Split History Tours: Our Top 5

1.Walking Tour of Split with a ‘Magister’ of History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,122 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.) · from $34Our pick

Walk central Split with Toni Šare of DiocleSpot Tours, a local historian who uses his own 3D reconstructions to explain Diocletian’s Palace. In about 1 hour 45 minutes, you’ll see the Riva, Peristyle, cathedral, temple, gates, noble palaces, and medieval squares without entering paid sites.

“Totally worth it. Explored the old city with old and current history info. Guide was a pro and so accommodating. He knew exactly when to bring us by traditional singing quartet-definitely a highlight of the tour.”

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2.Split Walking Tour with Professor of History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 926 reviews · 2 hours 20 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Walk Split with history professor Mario or Anita, tracing Diocletian’s Palace from the Riva and substructures to the Golden Gate, then continue through Marmontova Street and Fruit’s Square. Expect about 2 hours 20 minutes in English, with a maximum of 17 people and optional private-tour upgrades.

“My husband and I enjoyed the walking tour very much. Mario is a fantastic guy, he has a unique way of keeping the tour very lively and informative. We would recommend this tour if you are visiting Split.”

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3.Split: History and Heritage Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 650 reviews · from $18Best value

Walk Split’s UNESCO-protected Diocletian’s Palace with guides such as Antonella, Antonia, Nikolas, or Doris. Expect Roman ruins, medieval walls, Gothic palaces, churches, local stories, and optional Game of Thrones facts. The $18 tour stays mostly in free public areas and ends where it begins.

“Very informative tour we learned a lot and even kept my fiance who isn't a history buff like me entertained!”

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4.SPLIT-PRIVATE Walking Tour of Diocletian’s Palace & Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 467 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Join local guide Joško or Joseph for a private walk through Split’s Roman palace, medieval lanes, markets, squares, and harbor. Expect clear storytelling, humor, flexible pacing, and optional paid visits to the cathedral, Temple of Jupiter, and palace cellars.

“Josko is wonderful! What an amazing tour! We learned so much important and fascinating information about Split, and Croatia. Josko was an expert on Diocletian history and his rule but his delivery kept us guessing and greatly entertained for the entire tour. We were lucky to experience this tour and highly recommend it for anyone interested in understanding the palace and its significance. Well worth the time and price!”

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5.Private History Split Walking Tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Walk Split with an English-speaking guide on a private 90-minute tour through Diocletian’s Palace, the Peristyle, Vestibule, substructures, Golden Gate, Riva, Fruit’s Square, and the old synagogue. Expect history, architecture, local stories, and time for questions.

“Great tour learned a lot highly recommended speech was great lot of history lot of architecture we enjoyed the walked and would do it again”

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