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Diocletian’s Palace Tours: The 15 Best in Split

30 tours  ·  from $15 a head

A Roman retirement palace that turned into a town. You can walk it for free, but a guide explains how the pieces fit together. These 15 cover the Peristyle, the cathedral that was once a mausoleum, and the cellars underneath.

Split: Old Town and Diocletian Palace Walking Tour - The Peristyle and the palace’s Roman remains
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Split: Old Town and Diocletian Palace Walking Tour

1.Old Town and Diocletian Palace Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,727 reviews · 90 minutes - 6 hours · from $17Our pick

Meet near Split’s Golden Gate for a guided walk through Diocletian’s Palace, the Peristyle, Saint Domnius Cathedral, Giardin Park and the Riva. Local guides such as Mia, Slavko and Antonia bring the city’s Roman and Croatian stories to life. Tours run from 90 minutes to six hours, depending on the option selected.

“Antonia our guide was fabulous. She is incredibly knowledgeable and very funny . Such a fantastic story teller . She gave us loads of recommendations for food and sight seeing while we are in Split . Would highly recommend”

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Walking Tour of Split and Diocletian's Palace - The Vestibule and the palace below
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Walking Tour of Split and Diocletian’s Palace

2.Walking Tour of Split and Diocletian’s Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,588 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48Top rated

Explore Split’s old center and Diocletian’s Palace on an English-language walk of about 90 minutes, capped at 20 people. Your guide connects the Peristyle, palace substructures, Golden Gate, Riva, and more with local history and stories. Paid admission is not included, and the group’s guide may vary. Guides praised by name include Antonella, Anton, Mario, and Marino.

“This was a very good tour to give an insight into the Diocletian palace, our guide was very knowledgeable and funny would recommend at the beginning of your time in Split to get an idea of how to plan your time for the rest of your trip”

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Split & Diocletian's Palace Walking Tour - Pjaca and the City Clock: two short stops
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Split & Diocletian’s Palace Walking Tour

3.Split & Diocletian’s Palace Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,125 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $21

Walk from Split’s Golden Gate through Diocletian’s 1,700-year-old palace, medieval lanes, Pjaca square, the 24-hour City Clock and the Riva. A local English-speaking guide leads the 90-minute tour; past guides have included Mia, Slavko, Ivana and Tino. It is a useful first look at the old town, not an in-depth visit to every site.

“Easy, fun and informative walking tour of the old and beautiful city of Split. Learned a lot about its history and the Palace with an amazing tour guide by the name of Ivan.”

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Split: Diocletian Palace & Old Town Guided Walking Tour - From the Riva to the Palace gates
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Split: Diocletian Palace & Old Town Guided Walking Tour

4.Diocletian Palace & Old Town Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 882 reviews · 50 min · from $17

Walk from Split’s Riva into Diocletian’s Palace with a local guide, passing its gates, Peristyle and old-town landmarks. Guides including Ina, Nataša, Darko and Tin have led engaging, compact tours with plenty of room for questions. At $17, it is a practical introduction, though the short route cannot cover every corner.

“Ina our guide was excellent - very knowledgeable with an entertaining presentation style. She was welcoming and invited questions and curiosity. Good length of tour and we got a reduced price online without the hop on/off bus tour which suited our brief visit from Sutivan.”

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Split: Game of Thrones Tour with Diocletian's Palace Cellar - A Fan Tour With More Than Fan Trivia
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Split: Game of Thrones Tour with Diocletian’s Palace Cellar

5.Game of Thrones Tour with Diocletian’s Palace Cellar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 545 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

In two hours, an English-speaking local guide leads you through Split’s Game of Thrones filming spots and the cellars of Diocletian’s Palace. Expect scenes from Meereen, useful history of the old town, and, depending on your guide, photos or video clips that match the real locations to the show.

“The tour guide (Mate) was excellent. He's very knowledgeable of the history of the Diocletian's palace and Game of Thrones series. He's factual and came well prepared with a binder and video of the Game of Thrones scenes filmed in the Diocletian's palace, Old Town, and nearby areas in Split. Mate is superb and highly recommended in future Game of Thrones tour!”

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Diocletian's Palace and Old Town SMALL GROUP Walking Tour - The palace, the old town and the Cathedral
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Diocletian’s Palace and Old Town SMALL GROUP Walking Tour

6.Diocletian’s Palace and Old Town SMALL GROUP Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 502 reviews · 1h 30m · from $16

Walk Split’s old town with a licensed local guide, starting at the Golden Gate beneath the Gregory of Nin statue. In 90 minutes, take in Diocletian’s Palace, the Cathedral of Saint Domnius and medieval lanes, while hearing stories about Split’s past and present. Tours run in five languages, and private groups are available.

“Great information provided by our guide. Easy walking pace with regular stops”

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SPLIT-PRIVATE Walking Tour of Diocletian's Palace & Old Town - Entering Diocletian’s Palace
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SPLIT-PRIVATE Walking Tour of Diocletian’s Palace & Old Town

7.PRIVATE Walking Tour of Diocletian’s Palace & Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 467 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

A private English-language walk for your group of up to 12, led by a licensed local guide such as Joško. See Diocletian’s Palace, its substructures, the Peristyle, cathedral and old-town squares, with stories that connect Roman Split to the city you see today. Palace cellar entry costs €10 per person; some other entries are optional and extra.

“It was very informative and we highly recommend this tour. Our guide Josko knew a lot about the history of Romans and the town. He took his time to take our questions and show us few additional sites not in the tour. We would highly recommend him for anyone looking to learn more about Split and its history”

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90-min Diocletian Palace Walking Tour - Saint Domnius Cathedral, from the outside
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90-min Diocletian Palace Walking Tour

8.90-min Diocletian Palace Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 323 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $21

Walk Split’s 1,700-year-old Diocletian’s Palace and old town with an English-speaking local guide. The 90-minute route covers the Peristil, Golden Gate, Riva, City Clock and more. Cathedral and bell tower entry are not included. Guides such as Slavko, Ante and Karla have led tours, though your guide will vary. Private tours are available.

“Great introduction to the Diocletian palace and Split. Ivanna was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The private tour is the way to go!”

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Split: Diocletian's Palace Virtual Reality Experience - From the Golden Gate to the viewing room
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Split: Diocletian’s Palace Virtual Reality Experience

9.Diocletian’s Palace Virtual Reality Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 308 reviews · from $15Best value

Step into an air-conditioned viewing room near the Golden Gate for a 12 to 15 minute VR recreation of Diocletian’s Palace in 305 A.D. Narration is available in six languages, and the staff can help you with the headset. The experience is a useful introduction before you visit the real palace ruins next door.

“Relatively short (about 15 minutes), but a great way to see what Diocletians palace would have looked like when it was built originally”

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Split: 1.5-Hour Walking Tour and Diocletian's Palace - From the Golden Gate to Split’s everyday squares
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Split: 1.5-Hour Walking Tour and Diocletian’s Palace

10.1.5-Hour Walking Tour and Diocletian’s Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 256 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $41

Explore Split’s old town with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, from Diocletian’s Palace cellars to the Peristyle, cathedral and Riva. Guides on past tours have included Sandra, Ana, Jelena and Ivan, but your guide may vary. Expect Roman remains, later architecture and local stories on a walking route that is not recommended for people with limited mobility.

“tour guide Jelena was absolutely amazing, great spirit, lot of interesting facts and perfect way to present them -greetings from Poland:)”

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Split: Game of Thrones Small group Tour with Diocletian's Cellar - Inside Diocletian’s Cellars
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Split: Game of Thrones Small group Tour with Diocletian’s Cellar

11.Game of Thrones Small group Tour with Diocletian’s Cellar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Walk through Split’s old town with a licensed local guide, tracing Game of Thrones scenes filmed around Diocletian’s Palace and visiting its cellars. Guides such as Mate, Marin, Tomi, and Oliver have brought the history and filming locations to life with stories, photos, and video clips. The tour lasts about two hours, costs $42.34 per person, and is limited to 20 people.

“Our guide was very knowledgable. funny and happy to answer any questions that the group had. We really enjoyed the tour!”

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Grand Split Walking Tour with Diocletian's Palace - Peristil, the Vestibul, and the palace’s Roman core
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Grand Split Walking Tour with Diocletian’s Palace

12.Grand Split Walking Tour with Diocletian’s Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $21

Walk Split’s old town with a local English-speaking guide, starting at the Golden Gate near Gregory of Nin’s statue. See Diocletian’s Palace, Peristil, the City Clock, Pjaca, and the Riva, with context on Roman architecture and Split’s changing rulers. Guides have included local storytellers such as Mia, Ante, Ivan, and Slavko. Allow about 90 minutes, and check the expected group size before booking.

“The best part of our tour was our exceptional guide. Maria was very knowledgeable, funny, gracious, and entertaining. The tour covered all the essentials in the right amount of time. Even the persistent rain did not detract from the tour.”

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History & Cultural Walking Tour of Split and Diocletian's Palace - The substructures: under the palace, but not the museum
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History & Cultural Walking Tour of Split and Diocletian’s Palace

13.History & Cultural Walking Tour of Split and Diocletian’s Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $22

In about 90 minutes, an English-speaking guide leads you through Diocletian’s Palace and Split’s old center, from the Peristyle and palace substructures to the Golden Gate, Riva, and Fruit’s Square. Guides have included Darko, Ivana, and Ante. Expect history, architecture, and, on some tours, traditional Dalmatian singing.

“Great Guide! Made it very interesting and kept your attention the entire time. Added humor as well to history”

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Jewish Heritage & Diocletian's Palace Private Split Tour - A bishop, a synagogue, and Split’s Jewish quarter
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Jewish Heritage & Diocletian’s Palace Private Split Tour

14.Jewish Heritage & Diocletian’s Palace Private Split Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $187

Walk Split’s Old Town with a private English-speaking guide, exploring Diocletian’s Palace, Jewish heritage sites, and the still-used synagogue. Guides include Jelena, Emil, Vinka, and Pero; a meeting with synagogue caretaker Albert may add a personal perspective. The tour lasts about two and a half hours, with cruise-port pickup available by arrangement.

“This was an excellent tour of both the palace and the Jewish quarter. We also received a tour of the old synagogue and learned the history of the Jews which dates back over five hundred years. Highly recommend!”

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Evening Group Walking Tour - Split Old City Diocletian's Pal - The cellars offer a different view of the palace
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Evening Group Walking Tour – Split Old City Diocletian’s Pal

15.Evening Group Walking Tour – Split Old City Diocletian’s Pal

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 37 reviews · 1 hour · from $21

Walk Split’s 1,700-year-old Diocletian’s Palace with a licensed English-speaking guide from Dubrovnik Local Guide. The evening route takes in Peristyle Square, the underground cellars, the Temple of St. Jupiter and the Cathedral of St. Duje. It costs $21 per person and is designed to help you see the old city in cooler, calmer conditions.

“The guide was great, spoke clearly and was knowledgable. However a one hour tour is really not enough for the area and period that was covered. I probably should have picked a longer tour that focused only on the Palace area.”

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