Split History Tours: Our Top 11

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 $18

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.Split: Local History and Culture 90-Minute Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · 1h 30m · from $17Best value

Walk Split’s UNESCO-listed old town with local guide Mijo in 90 minutes. You’ll see Diocletian’s Palace, hear the city’s Roman and modern stories, learn about Croatian culture, and get practical tips for food, coffee, photos, and local life. English tours meet by Strossmayer Fountain.

“Mijo was provided an excellent tour from start to finish. Location exactly as pin pointed on the map, easy to find at the fountain near Gregor of Nin. Very warm greetings from the beginning, a small group which felt very safe and personal. Mijo was very informative of Split history and very engaged to answer any questions. He also politely sent a big list of recommendations after the tour, a great tour to do on a first day. Only downside was other public people trying to tag along which Mijo politely sent them away but I guess this happens on many tour guide groups. 10/10 would recommend :)”

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6.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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7.Split: Historical & Gastro Treasures Tour with Green Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 144 reviews · from $135

Spend three hours with an English-speaking local guide exploring Diocletian’s Palace, Split’s Green Market, and a traditional konoba. Taste prosciutto, cheese, soparnik, peka bread, seafood, pasta, black risotto, wine, and dessert. Morning tours include the market; afternoon tours replace it with tavern tastings.

“Hani was the perfect guide. Personable, knowledgeable and very friendly. She showed us and explained the diocletion palace and its origins and changes over the years and the way the palace is used today. But the best thing was the visit to the Green Market which was full of local produce that made you want to try everything! We had plenty of laughs and food along the way and we tried things we wouldn’t normally and found we like them! Would thoroughly recommend Hani as a way of getting to know the area and its customs. What a lovely morning 😁”

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8.Split: Walking tour of Split with a ‘Magister’ of History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · 1h 50m · from $33

Walk through Split’s Roman, medieval, Venetian, and modern past with Toni, a local historian and former teacher. Over 110 minutes, you’ll visit Diocletian’s Palace, Peristyle, the Vestibule, Jupiter’s Temple, and the Golden Gate, with 3D reconstructions that show how the ancient palace once looked.

“Toni, our tour guide was terrific! He brought the Palace to life, told interesting stories and showed us beautiful renderings that he had created of what the Palace looked like during Roman times. I highly recommend touring the Palace with Toni.”

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9.Split: Historical Tour of Salona, Klis Fortress and Trogir

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 108 reviews · from $28

Travel from Split with an English-speaking guide to Trogir, Salona, Klis Fortress, Hidden Dalmatia, and Stella Croatica. You’ll see Roman ruins, medieval streets, sea views, interactive exhibits, olive oil, figs, and local treats. Guides such as Darko, Duje, Hana, and Miron have earned praise for making the long day lively and clear.

“Thank you so much dear Hana for this amazing journey.”

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10.Experience Split History Walking Tour With Local Historian

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 2 hours · from $37

Walk Split with local historian Boris or another licensed guide in a group of up to 12. See Diocletian’s Palace, Peristil, the cellars, Riva, medieval squares, and lesser-known corners while using 3D images to bring Roman Split to life.

“Boris is an excellent guide. He was kind, knowledgeable and open to all of our questions. We strongly recommend taking a tour of Split with him.”

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11.Split: Private Walking Tour in the Historical Town Center

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 1h 45m

Meet Sanja by the bronze model on Split’s Riva for a private 105-minute walk through Diocletian’s Palace, its Substructures, medieval lanes, noble houses, Jewish quarter, and Venetian-era squares. Tours run in English, French, Italian, or Spanish for groups of up to 15.

“Our guide Sanja was very informed on Split taking us to the basement then walking us around the town to all points of the compass. She explained the various architecture bought about by the countries that controlled Split prior to independence. This tour was undertaken at the beginning of our visit to Split giving us great knowledge to further explore places of interest.”

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