Private Walking Tour - Discover Split

Discover Split is a historical walking tour through the old town of Split lasting approximately one and a half to two hours, offering visitors a clear introduction to the city's unique history. The tour begins on the famous waterfront promenade Riva, where guests are introduced to the story of how Split developed within the palace built by the Roman emperor Diocletian in the early 4th century as his retirement residence. Completed around the year 305, the palace was designed as a combination of a luxurious imperial villa and a fortified Roman military complex. Over time it gradually transformed into a living city as local residents built houses, streets, and squares inside its walls, forming the historic core of modern Split, which today is protected as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The route begins at the city model on the Riva, which helps visitors understand the layout of Diocletian's Palace before entering the impressive underground halls known as the Cellars of Diocletian's Palace. From the central basement hall the tour continues up to the ceremonial heart of the palace, the Peristyle, where visitors can admire the view of the iconic bell tower of the Cathedral of Saint Domnius rising above the square. Nearby the tour also passes through the monumental Vestibule of Diocletian's Palace and the remains of the imperial dining hall known as the Triclinium, which formed part of the emperor's residential quarters. The walk then continues through the eastern part of the palace, passing by the Silver Gate without exiting the palace walls, allowing visitors to remain inside the historic complex as they continue toward the northern fortifications. The route then reaches the monumental Golden Gate and the famous statue of Gregory of Nin. From there the tour continues into the medieval section of the old town toward People's Square and the nearby Fruit Square, one of the most picturesque squares in the historic center. The tour concludes at the western edge of the old town below Marmont Street, leaving visitors with a clear understanding of how a Roman imperial palace gradually evolved into the vibrant Mediterranean city of Split.