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Split: Diocletian's Palace Walking Tour

1. Split: Diocletian's Palace Walking Tour

Discover the remains of Diocletian's Palace, built for the Roman Emperor Diocletian at the turn of the 4th century AD. Now part of the old town of Split, the imperial palace was built in preparation for the emperor's retirement in 305 AD. Visit different areas of the complex, such as the cellars and monumental Peristyle courtyard. Look at the emperor's private observatory and see the Cathedral of Saint Domnius, originally built as Diocletian's Mausoleum. Discover the site of the Temple of Jupiter and Baptistery, and the original Bronze Gate, Silver Gate, Golden Gate and Iron Gate that provided access to the city. Discover a refuge for the noblewomen of Split at the Benedictine Monastery of St. Arnir, admire the original 15th-century Town Hall and marvel at the Baroque monuments of Fruit Square (Voćni trg).

Split: Game of Thrones Tour with Diocletian's Palace Cellar

2. Split: Game of Thrones Tour with Diocletian's Palace Cellar

Have you ever dreamed about seeing some of the filming locations of the famous Game of Thrones series? Use this unique opportunity to visit those places and see how they look in real life on a guided walking tour in Split. Enjoy included entry to Diocletian's Palace Cellar. If you are a Game of Thrones fan, this is the perfect tour for you. On this tour, hear about the real history of Split with a special focus on the exact places where the famous series was shot. Explore the area of the town center, Diocletian's Palace cellars (entry tickets included), Golden Gate, Vestibul, and more. Walk the streets to where different scenes were shot alongside a guide who is a local and true fan of the series. Wander the palace cellars where in the fourth season of the series, the Meereenese slaves lived. See where Daenerys kept her dragons in season five, enter the corridor where the Sons of the Harpy waited for the Unsullied, and walk through the streets where the Unsullied Army patrolled.

Split: Game of Thrones Museum Entrance Ticket

3. Split: Game of Thrones Museum Entrance Ticket

As you approach the museum, you will see the great dragon in the window, giving you a taste of what's to come. When you arrive at the entrance you will be greeted by kind hosts who will explain everything to you, answer all your questions and direct you to your amazing guide.  Your guide will then show you around the 5 thematically arranged rooms of the museum. The first room is dedicated to Meereen, which was filmed in Split. The second room is dedicated to Kings Landing, which was also filmed in Croatia, in Dubrovnik. Further along, there is the North, Beyond the Wall, and Three-eyed raven. As you walk, take in the many photos, various weapons, costumes, and city dioramas. Additionally, each room is accompanied by appropriate light, temperature, fog, music, and smells to make the experience more real. The tour ends with your very own picture on the iconic irone throne.

Split: 1.5-Hour Diocletian's Palace & Old Town Walking Tour

4. Split: 1.5-Hour Diocletian's Palace & Old Town Walking Tour

Journey back in time and explore the history of Split, from Diocletian's Palace, built for the Roman emperor in 305 CE, through to the present day. Marvel as history is brought to life before your eyes. See the Cathedral of Saint Domnius with its 12th-century bell tower, and visit the impressive Peristyle courtyard of Diocletian's Palace. Admire the statue of Gregory of Nin by the 20th-century sculptor, Ivan Meštrović. Take a closer look at the impressive Golden Gate that Diocletian walked through to enter his palace. Go down to the Riva promenade to get lovely views of the Adriatic Sea, and see the Old Town Hall and City Clock on People's Square. Walk in a small group for a more intimate experience and the chance to choose what you want to see. Visit the fish market, explore the old neighborhood of Varoš and much more.

Split Game of Thrones Tour: City of Dragons

5. Split Game of Thrones Tour: City of Dragons

Walk in the footsteps of Daenerys on this guided 'Game of Thrones' tour of Split. Discover stunning locations that were used to shoot iconic scenes in the show. Explore Diocletian's palace with a local guide that is a fan of both the books and TV series. Meet your guide and discuss information from the 'Game of Thrones' series and recall incredible tales from Croatian legends and local history. Stroll through the 1700-year old Diocletian Palace. Admire this Roman palace that was constructed by Emperor Diocletian and today is set in the very heart of Split. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most significant and best-preserved structures from this period. Wander the cellars where the Meereenese slaves lived in the show and walk the streets where they ran. View the shooting location for where Daenerys kept her dragons. Gaze into the corridor where the Sons of the Harpy waited for the Unsullied and walk through the streets where the Unsullied Army patrolled. In addition to learning about filming spots, your guide is eager to share the history and customs of Split.

Split: Game of Thrones Private Tour with Diocletian Palace

6. Split: Game of Thrones Private Tour with Diocletian Palace

This 2-hour Game of Thrones tour is a fun way to see some of the important sites in Split. Learn about the real history of Split as you visit locations where the famous series was filmed. Explore the center of Split with a local guide, who is a Games of Thrones fan. Visit the cellars of the Diocletian’s Palace, the Golden Gate and Vestibul, and more. Walk along the streets where different scenes were shot. Tour the cellars where the Meereenese slaves lived and continue along the streets where they ran. See where Daenarys kept her dragons. Enter the corridor where the Sons of the Harpy waited for the Unsullied.

Split: Historical & Gastro Treasures Tour with Green Market

7. Split: Historical & Gastro Treasures Tour with Green Market

Upon finding your guide at the intersection of Riva Promenade and Hrvojeva Street, you will begin a 3-hour guided tour that includes generous tastings of traditional Croatian delicacies and wines. Your food and history adventure will begin in the Green Market where you will have a traditional inland brunch made of prosciutto, pancetta, cheese, and "peka" bread.  From here, enter the ancient Diocletian's Palace where you will experience a ''konoba'' tavern-style restaurant and have seafood, handmade macaroni pasta (brought to Croatia by the Croatian Marco Polo), olive oil pies, and south Croatian red and white wines. In the medieval part of Old Town, you'll have the opportunity to visit the oldest pastry shop in Split (their hundred-year-old recipes are top secret). Here, you will have traditional sweets and gelato, of course. Rest assured, you will enjoy this history and gourmet tour with the best of Split and its delights.

Split: Private Walking Tour with Diocletian's Palace

8. Split: Private Walking Tour with Diocletian's Palace

This will be your private and personalized sightseeing tour to suit your tempo and interests. Your tour is flexible and guided by a professional, highly qualified guide with a real passion for touring Croatia and showing you its beauty.  You will meet your guide in the center of Split, one of the oldest cities in Croatia, with departure times which suit you. From here, you will embark on a walking tour, exploring Split's 12th- and 13th-Century Romanesque churches, medieval fortifications, 15th-Century Gothic palaces and other palaces in Renaissance and Baroque style.  Stroll around the Roman portion of the city, throughout which the ruins of Diocletian's Palace are scattered, and visit the Cathedral of Saint Domnius. Known locally as St Duje, this is one of the best-preserved ancient Roman buildings standing today, built in the 5th Century on the site where Diocletian, the last famous persecutor of the Christians, was interred in 311 AD.  Other incredible sights include the statue of the medieval Croatian bishop, Gregory of Nin, the Golden Gate and the tower-clock, which has kept time in Split since the 15th Century. In the Medieval Quarter, you can take in City Hall, the Fish Market -– a focal point of life in Split – and the beautiful promenade over Riva Harbor. Your private guide will share facts and stories with you as you experience the vibrant culture of this historic city. This is a tour the whole family will enjoy and your personal guide will customize the itinerary for you.

Split: Old City Guided Walking Tour

9. Split: Old City Guided Walking Tour

Stroll around narrow stone streets and fascinating monuments. Forget the generic sightseeing and feel the vibes of the city on a unique tour where you have the opportunity to discover the old parts of the town.  Travel back in time with your knowledgeable guide and learn more about this grandiose UNESCO-protected area in the best possible way. Forget the guidebook, with the historical insight provided by a local guide. Your guide will show you the most important sights, hidden inside the walled palace of the Diocletian that were influenced by Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, and Venetians, and take you on an exciting journey through the history and lifestyle of ancient Split. Start exploring the most fascinating Croatian town from the main promenade, and continue towards fabulous historical sites and hidden alleys in the town. Gain an insight into the architecture, history, and modern way of living of Split's citizens while admiring glorious architectural scenery.

Split Walking & Food Tasting Tour

10. Split Walking & Food Tasting Tour

Join us on our guided food, history, and culture tour in the 1700 years old Diocletian Palace in Split, Croatia. Enjoy local stories while strolling through almost 2 millennia-old streets of the Roman palace and tasting some of the best this Mediterranean pearl has to offer. We’ll start with a famous Pazar (Greenmarket) where you will taste some local ‘’arancini’’, almonds in sugar to sweeten your morning. After it, with a glass of local wine, we will have some tasty Soparnik, a unique dish protected by the UNESCO world heritage organization. While we stroll down the streets of the ancient city, we will enjoy some traditionally made prosciutto and then continue to the chocolate shop that even has a Guinness record for the largest chocolate bar in the world. Sweet for sweet, up to the oldest bakery to try the famous rafiol cake. Whenever you are in Split, you shouldn't miss the Fish market of Split called Peškarija. It is the second oldest in Europe, with original benches more than 120 yrs old. There we will teach you how to eat salted anchovies, something that is traditional marenda - Dalmatian brunch. And there it is - a food tour like it should be - tasty, yummy, and full of flavors. The unique gourmet adventure, where you will learn about local lifestyle, and Mediterranean cuisine, and taste traditional Dalmatian food. This unique Split History and Gastro tour will make your stay in Split just perfect.

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4.6 / 5

based on 1,816 reviews

Daughters 17 and 21 and myself thoroughly enjoyed the tour. The local knowledge of more contemporary issues/stories brought a fun element to the tour. The historical side was interesting, relatable and conveyed in a relaxed and enjoyable manner. Our guide was personable and so she really made it a tour worth recommending to all. Well done!

Absolutely amazing tour. Tanja was excellent. We tried so many good things along the way and the stories next to it were super interesting. Thank you so much. Will definitely do it again sometime.

Perfect tour of the palace. It was not too long and our guide was great at keeping us interested. A really amazing tour, definitely do if you are staying in Split.

Perfect tour with our amazing guide. It was a lovely introduction to the city, not too long, very interesting and informative.

Gorgeous little city, we enjoyed walking with our guide and learnng about the history of the city.