Split on Foot: Ninety Minutes Through Diocletian’s Stonework, Cellars and Thrones

SPLIT WALKING TOUR FIELD GUIDE

Split on Foot: Ninety Minutes Through Diocletian’s Stonework, Cellars and Thrones

A focused 90-minute walking tour from the Riva promenade that threads Diocletian’s Palace, the Peristyle and the Game of Thrones filming sites—this guide explains what you’ll see and what to bring.

Split on Foot: Ninety Minutes Through Diocletian’s Stonework, Cellars and Thrones.

Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Location
Split
Operator
Sunwalker - tourist guide Alenka
Category
Walking Tour
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Embark on a brisk, 90-minute walk through Split’s layered cityscape, where Roman architecture, medieval lanes and modern life fold around the terraces of the Riva and the vaulted heart of Diocletian’s Palace. Along the way you’ll stand on the Peristyle, descend toward the palace cellars and step into the Vestibul—sites that stitch together stories from ancient Rome to recent history and even television fame.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE PALACE

Diocletian’s Palace and its cellars

The tour visits Diocletian’s Palace and its basements, core elements of Split’s Roman-era fabric and one of the itinerary’s central landmarks.

THE STORIES

A walk through Split’s layered history

Narrative stops trace the city from its Roman origins through the Middle Ages and Venetian and Austrian periods up to the twentieth century and recent conflicts—contextualizing landmarks you pass along the route.

THE CULTURE

Peristyle coffee and Game of Thrones moments

Pause at the Peristyle for a coffee moment and pose in the Vestibul and palace basements—places noted on the tour for their Game of Thrones filming connections.

What the day feels like

What the walk feels like

This is a regular, guided walking tour lasting approximately 1 hour 30 minutes that moves at an urban-walking pace along the Riva and through the stone-clad alleys of the palace complex; stops include open plazas, subterranean cellars and vaulted entrances where the guide links architectural detail to historical era and popular-culture moments.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who gets the most out of this walking tour

1
Active WalkersA good match for travelers comfortable walking for about 90 minutes through historic streets and palace passages.
2
History BuffsIdeal for visitors interested in Roman, medieval and later historical layers of Split—the guide narrates eras from ancient Rome through modern times.
3
Game of Thrones FansA focused option for fans who want to see the palace Vestibul and the basements called out as filming locations on the route.
4
Casual SightseersSuitable for travelers who prefer a short, guided orientation to Split’s core sights rather than an extended museum visit.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

The tour runs about 1 hour 30 minutes and begins and ends on the Riva promenade (Obala hrvatskog narodnog preporoda).

What to Bring

Comfortable shoes and a bottle of water are recommended.

Admissions & Extras

Visits include viewpoints of the palace cellars and mausoleum; admission to the Diocletian’s Cellars and the mausoleum is not included.

Meeting Point

Meet the guide on the Riva promenade (Obala hrvatskog narodnog preporoda).

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the Walking tour Split -regular?

The tour lasts approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.

Where do we meet the guide?

The meeting location is on the Riva promenade (Obala hrvatskog narodnog preporoda).

Is admission included for the Diocletian’s Cellars or the mausoleum?

Admission to the Diocletian’s Cellars and to the mausoleum is not included in the tour.

Will we see Game of Thrones filming locations on the tour?

Yes—the tour includes the Vestibul and the palace basements, noted as Game of Thrones filming locations.

What should I bring for the tour?

Bring comfortable shoes and a bottle of water.