SPLIT WALKING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
90 Minutes in Split: Walk the 1,700‑Year‑Old Diocletian’s Palace
A guided 1.5‑hour private walking tour of Split’s UNESCO‑listed old town and Diocletian’s Palace that orients you to the city’s layered past and most notable squares.
90 Minutes in Split: Walk the 1,700‑Year‑Old Diocletian’s Palace.
Split unfolds as a living palimpsest: Roman walls and imperial apartments folded into a bustling Adriatic town. On this guided walk you move through carved stone, lively promenades and intimate squares, tracing the stories embedded in the 1,700‑year‑old Diocletian’s Palace and the compact old town that grew from it.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Diocletian’s Palace up close
See the palace complex built for the Roman emperor and hear the story of how its stone rooms became the core of modern Split, including a visit to its remarkably preserved cellars.
Stroll the Riva and old‑town squares
Wander the Riva promenade and the compact network of squares and streets that make the old town so beguiling, from the Fruit Market to the National Square and the Peristil.
Concise, interpretive walking
A focused walk that concentrates the city’s principal sights and stories into a short, guided experience—ideal for orienting new visitors to Split’s most interesting corners.
What the day feels like
What the tour feels like
This is a paced, interpretive walk through Split’s historic core: you’ll follow your guide from the waterfront into the palace precincts, pause in central squares to hear the background of each place, and descend briefly to the palace cellars to see foundations that predate much of the city above.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour is for—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour runs for approximately 1.5 hours.
Meet at the South Tours Travel Agency prior to the scheduled start.
Comfortable shoes are recommended for walking on historic stone surfaces and steps.
This private walking tour is operated by Travel Agency South Tours in Split.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts approximately 1.5 hours.
Where do we meet?
The meeting point is the South Tours Travel Agency in Split.
What should I wear or bring?
Bring comfortable shoes suitable for walking on historic stone streets and steps.
Is the tour suitable for travelers with limited mobility?
No — the tour is not suitable for people with mobility impairments due to uneven surfaces and steps in the old town and palace.
Will we visit the Diocletian’s Palace cellars?
Yes — the tour includes a visit to the palace’s well‑preserved cellars as part of the palace exploration.
Is Diocletian’s Palace a UNESCO World Heritage site?
Yes — the palace and Split’s old town are described in the tour as a UNESCO World Heritage site.