Split Old Town Walking Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Diocletian's Palace
- Wander through Peristil Square
- Discover Split's rich history
- Stroll along Riva Promenade
- Visit the Cathedral of St. Domnius
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Split's Old Town
- Visit to Diocletian's Palace
- Exploration of Peristil Square
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Riva Promenade - Meet your guide at Split’s vibrant waterfront promenade. Get an introduction to the city’s history, culture, and layout while enjoying sea views and a lively atmosphere
Diocletian’s Palace Cellars - Enter the well-preserved substructures beneath the palace. Discover how these underground chambers supported the emperor’s residence above and learn about life in the Roman Empire.
Peristyle and Cathedral of St. Domnius - Step into the heart of Diocletian’s Palace. Admire Roman columns and the magnificent cathedral that was once the emperor’s mausoleum.
Stand beneath the circular open dome with impressive acoustics. If you're lucky, you might hear a live performance from traditional klapa singers
Visit this former Roman temple turned baptistery, featuring ancient sculptures and a preserved sarcophagus.
See where Diocletian hosted his lavish banquets. Your guide will share insights into Roman dining culture and imperial luxury.
Golden Gate and Gregory of Nin - Exit through the grandest of the four palace gates. Outside, stop at the towering statue of Gregory of Nin and rub his toe for good luck—a local tradition.
Pjaca - Stroll through this historic square surrounded by charming Venetian-era buildings, an old city clock, and buzzing local cafés.
Explore this lively square named after the fruit markets once held here, now framed by baroque palaces and Split’s vibrant daily life.
Riva - Conclude the tour where it began. Take in the seaside atmosphere with a deeper appreciation of Split’s rich layers of history.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates in English
- Children under 6 require a booster seat
- Tour duration is approximately 90 minutes
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Bring a bottle of water
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Pets are not allowed on tour.
Traveler reviews
Fabulous Split tour guide
Anita Tavric is an engaging, knowledgeable guide with a passion for her city and its history. You could not find a better guide for your walking tour of Split. Thank you, Anita.
Amazing tour around Split.
Absolutely amazing. Our tour guide Anita was first class, very knowledgeable, friendly and we learnt so much, would definitely recommend a tour with her.
We had an amazing tour of...
We had an amazing tour of Split Old Town with Anita. She was extremely knowledgeable, entertaining and friendly. We learnt so much from her which has made our stay in Split so much more enjoyable.
Excellent
Anita was an EXCELLENT tour guide! She was friendly, personable, easy to understand, and very knowledgeable. Excellent tour!
Mate the awesome tour historian guide
We had a fabulous morning out with Mate, he was so passionate about his history it was so awesome to have him as our guide. Super informative and didn’t rush us at all, in fact I think we ran overtime by quite a bit. We really enjoyed it and I would recommend for everybody to do this. Thanks again Mate