Split Walking Tour: Diocletian's Palace
Overview
Split grew up inside a Roman emperor's palace. Diocletian built it on the shore around AD 300 to retire to, and today its walls hold shops, cafés, homes and a cathedral. This short walking tour with a licensed local guide helps you make sense of 1,700 years of history before you explore on your own.
You meet at the Golden Gate, the palace's northern entrance, beside the giant statue of Gregory of Nin (rub his toe for luck). Inside, the guide leads you to the Peristyle, the colonnaded square at the heart of the palace, past the Cathedral of St Domnius, originally Diocletian's mausoleum, and into the domed Vestibule. You finish outside the walls on the Riva promenade and People's Square, with tips on where to eat and what to see next.
Tours run every day, rain or shine, and suit all ages.
Highlights
- Diocletian's Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- The Peristyle and the domed Vestibule
- Cathedral of St Domnius, once a mausoleum
- Statue of Gregory of Nin and the Riva
- Small groups, several departures a day
What's included
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- 90-minute guided walk
- Entrance tickets to the cathedral, bell tower or palace cellars
- Gratuities
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Frequently asked questions
At the Golden Gate, the northern entrance to Diocletian's Palace, next to the statue of Gregory of Nin.
The tour covers the outside and the public squares. Tickets for the cathedral, bell tower and cellars can be bought on the spot afterwards.
Yes, it is a gentle walk on flat stone streets, suitable for all ages. It is not wheelchair accessible.
