Chill Private Walking Tour of Diocletian's Palace
I’m Mili, a lifelong resident of Split and your tour guide. Join me as we explore Diocletian's Palace, delving into its origins, evolution over the centuries, and its deep connection to the city of Split. We’ll visit the palace’s surviving sections, which have stood for 17 centuries, and discover how other parts have been seamlessly integrated into the modern city built around it.
My tour is designed to present all the essential information in a clear and engaging way, with a touch of light humor to enhance the experience. If you're curious and want to dive deeper, I'll gladly provide additional insights—questions are always welcome!
If you're looking to learn about the palace and the city in a fun, casual atmosphere, this tour is perfect for you!
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Chill Private Walking Tour of Diocletian's Palace
What's included in Chill Private Walking Tour of Diocletian's Palace
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace
We will start at the Peristyle of the Palace, learning about the history of Diocletian and how this palace came to be.
Diocletian Palace Substructures
We'll go through the free part of the substructures, and learn more of the palace's architecture and history. Optionally, should you decide to see more, you can buy the tickets for the museum part of the substructures and we'll go through the rest of them, which will add some 20 or so minutes to the tour.
Cathedral of Saint Domnius
The Cathedral of Saint Domnius is one of the best preserved Roman structures, built as part of Diocletian's Palace. As such, we'll learn of it's history as well. And should you have a ticket for the cathedral, we'll go inside as well, to see how a Roman tomb was converted into a christian cathedral, adding 10 more minutes to the tour.
Inclusions
- Experienced and passionate guide, who'll make the tour a fun experience.
- Comparisons of some locations We visit with 3D reconstructions from how they were 17 centuries ago.
- Fees for interiors of some of the locations, as mentioned in Tour Details. They're all optional.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Just outside the large east gate of Diocletian's Palace, by the bazaar, look for a tall man with a hat and a folder.
End Points
- The tour ends outside the northern gate of the palace, by the bronze statue of Grgur Ninski.
