Historical Tours in Split: 14 Priced and Timed

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 through Split with Toni Šare of DiocleSpot Tours, a local historian who uses his own 3D reconstructions to show how Diocletian’s Palace once looked. In about 1 hour 45 minutes, you’ll see the Riva, Peristyle, cathedral, temple, palace gates, noble courtyards, and filming spots, ending at Piazza Square.

“Amazing tour and a fantastic tour guide. Highly knowledgeable. Great overview of the history of the city.”

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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’s old center with history professor guides such as Mario or Anita. In about 2 hours 20 minutes, you’ll see Riva, Diocletian’s Palace, the Peristyle, Cathedral of Saint Domnius, Golden Gate, Marmontova Street, Prokurative, and Fruit Square. Expect history, local stories, humor, and practical advice in a group capped at 17 people.

“experience and knowledgeable guide. a lot of interesting information. about the city history. Very good English, well organized”

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3.Split: History and Heritage Walking Tour

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

Walk through Split’s 1,700-year-old Diocletian’s Palace with a licensed guide such as Antonella, Antonela, Nikolas, or Doris. Expect Roman ruins, Romanesque churches, medieval walls, Gothic palaces, local stories, and optional Game of Thrones facts. The tour runs in English, Russian, German, or French and returns to Peristil Square.

“The tour was entertaining and informative- a true story teller. They were a native and included all kinds of details you might not get otherwise but with a bit of flare. Not boring. The perfect pace and amount of if time.”

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4.Split History and Gastro Small-Group Tour with Food and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 375 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $139

Spend three hours walking Split’s old center with a local guide such as Ana, Doris, or Hani, tasting prosciutto, cheese, seafood, pasta, black risotto, wine, liqueur, and gelato. The route links Diocletian’s Palace, the Green Market, Marmontova Street, and the Riva area. Groups are capped at 12.

“Lovely pace, wonderful guide Dubravka, good visiting among group members and tasty food selections with informative tour of palace!”

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5.SPLIT-PREMIUM Emperor’s Walking Tour for History Lovers + Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 333 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Walk through Split with local guides such as Joško, Daniela, and Joe, focusing on Diocletian’s Palace, Roman remains, medieval streets, and local history. The two-hour, adults-only group tour has a maximum of 15 people and includes the main sights from the Riva to the Golden Gate. The €10 cellar museum ticket is extra.

“Daniela was knowledgeable, thoughtful and charming. One of our party is currently struggling a bit with mobility and she caterers for this very sensitively. It also meant the walk took longer and we overran. She was very generous with her time. This was a real highlight of our trip.”

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

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

Meet Mijo near Split’s Golden Gate for a 90-minute English walking tour through Diocletian’s Palace and the old town. Expect Roman ruins, Croatian culture, filming locations, local food tips, photo stops, and a friendly small-group style. The $17 price includes a licensed guide, but not food, drinks, or hotel transport.

“Our guide Mijo was amazing! He is very knowledgeable. very friendly and has a great sense of humor. He had some great stories. answered all our questions and made the tour a lot of fun. I would highly recommend booking this walking tour. Thanks Mijo!!!”

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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 such as Hani, Olga, Christina, or Lucija, tasting prosciutto, cheese, soparnik, seafood, pasta, black risotto, wine, and grappa. You will visit Split’s Green Market and Diocletian’s Palace, with an afternoon option that replaces the market stop 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

Spend 110 minutes walking through Split with Toni Šare, a local historian and former teacher. Starting at the Riva, you enter Diocletian’s Palace through the Bronze Gate, see the Peristyle, Vestibule, Temple of Jupiter, medieval streets, and Golden Gate. Toni’s 3D reconstructions show how the Roman palace once looked, while questions keep the tour conversational.

“Toni was an absolutely incredible guide; funny, informative, authoritative, and always bringing a personal touch to the material he presented. It was so much more than a simple history tour.”

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9.Experience Split History Walking Tour With Local Historian

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

Spend two hours with a local historian, often Boris, exploring Split’s Golden Gate, Peristil, Jupiter’s Temple, the cathedral, palace cellars, Riva, and two medieval squares. A maximum of 12 people, 3D images, local stories, and practical food tips make this a useful first look at Split.

“Un grand merci à Boris pour sa visite ! Un guide passionnant qui nous a permis de découvrir une ville riche en histoire !”

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10.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, Peristil, cathedral, Jupiter’s Temple, medieval lanes, Pjaca, Fruit Square, and Prokurative. Choose English, Italian, French, or Spanish, and finish with practical ideas for exploring on your own.

“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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11.Split Walking Tour with History Professor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 2 hours · from $23

Walk through Split with Mario, a local history professor who explains Diocletian’s Palace, medieval streets, Venetian and Napoleonic influence, local legends, and Game of Thrones locations. The English tour takes about two hours, visits major landmarks from the Riva to Fruit Square, and runs in small groups.

“The tour was great! Mario super personable and friendly, and he was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the area. We felt super informed and had a great time (:”

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12.Split: History Walking Tour of the Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 1h 30m · from $41

Spend 90 minutes walking Split’s UNESCO-protected old town with a licensed English- or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll see the Golden Gate, Peristyle, Jupiter’s Temple, Vestibule, palace cellars, People’s Square, and Fruit Square, then finish on the Riva with local food and island tips. Private groups and optional hotel or cruise-ship pickup are available.

“Nina was great and we loved the tour only 4 of us and lots of interesting history made fun. Great tips on food, beaches and ice cream”

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13.Split: Private Roman History & Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $280

Walk Split with a local English-speaking guide, visit the Green Market for seasonal tastings, and uncover Roman and Dalmatian customs inside Diocletian’s Palace. You’ll see the Vestibule, Golden Gates, Peristil, and a private palace section, then finish near the Riva with tips for coffee and evening food.

“To me, this was a very interesting tour. I have enjoyed every minute!”

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14.Split Walking Tour: History, Legends & Tales

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $28

Walk Split’s Old Town with local guide Lucija, from the Riva and Diocletian’s Palace to Peristil, the Golden Gate, People’s Square, and Fruit Square. This 90-minute English tour suits first-time visitors who want a clear introduction to the city, its Roman past, local legends, and daily life. Entrance fees are not included.

“It was a great tour, Lucija is so kind and such a great guide. i really enjoyed. 5/5, highly recommend everyone to do this tour!”

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