour exceeded our expectations 😃👍 Great tour guide: - very informative - great photographer 📸 - fluent in English 👍 - very communicative The entire tour was always at timely corresponding locations 😃👌 I can recommend the tour further 👌
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172gavinr
May 30, 2026
Making history come alive. A comprehensive and entertaining tour. - An outstanding tour. Very informative and great value for money. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and personable, making history come alive and maintaining interest for 2.5 hours that seemed to pass so quickly.
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Cindylx1420zf
May 27, 2026
Like it. - Josko Chinese review is here 😄 I joined a walking tour led by Josko with friends, and actually from the time he lived in California before his first sentence, there was a sense of intimacy. From the map outside the walls to the basement inside the walls, the whole process he explained was interesting and interactive, and also likened the corners of history to time squar, overall feeling very good 😍 Partners who have no problem with English can sign up 😎
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651luluh
May 18, 2026
Worth your money! - Joe is so knowledgeable and fun!
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Mobile21732661428
May 17, 2026
Amazing history tour! - Jo is incredibly knowledgeable about the city and made the whole experience so much fun! Our friend and I had a great time. He made the museum much more interesting, without him, we would never have known the history behind everything we saw.
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Paul_t
Apr 21, 2026
Daniela - Wonderful tour of the palace and museum. Daniela was charming and insightful. We were very lucky to have her as our guide. We also loved the history of Split and Croatia overall. Must do tour. Paul and lucy
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Se5a562d233244a72026
Apr 16, 2026
Do not hesitate to book here! Great tour. - We had a fantastic time on our tour. So much history in a two hour period! Personable, kind, happy to answer all of our questions.
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Markfp1158wh
Apr 16, 2026
Great personal tour! - Excellent local with a lot of history and culture. Highly recommended.
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From $20
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).