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Diocletian's Palace UNESCO sites

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Split: Krka Waterfalls Tour with Boat, Swimming, & Free Time

1. Split: Krka Waterfalls Tour with Boat, Swimming, & Free Time

Escape the hustle and bustle of Split's city center on a full-day guided tour of one of Croatia’s most beautiful national parks at Krka. Glide along the Krka River's calm water on a boat cruise and make the most of your free time in the park once you arrive. Meet your guide at the Golden Gate of the Diocletian Palace for a transfer to Krka National Park. Alternatively, drive straight to the park in a private vehicle, depending on the option selected. Upon arrival, go to the small town of Skradin to take a short boat cruise down the Krka River. Disembark at the Skradinski Buk waterfalls, and marvel at Europe’s largest travertine cascade system. Take in the fresh air and wild nature, or go to the Ethno Museum in one of the old mills. See the remains of ancient settlements and small stone houses, along with the first hydroelectric power station in Europe. After the National Park, visit a sandy beach Skradin's sandy beach for a refreshing rest. Visit a local winery and taste local wines and olive oils, not included in the tour price.

Split: Diocletian's Palace Walking Tour

2. Split: Diocletian's Palace Walking Tour

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).

Split: 1.5-Hour Diocletian's Palace & Old Town Walking Tour

3. Split: 1.5-Hour Diocletian's Palace & Old Town Walking Tour

Journey back in time and explore the history of Split, from Diocletian's Palace, built for the Roman emperor in 305 CE, through to the present day. Marvel as history is brought to life before your eyes. See the Cathedral of Saint Domnius with its 12th-century bell tower, and visit the impressive Peristyle courtyard of Diocletian's Palace. Admire the statue of Gregory of Nin by the 20th-century sculptor, Ivan Meštrović. Take a closer look at the impressive Golden Gate that Diocletian walked through to enter his palace. Go down to the Riva promenade to get lovely views of the Adriatic Sea, and see the Old Town Hall and City Clock on People's Square. Walk in a small group for a more intimate experience and the chance to choose what you want to see. Visit the fish market, explore the old neighborhood of Varoš and much more.

Split: Game of Thrones Tour with Diocletian's Palace Cellar

4. Split: Game of Thrones Tour with Diocletian's Palace Cellar

Have you ever dreamed about seeing some of the filming locations of the famous Game of Thrones series? Use this unique opportunity to visit those places and see how they look in real life on a guided walking tour in Split. Enjoy included entry to Diocletian's Palace Cellar. If you are a Game of Thrones fan, this is the perfect tour for you. On this tour, hear about the real history of Split with a special focus on the exact places where the famous series was shot. Explore the area of the town center, Diocletian's Palace cellars (entry tickets included), Golden Gate, Vestibul, and more. Walk the streets to where different scenes were shot alongside a guide who is a local and true fan of the series. Wander the palace cellars where in the fourth season of the series, the Meereenese slaves lived. See where Daenerys kept her dragons in season five, enter the corridor where the Sons of the Harpy waited for the Unsullied, and walk through the streets where the Unsullied Army patrolled.

From Split: Half Day Split and Trogir Guided Tour

5. From Split: Half Day Split and Trogir Guided Tour

Discover Split and Trogir in one day on a guided tour. Explore Diocletian's Palace of Split and the charming old town of Trogir in just half a day. First, explore the city of Split and learn about Diocletian's Palace which forms the heart of the Old Town. Wander through charming lanes and alleys as you learn about the history of the city. Then, continue to Trogir and learn about the history of this awe-inspiring UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire ancient churches such as the Cathedral of St. Lawrence, one of the most impressive works of architecture in all of Eastern Europe.  Afterward, enjoy some free time to explore Trogir at your leisure, before heading back to Split.

Split: Local History and Culture 90-Minute Walking Tour

6. Split: Local History and Culture 90-Minute Walking Tour

This tour explores a city that lies on the Adriatic coast and has an amazing climate and majestic 1700 years old historical background which is protected as UNESCO world heritage. It was established by one of the Roman emperors himself who settled here to live in one of the most luxurious retirement palace that the world has ever seen. Side by side with local experts, our guides will point to a mix of ancient ruins, inviting Mediterranean culture and easy going locals that can guarantee a sensational and valuable experience for visitors.

Split: Historical & Gastro Treasures Tour with Green Market

7. Split: Historical & Gastro Treasures Tour with Green Market

Upon finding your guide at the intersection of Riva Promenade and Hrvojeva Street, you will begin a 3-hour guided tour that includes generous tastings of traditional Croatian delicacies and wines. Your food and history adventure will begin in the Green Market where you will have a traditional inland brunch made of prosciutto, pancetta, cheese, and "peka" bread.  From here, enter the ancient Diocletian's Palace where you will experience a ''konoba'' tavern-style restaurant and have seafood, handmade macaroni pasta (brought to Croatia by the Croatian Marco Polo), olive oil pies, and south Croatian red and white wines. In the medieval part of Old Town, you'll have the opportunity to visit the oldest pastry shop in Split (their hundred-year-old recipes are top secret). Here, you will have traditional sweets and gelato, of course. Rest assured, you will enjoy this history and gourmet tour with the best of Split and its delights.

Split: Game of Thrones Guided Tour

8. Split: Game of Thrones Guided Tour

Discover the filming sites of Game of Thrones on a guided tour of Split. Discover Diocletian's Palace, the underground areas of the city, and the nearby Klis Fortress as you recognize and reminisce about famous scenes from the show. Meet your tour guide at the southern entrance to Diocletian's Palace (The Brass Gate/Porta Aenea) and start with a scenic journey by van towards the Klis Fortress, located just outside the city. Once there, enter the city of Meereen, and follow in the steps of Daenerys “Stormborn” Targaryen. Climb the walls of the stunning fortress and admire the panoramic views of the surrounding area. See the cliffs in the distance where the dragons were seen in the show. Hear about behind-the-scenes info and fun facts about the show from your expert guide. Then, hop back in the van to head back to Split where this tour continues with a walking tour of Diocletian's Palace. Walk through the streets and cellars of this ancient city you can see where the Unsullied Army and Queen Daenerys prepared to conquer the World. After your finish, the tour, bid your guide farewell and continue to explore the old town of Split.

Split: History and Heritage Walking Tour

9. Split: History and Heritage Walking Tour

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 its (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. See a unique combination of fantastically preserved ancient Roman architecture, medieval buildings, and modern shops, all in a small but core part of the city Split.

Split: 2-Hour Private Walking Tour

10. Split: 2-Hour Private Walking Tour

Split is the main urban, cultural and traffic center of Dalmatia. This 1700 year old town is a part of UNESCO’s world heritage, with its numerous archaeological, historical and cultural monuments among which the famous Diocletian’s palace takes a special place. This city is full of cultural life and entertainment, especially during the summer when Split, with its shops, yards and other places, becomes a big stage under the clear sky. After meeting you will be taken through the historical part of the town. Diocletian’s palace is today the heart of the city of Split and part of UNESCO world heritage. Visit the well preserved cellars of Diocletian’s Palace which architectural purpose was to raise the imperial residential area in the upper floor. The cellars of Diocletian's Palace were also a Game of Thrones filming location.  Next you will walk up the stairs to Peristil. Peristil was meant to be used by Diocletian and the cult of living son of Jupiter, whose temple will also be seen. You will admire the cathedral of St. Duje (St. Duje is patron of the Split), originally the mausoleum of Diocletian, for which it is said that it is the oldest Cathedral in the World. Next to Diocletian's Palace is the beautiful medieval part of the city with People's square known as Pjaca, from the period od Venetian rule. The sightseeing will end in Riva, the beautiful waterfront with a lot of restaurants and cafes.

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Hi! I was on an excursion last Sunday, and it was a lovely experience. I was there with my husband and there were no more people, so it was just a guide for two of us Thank you, Mijo, for the excursion! We had an overview of the city and some recommendations about where to go + some information about modern life in Croatia :)

Excellent walking tour of the Diocletian Palace. Our guide Gorjana was experienced and very patient in answering our questions. Highly recommend activity to do while in Split

The best tour I’ve ever been on. Clear instructions, great value and the kindest tour guide. I felt very safe too which is something you don’t usually say about these tours!!

Very interesting walk in the Diocletian palace with an extremely knowledgeable guide Renato. We can totally recommend this to everyone who visits Split!

Renato was an excellent guide, knowledgeable and interesting.