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Walking Tour of Split with a 'Magister' of History
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Split
About
Join a walking tour of Split led by a local historian and explore the city’s key sites through a clear and engaging journey across centuries. Ranked as the second-best experience in Croatia in 2023 by Tripadvisor, it stands among the top 1% of travel experiences worldwide.
Your guide Toni, a local with a Master’s degree in history and former teacher, combines academic insight with genuine passion and a deep personal connection to the city. The experience is further enriched with original 3D reconstructions, created by your guide Toni through years of dedicated research, helping you truly visualize how the city looked in Roman times.
Comfort is ensured with a small group size.
Much of the ...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 40 minutes to 1 hour and 50 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 40 minutes to 1 hour and 50 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Your guide is Toni Šare, the owner of DiocleSpot Tours
Demonstration of some sites with 3D reconstructions
Headset for connecting to the tour guides audio system
Not entering any museums or payed sites
Meeting Points
Departure
Brass Gate
Brass Gate - it's the southern seaside entrance from the Promenade (Riva) into the Cellars of Diocletian's Palace. It is a small entrance into the Palace walls, next to 'Gentile' coffee bar.
Return
Golden Gate
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Split's Riviera, the most important site for all of the local residents. There are some graphic and model representations here that I use for an introduction to what is going to be shown inside the Palace. Also, the southern wall of Diocletian's Palace is beautifully seen from that spot.
15 minutes
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The Brass Gate
Entering Diocletian's Palace through the southern wall into the substructures
5 minutes
3
Diocletian Palace Substructures
Walking through the central chamber of the archaeologically best preserved part of Diocletian's palace - its substructure. Even though most of the Substructures are part of the Museum, we will be passing through its main chamber and stop there to hear the explanation of the area.
10 minutes
4
The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace
The central square of Diocletian's Palace and one of the most important squares of the city today. We will be able to see some incredibly preserved Roman structures, and I will show you my 3D reconstructions of the area to give you a better idea of how much of the decorations and buildings are still original.
10 minutes
5
Vestibulum of Diocletian's Palace
Ancient entrance to Diocletian's private residence. From here I take you around the remains of Emperor's Diocletians's private residence.
10 minutes
6
Eastern (Silver) Gate
Eastern entrance to Diocletian's Palace. Here is one of the best views of the Palace, with the Cathedral (Mausoleum) on one side, the Silver Gate on the other, and beneath us the only preserved part of the original road.
5 minutes
7
Cathedral of Saint Domnius
The Cathedral or the grave of emperor Diocletian (Mausoleum) is one of the best-preserved Roman structures in the city, and it's still in use to this day! I will explain everything you need to know about it, the bell tower and how it was converted from a grave to a Cathedral by the Christians. We will not be entering inside, but everything that needs to be know about will be said.
10 minutes
8
Temple of Jupiter
The Temple of Jupiter, as they call it, is one of the best-preserved late-roman temples in the world. Here I will show you some anomalies and mistakes that the Romans did as they were constructing it! We will not be entering the temple, as I will show you everything relevant from the outside.
15 minutes
9
Nakic Palace
All the various palaces of noble families that we will see on our way through the Palace.
10
Cindro Palace
All the various palaces of noble families that we will see.
11
Game of Thrones Split Fan Shop
I will show you all of the filming locations of Game of Thrones in Split that we are traveling by if the group is interested. Also, we are passing by the fan shop.
12
The Golden Gate
The main entrance to the Palace. The Golden Gate is the most preserved out of 4 entrances to the palace and also most decorated and most memorable. Also, the entire northern wall is visible form here and we can see how the medieval city was still using all of the Roman-made structures for defense, and how they removed what they didn't need.
15 minutes
13
City Museum of Split
Papalic Palace - here we will see some of the finest example of Venitian inflienced architecture in Split and talk about the strong Italian influence on the local culture
10 minutes
14
Grgur Ninski Statue
Dominant and recognisable statue, a landmark of Split. I will explain you what it represents and what it means for Croatian language and culture of the early medieval times.
5 minutes
Walking Tour of Split with a 'Magister' of History
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Split
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$26.50
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About
Join a walking tour of Split led by a local historian and explore the city’s key sites through a clear and engaging journey across centuries. Ranked as the second-best experience in Croatia in 2023 by Tripadvisor, it stands among the top 1% of travel experiences worldwide.
Your guide Toni, a local with a Master’s degree in history and former teacher, combines academic insight with genuine passion and a deep personal connection to the city. The experience is further enriched with original 3D reconstructions, created by your guide Toni through years of dedicated research, helping you truly visualize how the city looked in Roman times.
Comfort is ensured with a small group size.
Much of the ...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 40 minutes to 1 hour and 50 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 40 minutes to 1 hour and 50 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Your guide is Toni Šare, the owner of DiocleSpot Tours
Demonstration of some sites with 3D reconstructions
Headset for connecting to the tour guides audio system
Not entering any museums or payed sites
Meeting Points
Departure
Brass Gate
Brass Gate - it's the southern seaside entrance from the Promenade (Riva) into the Cellars of Diocletian's Palace. It is a small entrance into the Palace walls, next to 'Gentile' coffee bar.