Split Walking Tour: Diocletian's Palace & Old Town, 90 Minutes

Walk through 1,700 years of Split in a single morning, with a guide who knows which corners matter.

A 90-minute walking tour of Split's old town led by a local guide in English, starting from the cruise port and moving through Diocletian's Palace, the Riva Promenade, City Square and Pjaca Square. The tour covers the landmarks and history that shaped the city, with all entry fees and taxes included. Choose between a shared group tour, a private guide, a food tasting variant, or a half-day extension to Trogir.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Split's Old Town highlights

• Visit Diocletian's Palace
• See the 24-hour sun clock
• Walk along Riva promenade
• Visit Pjaca square

The Experience

The tour runs 90 minutes and moves at a pace that works for all fitness levels. Your guide is a local who speaks English and leads you through Diocletian's Palace—the 1,700-year-old Roman structure that still anchors Split's old town—then takes you to the City Square to see the famous 24-hour sun clock, down to the Riva Promenade (the busiest street in the city, where locals and visitors mix), and into Pjaca Square to learn what made it matter in Split's past. The route is walkable and the guide handles the navigation, so you move through the sites without stopping to check a map or wonder what you're standing in front of.

Entry to Diocletian's Palace, all taxes and fees are included in the price. The tour operates in all weather, so bring layers and shoes that work on stone. If you're arriving by cruise ship, this tour works as a self-contained morning—you don't need to arrange separate transport from the port or book a guide ahead of time beyond this booking. Service animals are welcome, and children must be with an adult.

Four purchase options let you shape the experience: the standard shared group tour; a private guide for your party only; a food tasting variant that adds local tastings to the same route; or a half-day extension that combines Split with a trip to nearby Trogir. All four run the same core sites and include the guide and palace entry.

What’s included

• Professional local guide who speaks English.
• entry to Diocletian's Palace.
• sightseeing of the Riva Promenade, City Square with its 24-hour sun clock, and Pjaca Square.
• all taxes and fees.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Redono d.o.o.

Is this one for you?Pick the shared tour if you're happy walking with others; choose private if your group wants to set your own pace through Diocletian's Palace without waiting for the group.

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Top questions

What is Diocletian's Palace and why does the guide spend time there?

Diocletian's Palace is a 1,700-year-old Roman structure built by the emperor Diocletian and now woven into Split's old town. The guide takes you through it to show how the palace shaped the city's layout and history—it's the anchor of what you'll see on the tour.

How long is the 90-minute tour and what time does it start?

The tour runs 90 minutes total. Start time depends on which option you book; confirm your departure time at checkout, as cruise port tours often align with ship schedules.

Do I need to get myself to the starting point, or is pickup included?

Pickup from your hotel is not included, but public transportation runs near the cruise port and the old town. You'll meet your guide at the tour's starting point in Split; the exact meeting location will be confirmed in your booking details.

What's the difference between the shared group tour and the private guide option?

The shared tour walks with other travelers and a local guide; the private option is just your group and a dedicated guide who can adjust the pace and answer questions in more depth. Both cover the same sites and include palace entry.

Is the food tasting tour the same route as the walking tour?

The food tasting option follows the same route through Diocletian's Palace, the Riva Promenade and the squares, but adds local food and drink tastings along the way. It's the same sites with the addition of tastings you choose at checkout.

What should I wear and bring for the walking tour?

Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for stone streets and bring layers, since the tour operates in all weather. The route is walkable for all fitness levels, but you'll be on your feet for 90 minutes, so plan accordingly.