Diocletian's Palace Tours and Tickets

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:

• Split and Diocletian's Palace Walking Tour - Since 2007

• Split-Private Walking Tour of Old Town & Diocletian's Palace

• 2-Hour Split Segway Tour

• Split-Premium Emperor's Walking Tour for History Lovers + Museum

• 90-min Diocletian Palace Walking Tour - Since 2007

Visiting Diocletian's Palace costs nothing, as you can freely walk around this historical complex. However, some attractions within the palace do have entrance fees. Guided tours are an affordable way to learn the history of Diocletian's Palace, with shared walking tours starting at roughly US$18 and private ones costing closer to US$50.

Yes, Diocletian's Palace is not to be missed when visiting Split, as this ancient complex is the city's central highlight. Inside the palace complex, you can find many of Split's most famous landmarks, and with a guided tour, you can learn all about its ancient history to better appreciate its well-preserved remains.

Per one customer who booked the Split-Private Walking Tour of Old Town and Diocletian's Palace, "This was a fascinating tour into the history of Split and Diocletian's Palace. Our tour guide, Joko, was very personable and knowledgeable and did a very good job of sharing a tremendous amount of history with us in a very clear and digestible way. We would recommend this tour to others for sure!"

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Diocletian's Palace. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Split:

• Bisevo Blue Cave

• Budikovac Island

• Plitvice Lakes National Park

• Peristyle Square

• Stiniva Cove

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Split.