
SPLIT-PRIVATE Walking Tour of Old Town & Diocletian's Palace
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 572 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is SPLIT-PRIVATE Walking Tour of Old Town & Diocletian's Palace worth booking?
SPLIT-PRIVATE Walking Tour of Old Town & Diocletian's Palace is a 2-hour experience in Split, Croatia, from $240 per person. It scores 81 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 5/5 rating across 572 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 81 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (572)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $240 per person
SINCE 2016 this Awarded, Authentic & Exciting PRIVATE 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. PRIVATE TOUR allows us to go 'behind the scenes' and experience destination 'through the eyes of locals'. We are looking forward to see you on some of our amazing & unforgettable tours :-). ŽIVILI (Cheers) !!!
What you get
About this experience
SINCE 2016 this Awarded, Authentic & Exciting PRIVATE 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. PRIVATE TOUR allows us to go 'behind the scenes' and experience destination 'through the eyes of locals'. We are looking forward to see you on some of our amazing & unforgettable tours :-). ŽIVILI (Cheers) !!!
What's included
Included
- Service of Private Licensed Resident Guide
- Custom-designed itinerary and tour organization
Not included
- Gratuities for guide are NOT INCLUDED
- Admission fees
What you'll see and do
Palazzo di Diocleziano
Guided Tour of Diocletian's Palace (UNESCO World Heritage Site) built in AD 305
25 minutes here
Old Split
Guided visit of Old (Medieval) Town of Split
25 minutes here
Cathedral of Saint Domnius
We will see Cathedral of Split from outside with optional visit inside of it with admission fee-3,5 EUR/person
5 minutes here · Admission not included
Riva Harbor
Tour starts and finishes at Main Riva Promenade
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 with entrance fee-1,5 EUR/person
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
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
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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 PRIVATE TOUR. Only your group will be participating
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 570 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
9 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Small groups
3 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
570 verified traveler reviews for SPLIT-PRIVATE Walking Tour of Old Town & Diocletian's Palace. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great Tour of the Split Palace.
Josco was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and polite. Our family of 7 thoroughly enjoyed his telling of history of Split. Highly recommend!
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
Don't Miss a History Tour with Josko!
Josko enriched our visit to Croatia so very much in the hours we spent with him. Josko made the history of Split, Croatia come alive! He is knowledgeable, personable, funny and also genuinely generous with his local tips and insights. We enjoyed our time together and our tour made the rest of our time in Split so much more meaningful and memorable. I highly recommend a tour with Josko.
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
Fantastic tour of Split and Diocletian’s palace.
Fantastic tour with Josko! He was very engaged and knowledgeable, making for a very enjoyable experience. We learned a great deal about Split and Diocletian’s palace in 2 hours. Would highly recommend.
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
Fantastic tour
Very informative. The guide was friendly and easy to understand. He was open to questions and responded intelligently. Highly recommend
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
Amazing - A Must-Do
Josko was absolutely fantastic. We booked this tour for the morning of our first day in Split and could not be happier with the experience. Josko knows everything about the history of Diocletian's Palace and presents it in an engaging and informative way. Josko covered the entire palace complex in two hours, from the main attractions to things we never would have noticed, and set us up for a great rest of the day in the Old Town. While we enjoyed group walking tours in other Croatian old towns like Dubrovnik, this private tour was essential to get the most out of Split. Diocletian's Palace is a maze with some crowds (even on a September morning), and a larger group would not have covered nearly as much as Josko. Overall, Josko was an expert tour guide--knowledgeable while also personable and funny. Book his tour for your first morning in the city.
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
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
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 200
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 81
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
SPLIT-PRIVATE Walking Tour of Old Town & Diocletian's Palace: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Split.
How much does SPLIT-PRIVATE Walking Tour of Old Town & Diocletian's Palace cost?
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Prices start at $240 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-PRIVATE Walking Tour of Old Town & Diocletian's Palace 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-PRIVATE Walking Tour of Old Town & Diocletian's Palace worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 81 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 572 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Split, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule SPLIT-PRIVATE Walking Tour of Old Town & Diocletian's Palace?
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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-PRIVATE Walking Tour of Old Town & Diocletian's Palace 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-PRIVATE Walking Tour of Old Town & Diocletian's Palace?
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Around 200 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-PRIVATE Walking Tour of Old Town & Diocletian's Palace 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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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in SPLIT-PRIVATE Walking Tour of Old Town & Diocletian's Palace?
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Included: Service of Private Licensed Resident Guide; and Custom-designed itinerary and tour organization. Not included: Gratuities for guide are NOT INCLUDED; and Admission fees. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for SPLIT-PRIVATE Walking Tour of Old Town & Diocletian's Palace?
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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-PRIVATE Walking Tour of Old Town & Diocletian's Palace 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-PRIVATE Walking Tour of Old Town & Diocletian's Palace?
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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-PRIVATE Walking Tour of Old Town & Diocletian's Palace wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to SPLIT-PRIVATE Walking Tour of Old Town & Diocletian's Palace 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-PRIVATE Walking Tour of Old Town & Diocletian's Palace?
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Across 572 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, the guide, small groups. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
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