Diocletian's Palace Tours and Tickets

Q: What’s the best way to experience Diocletian's Palace?

There are plenty of ways to experience Diocletian's Palace. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:<ul><li><a href="/tours/Split/City-of-Split-Walking-Tour/d4185-15026P1" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Split & Diocletian's Palace Walking Tour</a></li><li><a href="/tours/Split/Emperors-City-for-History-Lovers-Private-Tour/d4185-175419P2" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">2-hours Split Segway Tour</a></li><li><a href="/tours/Split/Emperors-City-for-History-Lovers-Private-Tour/d4185-175419P2" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">SPLIT-PRIVATE Emperor's Walking Tour for History Lovers + Museum</a></li><li><a href="/tours/Split/Split-city-bike-tour/d4185-40498P3" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">City Bike Tour of Split</a></li><li><a href="/tours/Split/The-Best-of-Split-Private-Tour/d4185-69807P1" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Best of Split Private Tour</a></li></ul>

Q: How much does it cost to visit Diocletian's Palace in 2024?

Admission to Diocletian's Palace is free, and as it's part of the city's landscape, you'll likely cross it quite a bit while walking around town. Walking tours of the palace usually run from about US$16 to US$27 per person for group tours and around US$175 per group for private tours.

Q: What is Diocletian's Palace and why is it famous?

Diocletian's Palace is a 4th-century palace in Split, which was commissioned by the Roman Emperor Diocletian. It is considered among the best-preserved examples of Roman palatial architecture and features both Greek and Byzantine elements. The palace was used as a filming location for numerous Game of Thrones scenes.

Q: Where is Diocletian's Palace located and how do I get there?

Diocletian's Palace occupies much of Split's Old Town and is easy to get to on foot if you're staying in the historic part of the city. If you're coming by ferry, you can access the palace via the Bronze Gate near the terminal.

Q: What are the opening hours and admission fees for visiting Diocletian's Palace?

Diocletian’s Palace is always accessible as it's part of the city, rather than a specific attraction with a ticket desk. As such, you can visit whenever you like. However, some parts of the palace—including the basement area, which sits under Peristyle Square—have designated hours and charge an admission fee.

Q: Can I explore Diocletian's Palace independently, or is it recommended to join a tour?

Yes, you can explore Diocletian’s Palace independently. However, a guide can help you navigate the site and not miss anything, as signposting is limited. Anyone keen to learn about the palace’s rich history should consider booking a tour, which will provide information and commentary.

Q: What are the must-see attractions or highlights within Diocletian's Palace?

Must-see attractions located inside Diocletian's Palace include the ancient Temple of Jupiter, the palace basements, and the Cathedral of Saint Dominus. In front of the cathedral, Peristyle Square has displays of millennia-old Egyptian sphinxes amongst its beautiful colonnaded architecture.

Q: What other historical sites or attractions are located near Diocletian's Palace?

There are plenty of things to do in Split beyond visiting Diocletian's Palace. Popular activities include strolling along the Riva Promenade, taking a boat trip out to Bisevo Blue Cave, and heading up Marjan Hill for views of the Adriatic Sea.

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Split & Diocletian's Palace Walking Tour - Since 2007

Explore nearly 1,700 years of history and discover top attractions with ease on this Split walking tour. Choose the start time to suit your schedule, then follow your guide on a sightseeing tour of Split. Admire famous landmarks such as the Diocletian's Palace, the Pjaca square, the City Clock and the Riva Harbor. During your sightseeing tour, discover hidden secrets many visitors miss and gain insight into this ancient city’s colorful past.

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Split & Diocletian's Palace Walking Tour - Since 2007

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Wonderful Split - Diocletian's Palace Private Walking Tour

Experience Split through the eyes of a local with this private tour, led by a Spanish- and English-speaking guide who has called the city home for more than two decades. This tour is both private and customizable, meaning you'll have the option to spend as little or as much time at attractions as you please. As an added bonus, round-trip transportation from your hotel is included so you won't have to worry about trying to find your guide in a crowded area.

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Wonderful Split - Diocletian's Palace Private Walking Tour

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90-min Diocletian Palace Walking Tour - Since 2007

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90-min Diocletian Palace Walking Tour - Since 2007

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SPLIT-Fun History & Mystery Tour of Diocletian's Palace

This Walking History Tour is perfect for first-time visitors to get great and brief overview on Diocletian's Palace in a fun way. On this Tour with Licensed Resident Guide you will explore secrets of spectacular Palace of Roman Emperor Diocletian built in AD 305 (from 1979 on UNESCO World Heritage Site List). SMALL-GROUP SIZE allows us to go 'behind the scenes' & experience destination 'through the eyes of locals'. We warmly invite you to join us on this fun & educational tour and learn more about Split, our wonderful hometown. ŽIVILI (Cheers) !!!

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SPLIT-Fun History & Mystery Tour of Diocletian's Palace

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SPLIT-PRIVATE Walking Tour of Old Town & Diocletian's Palace

SINCE 2016 this Awarded, Authentic & Exciting PRIVATE WALKING TOURS for HISTORY LOVERS offer a Unique Mix of History, Discoveries & Fun with Advantage of Licensed Resident Guides, Split natives & experts with Master's Degree in History Studies & Economics, genuine historians who were literally living recent history, growing up here in '80s/'90s during heavy times of Communism & Homeland War and have original, profound, historical knowledge of Dalmatia, the oldest & most beautiful region of Croatia. On this Tour you will explore Old Medieval Town with the spectacular Palace of Roman Emperor Diocletian built in AD 305 (from 1979 on UNESCO World Heritage Site List). Visit to Museum of Cellars as the best preserved part of Diocletian's Palace is another great addition to this Tour. PRIVATE TOUR allows us to go 'behind the scenes' and experience destination 'through the eyes of locals'. We are looking forward to see you on some of our amazing & unforgettable tours :-). ŽIVILI (Cheers) !!!

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SPLIT-PRIVATE Walking Tour of Old Town & Diocletian's Palace

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Split: Diocletian's Palace Walking and Wine Tasting Tour

See (and taste) the best of Split in a matter of hours on this accessible, introductory tour of the city. Set off and discover the UNESCO-listed Diocletian’s Palace, the Cathedral of St. Domnius, the Riva promenade, and more. After your discovery tour, head to a local restaurant where you’ll indulge in a sommelier-led tasting of several Dalmatian wines, accompanied by cheese, charcuterie, and other nibbles.

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Split: Diocletian's Palace Walking and Wine Tasting Tour

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From Cruise port Diocletian Palace & Split Old Town Walking Tour

A massive Roman ruin complex and arguably the most important historical site in all of Split, Diocletian's Palace is a must-see for visitors. This tour takes you through 1,700 years of history within the walls of the UNESCO-listed historical complex, and then leads you to other top Split sites such as the City Clock, Riva Harbor, and Nardoni Trg plaza for a quick overview of Split highlights.

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From Cruise port Diocletian Palace & Split Old Town Walking Tour

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Make the most of your time ashore in Croatia by discovering the highlights of Split and Trogir in just half a day. Following easy pickup, travel to the coastal town of Trogir and explore its fortress, palace, and other highlights while learning about its history from your guide. Then, continue to Split and visit the UNESCO-listed Diocletian’s Palace, Cathedral of Saint Domnius, and more.

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Why take the mainstream and dull history tours when you can take the "Dark Tour of Split" where you will learn the basic history facts regarding our city and hear all about the "dark" part of it, too. You will love this tour. That is, if you love tales of murders, witches, whores, drug dealers, heretics, inquisition, tragic love stories, and much, much more. Split is 1700 years old, so it can tell many interesting stories from its history, and a bunch of them can be classified as "dark". Tour starts at the Eastern entrance to our old palace and then we head to the smaller and less used streets of the palace where we can bring to life the centuries and centuries of our dark history more easily, the macabre underbelly of Split that is the backbone of this tour. We will even visit some hidden gems in the old part of the city, which locals like to keep to themselves. At the end of the tour, we head towards the promenade near the sea, where we will enjoy a cold Croatian craft beer.

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SPLIT-PREMIUM Emperor's Walking Tour for History Lovers + Museum

SINCE 2016 this Awarded, Authentic & Exciting WALKING TOURS for HISTORY LOVERS offer a Unique Mix of History, Discoveries & Fun with Advantage of Licensed Resident Guides, Split natives & experts with Master's Degree in History Studies & Economics, genuine historians who were literally living recent history, growing up in '80s/'90s during heavy times of Communism & Homeland War and have original, profound, historical knowledge of Dalmatia, the oldest & most beautiful region of Croatia. On this Tour you will explore Old Medieval Town with the spectacular Palace of Roman Emperor Diocletian built in AD 305 (from 1979 on UNESCO World Heritage Site List). Visit to Museum of Cellars as the best-preserved part of Diocletian's Palace is another great addition to this Tour. SMALL-GROUP SIZE (max.15) is allowing us to go 'behind the scenes' & experience destination 'through the eyes of locals'. We are looking forward to see you on some of our amazing and unforgettable tours. ŽIVILI (Cheers) !!!

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Split may be one of Croatia’s most popular destinations, but this after-dark lantern-lit tour gives visitors the chance to experience an entirely different side of the city. Go beyond the beaches and islands and join your guide as you take to the streets and learn about how Split’s spectacular landmarks and palaces were once part of the ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Venetian empires.

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Travel with ease across Split, and see the city’s major highlights in just a couple hours, on this small-group Segway tour. Meet your guide, don a helmet and fluorescent safety vest, and get acquainted with your Segway. Once you feel comfortable, set off along the Riva promenade, venture into Diocletian’s Palace, spot landmarks like the Croatian National Theatre, and head to Marjan Park for panoramic views overlooking the city.

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Immerse yourself in the unique world of Game of Thrones and explore the places where the filming of one of the most famous series of today took place. Let your professional and expert guide lead you through the 1700-year-old Diocletian's palace and describe all the details of life inside the palace during the shooting and show you all the places that were in the series. See if you can recognize them. Tour the cellars where the Meereenese slaves lived and continue along the streets where they ran. See where Daenerys kept her dragons. Enter the corridor where the Sons of the Harpy waited for the Unsullied.

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Pedal through the streets of Split to get a local's perspective of the city during this bike tour. Marvel at the ancient streets of Varos, view the architecture of the city center, and discover various highlights along the way. Feel the energy inside Pulju Stadium before immersing yourself in the beauty of Marjan Park Forest. Admire views of the palace from Matanuska and enjoy the atmosphere of Riva Promenade.

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Walk through 1700 Years of History in Split - Private Tour

Discover the best of Split, all in one excursion—and learn all about the city’s ancient history from your guide’s stories—on this private walking tour. Pick from numerous start times, meet your guide right in the center of town, and set off on foot. As you explore, you’ll visit highlights like Diocletian’s Palace, will see “Game of Thrones” filming locations, will admire the Riva Harbor, and more.

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TOP Split : Private Guided Tour with your mobile

Discover the magical city of Split at your own pace with this guided tour. With a tour of more than 2 hours, you can explore emblematic attractions such as the Palace of Diocletian, the Peristyl, the Republic Square or Matejuska. This option without schedules or groups allows you to enjoy the city flexibly, including recommendations on gastronomy and family activities. Available in six languages, this experience is ideal for those looking for hassle-free personalized tourism. - 2h self-guided tour with + 14 points of interest - Access to information in 6 languages: Spanish, English, Portuguese, French, Italian and German Explore iconic attractions and receive food recommendations. - You can purchase tickets and tickets for the different spaces without leaving the app. - No groups or schedules, ideal for traveling at your own pace.

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Split & Diocletian's Palace Walking Tour - Since 2007

Gail_M, Apr 2026

Loved this tour, it was...

Loved this tour, it was necessary to understand some of the history of the city and get a better idea of the layout so we could independently explore later.

Split & Diocletian's Palace Walking Tour - Since 2007

Hector_A, Apr 2026

Slavko was awesome! Very...

Slavko was awesome! Very knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. Went above and beyond to make our tour what we wanted.

Jewish Heritage & Diocletian's Palace Private Split Tour

Hillary_H, Apr 2026

Jelena is the best in Split!

We had the best time with Jelena. She was prompt, warm, extremely knowledgeable and great with our group ranging from children to elderly. The tour was fantastic and interesting. Highly recommend her and this tour!!

Split & Diocletian's Palace Walking Tour - Since 2007

Tara_F, Apr 2026

Slovako was a fantastic...

Slovako was a fantastic guide! We appreciated his knowledge and storytelling. We learned information we would have never known without taking this tour. It was a wonderful way to start our visit in Split.

From Cruise port Diocletian Palace & Split Old Town Walking Tour

Michael_A, Oct 2025

Awesome!

Great time! A simple tour but so much to see and history to be told. The Diocletian Palace is an amazing hub of Croatia/Split's old-world history. Every turn of the corner is another facet of history and it's remarkable to see in person and contemplate the centuries of history you're witnessing firsthand. Our guide was super informative and personable, making the tour even better. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a cultural history lesson that doesn't drag on too long.