Split Walking Tour: Discover Diocletian's Palace

Join a Split History Walking Tour with a master historian and local guide. Explore the city’s development through time, learn from 3D reconstructions, and engage in dialogue for a truly immersive learning experience.

Duration: 1 hour, 50 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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…
What's Included
  • Guide with Master’s degree in History and teaching experience
  • Headset for connecting to the tour guide’s audio system
  • Demonstration with 3D reconstructions
What's Not Included
  • Not entering any museums or payed sites
Additional Information

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.

Location
Brass Gate
Obala Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda
Brass Gate - it's the southern seaside entrance from the Promenade (Riva) into the Cellars of Diocletian's Palace. It is a small entrance into the Palace walls, next to 'Gentile' coffee bar.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Dnkkiskamp
Oct 26, 2026
Great tour! - Toni did an excellent job. His in-depth knowledge and portfolio of sketches made the complex history of the palace and surrounding area come alive. Easily a five star review!
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767julees
Oct 22, 2026
Must-do historical tour with Magistrar of History - If you visit Split and want a dynamic, historical tour of Diocletian’s Palace in two hours, this tour is for you! I am so glad I happened upon this small group tour with a Magistrar of History, Toni. This is not a boring run-of-the mill group tour. There were only eight of us on the tour, and he really made the heart and history of this city come alive. His knowledge and passion is evident in all his stories, and the visuals he created of what things looked like back in the third century were so cool. You really shouldn’t visit Split without taking this tour with Toni. It is a must-do.
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Shawn_m
Oct 21, 2026
Fabulous tour with lots of history - Toni provided a fantastic tour experience and was a wealth of knowledge. This tour is one of the best tours we have ever taken.
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Princewood_court_
Oct 21, 2026
Great tour to combine with other activities - Great tour! Guide was very knowledgeable, kind and accommodating . Highly recommend!
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Judi_s
Oct 20, 2026
Split Palace and Old Town walkabout - The guide was very informative and accommodating. The guide was friendly and personable. We enjoyed meeting him.
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Erikamarianne
Oct 20, 2026
Great promenade - Split is a very beautiful, interesting city, unfortunately too many people due to the cruise ships
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Jackie_c
Oct 19, 2026
Excellent - The tour was very informative and interesting. The tour was recommended by a friend and so happy she did. We really enjoyed the tour.
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Ambassador396626
Oct 18, 2026
Fantastic informative historical tour - Tony is an excellent tour guide with a wealth of knowledge that he likes to share throughout the tour. Tony is very well spoken and our small tour group was great. You will be impressed with everything you see on this tour, but even better was engaging with Tony during our tour.
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Ellen_p
Oct 17, 2026
Toni is a fantastic guide... - Toni is a fantastic guide if you are interested in learning an in-depth history of Split. As an historian, his knowledge of Croatia and Split is exceptional. We highly recommend him as a guide.
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Patrickkm1616jz
Oct 16, 2026
Great historical tour! - Toni spoke English very well and was easy to understand. He was very knowledgeable about the city of Split and made its history come alive. He was patient and kind. We highly recommend this tour.
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From $28
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).