History tour of Split with a local history teacher guide

Hello! I am Ivan, a licensed tour guide and a history teacher, with a master's degree in history and art history.

My tour reveals parts of the historic city that you might otherwise miss if exploring in a tour vehicle. On this tour, you will visit the ancient, medieval, and modern amazing history of Split.

On the tour we will visit:

Riva Harbor, Riva Promenade
The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace
Vestibulum of Diocletian's Palace
Cathedral of Saint Domnius
Temple of Jupiter
The Golden Gate
Grgur Ninski Statue
Pjaca, People’s Square
Venetian fortress at Fruit Square

This tour is realized by a local historian tour guide.

The tour lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes

Available in English

Guide: Ivan

PRO

Guiding since 2023

Hello! I am Ivan, a licenced tour guide with a master degree in history and art history with many years of experience.

10 stops

862 m walking

1 hour and 30 minutes

Meeting point:Ul. kralja Tomislava 10, 21000, Split, CroatiaI will be by the Grgur Ninski statue wearing a red T-shirt and a black umbrellaOpen in Google Maps →

Outside visit

Ulica kralja Tomislava 12, 21000, Split, CroatiaThe Golden Gate is the main entrance to the Palace, and one of the four main Roman gates into the Diocletian's Palace. The gate is on the road to the north, towards Salona, the capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia and Diocletian's birthplace. Golden Gate are situated opposite to one more very known monument, Gregory of Nin.

Outside visit

PeristilWe are now at Peristyle, the open space of the imperial square. As a central spot of the Palace, it is framed on both sides by monumental arcades and oriented towards the imperial loggia. Admire the stunning colonnaded square, one of the most beautiful ones on the Mediterranean. Also you will be able to hear about transitions of the buildings and life as result of expansion of christianity.

Outside visit

Saint Domnius CathedralStanding on the Peristil, you can not miss seeing the Cathedral of St. Domnius. While you standing in front of it, I will be showing you the signifant parts of it and explaining you facts and story behind it. The Cathedral is one of the best preserved Roman structures in the city, and it's still in use to this day! We will not be entering inside, but everything that needs to be know about will be said.

10 stops

862 m walking

1 hour and 30 minutes

Meeting point:Ul. kralja Tomislava 10, 21000, Split, CroatiaI will be by the Grgur Ninski statue wearing a red T-shirt and a black umbrellaOpen in Google Maps →

Outside visit

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Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Does not accept large group bookings.

Pets

Not suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.