Split: Diocletian's Palace walking tour
Do this because
- Explore Diocletian's Palace with a local guide
- Start in the subterranean levels and work your way up
- Step back in time as the city's iconic history comes to life
What to expect
Split is Croatia's second-largest city and the largest in Dalmatia, sitting on the eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea and centered around the Roman Palace of the Emperor Diocletian. For more than 1700 years, the streets and alleyways of Diocletian's Palace have been continuously inhabited. Home to nobility, adventurers, gentry and common folk, everywhere you look you can still see and feel the influences of the past.
You will visit:
- Diocletian's Palace, built between 298-305AD, is still one of the finest examples of the late-Roman-Empire architecture
- The remarkably preserved basement substructure that helped archaeologists to understand not only how the palatial buildings above were constructed, but also their purposes.
- The heart of the palace, the Peristil
- Emperor's quarters
- Wander through the palace's four quarters and stop to meet a local artist, have an espresso or two and learn the mystery and magic behind one of UNESCO's most celebrated World Heritage sites
Important to know
- Dress code is smart casual
- Places of worship and select museums adhere to a dress code
- No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed; knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women
- You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Tour requires a minimum of two full price adult bookings to operate
- In the event of the tour being cancelled due to the minimum booking requirements not being met, you will receive a full refund
What’s included
Local guide
Small-group tour
Walking tour
What’s not included
Gratuities (optional)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Provider
Divine Croatia
Need a hand?
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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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