Split Walking Tour with Professor of History
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Split, Croatia
- 2 hours 20 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Dive into the history of Split alongside a professor when you book this small-group walking tour. Go beyond Diocletian's Palace to explore medieval and modern Split with “Game of Thrones” locations, intriguing legends, and local life insights. Start at the Riva promenade, see the palace's substructures, Peristyle, and Vestibule, and discover landmarks like the Cathedral of Saint Domnius and the Golden Gate.
- Explore the historic center of Split with a professor
- Learn about the rich history and culture of Croatia
- Upgrade to a private tour for a personalized experience
- A small group means more attention from your guide
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Alcoholic Beverages
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Brass Gate (Porta Aenea)Obala Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda 22, 21000, Split, Croatia
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Riva Harbor
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Diocletian Palace Substructures
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Vestibul
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Cathedral of Saint Domnius
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
6
Temple of Jupiter
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
7
The Golden Gate
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Grgur Ninski Statue
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Marmontova Ulica
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Prokurative
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
Fruit's Square (Trg Brace Radic)
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 17 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Patricia_E, Sep 2026
Wear comfortable shoes.- walking on cobblestones and uneven surfaces. Some stairs but many have handrails. The guide was very knowledgeable and had some amusing anecdotes. He is clearly used to visitors from all over the world. He gave us great tips on where to eat and drink and how to avoid scammers. Highly recommend!
Anna_M, Sep 2026
Our Guide is amazing, very knowledgeable and friendly. We will definitely recommend this tour to our friends and neighbours.
Steph_S, Sep 2026
Mario was one of the best tour guides we’ve ever had.
First of all we were a bit confused on where to to meet but I recognized him from the tour information listing. He welcomed us to the group.
The pace of the tour was perfect. We never felt rushed and had time to truly explore and take pics.
Loved that Mario asked us questions and waited for us to aware. I’m sure he’s an excellent professor. He gave us information at each stop and was never overwhelming.
I would highly recommend this tour of Split with Mario. If we find ourselves back in the area we would book a tour with Mario without hesitation.
Drew_D, Sep 2026
As someone who has traveled extensively and done plenty of walking tours, this is one of the most memorable and best.
Mario is a great guide with a wonderful sense of humor. His lessons on history are rooted in reality and he does not romanticize anything that doesn’t deserve to be romanticized.
It’s nice to have a guide who is young and has experienced how Split has changed during the last two decades. He has a real understanding of how this region has adapted to that changing landscape and how locals have experienced it.
Olwyn_A, Aug 2026
Mario was incredibly knowledgeable about local history & had a fund of amusing stories about local places & characters
Aaron, Aug 2026
This was such a great tour for anyone interested in the history of Diocletian’s Palace, local food and some tips for the area, as well as some friendly travel tips. Mario was very engaging. I’d highly recommend doing this tour one of your first days visiting as you’ll get really well oriented to the layout of the palace and it makes getting around so much easier. After the tour we had a list of ideas in our heads of what we wanted to see more of and where we’d want to eat.
Mardia_N, Aug 2026
Absolutely wonderful tour to give a high level view of the history, the palace and general information. Made fun with Mario’s excellent delivery and humour. Great group and experience
Majd_A, Aug 2026
The best walking tour you will ever go on! Full of facts, stories, tidbits about Croatian society, and splits connection to the world. Cannot recommend this tour highly enough, book it without a second thought!
Peter_B, Aug 2026
Two hour walking tour, very informative. Mario was excellent. I would definitely recommend booking the tour with him.
Hilary_K, Aug 2026
Our tour guide Mario was so incredibly knowledgeable and he made the tour a lot of fun. I noticed people outside of our tour stopping to listen to him speak as he was so informative and had such an in depth historical perspective. Excellent tour!!
Eric_R, Aug 2026
Mario was a great host and provided great information and engagement for the group. Our family learned so much about Split and would recommend this tour to anyone interested.
Ellie, Aug 2026
Mario was amazing. We learned all about the history of the palace and got plenty of funny anecdotes with it.
Becky_M, Jul 2026
Amazing experience! Mario was knowledgeable about the topic but also other things that he weaved into the tour masterfully. He was entertaining and attentive. His explanations increased both our understanding and interest in the history of Split, Croacia and the region in general. He also gave us useful tips that helped us throughout our vacation. He even recommended us a fantastic wine! 🥳
cmjw13, Jul 2026
This was a fantastic way to see Split and learn its impressive and storied history. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and helped us learn so much in a brief amount of time. I would highly recommend this tour as a "first activity" when arriving in Split- it gives you a lay of the land, and helps you know what you're looking at as you continue to travel around this historic city.
k_r, Jul 2026
We had Elana who replaced Mario because he was sick . We had an excellent tour, she was funny, engaging , knowledgeable and gave us an amazing tour.
Debra_R, Jul 2026
Our tour guide, Elena, was extremely knowledgeable and so easy to listen to. She gave us so much information about the historical aspects of Split. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour.
Sally_S, Jul 2026
Very informative tour. Mario was quite knowledgeable and friendly. He made the tour fun. He brought Diocletians palace to lfe!
Laura_S, Jul 2026
Marco was a wonderful tour guide. He was extremely knowledgeable and a great guide around the city. I would recommend this tour to anyone traveling to Split. Worked very well with our cruise timeline.
Kerry_B, Jul 2026
Fabulous! Mario was so knowledgeable and his presentation was flawless with a sense of humor and great interaction with the group. The time flew by!
Daksha_R, Jul 2026
Amazing great information and I must do with family and friends. Don’t forget to do it with when you arrive in Croatia.
Francesca_A, Jul 2026
This is much more than a history tour. Mario was very knowledgeable, friendly and funny, and told us not only the history of Split but many other interesting anecdotes.
A must if you visit Split.
Fully recommend it!
Greg_R, Jul 2026
Great information by Viator guide. He was too good!! Also gave informative ATM use information. Croatia was beautiful but very touristy.
David_G, Jul 2026
It hits all the sights, and the guide gives you all the context and historical anecdotes and tidbits to increase your understanding and appreciation. We actually had a substitute guide, Elena, and she was terrific -- not only all the crucial stories, but witty and engaging.
Jessica_R, Jun 2026
Very knowledgeable guide and the perfect amount of time. It is a easy way to get the overview of Split with the history too
Karen_M, Jun 2026
Great way to find out about both the city's history and up to date information on best food, bars, restaurants etc and what to avoid.
Leigha_V, Jun 2026
We had Mario who made history very interesting and fun. He was eloquent and easy to understand. He was very personable and I would 100 percent recommend this tour with him! I learned so much in an engrossing way. Not boring at all!
Diana_D, Jun 2026
The walking tour was fantastic! Mario was super knowledgeable, told lots of interesting stories, and gave great recommendations on what to do and what to avoid in Split. Highly recommended!
Jlhurst63, Jun 2026
Excellent tour, highly recommend for anyone visiting Split. Mario our guide was fab, very knowledgeable and gave lots of information delivered with humour.
DanTong_J, Jun 2026
Mario was unfortunately not available for this tour but had set us up with one of his colleagues Elena who was an incredible tour guide. She was informative, funny, and a true local that knew the history and highlights of Split! We had a great time on our walking tour with Elena and she was very thoughtful in finding shade for us during a hot summer day
Kumar_B, Jun 2026
Excellent tour with lots of great information about the history, culture and heritage of the region. Learnt quite a bit and Mario kept the entire tour quite engaging. Worth the 2+ hours. This tour is a great intro to the country and the city. His passion for his country and the subject is quite evident in his depth of knowledge on a range of topics spanning sports, history, food and wine.
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