Experience Split Walking Tour is private & exclusive personalized tour led by a local professional historian through the See, Hear and Feel sense: See the sights, Hear the story & Feel the vibe.
With Master`s degree in history and working as a history teacher I was developing my professional and educational skills what helps me to guide my tours on See, Hear & Feel sense. On my tours participants are encouraged for active participation regardless they have questions or they just want to make an opinion.
On this tour I will guide you through the history of Split where I live all of my life and I will introduce you to all the relevant sights as well as with the interesting hidden gems of the city. Beside history and cultural themes as a main part of the tour, important part is also getting know about local mentality and everyday life with its own special characteristics.
Pictures & 3D images via display book will help you to perceive the history behind story itself.
We will meet at Golden Gate (not really made of gold but of stone), northern gate of the Diocletian`s Palace and one of the most known places in Split. Golden Gate are situated opposite to one more very known monument, Gregory of Nin. Here you will be introduced to the history of Split and importance of Golden Gate.
You will hear interesting story and facts about historical person Gregory of Nin. Also you will hear about highest monument in Split dedicated to him and about sculptor of the monument.
Diocletian`s Palace is the main city monument located in the center of the old city and whole city itself. Built by one of the most successful emperors of Roman Empire, it is one of the best preserved monument of its kind. Here you will be able to hear the story and facts about Roman emperor Diocletian as well as see and hear about the most important parts and hidden gems of his Palace. Also you will found out about transition of the Palace to the medieval city with its own specifics. Starting from the Golden Gate of the Diocletian`s Palace, you will explore the most important parts of the Palace such as Peristyle, Jupiter`s Temple (outside), Diocletian`s Cellars (Central Substructure), Triclinium, Mausoleum (Cathedral; outside).
You will make your own way to the meeting points