Split Free Tour

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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

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Explore the heart of Split with this free walking tour from the impressive Diocletian's Palace to the charming Old Town. In about 90 minutes, you'll discover the main sights of this Croatian coastal city, while an expert guide (in English) tells you about the history, culture and curiosities of the place.

The tour starts at the Golden Gates of Diocletian's Palace, next to the statue of Bishop Gregory of Nin, and is adapted for people with reduced mobility. An ideal way to start your visit to Split.

Visit the essential corners of Diocletian's Palace.
Get to know the history of Split with a passionate and expert guide.
Enjoy an accessible, family-friendly and fun-filled tour.

1 hour and 30 minutes guided walking tour through Split
Professional guide (English)
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Immerse yourself in Split's Roman, medieval and modern history with this free tour of Diocletian's Palace and the Old Town. For approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, you'll walk among ancient columns, temples, squares and lively alleyways as you discover how this Adriatic gem was born and evolved.

Your guide will take you through key points such as the Peristyle, the Vestibule, the Cathedral of San Domnio (the former mausoleum of the emperor), the Temple of Jupiter, the Riva (promenade), and other corners of the old town, such as the Town Square or the former seat of the Town Hall.

In addition to historical facts, you will learn about the anecdotes that make this city unique: the arrival of the Greeks, the Illyrian origins, or the mystery of a 3000-year-old Egyptian sphinx that is still in Split. All explained in a close, clear and entertaining way.

The protagonist of this story is Diocletian, a Roman emperor who reformed the empire... and retired! and retired! Unheard of in his time. This tour is an ideal way to understand how his legacy is still very much alive among the stones of Split.

It is a perfect option for first-time visitors or those who want to get their bearings before exploring further on their own.