Tour Description
During this tour you will see all major attractions in the city center including Diocletian's Palace and Split old town, UNESCO's World Heritage sites. Split in Your Pocket tour foresees the entrances to the most interest sites inside the Diocletian's Palace:
St. Domnius Cathedral - one of the oldest cathedrals in the world, with it's magnificent interior actually a small museum.
Substructure halls of the Diocletian's Palace - the unique basement complex that witnesses today the original size of the palace together with the above chambers, where famous Roman emperor was enjoying his retirement days.
Temple of Jupiter / Baptistery of St. John - built inside the Palace as Diocletian considered the highest roman god, Jupiter, to be his divine father. Later, transformed into christian baptistery this temple became one of the best preserved remains from the Split ancient period.
The entrance to the St. Domnius Tower (60 meters high) can also be programmed during this tour, as the substitution of one of the entrances or as the additional tour opportunity. From the peak of the Bell Tower you can enjoy spectacular scenario over the Diocletian's palace, old houses, Split Port and nearby islands! The cost of the ticket is approx. 2 € / person. Please note: there are lot of stairs and dizzy heights, therefore this option is not recommended to everybody.
After visiting the most important attractions in the city centre, we will walk through the streets of Veli Varos, pictoresque medieval quarter located beneath the hill of Marjan. From Belvedere, the peak of Veli Varos, you will enjoy a spectacular panorama over Split and nearby islands.
What to see:
Roman Emperor Diocletian's Palace, built more than 1.700 years ago; today the world heritage site protected by UNESCO
Diocletian's Palace Walls and Gates: Golden, Iron and Brass Gate - Vestibul - Perystile - St. Domnius Cathedral - Jupiter's Temple - The substructure (cellars) - Cardo and Decumanus street
Outside the Palace: The main square (Piazza) - The Fruit square - Riva promenade - Marmont's street - The Republic square (Prokurative) - The remains of the Benedectine monastery of St. Eufemia - The statue of Gregory of Nin - Veli Varos medieval quarter - Belvedere with great panorama
Prices of the entrance tickets:
Cathedral of St. Domnius and Temple of Jupiter: 3,5 € / person
Substructure halls: 5,5 € / person
St. Domnius Bell Tower (optional): 2 € / person
Please note: This is a private Split walking tour: only you and/or your group will be attending it, no other persons will be with you during this tour. Departure time and date as well as the pace of the tour can be easily adjusted according to your personal preferences. Tour time approx. 3 h 15 min.


