The 14 Croatia Palace Tours Travellers Come Back For

1.Old Town and Diocletian Palace Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,727 reviews · 90 minutes - 6 hours · from $17Our pick

Walk through 1,700 years of Split with a local guide, from the Golden Gate and Roman Peristyle to Saint Domnius Cathedral, Gregory of Nin, and the Riva promenade. Guides such as Mia, Slavko, Antonia, and Ivana add local stories, humor, food tips, and practical advice. Optional wine, food, and longer tour options may be available.

“Wonderful time learning about the history and architecture of the Diocletian‘s Palace. Our guide Slavko, a native of Split, was excellent. Perfect English and easy to understand, he told stories of the palace as well as the rich history of Croatia and the people. He happily answered our many questions, helping us understand the culture. We took this tour our first day in Split and it was well worth our time to help us get familiar with the Old Town area. Slavko knows the area very well to give good recommendations.”

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2.Walking Tour of Split and Diocletian’s Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,588 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48Top rated

Walk through Split’s UNESCO-listed Diocletian’s Palace and old center with an English-speaking guide. See the Peristyle, Vestibule, palace substructures, Golden Gate, Riva Harbor, Fruit’s Square, and Split Synagogue. Guides such as Antonella, Anton, Mario, and Marino bring local history to life, though group size and sound levels can affect how easily you hear.

“Antonella was a great guide - friendly, organized, and incredibly knowledgeable. She made sure we saw the best of the Palace and answered all our questions. Tour lasted less than an hour and a half.”

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3.Split & Diocletian’s Palace Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,125 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $21

Join an English-speaking local guide at Split’s Golden Gate for a 90-minute walk through Diocletian’s Palace, Pjaca Square, the City Clock, and the Riva. Guides such as Mia, Slavko, Ivana, and Tino are praised for clear storytelling, humor, and useful local tips. The tour is a strong first look at Split for $21.77.

“Our guide, Ivana, was great! She was so knowledgeable about Split, the palace, and its history. I would definitely recommend this tour!”

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4.Diocletian Palace & Old Town Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 882 reviews · 50 min · from $17

Start beside Split’s Riva promenade and follow a local guide through Diocletian’s Palace, its cellars, Peristyle, four ancient gates, and Old Town lanes. Guides such as Ina, Nataša, Darko, and Tin bring the site to life with clear stories and humor. The 50-minute tour is a useful first look, but the cathedral bell tower is an optional extra.

“Ina was amazing! We just finished our tour with her and she was very informative and charming! Cool to see all of the ancient ruins and parts that have been remodeled. 10/10 worth it!”

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5.Split Old Town and Diocletian’s Palace Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 716 reviews · 90 minutes - 5 hours · from $17

Start beneath Gregory of Nin at Split’s Golden Gate, then follow an English-speaking local guide through Diocletian’s Palace, Peristyle, Saint Domnius Cathedral, People’s Square, and the Riva. The core walk lasts 90 minutes. Optional packages add Trogir, free time, transfers, or hotel pickup.

“Our guide, Ivana(?), was amazing. A local who is passionate and knowledgeable makes all the difference.”

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6.Game of Thrones Tour with Diocletian’s Palace Cellar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 545 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Walk through Split with an English-speaking local guide, visiting Game of Thrones filming sites around Diocletian’s Palace, the Golden Gate, Vestibul, and the palace cellars. Guides such as Mate, Marin, Nina, and Tomi bring scene photos, clips, history, and filming trivia to life. Entry to the cellars is included.

“Mate was wonderful! I loved exploring Split while also seeing the filming locations. Great tour.”

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7.Diocletian’s Palace and Old Town SMALL GROUP Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 502 reviews · 1h 30m · from $16

Start at Split’s Golden Gate and follow a licensed local guide through Diocletian’s Palace and the medieval Old Town. Expect stories about Emperor Diocletian, the Cathedral of Saint Domnius, Croatian history, and modern Split. Guides such as Slavko, Ante, Mia, and Marta are praised for humor, local insight, and clear explanations.

“Great tour with extremely knowledgeable local guide. Slavko was charming, funny and full of historic facts. Perfect mix of entertainment and professionalism in what he does. By sharing stories about his beloved city, he makes others fall in love with it, wanting to come back and see more.”

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8.PRIVATE Walking Tour of Diocletian’s Palace & Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 467 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Walk through Diocletian’s Palace and Split’s Old Town with a private English-speaking guide, often Josko, Joško, or Joseph. Expect Roman courtyards, palace cellars, medieval squares, the Riva, and local stories that connect 305 AD with modern Split. The €10 cellar entry and small optional site fees are extra.

“Josko was a great storyteller. We enjoyed the historical aspects of the tour and all his fun facts. This tour is a great way to get started in Split, learn the history of the palace and get your bearings around the old town.”

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9.Split by Private Electric Rickshaw – Palace & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 412 reviews · 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Explore Split in a private electric rickshaw with guides such as Toma, Rosa, Mario, Mounass, and Marco. Choose a short old-town ride or a longer route through Diocletian’s Palace, Marjan Forest Park, Sustipan, and beaches. Cruise guests can be collected at the terminal, and the largest tour includes a drink by the sea.

“Toma was our guide. He was so knowledgeable about "his" city, Split. We were able to visit some areas inaccessible to motorized vehicles, such as the Marjan Park, which had been devastated by a recent storm. The beaches in the Park looked beautiful. We saw where some of Mama Mia was filmed. Toma was able to provide so much history of Split - the Old Town and the Palace, we left knowing much more about Split. Would highly recommend Toma as a guide - a very patient and understanding young man!”

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10.90-min Diocletian Palace Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 323 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $21

This 90-minute English tour introduces you to Split through Diocletian’s Palace, Peristil, the Golden Gate, St. Duje Cathedral, Riva, City Hall, and the 24-digit City Clock. Local guides such as Slavko, Ante, Karla, and Tino have led engaging tours. Palace admission is free, but the cathedral and bell tower are not included.

“Tino - he was a top notch guide for our tour- 10 out of 10 for sure. . I attended today the 1 pm walking tour, outstanding guide. e”

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11.Diocletian’s Palace Virtual Reality Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 308 reviews · from $15Best value

Step into Diocletian’s Dream, 50 meters from Split’s Golden Gate, for a 12 to 15-minute VR journey through the palace in 305 A.D. Air conditioning, six narration languages, and a bird’s-eye view make this a handy introduction before you explore the real ruins. Children must be at least 8.

“We all loved it! It lasts only 15 minutes and it tells a story about Split in a truly unique way…”

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12.1.5-Hour Walking Tour and Diocletian’s Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 256 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $41

Walk Split’s old town with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, tracing Diocletian’s Palace from the Golden Gate to the cellars, Peristyle, Vestibule, and Saint Domnius Cathedral. Guides such as Ana, Sandra, Ivan, and Jelena have brought local stories, food tips, and Game of Thrones details to this compact tour.

“Personable friendly guide. Small group was favourable as we got around the historical parts with little fuss. Ana was open & frank about local history & relationships. Also did not rush us & gave freely her time. Tips on where else to visit & where to find good local restaurants & produce. Equally important what not to do in the little time we had. Thank you Ana”

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13.YOUR BEST PRIVATE TOUR – amazing Split and Diocletian’s palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 1 hour 50 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes (approx.) · from $124

This private walking tour traces Split from the Riva through Diocletian’s Palace, its ancient substructures, cathedral area, gates, squares, synagogue, and Prokurative. Guides such as Matt, Gita, Stella, Mirjana, and Peter tailor the route to your interests, add restaurant tips, and may include a stop for Nadalina chocolate.

“Most memorable experience- was our most knowledgeable guide!!! Without him we would not fell back 2000 years back.”

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14.Jewish Heritage & Diocletian’s Palace Private Split Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $187

Walk Split with Jelena, Emil, Vinka, Pero, or another Croatia Awaits guide as you connect Diocletian’s Palace with the city’s Jewish past. See menorah carvings, the Jewish quarter, synagogue, cemetery context, Riva, and old-town squares. The private format allows a flexible pace and personal questions.

“Jelena he’s very friendly and personable and seems to adapt the tours to the clients. It was fun talking to her and learning about the city. Interesting facts delivered in a very low-key and interesting manner.”

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