History Split

This is a walking tour of Split with a local historian! Your guide Toni, the owner of Dioclespot Tours, will walk you through Split's center and explain its complex history and culture – from ancient Rome and Diocletian's Palace to modern times! This tour was ranked 2nd best travel experience in Croatia in 2023 and it was placed in the top 1% of all experiences in the world! Toni has a Master's degree in history, so he can provide much more knowledge than what is learned in a tour guide course. Also, Toni is a local, born and still living in Split! He combines that with the expertise and education gained as a teacher to make his tours a true learning experience! Toni speaks fluent English and enforces dialogue as much as possible during the tour since it provides much more personal contact with the guide and it's easier and more enjoyable to learn that way. He will present you with 3D reconstructions of the sites visited, which are a result of Toni's own work and dedication!

TRIPADVISOR TRAVELERS' CHOICE WINNER 2016-2024 !!! This Awarded, Authentic & Exciting BOUTIQUE (max.15 guests) WALKING TOUR for HISTORY LOVERS is designed to offer a Unique Mix of History, Discoveries & Fun with Advantage of Licensed Resident Guides with PhD or Master's Degree in History Studies & Economics, who grew up here in Split during Communism & Homeland War and have original profound local knowledge of Dalmatia, the oldest & most beautiful region of Croatia. On this Tour you will enjoy in exploring 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 Basement Halls (Cellars) as the best preserved part of Diocletian's Palace is another great addition to this Tour. GROUP SIZE never exceeds 15, allowing 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 unforgettable tours :-). ŽIVILI (Cheers)!!!

Professor of history and experienced local guide that started a new tour inside a city. Visiting Diocletians palace is great, but visiting Palace, Medieval and modern Split is even better! Feel history of roman Palace and start a journey through center of Split, filled with influence of Venice, Ottomans and Napoleon. Of course, all that with Game of Thrones locations, interesting facts and a dash of local life and legends. The tour starts from Riva promenade and goes through the cellars all the way to the main ancient square. There we have an amazing view on Cathedral and medieval palacies. On the way to Silver & Golden gates we gonna pass the narrowest street in the world. Making a wish by touching a toe of Gregori of Nin statue is a must to do in Split. After the Palace we will walk a modern main street and square and finish at main medieval square. During a walk you will get a bunch of tips what to do and where to spend time in Split. Private tours available on request.

Come join us on this unforgettable tasting adventure and fall in love with Croatian cuisine. Step back in time and stroll the charming cobblestone streets in the footsteps of the Roman Emperor Diocletian. Visit the amazing landmarks around his 1700-year-old palace and learn about this incredible UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is not your typical 'market sampling' small bites tour, rather we visit 5 authentic food establishments, ensuring nobody leaves hungry! Our small group sizes will give you access to the establishments frequented by locals, and personal attention from your guide. There are lots of fun photo opportunities along the way, with just the right amount of history sprinkled in. At the end of your experience, we will also provide you with our exclusive 'Guidebook’ – which will give you plenty of ideas on what else you can do during your time in Split.

*** PLEASE NOTE: pick up from the cruise ship’s terminal is at 09:00 AM in case of an early arrival and 30 minutes after docking if the ship arrives from 9 AM onwards. The guide will wait a maximum of 1h if the ship is late and 15 minutes if the passengers are late. We do not offer refunds for no shows or late arrivals. The guide will have a sign "Croatian Trails” and will be at the entrance to the ship's terminal, past the fence, next to the taxis. Do not ask for directions as you will be sent to the wrong place. Look for the sign! Contact number for the day is sent via Viator so please read the messages. *** ***For those who are not on a ship, pick up details are sent 1 week prior to the tour via Vitor messaging. *** The tour begins with a drive to the lovely seaside town of Trogir after which you will take a walking tour of Split and its many highlights such as Diocletian's Palace, the bell tower of St. Duje, Prokurative and much more!

Take this unique Split food tour and experience the exciting combination of gastronomy and history in Split with a fun & knowledgeable local guide by your side! While walking through our Green market, ancient Diocletian's palace and medieval Squares we will visit traditional taverns and pastries to try our best prosciutto, pancetta, cheeses, traditional seafood and meat dishes, handmade pasta, local wines from south Croatia and gelato, of course. A guide will take you to different traditonal food stops so you can taste typical mediterranean and inland delicacies with local wines and spirits while you are walking along the 1700 year old imperial Diocletian's palace, getting to know all the best of our gastronomy, cultural and historial highlights. Rest assured, you will find this food & walk tour with all the best of Split and its delights. Come with an empty stomach!

Enjoy a guided bike tour as you discover the history, culture and the nature of this Mediterranean pearl by cycling through the streets of downtown Split. You will cycle through 1700 years buildings such as Diocletian palace. Safety is key, so you will be provided with a high quality bike and helmet.

TRIPADVISOR TRAVELERS' CHOICE WINNER 2016-2024 !!! This Awarded, Authentic & Exciting PRIVATE WALKING TOUR for HISTORY LOVERS is designed to offer a Unique Mix of History, Discoveries & Fun with Advantage of Licensed Resident Guides with PhD or Master's Degree in History Studies & Economics, who grew up here in Split during Communism & Homeland War and have original profound local knowledge of Dalmatia, the oldest and most beautiful region of Croatia. On this Tour you will enjoy in exploring Old Medieval Town of Split with the spectacular Palace of Roman Emperor Diocletian built in AD 305 (from 1979 on UNESCO World Heritage Site List). Visit to Museum of Basement Halls (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 unforgettable tours :-). ŽIVILI (Cheers) !!!

Join this tour to explore Split's rich heritage and transformation from Diocletian's era to today. I've been born and raised in Split and it makes me happy to share rich history, culture, and hidden gems of my hometown! You will be a part of a small group so you can truly enjoy in each step of the way. Let me take you on a walk through Split's ancient city and the iconic Diocletian's Palace. This tour offers a exploration and explanation of the rich heritage and transformation of this UNESCO World Heritage Site from the days of Emperor Diocletian to the vibrant present. We'll stroll through cobbled streets of Split's Old Town, where every corner holds a story to be told. Learn about the impressive Palace walls and architecture of the palace complex which stands here over 1,700 years when Diocletian choose it as his luxurious residence.

Walk through 1700 Years of History in Split Tour is offered by local experienced guide, and offers the perspective of city of Split from the perspective of the one who lives in Split 365 days a year. City if Split is extremely complex on the multiple levels, and as a local guide, through personal contact with the tourists I will present the hidden, not so obvious side of Split.

Our guides are well educated and generally well liked by the guests we've had in the past. On the tour you'll see and learn about all the important highlights of Diocletian's Palace and it's (and the city's) history. Among many other things, you'll learn about how Diocletian went from a nobody to the most powerful man in the world.

This Virtual Reality Movie Experience is the first of its kind in Croatia. It is an innovative way of telling a historical tale through the latest in virtual reality technology. This is a unique experience not to be missed! Come sit in an air conditioned sound proof viewing room for a 15 minute journey you will never forget.

Join us for a walk through history as we explore the center of Split, a 1700year-old city and ancient Roman city-palace protected by UNESCO. We will stroll not only through the old town, the Palace and its cellars but also through 2000 years of history filled with both educational and amusing, as well as bizarre situations. Meereen, the place where Daenerys spent three seasons, where scenes of the fight between slaves and masters (the "kill the masters" scene) were filmed, battles of Grey Worm and the Unsullied against the Sons of the Harpy, the death of Ser Barristan Selmy who saved Grey Worm, the dragons that Daenerys chained and later fed to the evil masters. Who was Emperor Diocletian, the greatest persecutor of Christians, and why did he vomit after dinner? How much did the Venetians pay for Split? Why does a headless Sphinx guard the entrance to Jupiter’s temple? We will show you what we eat and where to find the best food and local wine – Dalmatian specialties!

Get to know the spirit of the city through our bike tour! Your Split adventure begins in the labyrinth of the streets of Varoš, one of the oldest parts of the city. You will enjoy the stone streets of the old part of town and the specific architecture of the city center of Split. Through the streets of the town we will reach Poljud Stadium the home of Hajduk Split and continue to Marjan Park Forest to admire peace and tranquility of the forest in the middle of the city full of historical sights and beautiful beaches. With the stop at Matejuška to enjoy one of the most amazing views of the palace and Riva Promenade where you will be part of the local vibe like nowhere else in the city. ✔ A small-group tour of the city and Marjan Park makes this best way to explore the city ✔ Visit Diocletian’s Palace, Marjan Park, Varos, Poljud stadium & Matejuška ✔ Historical landmarks hidden in Marjan Park

Why take the mainstream and dull history tours when you can take the "Dark Tour of Split" where you will learn the basic history facts regarding our city and hear all about the "dark" part of it, too. You will love this tour. That is, if you love tales of murders, witches, whores, drug dealers, heretics, inquisition, tragic love stories, and much, much more. Split is 1700 years old, so it can tell many interesting stories from its history, and a bunch of them can be classified as "dark". Tour starts at the Eastern entrance to our old palace and then we head to the smaller and less used streets of the palace where we can bring to life the centuries and centuries of our dark history more easily, the macabre underbelly of Split that is the backbone of this tour. We will even visit some hidden gems in the old part of the city, which locals like to keep to themselves. At the end of the tour, we head towards the promenade near the sea, where we will enjoy a cold Croatian craft beer.

PRIVATE WALKING TOUR OF SPLIT WITH THE DIOCLETIAN'S PALACE Discover the Old Town of Split with all the delightful little secrets and anecdotes of this gorgeous Mediterranean city. We kick-off in style with the magnificent Diocletian's Palace in the heart of the Old Town and travel back to the ancient Roman Empire. We take a step into the rich cultural heritage of this vibrant city with its numerous palaces, quirky narrow streets and lively markets. Learn more about this UNESCO World Heritage site while taking a relaxing walk through the streets, squares and the grandiose Diocletian's Palace. As we stroll further along, hear stories of not only the past, but equally contemporary Split. Really absorb what makes this atmospheric and exciting city kick. Discover how the city's inhabitants lead a feel-good outdoor lifestyle throughout the year spending time at numerous squares, or on the main waterfront Riva.

When you come to Croatia, a MUST see is the Pearl of the Adriatic coast which is full of history and culture. It has a history of over one thousand years and is visible in every part of this city. The city is a living museum, a live stage and has an ideal connection between its historical past and modern day. It is surrounded by medieval walls that are 1940 metres long and preserved in their original form. They are open to visitors and are the city’s greatest attraction. Since 1979, the town has been under UNESCO protection. Dubrovnik is mainly a cultural destination, which besides monuments of interest, offers a series of cultural events and festivals. It is a destination where you can enjoy a rest and has extremely good air connections with all the larger European centres. Dubrovnik is a city that charms, a city that you fall in love with and always returns to and discover more unique experiences.

Experience a private historical tour of Split, where you'll indulge in local delicacies sourced from the bustling market to the traditional Split soparnik, prosciutto, cheese, chocolate and onwards to a prestigious restaurant serving exquisite seafood dishes within the ancient palace walls. Explore the intricate beauty of the Peristyle, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Pjaca, and uncover the rich history of the city's landmarks. Indulge in the finest flavors of Split, complemented by a delightful vine tasting experience, concluding your journey with the city's best gelato.

On this tour, you will not only visit the places where GOT was filmed, but you will also learn about the history of Split. It is a perfect combination for an ancient history and GOT buff! Your guide, in addition to being an experienced local guide, is also a true GOT fan who will entertain you with interesting stories from the shooting of the series.Sightseeing begins in the basements of the monumental Diocletian's Palace.The palace was built in 305 AD as a retirement home of the Roman emperor. His palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was the foundation of today's Split. In the series, the streets of Split and the basements of Diocletian's palace were transformed into Meereen, the city that Daenerys conquered and in which she freed the slaves. On the tour, we will visit where the fights between the Unsullieds and Sons of the Harpy were filmed, where Daenerys imprisoned the dragons, and many other filming locations. At the end, you will have the opportunity to sit on an actual Throne.

To locals and fans afar she is affectionately known as ‘The White Queen‘. Don’t just wonder as you drive by – come on in! You can self guide for as short or as long a time as you like. We'd recommend 20-30 minutes. We are open every Day – from 10 am to mid afternoon, depending on the season. Participants must be at least 5 years old. We will introduce you to stunning 360 degree coastal vistas, the lives of the lighthouse keepers, a wonderfully constructed tower, as well as the famous setting for the TV series ‘Round the Twist’ and ‘MASTERCHEF’ .Bass Strait and the Southern Ocean offer an awe-inspiring sense of the wild, of our Shipwreck history, and of contemporary conservation in the Marine Sanctuary below. Whether you want to step back in maritime, forward in coastal conservation or capture the now with a perfect snapshot, this is a stop worth every minute.