Things to Do in Split
Split has an incredibly rich history. Today we can see traces of Greek, Roman, Venetian, Ottoman, French, and Austrian culture.
Find many interesting details and secrets only true locals know.
Find out why Split is protected by UNESCO since 1979 and discover why do locals say that Split is the most beautiful city in the world. We will make fun and easy to remember notes from the early Split's days 1700 years ago and describe how do people live here today. Discover mysteries about the emperor and legends about his heritage. Contact us and let’s have a nice day together.
- Substructures of the Palace
- Diocleciano's room
- Routes of the Cardio and the Decumani
- Cathedral
- Temple of Jupiter
- Four monumental doors
- Gregory of Knin statue
- Pjaca square
- Fruit square
- The peristyle
📌 The number of participants on this tour is LIMITED, Book only if you are sure that you will attend to the tour.👍
📌 The tour is dedicated to knowing the history of the Split city and its hidden secrets in simple, enjoyable, and funny way, Not academic👨🏻🎓
📌 You will meet and can make friends from all over the world.
📌 There is no fixed price, When the tour ends you will be able to pay the guru whatever you consider fair.
This is an incredible hour of history.
Hello! I am Ivan, a licensed tour guide and a history teacher, with a master's degree in history and art history.
My tour reveals parts of the historic city that you might otherwise miss if exploring in a tour vehicle. On this tour, you will visit the ancient, medieval, and modern amazing history of Split.
On the tour we will visit:
- Riva Harbor, Riva Promenade
- The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace
- Vestibulum of Diocletian's Palace
- Cathedral of Saint Domnius
- Temple of Jupiter
- The Golden Gate
- Grgur Ninski Statue
- Pjaca, People’s Square
- Venetian fortress at Fruit Square
This tour is realized by a local historian tour guide.
Evening Walking Tour is perfect for people who like romantic and want to avoid hot summer temperature so they can fully enjoy on this popular historical tour.
Discover Diocletian’s Place in Split, with a knowledgeable local guide as you traverse this 1,700-year-old palace that has become a part of the city. The tour takes you through the special old part of Split.
We will see Peristyle Square, underground cellars, the Temple of St. Jupiter, the Cathedral of St. Duje and more.
Travel back in time to the ancient Roman Empire during this guided walking tour of Split. Spend 70 minutes with a knowledgeable local guide strolling through the ancient Dalmatian city, learning about its rich culture and history. Learn more about this UNESCO World Heritage site while taking a relaxing walk through the streets, squares and the grandiose Diocletian's Palace.
Together we will discover why Split is a hidden gem of the Mediterranean, from Diocletian’s times to nowadays – DISCOVER why everybody talks about Croatia!
Our journey will start in 295 A.D., as you see you are visiting a 1700-year-old city, and wondering how it all happen. How the palace became the second-largest city in Croatia? And how is life in Croatia today?
This free tour follows the footsteps of Diocletian, a local boy who left a huge impact on the Roman Empire. His palace, today a UNESCO World Heritage Site, holds historical sights, secrets, and stories that will come to life on this tour.
This tour covers the most important Split’s historical events like:
- Diocletian's comeback
- Demolition of Salona
- Beginning of Settlement of the Palace
- The transformation from pagan to Christian buildings
We will see 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).
Hi,
my name is Ana. I participated in the restoration of many Split landmarks including the statue of Grgur Ninski by Ivan Mestrovic, the Diocletian mausoleum, the portal of palace Augubio, etc.
Being a tour guide is a long-time wish for me. I will walk you through historical facts as well as stories and mysteries surrounding Split and Diocletian's palace.
We will begin our journey in park "Đardin", then we will make our way to the map on Split Riva. After that, we will make our way through the Diocletian's basements to Peristil. From there we will go to Diocletian's apartment, vestibular, cryptoporticus, etc. From there we will make our way to the golden (north) gate. There you will also see the famous statue of Grgur Ninski made by renowned and world-famous sculptor Ivan Meštrović.
From there we will go to Pjaca and Voćni Square where we will finish our tour.
Looking forward to meeting you! 🙂
Immerse yourself in Croatia's spectacular natural landscapes by visiting the stunning Krka Waterfalls National Park on this tour from Split.
👑The original and best free tour in Split!👑
IMPORTANT NOTICE*
Due to the new law and to ensure best possible experience for every guest, using audio system is MANDATORY on every tour in Split. The town of Split provides guests with audio systems for a price of 2.00 Euro PER GUEST. Your guide will arrange everything. Please make sure you have change at the beginning of the tour. Thank you from the Free Spirit Split team! (Find more info below)
The best introduction to Split and Croatia, guided exclusively by certified guides with 500+ tours experience. This free tour follows the footsteps of Diocletian, a local peasant boy who against all odds became the Roman emperor and fierce prosecutor of Christians. His palace, today a UNESCO World Heritage Site, holds historical sights, secrets, and stories that come to life on this tour. The Golden Gate presents the entrapment system designed to defend the palace. The main street leads to the central square - Peristyle, where the emperor would greet his servants as a son of Jupiter.
Jupiter's Temple is nearby but the emperor's mausoleum, today the cathedral, overshadows it in both size and design. Feel humble and small while entering the emperor's quarters through the impressive Vestibule. Imagine joining the emperor on a feast in his Dining Hall, laying down, and enjoying loads of exquisite food and wine.
Learn what the Romans ate and what we eat today. The cellars hold secrets from ancient through medieval all the way to modern times, hopefully, you don't stumble upon a dragon.
Medieval life was harsh but Split grew both in size and culture - see the Town Hall and meet the author of the first book in the Croatian language. He loved books but also women and drinks. Finishing on the Riva waterfront you will feel that you know Split by heart, where to go, what to do, where to eat, and how to spend the perfect holiday in Croatia.
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person tips the guide at the end the amount they consider appropriate. Amounts usually range from €10 to €50 depending on satisfaction with the tour.
Since the tour operates in the city's historical center, please keep in mind it's forbidden to walk in a bikini or shirtless.
During the tour, alcohol consumption is not permitted. Make sure that your behavior does not affect other guests on the tour.
This tour is not possible in a wheelchair since the route cannot be adjusted adequately.
*Due to Croatian laws the official price of the tour is: 1 Euro per person
Diocletian's Palace is one of the best-preserved monuments of Roman architecture in the world.
The Emperor's Palace was built in the 4th century as a combination of a luxurious villa and a Roman military camp , divided into two parts with two main streets:
The southern part of the palace was intended for the emperor's private apartments and appropriate government and religious ceremonies.
The northern part of the Palace was intended for the imperial guard : soldiers, servants, storage, etc.
In the 7th century, refugees from the city of Salona inhabit abandoned parts of the palace and transform the palace into a city , adapting parts of the palace to their own needs.
The tour will take you through the 1,700-year-old Diocletian's Palace, where people have continued to live for the past 13 centuries.
What will we visit?
- The cellars of the palace
- The peristyle
- the four doors
- Main square
- fruit square
- Republic Square
🔹You will discover the reasons why the emperor retired here , how he built the palace, how long he lived there and where his tomb is located...
🔹You will have the opportunity to know what happened on the edges of the palace when there was no place to live inside and how Split became the second most important city in tourism and the second largest city in the country.
