Split Free Tour
History & Highlights

Split Free Tour

Diocletian's Palace, the Golden Gate and the Peristyle in 90 minutes

9.0/10(5,014) · Bookable via Civitatis
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Quick answer

The booking is free and you tip the guide at the end. Split Free Tour meets at Josip Juraj Strossmayer Park, lasts about 1h30 and is guided in English; rated 9.0/10 from 5,014 reviews on Civitatis.

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.

An introduction to Split and Croatian history built around Diocletian, the Roman emperor who built his palace here. You walk through the UNESCO-listed palace and the old town, stopping at the Golden Gate, the Peristyle, the Temple of Jupiter, the cathedral and the Town Hall.

Tour highlights

  • Diocletian's Palace
  • Golden Gate
  • Peristyle
  • Temple of Jupiter
  • Cathedral of Saint Domnius
  • Town Hall

Meeting point

Josip Juraj Strossmayer Park

Josip Juraj Strossmayer Park

After the tour

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Audio equipment (headphones) is required to join this tour and costs €2 per person, paid in cash on the day.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Split Free Tour really free?

The booking is free and there is no ticket for the tour itself. Audio equipment (headphones) is required to join this tour and costs €2 per person, paid in cash on the day. At the end you tip your guide whatever you feel the tour was worth.

Where does the Split Free Tour start?

The tour meets at Josip Juraj Strossmayer Park (Josip Juraj Strossmayer Park). The exact meeting point and how to spot your guide are confirmed in your Civitatis booking.

How long is the tour, and what languages is it in?

It lasts around 1h30 and is guided in English. One booking covers up to 6 people; larger parties need a private tour. Comfortable walking shoes recommended.