Split: Diocletian's Palace & Old Town Guided Walking Tour
ID: GYG50069-67851
Category:
Country: Croatia
Duration:
50 min.
Description
Discover 1,700 years of history on a walking tour of Diocletian's Palace and Split's Old Town. Explore the Roman emperor's residence and baroque city center with a local guide.
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).
Highlights
- Discover the remains of Diocletian's Palace in the old town of Split
- Learn more about the cultural history of the city
- Marvel at the monumental Peristyle courtyard
- See the Cathedral of Saint Domnius on the site of the old mausoleum
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Wear long sleeves on windy days
• Sunglasses and a hat are recommended on sunny days
• You must be able to walk over uneven and cobblestone surfaces with 15 - 30 steps to take part
• Do not bring valuable items, such as important documents or jewelry
Meet the guide at Obala Lazareta 3, located at the east end of the promenade by the taxi stand. The guide will wait for you at the station for the sightseeing bus.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
