Tour Description
During this tour you will see all Split major attractions including Diocletian's Palace and old town, UNESCO's World Heritage sites. This tour includes also the most spectacular views of Split old town and surrounding from the very best locations in the city. We will first walk to the Bacvice beach and through medieval quarter of Radunica to enjoy the view over Split from the Gripe fortress.
Afterwards we will visit the Diocletian's Palace and old Split town, UNESCO world heritage sites, including entrances to the most interesting sites inside the 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 Bell Tower (60 meters high) can also be programmed during this tour as the additional tour opportunity without extra charges. 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 lunch in a traditional dalmatian "trattoria" (optional, additional cost approx. 10 € / person), we will walk to the western side of the town to enjoy the panorama of the city from the different angle (fishermen's harbor) and will proceed to the Saint Stephen's peak to enjoy some great sea views. We will reach then the peak of medieval Veli Varos quarter to enjoy the "postcard" views of Split old town, port and surrounding area from Belvedere spot and Marjan hill. A short coffee / appetizer break with a great panorama should give us some strength before the last effort: taxi transfer to the Hajduk Stadium, among the most beautiful ones in Europe. Lastly, we will walk to the Croatian National Theatre in the city centre where our tour ends.
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, Silver, 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 - The fruit and vegetables market (Pazar) - The fish market - Riva promenade - Marmont's street - The Republic square (Prokurative) - The rests of the Benedectine monastery of St. Eufemia - The statue of Gregory of Nin - Radunica and Veli Varos medieval quarters - Matejuska fishermen's harbour - Saint Stephen's peak - Belvedere with a great panorama - Bacvice beach - Marjan hill - Hajduk Stadium - Croatian National Theatre
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. 12 h.


