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Diocletian's Palace Bus & minivan tours

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Split: Salona Open-Top Bus Trip and Diocletian's Palace Tour

1. Split: Salona Open-Top Bus Trip and Diocletian's Palace Tour

Explore one of the most important urban centers of late antiquity-the former capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia, Salona. Starting from Split, you will ride for about 30 minutes in an open-top sightseeing bus. While enjoying the ride, learn about the fascinating ancient and early Christian history in your preferred language. The onboard audio-guide is available in 8 different languages. In addition, you will be accompanied by a local English-speaking guide. Once in Salona admire the Manastirine ancient necropolis location. See Tusculum, the location where the International Congress of Christian Archeology took place in 1894. Admire the largest twin basilica complex in the entire area of Eastern Adriatic, with its Episcopal Center with the Baptistery and the Oratories. Explore the ruins of the ancient Amphitheater, with total capacity of an impressive 17,000 spectators! After the tour, join the free and fully guided walking tour of Unesco-inscribed Diocletian's Palace in Split, which is included in your Salona tour ticket.

From Split: Hidden Gems of Dalmatia Open-Top Bus Tour

2. From Split: Hidden Gems of Dalmatia Open-Top Bus Tour

Explore Dalmatia in the most comprehensive way possible, with the 48-hour sightseeing pass! You will enjoy 3 different open-top sightseeing bus routes, plus a guided walking tour of Split. Take your time and explore at your own pace, as your pass is valid for 48 hours. Thanks to the on-board audio-guide available in 8 different languages, you will learn all there is to know about the local history, culture, monuments and lifestyle in your preferred language. In addition, you will be accompanied by a local English-speaking guide. Enjoy 'Dalmatia for nature Lovers- countryside half-day tour', where you will visit a rustic ethno-village. Indulge yourself in the local heritage and explore the olive oil museum, the botanical garden and see how local products are made on the spot. Next, discover Klis fortress, with its spectacular views, and see where GOT series was filmed. The final stop of this route is the interactive interpretation center, where you will admire the wonders of the Dalmatian nature through multimedia presentations and realistic exhibits. The next tour included in your 48-hour pass is 'ancient Salona tour', that will satisfy all Roman history enthusiasts. Explore the ruins of the capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia and learn about its fascinating history. Continue your sightseeing adventure with 'sights of Split on the go tour'. Taking you beyond Diocletian's Palace, and showcasing all the picturesque city spots. Relax while driving along the stunning promenade, breath the fresh air while passing by the evergreen Marjan peninsula. See all the major museum institutions and the football stadium. Learn what makes Split tick! After completing all your bus routes, join your local guide on an informative and fun walking tour of Diocletian's Palace and discover all the secrets of this late antiquity UNESCO monument. Split-the capital of Dalmatia-Split on the go! You will ride in an open-top sightseeing bus, marveling the city's major attractions. Take wonderful photos along the route. Pass by the major museum institutions. Relax and enjoy a scenic ride along the Promenade, with the stunning yacht marina. Unwind, while the bus takes you through the Marjan peninsula-the 'green lungs of Split'. After the bus tour, join the free walking tour of Emperor Diocletian's Palace and learn all about this Unesco inscribed monument from a licensed local guide.

Split: Dalmatian Countryside Open-Top Bus Tour with Stops

3. Split: Dalmatian Countryside Open-Top Bus Tour with Stops

Experience the charming Dalmatian Hinterland, only a short drive from Split! Starting from Split, you will ride in an open-top sightseeing bus, that will take you to 3 handpicked locations. Thanks to the on-board audio-guide available in 8 different languages, you will learn all there is to know about the local history, culture, monuments and lifestyle in your preferred language. In addition, you will be accompanied by a local English-speaking guide. Visit Stella Croatica Ethno-village where you will witness how traditional local delicacies are produced. You will have a chance to savor or purchase your selection of products at wholesale prices. Explore the olive oil museum and learn about the award-winning olive oils produced on the spot. Enjoy the rustic ambient and have a relaxing stroll in the beautiful botanical garden. Explore the 'Hidden Dalmatia Interpretation Center', where you will learn all about the natural wonders of the region. The center offers a variety of interactive multimedia presentations and realistic exhibits, all related to the nature of Dalmatian countryside. Admire the most important medieval defensive structure in Dalmatia-the Klis Fortress. See where the 3rd season of Game of Thrones was filmed! Its scenic location provides a great opportunity to take some fantastic photos, while learning about its turbulent history. After completing the half-day bus tour, feel free to join a free, fully guided walking tour of Diocletian's Palace in Split-included in your ticket.

Split: Bus Tour of Klis Fortress & Diocletian Palace

4. Split: Bus Tour of Klis Fortress & Diocletian Palace

Explore the Fortress of Klis-the main filming location for the 'Game of Thrones' series in Dalmatia. Enjoy a 40-minute-long ride from Split and learn all there is to know about the turbulent ancient and modern history of Klis. The onboard audio-guide is available in 8 different languages, so you can listen to the recording in your preferred language. In addition, you will be accompanied by a local English-speaking guide. Once there, see why Klis Fortress is considered the most strategically located defensive structure in the entire region. Take outstanding photos and learn all the secrets of the medieval military defensive tactics. Meet the local 'Robin Hood' character, once commander in charge of the Fortress, and find out how he and his men bravely opposed the Ottoman invasions. After the bus tour, join the free walking tour of Emperor Diocletian's Palace and learn all about this Unesco inscribed monument from a licensed local guide.

Split and Salona Cultural Heritage Day Tour from Trogir

5. Split and Salona Cultural Heritage Day Tour from Trogir

When you arrive in Split on this 4-hour cultural heritage tour you’ll take a walk with a local guide to see the classic sights of the city. Virtually every major site in the city center is covered on the tour, including the Diocletian Palace, St. Duje Cathedral, Peristil, the statue of Gregory of Nin, the Golden Gate, Vestibul, Riva, the statue of Marko Marulic, and the city clock. After the tour you’ll have some free time to relax, have lunch, and do some shopping. Continue on to Salona for a journey into the ancient past. Salona, located on the Dalmatian coast, is the largest site of antiquity-era monuments in Croatia, and is often referred to as Croatia’s Pompeii. See the magnificent Roman basilica, and a number of fine marble sarcophagi in the Archaeological Museum of Split. Visit the Roman amphitheater and the coliseum as well.

Split: Open-Top Bus and Walking Tour of Diocletian's Palace

6. Split: Open-Top Bus and Walking Tour of Diocletian's Palace

Explore Split-the capital of Dalmatia-on the go! You will ride in an open-top sightseeing bus, marveling the city's major attractions. Thanks to the on-board audio-guide available in 8 different languages, you will learn all there is to know about the local history, culture, monuments and lifestyle in your preferred language. In addition, you will be accompanied by a local English-speaking guide. Take wonderful photos along the route. Pass by the major museum institutions. Relax and enjoy a scenic ride along the Promenade, with the stunning yacht marina. Unwind, while the bus takes you through the Marjan peninsula-the 'green lungs of Split'. After the bus tour, join the free walking tour of Emperor Diocletian's Palace and learn all about this Unesco inscribed monument from a licensed local guide.

Split: walking tour with local family visit

7. Split: walking tour with local family visit

This tour starts with walking through the beautiful city of Split. Where you get to know the remains of a long history that goes back to the roman times. Diocletian's Palace is truly one of the most precious legacies that the Emperor himself left us. The walking tour of the city lasts an hour and that is enough to get to know a part of our history. After the tour, we take a mini bus to a village that is only 30 minutes away from Split where you will meet a local family and enjoy the food and drinks prepared by family. You will also meet grandmother Ana, who has been living in the countryside for 74 years and is engaged in making folk costumes. Grandma will tell you how people lived in the countryside and tell stories that have happened in the past that will show you more closely what a local family really looks like and we hope that you too will feel like a local at the end of the tour. We hope you will join us and feel the magic of our tradition.

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What people are saying about Diocletian's Palace

Overall rating

4.6 / 5

based on 26 reviews

Very nice and very well explained

The guide had a lot of patience with us since our English was not very clear. At all times she was worried if we understood her explanation and if we were missing something.