• Riva Harbor - Description:
  Split’s historic waterfront serves as the main entrance to Diocletian’s Palace, providing a glimpse into the city’s 1,700-year history.

What we do here:
Meet the guide and start with an overview of Split’s transformation from a Roman imperial residence to a modern Mediterranean city, enriched by expert historical insights.

• The Brass Gate - Description:
  The southern entrance to Diocletian’s Palace, this historic sea-facing gate was once the access point from the harbor to the imperial residence.

What we do here:
Enter the palace and explore how this Roman retirement residence evolved into the vibrant historic center of Split, while learning about the sea’s influence on the city’s development over the centuries.

• Diocletian Palace Substructures - Description:
  Among the best-preserved Roman substructures globally, originally constructed to support Emperor Diocletian’s private apartments above.

What we do here:
Stroll through the palace’s main underground corridor and uncover how these well-preserved spaces reveal the original appearance and layout of the imperial residence.

• Old Split - Description:
  The historic center of Split, built within Diocletian’s Palace, is considered one of the world’s best-preserved Roman imperial complexes still functioning as a living city.

What we do here:
Wander through the palace streets and discover how an ancient Roman residence gradually transformed into a medieval and modern city while retaining its original structure.

• The Peristyle of Diocletian’s Palace - Description:
  The ceremonial heart of Diocletian’s Palace, where Emperor Diocletian once appeared before his subjects, is one of the best-preserved Roman imperial squares worldwide.

What we do here:
Stand in the center of the palace and explore how Roman architecture, ceremony, and imperial power shaped this space, while visualizing its appearance nearly 1,700 years ago.

• Vestibulum of Diocletian’s Palace - Description:
  The grand entrance hall to Emperor Diocletian’s private apartments, serving as the transition between public ceremonial spaces and the imperial residence.

What we do here:
Stand beneath the open circular structure and explore how Roman architecture, symbolism, and imperial power influenced the experience of entering the emperor’s private world.

• Cathedral of Saint Domnius - Description:
  Originally constructed as the mausoleum of Emperor Diocletian, this remarkably preserved Roman structure was later converted into one of the world’s oldest functioning Catholic cathedrals.

What we do here:
Examine the exterior architecture and learn how a Roman emperor’s tomb became the spiritual center of Split through centuries of historical change.

• Eastern (Silver) Gate - Description:
  One of the four original gates of Diocletian’s Palace, connecting the ancient Roman complex with the historic city beyond its walls.

What we do here:
Discover how Split expanded around the palace and how Roman military and residential architecture continued to shape the city over the centuries.

• Temple of Jupiter - Description:
  Initially built as a Roman temple within Diocletian’s Palace, this well-preserved monument was later transformed into a Christian baptistery.

What we do here:
Explore how changing religions and centuries of adaptation turned a pagan sanctuary into one of Split’s most distinctive historical spaces.

• Zeljezna Vrata - Description:
  One of the four original gates of Diocletian’s Palace, linking the Roman imperial residence with the historic streets that developed around it.

What we do here:
Learn how Split expanded beyond the palace walls while maintaining the original Roman urban layout at its core.

• Nakic Palace - Description:
  Elegant medieval and Renaissance residences built within the walls of Diocletian’s Palace, showcasing how Split evolved from a Roman imperial complex into a thriving urban center.

What we do here:
Explore how local noble families adapted ancient Roman structures into homes and uncover the layers of history that shaped Split through the medieval and early modern periods.

• Game of Thrones Split Fan Shop - Description:
  Explore iconic filming locations used in Game of Thrones, where the historic streets and architecture of Diocletian’s Palace became part of the world of Meereen.

What we do here:
Visit recognizable filming spots and discover how Split’s ancient Roman setting was transformed into scenes from one of television’s most famous series.

• Cindro Palace - Description:
  Historic residential buildings constructed within Diocletian’s Palace, illustrating how the former Roman imperial complex gradually transformed into a lived-in medieval city.

What we do here:
Explore how generations of residents adapted ancient Roman walls and spaces into homes, creating the unique blend of architecture that defines Split today.

• City Museum of Split - Description:
  One of Split’s finest Gothic-Renaissance palaces, reflecting the strong cultural and architectural influence that Italian city-states, especially Venice, had on the development of Split.

What we do here:
Explore how centuries of connection with the Italian coast shaped local architecture, identity, and urban life while discovering how noble families adapted the Roman palace into elegant residences.

• The Golden Gate - Description:
  The most monumental of the four gates of Diocletian’s Palace, constructed as the main ceremonial entrance into the Roman imperial complex.

What we do here:
Learn how guests and officials would have entered the palace in Roman times while exploring the transformation of the surrounding area into the modern city.

• Grgur Ninski Statue - Description:
  The renowned statue of Gregory of Nin, a medieval bishop associated with the development of Croatian religious and cultural identity, stands beside the Golden Gate of Diocletian’s Palace.

What we do here:
Learn about medieval Split, the role of religion and language in Croatian history, and discover why this monument became one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks.

• Guide with Master’s degree in History and teaching experience
• Headset for connecting to the tour guide’s audio system
• Demonstration with 3D reconstructions

• Not entering any museums or payed sites

Join a small-group walking tour of Split, guided by Toni, a local historian with a Master’s degree in History and a background in teaching. Experience the city’s major landmarks through engaging storytelling, authentic 3D reconstructions, and the convenience of audio headsets. The majority of the tour is conducted within Diocletian’s Palace, where 1,700 years of history seamlessly merge with contemporary life.

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