Description: Split’s historic waterfront and the main entrance to Diocletian’s Palace, offering an introduction to the city’s 1,700-year history. What we do here: Meet your guide and begin with an overview of Split’s development from a Roman imperial residence into a modern Mediterranean city, supported by expert historical interpretation.
Description: The southern entrance to Diocletian’s Palace and the historic sea-facing gate through which the imperial residence was once accessed from the harbor. What we do here: Enter the palace and discover how this Roman retirement residence evolved into the living historic center of Split, while learning how the sea shaped the city’s development through the centuries.
Description: One of the best-preserved Roman substructures in the world, originally built to support Emperor Diocletian’s private apartments above. What we do here: Walk through the palace’s main underground corridor and discover how these remarkably preserved spaces help reveal the original appearance and layout of the imperial residence.
Description: The historic center of Split, built within Diocletian’s Palace and considered one of the world’s best-preserved Roman imperial complexes still functioning as a living city. What we do here: Explore the palace streets and discover how an ancient Roman residence gradually transformed into a medieval and modern city without losing its original structure.
Description: The ceremonial heart of Diocletian’s Palace, where Emperor Diocletian once appeared before his subjects and one of the best-preserved Roman imperial squares in the world. What we do here: Stand in the center of the palace and discover how Roman architecture, ceremony, and imperial power shaped this space while visualizing how it appeared nearly 1,700 years ago.
Description: The monumental entrance hall to Emperor Diocletian’s private apartments, once serving as the transition between public ceremonial spaces and the imperial residence. What we do here: Stand beneath the open circular structure and discover how Roman architecture, symbolism, and imperial power shaped the experience of entering the emperor’s private world.
Description: Originally built as the mausoleum of Emperor Diocletian, this remarkably preserved Roman structure was later transformed into one of the world’s oldest functioning Catholic cathedrals. What we do here: Observe the exterior architecture and discover how a Roman emperor’s tomb became the spiritual center of Split through centuries of historical change.
Description: One of the four original gates of Diocletian’s Palace, linking the ancient Roman complex with the historic city beyond its walls. What we do here: Learn how Split expanded around the palace and how Roman military and residential architecture continued to shape the city through the centuries.
Description: Originally constructed as a Roman temple within Diocletian’s Palace, this remarkably preserved monument was later converted into a Christian baptistery. What we do here: Discover how changing religions and centuries of adaptation transformed a pagan sanctuary into one of Split’s most distinctive historical spaces.
Description: One of the four original gates of Diocletian’s Palace, linking the Roman imperial residence with the historic streets that developed around it. What we do here: Learn how Split grew beyond the palace walls while preserving the original Roman urban layout at its core.
Description: Elegant medieval and Renaissance residences built within the walls of Diocletian’s Palace, reflecting how Split evolved from a Roman imperial complex into a prosperous urban center. What we do here: Explore how local noble families adapted ancient Roman structures into homes and discover the layers of history that shaped Split through the medieval and early modern periods.
Description: Explore iconic filming locations used in Game of Thrones, where the historic streets and architecture of Diocletian’s Palace became part of the world of Meereen. What we do here: Visit recognizable filming spots and discover how Split’s ancient Roman setting was transformed into scenes from one of television’s most famous series.
Description: Historic residential buildings constructed within Diocletian’s Palace, showing how the former Roman imperial complex gradually transformed into a lived-in medieval city. What we do here: Explore how generations of residents adapted ancient Roman walls and spaces into homes, creating the unique blend of architecture that defines Split today.
Description: One of Split’s finest Gothic-Renaissance palaces, reflecting the strong cultural and architectural influence that Italian city-states, especially Venice, had on the development of Split. What we do here: Explore how centuries of connection with the Italian coast shaped local architecture, identity, and urban life while discovering how noble families adapted the Roman palace into elegant residences.
Description: The most monumental of the four gates of Diocletian’s Palace, built as the main ceremonial entrance into the Roman imperial complex. What we do here: Learn how guests and officials would have entered the palace in Roman times while exploring the transformation of the surrounding area into the modern city.
Description: The famous statue of Gregory of Nin, a medieval bishop associated with the development of Croatian religious and cultural identity, standing beside the Golden Gate of Diocletian’s Palace. What we do here: Learn about medieval Split, the role of religion and language in Croatian history, and discover why this monument became one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks.
Toni was a great guide - very knowledgable and very enthusiastic. We really enjoyed the tour and he chose a good route around the palace to show us the various elements.
Excellent tour, recommend for anyone interested in the history. Very knowledgeable, friendly and informative.
Toni did an excellent job. His in-depth knowledge and portfolio of sketches made the complex history of the palace and surrounding area come alive. Easily a five star review!
If you visit Split and want a dynamic, historical tour of Diocletian’s Palace in two hours, this tour is for you! I am so glad I happened upon this small group tour with a Magistrar of History, Toni. This is not a boring run-of-the mill group tour. There were only eight of us on the tour, and he really made the heart and history of this city come alive. His knowledge and passion is evident in all his stories, and the visuals he created of what things looked like back in the third century were so cool. You really shouldn’t visit Split without taking this tour with Toni. It is a must-do.
Toni provided a fantastic tour experience and was a wealth of knowledge. This tour is one of the best tours we have ever taken.
Great tour! Guide was very knowledgeable, kind and accommodating . Highly recommend!
The guide was very informative and accommodating. The guide was friendly and personable. We enjoyed meeting him.
The tour was very informative and interesting. The tour was recommended by a friend and so happy she did. We really enjoyed the tour.
Tony is an excellent tour guide with a wealth of knowledge that he likes to share throughout the tour. Tony is very well spoken and our small tour group was great. You will be impressed with everything you see on this tour, but even better was engaging with Tony during our tour.
Toni is a fantastic guide if you are interested in learning an in-depth history of Split. As an historian, his knowledge of Croatia and Split is exceptional. We highly recommend him as a guide.
Toni spoke English very well and was easy to understand. He was very knowledgeable about the city of Split and made its history come alive. He was patient and kind. We highly recommend this tour.
We booked this walking tour wanting some historical details of the Diocletian Palace, we were not disappointed ! Our guide Tony Sare was excellent, his depth and breadth of knowledge of his subject was superb and explained very carefully at every stage, open to questions and happy to discuss the regions more recent changes too.
Toni, our guide, was an expert in local history and more! He explained so much about Croatia and Split and of course the Diocletian palace. Lovely man with a wealth of knowledge.
Toni was a wonderful guide, extremely knowledgeable about the history of Split and very engaging. Very highly recommended!
Toni was an excellent tour guide. He was so knowledgeable about the history, culture and architecture that makes Split special. We learned so much that we hadn’t known in a very friendly, relaxed manner. Amazing tour - well worth the money and time! We would highly recommend.
He made the history of Diocletian’s Palace really interesting and fun, with lots of cool stories and local insights. The tour was engaging, well-paced, and showed us places we would have missed on our own. Highly recommend! 😊. If you're visiting Split and want to experience the city beyond the typical sightseeing route, I highly recommend this tour.
The guide was so knowledgeable- you could literally ask him anything. This was NOT a Game of Thrones tour.. thank goodness You will Not be disappointed
Toni was an excellent guide, giving us an overview of Split’s history from beginning to present, showing us relevant spaces and buildings to represent the historical narrative. Answered our questions well, excellent English with a lovely accent. Offered advice and experiences. Shared his personal background, connecting us to present-day life in Split and Croatia. Managed our pace well, we had time to linger, not hurried. Very worthwhile.
Our tour guide, Mili, was excellent! He shared his vast knowledge of Split Old Town in a humorous and engaging way! We highly recommend Viator for the walking tour of Split Old Town.
Very informative & enjoyable Toni was very knowledgeable Group size was great Guide had a mic and English was perfect
Really excellent history and humor mixed in. Small group was important , Toni was organized and didn’t rush.
Expert informative friendly guide Fascinating and excellent experience of a most interesting and unusual location. Highly recommended
This was an excellent historical walking tour. Toni is a friendly, expert local guide, who explained and illustrated the complex history and architecture of Doicletian's Palace in Split very well. Doing this tour has greatly enhanced our enjoyment of staying in the local area!
Toni is an excellent guide. He was very informative and made the tour very interesting. Tony was recommended by my daughter who was on a tour in July, and he did not disappoint. Would highly recommend this tour.
Toni was excellent, the tour was really interesting and so well paced. There were points to stop, have a sit and refill water bottles. The tour uses a headset system so the audio is very easy to hear despite some of the areas being very busy.
The tour was very interesting and our guide Mili was excellent … definitely found more interesting places with the tour .. rather than going it alone ..
Toni is an excellent guide, his passion for history shines through and I appreciated the renditions he provided of the palace.
We would absolutely recommend the ‘Split Small Group walking tour with Magister of History’. Our tour was led by Toni who is a likeable and considerate host. He is a very knowledgeable historian and he communicated the complex history of Split, its occupants and the story of Croatia through the architecture of the Diocletian Palace in a warm and engaging way. The small group tour size made it possible to stand near to Toni and engage as a group which made the tour more personal and manageable in the narrow streets than some of the very large groups would experience. Meeting before and audio earpieces were excellent too. Would recommend and would do it again. Thanks Toni
Toni was a wonderful guide, energetic and full of interesting stories. We loved being part of a small group; much more personal and engaging. We learned a lot!
Toni was a very knowledgeable and well equipped tour guide. He made an already interesting topic even more interesting and engaging.
Tony was an amazing guide who gave us wonderful information and history. He always made sure everyone was ready and could hear. We both thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Split and would recommend this tour.
Toni was an excellent guide and we learned so much about the Palace, the history of Croatia, and the ruling influences throughout the centuries that shaped the region’s food, language and architecture. Highly recommend!
I did this at the end of my trip as I had explored the palace but wanted to know the history behind it, and this tour was perfect!! Definitely worth booking if you are visiting Split❤️
Toni was extremely knowledgeable and encouraged lots of questions to make sure the tour included information on what folks were interested in. There’s so much amazing history in Split and the tour helped us appreciate everything we were seeing and the multi-cultural influences of the language and food.
Toni is a great guide, and loved the historical discussion of Diocletian’s Palace and all the small details that were highlighted as we walked through Split - I highly recommend!
Toni was an excellent guide — extremely knowledgeable about the history of Split and Diocletian's Palace. If you want to really understand Split and its history, this is the only tour you should take.
Toni was absolutely brilliant. Relatable, knowledgeable and interesting. Highly recommended.
Very thorough and well organized tour. Tony was very friendly and knowledgeable. We learned a lot and had fun too! This tour had a bit of everything. Ancient history, modern history and present day. The palace has lots to see so it’s a great introduction if you are also looking for additional activities.
Toni was an excellent guide. His vast history knowledge and background was evident and made learning about this amazing big city very enjoyable. I would recommend this tour.
The tour was an absolute pleasure. I recommended it to anyone visiting the city, and is very into history. * This tour goes quite deep in the history of the city and the surroundings.
Great walking tour! Highly recommend to get a really thorough history of split!
We had the absolute best time learning the history of Split from Toni! We booked our tour last minute and are so thankful we did! I don’t usually take time to write reviews but I truly had the best time. The value of the tour is incredible. A local with an education and experience in teaching history, not only was Toni an expert guide but he was engaging and easy to follow along with. After our tour we had lunch and spent the entire time talking about all we learned and would have missed if we had walked around on our own. Absolutely a must to tour with Toni and learn about all the historical details in Diocletian’s Palace.
Toni & Mili made joining the tour very easy with clear WhatsApp guidance on how to find. Toni shared earpieces, and with his excellent English, ensured his commentary was clear & straightforward to follow. His knowledge of Roman and more recent Split history made for an engaging & very interesting tour.
Wonderful information provided and easy to understand with the ear pods we were given Passionate guide and Tony was the best ! Enjoyed every minute
Tony was amazing, bringing the history of the palace in particular and of Croatia in general to life. One of the best tour guides I’ve ever had!
There are lots of steps and uneven surfaces in Old Town. If you have balance problems or walking issues I would not recommend it
Excellent walking tour of the old town and the history of the palace. Toni pointed out so many bits you don't notice when you walk through yourself. And a great summary of various historical phases the town went through right upto the 2000s
Don’t hesitate! Click now to join this incredible tour with Toni (a former history teacher). He is entertaining and such a well informed “born and raised in Split” expert. Just beyond kind. Thank you for helping us acquaint ourselves with the wonderful town of Split!
Amazing tour. Toni is a font of knowledge. Tour was well planned and orchestrated- he managed to give out so much useful information in the short space of time.
I did two walking tours in Split - both were meant to have a focus on history - this was the best of the two. If you’re interested in history this is the one for you! I did the other one first and although it had good general information I didn’t feel as though I learnt enough about history, so I did this one and was happier with the experience. I really enjoyed the images (computer drawings) showing how things may have been in the past as well as the verbal information shared. The tour was well paced and the guide spoke clearly and was happy to answer questions.
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