Croatia · WALKING TOURS IN SPLIT
Here are 15 walking tours in Split that repay the slot, each with its price, its running time and who it suits. The first is first for a reason, so start there.
Start at Split’s Golden Gate and follow a local guide through Diocletian’s Palace, the Peristyle, Saint Domnius Cathedral, Giardin Park, and the Riva promenade. Guides such as Mia, Slavko, and Antonia add local stories, humor, food tips, and Croatian context. Some options include wine, food tasting, or a Trogir visit.
“Our guide had a great personality. I thought it was perfect”
Meet your English-speaking guide at the Peristyle for a 90-minute walk through Split’s Roman palace and old town. See the Vestibule, Golden Gate, Riva Harbor, Fruit’s Square, and the historic synagogue area. Guides such as Antonella, Mario, and Marino bring different styles, from witty storytelling to detailed history. Paid palace sections are not included.
“Very interesting and informative tour about the history of Split in a beautiful setting! Our tour guide, Anton was awesome!”
Walk through Split with a local English-speaking guide, starting at the Golden Gate and ending at the same spot. You’ll explore Diocletian’s Palace, Saint Domnius Cathedral, Pjaca Square, the 24-hour City Clock, and the Riva. Guides such as Mia, Slavko, Ivana, and Tino are praised for clear stories, humor, and useful local tips.
“Our tour guide was a ten.It was very knowledgeable, very informed.Kept the audience moving and kept their attention. Well, versed in the local history and also of the palace. Only thing is, you need to leave a little extra time to find the location with all the construction in the area. Other than that couldn't have been any better.”
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.”
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”
This 50-minute walk begins at Split’s Riva and leads through Diocletian’s Palace, its cellars, Peristyle, four ancient gates, private observatory, Fruit Square, and 15th-century Town Hall. Guides including Ina, Natasa, Darko, and Tin explain how Roman, medieval, and Venetian Split fit together. Tours run in English, Spanish, or Italian.
“Definitely worth it! The tour guide called Ina was very nice and the tour was interesting filled with lots of interesting facts.”
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.”
Meet your guide under the bronze statue of Gregory of Nin at Split’s Golden Gate, then walk through Diocletian’s Palace and the Old Town. Expect lively stories, architectural details, Croatian history, and local tips from guides such as Slavko, Antonia, Ante, and Marta. English, German, Spanish, Italian, and French tours are available.
“Really amazing tour with lots of history and the guide was so passionate and had good sense of humor.”
Walk through Split with a private licensed guide, often Joško, Joseph, or Josko, and connect Diocletian’s Palace with the medieval city around it. In about two hours, you’ll see the Peristyle, Golden Gate, palace cellars, cathedral, Jupiter’s Temple, Riva, and lively Old Town squares. Expect history, local stories, humor, and time for questions.
“Josko was an excellent tour guide. He knew so many facts about the history and architecture of Split and Diocletian’s Palace. Not only was he knowledgeable, he was funny and engaging. He kept everybody interested- even the kids. We were all so happy to have taken this tour - without it we would not have appreciated all the ins and outs of the old town and the incredibly rich history behind it. I would highly recommend this tour (and Josko) to everyone.”
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.”
Spend 90 minutes exploring Split’s Diocletian Palace with a local English-speaking guide. You’ll see Peristil, St. Duje Cathedral from outside, the Golden Gate, Vestibul, Riva, City Hall, and the unusual 24-digit City Clock. Guides such as Slavko, Ante, Karla, and Tino are praised for clear stories, humor, and local insight. Private tours are also available.
“Very interesting place. The area has so much history Guide was good. Private tour we did much better than the large groups”
Walk Split’s old town with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, exploring Diocletian’s cellars, Peristyle, Saint Domnius Cathedral, palace gates, Fruit Square, and the Riva. Guides such as Ana, Sandra, Ivan, and Jelena have brought local stories, food tips, and Game of Thrones filming details to the route.
“We took a tour guided by Ana at the 18:00 tour. This time is perfect- not so hot, and less crowded. Ana gave us a detailed history from the Roman Empire to the current situation in Croatia She loves the city and her job and opened to express her personal taste and opinion. We learned a lot.”
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!!!”
Join guides such as Marko, Nina, or Tomi for a 105-minute walk through Split’s Old Town and Diocletian’s Palace. You’ll see Meereen filming sites, watch scene clips at the exact locations, enter the palace cellars, and pose on an Iron Throne. The tour runs in English, with optional hotel or cruise-port pickup and private groups available.
“Marco was our tour guide and he was absolutely amazing!!! The small group was perfect and felt very personalized, almost like a private group. He showed us the different rooms and compared it to different GOT episodes which was awesome. Definitely pick this tour, you won't be disappointed!”
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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