Split Palace & Old Town -Private walking tour- Entrance included
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About This Tour in Split
Why Visit Split?
Split, Croatia offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Split provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Split
The easiest way to reach Split is by flying into Split Airport (SPU). The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Entrance fees for Diocletian's Palace cellar, cathedral and baptistery - Skip the Line
- This private tour is for a maximum of 6 people
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour can be adapted to the special needs of the participants. Please inform us in advance.
- It may happen that some sights can not be visited due to events or church services. Please understand that in this case we have to slightly change our program.
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
We start our tour at the Riva, the promenade of SplitWe meet at the bronze model of the city of Split on the Riva. Directly opposite the south gate and the parking lot.
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
We start our tour at the Riva, the promenade of Split 10 minutes
We start our tour at the Riva, the promenade of Split. There I will give you some general information about the city and our tour.
Afterwards we will have a look at the palace complex 15 minutes
Afterwards we will have a look at the palace complex. If there is no worship or event and the attractions are open we will visit the basement of the palace, the interior of the Cathedral and the Temple of Jupiter together. The entrance fees for those three attractions are included.
Through the South Gate we enter the cellars of the palace 15 minutes
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.The entrance fee is included.
The Peristyle was the sacral meeting place in the time of Diocletian 10 minutes
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.
The Temple of Jupiter is now a baptistery... 10 minutes
The Temple of Jupiter is now a baptistery with a beautiful casket ceiling, the design of which influenced the architects of the Renaissance in Dalmatia.
The vestibule was the entrance area to Diocletian's private chambers 10 minutes
The vestibule was the entrance area to Diocletian's private chambers.
Split Cathedral used to be the mausoleum of the late Emperor Diocletian 15 minutes
Split Cathedral used to be the mausoleum of the late Emperor Diocletian. In the course of Christianization, the coffin and remains of the emperor disappeared and the pagan mausoleum became a Christian cathedral.
The North Gate of the palace was the most important gate in Roman times 10 minutes
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.
From the North Gate we continue along the... 10 minutes
From the North Gate we continue along the palace walls to the actual center of the Old Town, Narodni Trg and further to the former fruit market, Voćni Trg. This part of the city developed west of the palace since the Middle Ages.
Pjaca was the center of the city since the Middle Ages and still is 5 minutes
Pjaca was the center of the city since the Middle Ages and still is. Here are many old Venetian palaces and the old city hall in neo-Gothic style.
Voćni trg used to be the market place for fruit 10 minutes
Voćni trg used to be the market place for fruit. Today there is a monument to one of Split's most important Renaissance authors, Marko Marulić.
The fish market in Split is an attraction 10 minutes
The fish market in Split is an attraction. Next door are the sulfur baths. Even Diocletian knew that sulfur baths can provide relief from rheumatism and other diseases. By the way, the smell of sulfur is the reason why there are no flies in the fish market.
Marmontova is a busy shopping street and pedestrian... 10 minutes
Marmontova is a busy shopping street and pedestrian zone in the old town of Split. It was built by the French under Napoleon's rule at the beginning of the 19th century.
We end our tour at Procurative 10 minutes
We end our tour at Procurative. The beautiful square is reminiscent of St. Mark's Square in Venice. Here numerous cafes and restaurants invite you to linger.
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What is the cancellation policy?
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