Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Riva Harbor, Riva Promenade, Split 21000 Croatia
As we meet up at the promenade you will see the southern wall of the Diocletian's palace, the Split harbour as well as the eastern and the western promenade/coast. I will provide you with some interesting information about the location of Split and it's surroundings and what makes the city of Split such a popular and unique destination.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Diocletian Palace Substructures, IZA Vestibula 3, Split 21000 Croatia
We will enter the substructures of the Palace through the southern entrance of the Palace (the Bronze Gate), I will explain the specific role the substructures have had through history as we pass through the main corridor towards the Peristyle Square.
Duration: 8 minutes
Stop At: The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace, Dioklecijanova Ulica, Split 21000 Croatia
We will stop at the central ancient square of the Palace, the famous Peristyle Square where I will lay out the historical and cultural background of this unique historical site.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Cathedral of Saint Domnius, Kraj Sv.Duje 5, Split 21000 Croatia
I will explain what role the Mausoleum of the emperor Diocletian had and how it was turned into a Cathedral, I will also tell you something about the construction style of both the Cathedral and the adjacent Bell Tower, we will not be entering inside but I will provide you with all the important details as we observe them from the outside.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Jupiter, Kraj Sveti Ivana, Split 21000 Croatia
As we leave the Peristyle Square we will visit the Temple of Jupiter and I will explain how it was turned into a baptistery as Christianity spread within the walls of the Palace. The Sphinx in front serves as a stark contrast to the sacral nature of the baptistery. We will not be entering inside the baptistery.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Fruit's Square (Trg Brace Radic), Trg Brace Radic, Split 21000 Croatia
Passing through the narrowest of all streets in Split the famous "Pusti me Proć" we reach the Fruit's square where I will talk about the town of Split and it's development or the lack thereof at the time when Split was under Venetian rule.
Duration: 7 minutes
Pass By: Marko Marulic Sculpture, Trg Brace Radic 5 at Fruit's Square, Split 21000 Croatia
on the Fruit's square we will pass by the statue of the father of the Croatian Literature Marko Marulić
Pass By: Palača Milesi, Trg Braće Radić 7, 21000, Split, Croatia
Just behind the statue of Marko Marulić we will also see the palace of the Milesi Family from the 17th Century
Stop At: Narodni trg, 21000, Split, Croatia
Our next stop will be the main square in Split the famous Piazza, I will let you know about the historical development of this square and how it became the main square of the town of Split as the town expanded westward. This square abounds in different traditions and there were some really cool and somewhat odd customs that marked certain stages of its development. We will cover the historical part regarding the Austrian rule in Split and its influences.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Nakic Palace, Narodni Trg, Split 21000 Croatia
Located at the western end of the Piazza Square we will see this recently renovated Palace once a property of one of the noble families of Split.
Pass By: Old Town Hall, Narodni trg, 21000, Split, Croatia
We will pass by the old City Hall
Pass By: Karepic Palace, Bosanska 1, Split 21000 Croatia
Palace belonging to one of the noble families of Split
Pass By: Palace of Cipriamo de Ciprianis, Ul. Marka Marulica 6, Split 21000 Croatia
A palace of the Noble Family from Korčula located at the eastern end of the Piazza Square.
Stop At: Zeljezna Vrata, Ul. Ispod Ure, Split 21000 Croatia
As we go eastward we will reach the western gate of the Palace. The famous iron gate have a rich history to tell as well with many a different activities having been conducted here in the past. We will see the oldest Bell Tower on this part of the Adriatic Sea.
Duration: 7 minutes
Pass By: Cindro Palace, Dioklecijanova ulica and Kresimirova Mica, Split 21000 Croatia
We will pass by another palace built by the wealthy Cindro family in the 17th century.
Pass By: Palace Augubio, Dioklecijanova 1, 21000, Split, Croatia
A palace of a wealthy italian Family Augubio from the 15th Century.
Stop At: City Museum of Split, Papaliceva 1, Split 21000 Croatia
The City Museum of Split is located in the Papalic Palace. The palace has a great historical significance and for all the Game of Thrones fans there is also an interesting albeit bloody scene that takes place in front of the palace.
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: The Golden Gate, Ul. Kralja Tomislava, Split 21000 Croatia
The Northern, the most beautiful and the most decorated entrance to the Diocletian's palace, the way it is built is impressive and it is a testament to the building expertise of the ancient Romans.
Duration: 7 minutes
Stop At: Grgur Ninski Statue, Ulica Kralja Tomislava 12, Split 21000 Croatia
Just opposite the Northern Gate we will see the impressive statue of the Bishop Grgur of Nin, a work by the famous Croatian sculptor Ivan Meštrović. I will explain why the bishop Grgur represents such an important figure in the Croatian history.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The Bell Tower of St. Arnir, Kralja Tomislava 15, Split 21000 Croatia
Just next to the statue of the bishop Grgur of Nin we will see the beautiful Bell Tower of saint Arnir along with the chapel of Saint. Arnir and the remnants of an early Christian church. Here I will say a couple of words about the situation in Split in World War 2.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Marmontova Ulica, Marmontova ulica, Split 21000 Croatia
We will finish our tour at the top of the famous Marmontova street overlooking the Croatian National Theater and the Monastery and Church of our Lady of Health. I will cover the historical aspect of a short-lived but productive French administration in Split.
Duration: 8 minutes
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
See Availability
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Outdoor Activities Culture Sightseeing Tours Private Sightseeing Tours Walking Tours Cultural Tours Historical Tours