Jewish Heritage & Diocletian's Palace Private Split Tour
Jewish Heritage & Diocletian's Palace Private Split Tour
The tour includes exploration of The Diocletian's Palace and The Old Town of Split with visits to The Synagogue & Jewish Ghetto.We kick-off in style with the magnificent Diocletian's Palace in the heart of The Old Town and travel back to the ancient Roman Empire. We take a step into the rich cultural heritage of this vibrant city with its numerous palaces, quirky narrow streets and lively markets and artisan shops. We will visit the Substructures of the palace built by the Roman emperor Diocletian in the 3rd century and from there we continue to the upper part of this magnificent retirement villa of the emperor Diocletian.Later we go to the Synagogue and learn about this small, but immensely important Jewish community.
Many prominent members of this community played a significant role in the economical and historical development of Split.In the Synagogue we meet a member of Jewish community who shares his stories of the Jewish heritage in the city of Split.
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Palazzo di Diocleziano
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45 minutesVestibulum of Diocletian's Palace
Admire Vestibule which used to be a foyer of the palace.
10 minutesThe Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace
Learn about the main Roman square- its past and present functions. Admire the beautiful columns that were brought from different parts of the empire when the palace was built in 305 AD.
10 minutesGrgur Ninski Statue
Admire the tall sculpture of the most renowned Croatian sculptors Ivan Mesštrović and learn about the bishop Grgur Ninski.
10 minutesSplit Synagogue
We then visit the synagogue and meet a member of the Jewish community who shares stories of the Jewish people in the city of Split. Many prominent members of this community played a significant role in the economical and historical development of Split.
30 minutesPjaca
Admire beautiful Venetian architecture of the city's main piazza
10 minutesFruit's Square (Trg Brace Radic)
One of the loveliest squares just outside the palace of the Roman emperor Diocletian. Learn about Marko Marulić, the father of Croatian literature whose statues is in the middle of the square.
5 minutesRiva Harbor
Riva is a pedestrian heaven, thrusting with cafés and restaurants, an ideal place for having your morning or afternoon coffee, or for an evening out with friends over drinks. Learn about contemporary life and what makes this gorgeous Mediterranean city tick.
10 minutesProkurative
Prokurative or as they are officially called, Republic Square resemble the Venice St. Marks Square. They are located west of the Riva and they were named after the arches found on the neo-Renaissance buildings surrounding the square on three sides. Most people to this day know it by that name. The square is only open on the south side, providing a beautiful view of the harbour and the Riva (waterfront).
10 minutesMarmontova Ulica
It is another beautiful promenade popular with both the locals and our visitors. Off the street is the fish market where we can stop if you wish to have a look where the locals buy the fresh Adriatic fish.
10 minutesIncluded
- Private guided tour with a licensed guide
- Visit to the Synagogue and Jewish Ghetto
Not Included
- Meals and beverages
- Taxi
- Fees to the Substructures of The Diocletian's Palace 7 euro & The Mausoleum of The Emperor 7 euro
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- With a negative coronavirus test result or either a proof that you recovered from COVID19 or a proof of vaccination, leisure travelers from around the worlds are allowed to visit Croatia.Croatia is cited as one of the safest Mediterranean countries to visit.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.