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Split: History Walking Tour of the Old Town
The tour lasts 1 hour
Available in English and French
Description
Join a walking tour of Split, a 1700-year-old city and an ancient Roman city-palace protected by UNESCO. Stroll through the old town, the Palace of Diocletian, and its cellars, and learn about the city's rich history.
Start your tour at Golden Gate, following your guide to the Golden Gate and Đardin Park, Peristyle and Mausoleum, Temple of Jupiter, Vestibule, Pjaca (People's Square), and Fruit Square (Voćni trg).
Imagine replacing your head with the Sphinx’s, answering the Sphinx’s riddle, discovering the dark cellars of the palace, passing through the “human mousetrap,” and admiring the oldest cathedral in the world with a stunning bell tower.
Along the way, learn about Emperor Diocletian, the greatest persecutor of Christians, and discover why he vomited after dinner. Uncover how much the Venetians paid for Split. Find out why a headless Sphinx guards the entrance to Jupiter’s temple.
See the cellars where Khaleesi’s dragons were chained and where the Unsullied fought the Sons of the Harpy. Ending your walk at the Riva, get recommendations on how to spend the rest of your day and which islands to visit. Also, see what the locals eat and where to find Dalmatian specialties.
Itinerary:
The Peristyle
Itinerary:
The Peristyle
Cathedral of Saint Domnius
Fruit Square
Gregory of Nin Statue
Diocletian’s Room
Temple of Jupiter
Pjaca Square
Four Monumental Gates
Substructures of Diocletian’s Palace
Meeting point:
The guide with the black umbrella
Meeting point:
The guide with the black umbrella
Guide: Marko
Guiding since 2025PRO
My name is Marko, and I was born and raised in Split. With many years of experience guiding visitors, I love sharing the true spirit of my hometown: sunshine, freshly caught fish with olive oil, a glass of wine, and above all, our unique lifestyle of fjaka (taking it easy, slowly, like despacito or tranquillo).
On my tours, I bring to life the rich history of Split and the region, while also showing you the old way of life, always combined with fun, great stories, and, of course, delicious food.
I speak five languages, and I’m a passionate fan of history, the Game of Thrones series, and everything else that makes Split so special.
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