The 8 Private Palace Tours in Split Travellers Come Back For

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

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

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

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

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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3.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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4.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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5.Private Walking Tour with Diocletian’s Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 90 minutes - 5 hours

Meet your private guide beneath Split’s Golden Gate for a 90-minute walk through Diocletian’s Palace, Peristil, the cellars, St Duje, Riva, and the medieval center. Guides include Vinka, Slavko, Antonia, and others. Choose English, German, Spanish, or French, and set the pace for your group.

“Our guide, Antonia, was excellent. She was knowledgeable and took great care to answer all our questions, even when it took extra time. She was very passionate about the history of Split, the architecture , the palace and the unique position of the city in history. Highly recommended.”

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6.Palace & Old Town Private Walking Tour-Entrance incl.

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · from $192

Walk Split with a private English, French, or German-speaking guide in a group of up to 10. Visit Diocletian’s Palace cellars, cathedral, baptistery, and Jupiter’s Temple, then follow the old town to Prokurative. Entrance fees are included, and the route can be adjusted to suit your group.

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7.Diocletian’s Palace Private walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $135

Meet your private guide at Split’s Riva and walk through a living Roman palace. In a group of up to 10, you’ll see the Peristyle, former mausoleum and cathedral, Vestibule, Golden Gate, and tiny Church of St. Martin. Tours are available in English, French, or German, with Dana among the guides.

“Dana is the best guide ever to visit Split. She’s an enthusiastic young person who gave us an unforgetable private tour👌! We enjoyed👍”

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8.Private Walking Tour and Diocletian’s Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1h 30m · from $117

Explore Split’s 1,700-year-old Diocletian’s Palace on a private 90-minute walk with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll see the Golden Gate, Riva, historic squares, Peristil, Saint Domnius Cathedral, Vestibul, and the palace cellars. Guide Ana is specifically praised for her friendly, attentive approach.

“Muy buen tour por la parte céntrica e histórica de Split. La guía Ana muy atenta y con muchos conocimientos.”

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