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Chill Walking Tour of Diocletian's Palace
Split, Dalmatia, Croatia, Europe
$113.82
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Overview
Diocletian's Palace stands as a magnificent testament to history, having withstood the test of time for over 17 centuries. Join Mili, your knowledgeable guide and lifelong resident of Split, as she unveils the rich stories and architectural marvels of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
- 🏷️ Chill Private Walking Tour: Immerse yourself in an engaging exploration of Diocletian's Palace, guided by Mili, who brings a touch of humor and passion to every story.
- 🏛️ Begin your journey at the Peristyle, where you'll learn about the fascinating history of Emperor Diocletian and the palace's origins.
- 🔍 Discover the substructures of the palace, gaining insights into its architectural evolution, with the option to extend your tour by visiting the museum section.
- ⛪ Marvel at the Cathedral of Saint Domnius, one of the best-preserved Roman structures, and if you have a ticket, step inside to witness its transformation from a Roman tomb to a Christian cathedral.
- 🕊️ Visit the Temple of Jupiter, another stunning Roman relic, and learn about its historical significance, both inside and out, depending on your ticket choice.
- 📍 Explore the reconstructed southeastern corner of the palace, offering a glimpse into how Diocletian might have lived during his reign.
- 🏞️ As you stroll through Papalić alleyway, uncover intriguing facts that highlight the palace's rich history.
- 🏛️ At Fruit's Square, delve into a pivotal period of Croatian history while observing the palace's seamless integration with modern architecture.
- 🚪 Conclude your tour at the Golden Gate, where you'll learn about the palace's fortifications and their evolution over the centuries.
- 🗿 Wrap up your experience at the Grgur Ninski Statue, reflecting on the rich tapestry of Croatian history as you consolidate your newfound knowledge.
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Private Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- Comparisons of some locations We visit with 3D reconstructions from how they were 17 centuries ago.
- Experienced and passionate guide, who'll make the tour a fun experience.
- Fees for interiors of some of the locations, as mentioned in Tour Details. They're all optional.
Meeting point
Just outside the large east gate of Diocletian's Palace, by the bazaar, look for a tall man with a hat and a folder.
Return details
The tour ends outside the northern gate of the palace, by the bronze statue of Grgur Ninski.
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The Peristyle of Diocletian's PalaceWe will start at the Peristyle of the Palace, learning about the history of Diocletian and how this palace came to be.
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Diocletian Palace SubstructuresWe'll go through the free part of the substructures, and learn more of the palace's architecture and history. Optionally, should you decide to see more, you can buy the tickets for the museum part of the substructures and we'll go through the rest of them, which will add some 20 or so minutes to the tour.
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Cathedral of Saint DomniusThe Cathedral of Saint Domnius is one of the best preserved Roman structures, built as part of Diocletian's Palace. As such, we'll learn of it's history as well. And should you have a ticket for the cathedral, we'll go inside as well, to see how a Roman tomb was converted into a christian cathedral, adding 10 more minutes to the tour.
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Temple of JupiterAnother fantastically preserved Roman structure is the Temple of Jupiter, their chief deity. It too has been repurposed by the church, and so still remains in good condition. Should you have a ticket to visit the small interior, we will do so, otherwise we'll learn all the important information outside.
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The south eastern corner of the palace has been mostly destroyed, but due to the way it had been constructed, an accurate partial reconstruction was made, where we'll get an impression of how Diocletian might have lived here.
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The Papalić alleyway has a few interesting facts that we will learn as we're heading through the north half of the palace.
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Fruit's Square (Trg Brace Radic)On the square outside the palace we'll learn of an important period of Croatian history, while also seeing how the palace has been integrated into newer buildings, and still exists in that state today.
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The Golden GateNearing the end of the tour, we'll see the northern gate of the palace, also called the Golden Gate. There we'll learn more of the palace's fortifications, and how they were changed between their construction and the present day.
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Grgur Ninski StatueLast stop of the tour is outside the northern gate of the palace, where we'll consolidate what we've learned of the roman construction. Dominating this space is a bronze statue of an important bishop from Croatian history, and as we learn of him, we'll wrap up the history of Croatia so far.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Chill Walking Tour of Diocletian's Palace
Split, Dalmatia, Croatia, Europe
$113.82
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!