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Diocletian Palace and Split Old Town SMALL GROUP Walking Tour

Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Split, Croatia
High interest
Booked 5+ times today.
  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· John_A ·
May 2026
Ivan was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. I learned a lot about Diocletian and Roman times from him. A few "interesting" political comments along the way... but still a very good tour overall. I would recommend. You really should have a guide to better understand the history of the city and how it came to be.
· Diane_S ·
May 2026
Split is such a beautiful location and touring the old town was incredible. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and humorous. We learned so much about the history of Croatia and were mesmerized by its beauty. A well worth it tour.

Overview

    What's Included

    • Licensed and Fluent English Speaking Guide
    • 90min Guided Tour of Split Old Town and Diocletian's Palace
    • Walk through the Cellars of Diocletian's Palace
    • Small Group Tour
    • Tips and gratuities

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Model of the historical core of the city of Split
      Obala Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda 23, 21000, Split, Croatia

      Meet at the Bronze Model of Split in the beginning of famous Riva promenade. Look for the PURPLE umbrella.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    1

    Diocletian Palace Substructures

    5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    2

    The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace

    5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    3

    Palazzo di Diocleziano

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    4

    The Golden Gate

    5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    5

    Narodni Trg

    5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    6

    Riva Harbor

    5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    7

    Vestibulum of Diocletian's Palace

    5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    8

    Cathedral of Saint Domnius

    5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    9

    Temple of Jupiter

    5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    4.9
    based on 279 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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    Frane was a great guide

    Donald_D, Jul 2026
    This was an excellent walking tour of Split. Frane was our guide and the meeting point was easy to find from our docked ship. He provided a very good look at Old Split and Diocletians Palace. His English was quite good and he provided good explanations and a very good pace.

    Very informative

    Owen_V, Jul 2026
    Antonia was very knowledgable and provided lots of information, including plenty that you would miss if you just walked around without a guide. Definitiely recommend.

    Diocletian Palace & Split Old Town tour

    Mary_H, Jul 2026
    Our guide was excellent and provided us with great info. She made further recommendations for what we could do following the tour.

    Short interesting history lesson of Split and Diocletians palace

    Fiona_S, Jul 2026
    Extensive and interesting history given during the tour by Antonia of the palace and history of Split

    Great value and a good...

    Matheus_C, Jul 2026
    Great value and a good quick way to get a overview of old town. I was very surprised by the palace and its state of conservation. It is quick though. For us it was the perfect length since we had to make it back to our cruise.

    Very friendly &...

    Maria_L, Jul 2026
    Very friendly & enthusiastic local guide Franz showed us all the interesting sites & gave some historical background. He also shared a lot of other local recommendations to do in Spit that I did not see in Tripadvisor or google searches.

    Good last minute tour

    Jay_W, Jun 2026
    We booked a last-minute tour. Antonia was great! We appreciated the good information. I also appreciated her working in the extreme heat thank you Antonia. And sorry about the captain of Hejduk leaving your team.

    History of Split

    Lndala, Jun 2026
    Good background history of Splt with our tour guide Ivan, which enhanced our appreciation of the Old Town. Tour included the basement.

    Info-packed and enjoyable!

    Victoria_B, Jun 2026
    This was a great tour to learn about the history of the city. Our tour guide, Antonia, was friendly and knowledgeable about the palace, from when it was built to current maintenance today. A lot of info is packed into this 90 minute, non-physically demanding tour.

    Outstanding tour! A must do!

    Vicki_R, Jun 2026
    This was a must see tour! Ivan, the tour guide, was outstanding. He made the entire tour relevant and was extremely informative.

    The guide was very...

    Pamela_N, Jun 2026
    The guide was very informative. He managed to mix in some humor with all the very interesting history. I would really recommend the tour if you are visiting the city.

    Great tour. Long enough...

    Caroline_S, Jun 2026
    Great tour. Long enough in the heat. Ivan was excellent always stood us in the shade! And he was very informative and friendly! Thankyou

    Wonderful Introduction to Split

    Francis_W, Jun 2026
    Wonderful introduction to Split! Our guide was knowledgeable, entertaining, and friendly. On a hot day, our guide did a great job of hopping from shade to shade, and keeping us separated from the crowds. I'd definitely recommend this tour!

    Great tour - and good value

    Elisabeth_R, Jun 2026
    Ivana was an excellent guide. Interesting, charismatic and entertaining. Her talk was also interspersed with snippets of local tips such as great places to eat. Good value for money.

    Enjoyable walk around Split

    Jo_K, Jun 2026
    We went to the wrong town model for the meeting point but the guide was really good in tracking us down to join the group so we didn’t miss out. Really good tour length and lots of information about the palace and the town. Really enjoyable and good value.

    On time, informative,...

    Kevin_S, Jun 2026
    On time, informative, helpful, worked well. Antonia was pleasant and entertaining. All very good value

    Great place with an amazing guide. Highly recommended

    Vishmay_K, Jun 2026
    Amazing guide Told us interesting things about the place. Highly recommended for all coming to Split.

    Petra was an excellent...

    Andrea_B, Jun 2026
    Petra was an excellent guide. Her Spanish was spoken beautifully. I would definitely recommend this 90min walking tour when you arrive to Split.

    Highly recommend

    Eugene_H, Jun 2026
    We have used Viator on a number of occasions and would definitely recommend. We had booked for the wrong day and when I contacted them, Viator allowed us to use the booking for the correct day. No issue !! In Split, Ivan our guide was excellent. Extremely knowledgable and had a great sense of humour. Would highly recommend.

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    Doreen_K, Jun 2026
    Very informative, just the right amount of walking, Mario is great guide and teacher! He made sure we were right on time to see the noon time performance at the Palace peristil, so fun!

    Fun and interesting tour

    Laura_P, Jun 2026
    We learned about the palace and interesting facts about the time. Had we not done the tour we wouldn’t have known where to go and would have wandered aimlessly. It was great having a tour and Frank was really good. He kept us moving and interested. We had our 3 teens with us and they enjoyed it too. Wear comfy and cool clothes bc it can get hot.

    A satisfying tour with Antonia

    Lily_P, Jun 2026
    They would get a comprehensive experience from Antonia who is expert in the field. She is professional, knowlageble, patient and attentive. She had planned the time well so we covered a lot of information and sites. Don't miss her tour. Brava

    Walking tour of the Diocletian Palace & Split Old Town

    Lesley_B, Jun 2026
    An excellent tour of the Diocletian Palace & Split Old Town with Ivan. A good way to get an insight of what further sights to see.

    Good tour

    Nadine_T, Jun 2026
    Tour guide was very knowledgeable. The only negative is that the entire tour focused on the palace; though very interesting, we never really had a city tour

    Great introduction to the...

    Stacey_S, May 2026
    Great introduction to the palace and the city. Recommend for a quick introduction if you don’t have time for full food tour.

    Great historical tour

    Nina_S, May 2026
    Ivan was a great tour guide with lots of local knowledge. Thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Fascinating history

    Great quick tour

    Cassidy_W, May 2026
    We really enjoyed this tour. Ivana was very knowledgeable and gave us many insider tips about the city as well as the historical insights.

    What an interesting day!

    Diane_S, May 2026
    Split is such a beautiful location and touring the old town was incredible. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and humorous. We learned so much about the history of Croatia and were mesmerized by its beauty. A well worth it tour.

    Highly recommend

    Natalie_S, May 2026
    Frane was very friendly and knowledgeable. We appreciated his expertise and enthusiasm. Would highly recommend this tour of this beautiful city.

    Good, quick tour given by...

    Lisa_Y, May 2026
    Good, quick tour given by someone who is very knowledgeable. Easy walking with lots of interesting info.

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