Split
Croatia · 1 free tour
Free, tip what you liked · ★ 9.0/10 (5,014 reviews) · on Civitatis
Quick answer
Yes. There is 1 free walking tour in Split listed here, bookable for free on Civitatis. It is Split Free Tour: it meets at Josip Juraj Strossmayer Park, lasts about 1h30 and is guided in English, rated 9.0/10 from 5,014 reviews.
Audio equipment (headphones) is required to join this tour and costs €2 per person, paid in cash on the day.
Start times vary by date and are confirmed when you book.
Free walking tours in Split
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Diocletian built his retirement palace here around 300 AD, and when Rome fell the locals simply moved in. Today the UNESCO-listed complex is the old town: the Peristyle square, the Golden Gate and the cathedral are all part of the original building.
The free tour is a 90-minute introduction that starts at Strossmayer Park. Booking is free and you tip the guide at the end. Headphones are required on this tour and cost a small fee, paid in cash.
Good to know before you go
- The old town is flat and compact, but the marble is polished and slippery after rain.
- Summer is hot and crowded. The early or late slots are the comfortable ones.
- Bring a little cash: the audio equipment for the tour is paid for in cash on the day.
Frequently asked questions
Are free walking tours in Split really free?
Yes. There is no ticket and no upfront cost: you reserve a spot, show up and enjoy the tour. At the end you tip your guide whatever you feel it was worth. Some tours have a required extra, such as audio equipment or an entrance ticket; it is shown on that tour's page.
Where do the free tours in Split start?
Each tour has its own meeting point: Split Free Tour: Josip Juraj Strossmayer Park. The exact point is confirmed in your booking.
Do I need to book in advance?
Booking is free and recommended: groups are small and fill up in busy periods. If you cannot make it, cancel the booking so the guide does not wait for you.
How long are the tours in Split and in which language?
They last 90 minutes. Guides speak English, depending on the tour you choose.
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