
SPLIT-PREMIUM Diocletian's Walking Tour for History Lovers+Museum
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 362 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is SPLIT-PREMIUM Diocletian's Walking Tour for History Lovers+Museum worth booking?
SPLIT-PREMIUM Diocletian's Walking Tour for History Lovers+Museum is a 2-hour experience in Split, Croatia, from $40 per person. It scores 89 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 5/5 rating across 362 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 89 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (362)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $40 per person
SINCE 2016 this Awarded, Authentic & Exciting WALKING TOURS for HISTORY LOVERS offer a Unique Mix of History, Discoveries & Fun with Advantage of Licensed Resident Guides, Split natives & experts with Master's Degree in History Studies & Economics, genuine true historians who were literally living recent history, growing up here in '80s/'90s during heavy times of Communism & Homeland War and have original, profound, local knowledge of Dalmatia, the oldest & most beautiful region of Croatia. On this Tour you will explore Old Medieval Town with the spectacular Palace of Roman Emperor Diocletian built in AD 305 (from 1979 on UNESCO World Heritage Site List). Visit to Museum of Cellars as the best-preserved part of Diocletian's Palace is another great addition to this Tour. SMALL-GROUP SIZE (max.16) allows us to go 'behind the scenes' & experience destination 'through the eyes of locals'. We are looking forward to see you on some of our amazing and unforgettable tours. ŽIVILI (Cheers) !!!
What you get
About this experience
SINCE 2016 this Awarded, Authentic & Exciting WALKING TOURS for HISTORY LOVERS offer a Unique Mix of History, Discoveries & Fun with Advantage of Licensed Resident Guides, Split natives & experts with Master's Degree in History Studies & Economics, genuine true historians who were literally living recent history, growing up here in '80s/'90s during heavy times of Communism & Homeland War and have original, profound, local knowledge of Dalmatia, the oldest & most beautiful region of Croatia. On this Tour you will explore Old Medieval Town with the spectacular Palace of Roman Emperor Diocletian built in AD 305 (from 1979 on UNESCO World Heritage Site List). Visit to Museum of Cellars as the best-preserved part of Diocletian's Palace is another great addition to this Tour. SMALL-GROUP SIZE (max.16) allows us to go 'behind the scenes' & experience destination 'through the eyes of locals'. We are looking forward to see you on some of our amazing and unforgettable tours. ŽIVILI (Cheers) !!!
What's included
Included
- PRIVATE TOUR is for ALL AGES
- GROUP TOUR is ADULTS ONLY
- Custom-designed itinerary and tour organization
- Service of Licensed Resident Guide
- This is SMALL-GROUP TOUR. Minimum number of participants to run GROUP TOUR is 4, max.16
Not included
- Admission fee to Museum of Diocletian's Cellars is NOT INCLUDED
- Gratuities for guide are NOT INCLUDED
- Tour DOES NOT include wearing costumes, theatre show or similar appearances
What you'll see and do
Palazzo di Diocleziano
Tour of Diocletian's Palace, UNESCO World Heritage Site built in 305 AD.
25 minutes here
Old Split
Tour of Medieval Old Town of Split
25 minutes here
Cathedral of Saint Domnius
We will see Cathedral of Split from outside
5 minutes here · Admission not included
Riva Harbor
Tour starts and finishes at 'Main Stage' of Riva promenade on waterfront
5 minutes here
The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace
Visit of Emperor's Square, heart and soul of Split town
5 minutes here
Grgur Ninski Statue
Here you will learn all about one of the most important historical person in Croatia
5 minutes here
Fruit's Square (Trg Brace Radic)
Visit former Green Market with famous statue of 'Marul', the father of Croatian Literature
5 minutes here
Narodni Trg
Visit and explore People's Square, the biggest and liveliest piazza in Old Town
5 minutes here
Temple of Jupiter
Visit former Temple of the main Roman God from outside with optional visit inside
5 minutes here · Admission not included
City Clock
We will see 500 years old 24-hour clock
5 minutes here
The Golden Gate
We will see the main and most beautiful entrance into Diocletian's Palace
5 minutes here
Diocletian Palace Substructures
The best preserved part of Palace
20 minutes here · Admission not included
Vestibulum of Diocletian's Palace
Main Entrance to Private Residence of Emperor
5 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Split
Meeting point is at Bronze/Brass/Sea Gate of Diocletian's Palace (Entrance to Cellars from main Riva Seafront Promenade). Bronze/Brass/Sea Gate is in between Restaurant Gentile & Gelato Shop aRoma
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Meeting point is at Bronze/Brass/Sea Gate of Diocletian's Palace (Entrance to Cellars from main Riva Seafront Promenade). Bronze/Brass/Sea Gate is in between Restaurant Gentile & Gelato Shop aRoma
Options you can book
PRIVATE TOUR
PRIVATE TOUR: History Tour of SPLIT (Roman Diocletian's Palace & Medieval Old Town). More info: stcitytour@gmail.com Duration: 2 hours
GROUP TOUR//ADULTS ONLY
GROUP TOUR: History Tour of SPLIT (Roman Diocletian's Palace & Medieval Old Town). More info: stcitytour@gmail.com Duration: 2 hours
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Walking Tour of SPLIT
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is SMALL-GROUP TOUR. Min. number to run GROUP TOUR is 4pax
- Tour DOES NOT include wearing costumes, theatre show or similar appearances
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 362 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
10 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
362 verified traveler reviews for SPLIT-PREMIUM Diocletian's Walking Tour for History Lovers+Museum. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Everything you need to know about Croatia!
At first we declined the offer for the Diocletian tour… that would have been a big mistake😀 Instead, Joško taught us everything there is to know about Split/Croatian history and culture! There is no way we would have understood that the Palace is the city without his guidance and insight. After the tour, it was quite easy to navigate all of what Split has to offer. Not only did Joško, remind us about ancient building techniques, arches, domes, aqueducts, he knew more about American History than we did😀
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for joining me on tour, I am very happy you enjoyed it as much as I did. It was my real pleasure to have you on tour and show you my hometown. Wish you all the best, thank you for visiting Split & Croatia🌴⛵️🐬🍹🤗. Warmest regards.
via Tripadvisor
A tour of the Diocletian Palace in Split
Our guide Josko was v knowledgeable with excellent English. He was v funny & personable & a great host. Highly recommended 😊😊
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for joining me on tour, I am very happy you enjoyed it as much as I did. It was my real pleasure to have you on tour and show you my hometown. Wish you all the best, thank you for visiting Split & Croatia🌴⛵️🐬🍹🤗. Warmest regards.
via Tripadvisor
Amazing Guided Tour
Josko was so knowledgeable and the your was amazing it was great to learn about the place and about split in general. would recommend to all people visiting split
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for joining me on tour, I am very happy you enjoyed it as much as I did. It was my real pleasure to have you on tour and show you my hometown. Wish you all the best, thank you for visiting Split & Croatia🌴⛵️🐬🍹🤗. Warmest regards.
via Tripadvisor
Amazing insight into the history of the Palace
We were approached by Josko as we entered the Palace asking if we would be interested in the tour and we are so glad he did. His knowledge, not only of the palace, but the history of Split and Croatia was fantastic. He advised us at the beginning of the tour that it would be approximately 1.5 hours long but due to his attention to detail - showing us sections of the palace we might ordinarily have missed - it was just over 2 hours. Excellent value for money. Josko was very friendly and welcoming. We paid extra to view the basements and he accompanied us with his wealth of knowledge. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend it.
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for joining me on tour, I am very happy you enjoyed it as much as I did. It was my real pleasure to have you on tour and show you my hometown. Wish you all the best, thank you for visiting Split & Croatia🌴⛵️🐬🍹🤗. Warmest regards.
via Tripadvisor
Josef was a wealth of...
Josef was a wealth of knowledge, but he provided it in a friendly and well-paced fashion, so you didn’t feel inundated. His English was very good, so he was easy to understand.
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for joining me on tour, I am very happy you enjoyed it as much as I did. It was my real pleasure to have you on tour and show you my hometown. Wish you all the best, thank you for visiting Split & Croatia🌴⛵️🐬🍹🤗. Warmest regards.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $40 to $120
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 127
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 89
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
SPLIT-PREMIUM Diocletian's Walking Tour for History Lovers+Museum: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Split.
How much does SPLIT-PREMIUM Diocletian's Walking Tour for History Lovers+Museum cost?
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Prices start at $40 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Split usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does SPLIT-PREMIUM Diocletian's Walking Tour for History Lovers+Museum take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Split is not rushed.
Is SPLIT-PREMIUM Diocletian's Walking Tour for History Lovers+Museum worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 89 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 362 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in Split, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule SPLIT-PREMIUM Diocletian's Walking Tour for History Lovers+Museum?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is SPLIT-PREMIUM Diocletian's Walking Tour for History Lovers+Museum suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book SPLIT-PREMIUM Diocletian's Walking Tour for History Lovers+Museum?
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Around 127 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Split can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Split and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does SPLIT-PREMIUM Diocletian's Walking Tour for History Lovers+Museum start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Split within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Split?
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On Outty we rank every Split experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Split Walking Tour with Professor of History, Split Small-Group Walking Tour with a Magister of History, From Split: Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Split?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Split?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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What is included in SPLIT-PREMIUM Diocletian's Walking Tour for History Lovers+Museum?
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Included: PRIVATE TOUR is for ALL AGES; GROUP TOUR is ADULTS ONLY; Custom-designed itinerary and tour organization; Service of Licensed Resident Guide; and This is SMALL-GROUP TOUR. Minimum number of participants to run GROUP TOUR is 4, max.16. Not included: Admission fee to Museum of Diocletian's Cellars is NOT INCLUDED; Gratuities for guide are NOT INCLUDED; and Tour DOES NOT include wearing costumes, theatre show or similar appearances. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for SPLIT-PREMIUM Diocletian's Walking Tour for History Lovers+Museum?
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Meeting point is at Bronze/Brass/Sea Gate of Diocletian's Palace (Entrance to Cellars from main Riva Seafront Promenade). Bronze/Brass/Sea Gate is in between Restaurant Gentile & Gelato Shop aRoma Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is SPLIT-PREMIUM Diocletian's Walking Tour for History Lovers+Museum offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for SPLIT-PREMIUM Diocletian's Walking Tour for History Lovers+Museum?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is SPLIT-PREMIUM Diocletian's Walking Tour for History Lovers+Museum wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to SPLIT-PREMIUM Diocletian's Walking Tour for History Lovers+Museum if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about SPLIT-PREMIUM Diocletian's Walking Tour for History Lovers+Museum?
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Across 362 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, the guide. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
What booking options are available for SPLIT-PREMIUM Diocletian's Walking Tour for History Lovers+Museum?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including PRIVATE TOUR, GROUP TOUR//ADULTS ONLY. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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