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Explore Peristyle Square: Split's Historic Heart

Step into history at Peristyle Square (Peristil), the breathtaking heart of Diocletian's Palace and a UNESCO World Heritage treasure. Immerse yourself in the Mediterranean spirit through expert-led walking tours, historical sightseeing, and authentic food experiences in Split, Croatia. Whether you are exploring ancient Roman ruins or enjoying a private guided tour, our curated activities offer unparalleled access to this cultural landmark. From sunset views to deep historical insights, discover why travelers rate these experiences near-perfect. Book your unforgettable Split adventure today!

4.98/5 avg ratingFrom $17.66 per person91 unique experiences92% free cancellation

At a glance

Rating

Rating

4.98★ average

Based on 9,315 pooled reviews with ~98% positive sentiment

Tour Price

Tour Price

$32–$159 typical

Median price is $90, with a full range of $18–$392

Tour Type

Tour Type

Historical walking tours

91% of options are historical and 87% are walking tours

Tour Length

Tour Length

2 hours median

Typical duration ranges from 1.5 to 5.2 hours

Booking Perks

Booking Perks

92% free cancellation

96% of tours offer instant confirmation

Languages

Languages

8 languages available

Includes EN, DE, FR, ES, IT, HR, RU, and ZH

124 Products

Split Walking Tour with a Magister & Former History Teacher

Split Walking Tour with a Magister & Former History Teacher

1.8 hrsEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
4.99 (1,188 reviews)
99.33%
0.67%
Great tourhighly recommendExcellent
Viator
$27
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Split Walking Tour with a Magister & Former History Teacher
Summary

Explore Split on a small-group walking tour led by Toni, a local historian with academic training, a Master’s degree in History, and experience as a former teacher. Discover the city’s key landmarks through expert storytelling, original 3D reconstructions, and audio headsets for a comfortable experi...

Inclusions
  • Guide with Masters degree in History and teacher experience
  • Headset for connecting to the tour guides audio system
  • Demonstration with 3D reconstructions
Exclusions
  • Not entering any museums or payed sites
Itinerary
  • Riva Harbor
  • The Brass Gate
  • Diocletian Palace Substructures
  • Old Split
  • The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace
  • Vestibulum of Diocletian's Palace
  • Cathedral of Saint Domnius
  • Eastern (Silver) Gate
  • Temple of Jupiter
  • Zeljezna Vrata
  • Nakic Palace
  • Game of Thrones Split Fan Shop
  • Cindro Palace
  • City Museum of Split
  • The Golden Gate
  • Grgur Ninski Statue
Good to know
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Split Walking Tour with Professor of History

Split Walking Tour with Professor of History

2.3 hrsEco-FriendlyFree cancellationLikely to sell out
4.99 (1,107 reviews)
98.91%
1.09%
highly recommendGreat tourExcellent
Viator
$23
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Split Walking Tour with Professor of History
Summary

Private tours - [email protected] Professor of history and experienced local guide that started a new tour inside a city. Visiting Diocletians palace is great, but visiting Palace, Medieval and modern Split is even better! Feel history of roman Palace and start a journey through center of ...

Inclusions
  • All Fees and Taxes
Itinerary
  • Riva Harbor
  • Diocletian Palace Substructures
  • The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace
  • Cathedral of Saint Domnius
  • Temple of Jupiter
  • The Golden Gate
  • Grgur Ninski Statue
  • Marmontova Ulica
  • Prokurative
  • Fruit's Square (Trg Brace Radic)
Good to know
  • Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Walking Tour of Split and Diocletian's Palace - Small Group Tour

Walking Tour of Split and Diocletian's Palace - Small Group Tour

1.5 hrsEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
4.95 (2,645 reviews)
98.21%
1.79%
Great tourhighly recommendvery informative
Viator
$18
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Walking Tour of Split and Diocletian's Palace - Small Group Tour
Summary

Our guides are well educated and generally well liked by the guests we've had in the past. On the tour you'll see and learn about all the important highlights of Diocletian's Palace and it's (and the city's) history. Among many other things, you'll learn about how Diocletian went from a nobody to t...

Inclusions
  • Tour will be led by an educated guide with great knowledge of the locations around the Palace.
Exclusions
  • No Admission Tickets Included
Itinerary
  • The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace
  • Vestibulum of Diocletian's Palace
  • Diocletian Palace Substructures
  • The Golden Gate
  • Riva Harbor
  • Fruit's Square (Trg Brace Radic)
  • Split Synagogue
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Not recommended for travelers who have issues with high steps.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

SPLIT-PRIVATE Walking Tour of Old Town & Diocletian's Palace

SPLIT-PRIVATE Walking Tour of Old Town & Diocletian's Palace

2 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
4.99 (515 reviews)
99.65%
0.35%
Great tourExcellenthighly recommend
Viator
$240
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SPLIT-PRIVATE Walking Tour of Old Town & Diocletian's Palace
Summary

SINCE 2016 this Awarded, Authentic & Exciting PRIVATE WALKING TOURS for HISTORY LOVERS offer a Unique Mix of History, Discoveries & Fun with Advantage of Licensed Resident Guides, Split natives & experts with Master's Degree in History Studies & Economics, genuine true historians who were literally ...

Inclusions
  • Service of Private Licensed Resident Guide
  • Custom-designed itinerary and tour organization
Exclusions
  • Gratuities for guide are NOT INCLUDED
Itinerary
  • Palazzo di Diocleziano
  • Old Split
  • Cathedral of Saint Domnius
  • Riva Harbor
  • The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace
  • Grgur Ninski Statue
  • Fruit's Square (Trg Brace Radic)
  • Narodni Trg
  • Temple of Jupiter
  • City Clock
  • The Golden Gate
  • Diocletian Palace Substructures
  • Vestibulum of Diocletian's Palace
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, This is PRIVATE TOUR. Only your group will be participating
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

SPLIT-PREMIUM Diocletian's Walking Tour for History Lovers+Museum

SPLIT-PREMIUM Diocletian's Walking Tour for History Lovers+Museum

2 hrsEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
4.99 (348 reviews)
99.44%
0.56%
greatGreat tourhighly recommend
Viator
$35
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SPLIT-PREMIUM Diocletian's Walking Tour for History Lovers+Museum
Summary

SINCE 2016 this Awarded, Authentic & Exciting WALKING TOURS for HISTORY LOVERS offer a Unique Mix of History, Discoveries & Fun with Advantage of Licensed Resident Guides, Split natives & experts with Master's Degree in History Studies & Economics, genuine true historians who were literally living r...

Inclusions
  • PRIVATE TOUR is for ALL AGES
  • GROUP TOUR is ADULTS ONLY
  • Custom-designed itinerary and tour organization
  • Service of Licensed Resident Guide
  • This is SMALL-GROUP TOUR. Minimum number of participants to run GROUP TOUR is 4, max.16
Exclusions
  • Admission fee to Museum of Diocletian's Cellars is NOT INCLUDED
  • Gratuities for guide are NOT INCLUDED
  • Tour DOES NOT include wearing costumes, theatre show or similar appearances
Itinerary
  • Palazzo di Diocleziano
  • Old Split
  • Cathedral of Saint Domnius
  • Riva Harbor
  • The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace
  • Grgur Ninski Statue
  • Fruit's Square (Trg Brace Radic)
  • Narodni Trg
  • Temple of Jupiter
  • City Clock
  • The Golden Gate
  • Diocletian Palace Substructures
  • Vestibulum of Diocletian's Palace
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, This is SMALL-GROUP TOUR. Min. number to run GROUP TOUR is 4pax, Tour DOES NOT include wearing costumes, theatre show or similar appearances
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

The Best of Split Private Tour

The Best of Split Private Tour

2.5 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
4.98 (347 reviews)
99.05%
0.95%
amazingGreat tourgreat guide
Viator
$173
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The Best of Split Private Tour
Summary

PRIVATE WALKING TOUR OF SPLIT WITH THE DIOCLETIAN'S PALACE Discover the Old Town of Split with all the delightful little secrets and anecdotes of this gorgeous Mediterranean city. We kick-off in style with the magnificent Diocletian's Palace in the heart of the Old Town and travel back to the an...

Inclusions
  • Custom-made programme and tour organization.
  • Local licensed guide.
Itinerary
  • Diocletian Palace Substructures
  • Vestibulum of Diocletian's Palace
  • Cathedral of Saint Domnius
  • The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace
  • Green Market
  • The Golden Gate
  • Grgur Ninski Statue
  • City Clock
  • Fruit's Square (Trg Brace Radic)
  • Venetian tower
  • Prokurative
  • Riva Harbor
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, With the travellers using strollers, wheelchairs and scooters the tour is adapted since the Old Town has areas with quite a few stairs. However, one can still see a lot and enjoy the tour despite not being able to access all points of interest.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Split Tuk Tuk Tour – Diocletian’s Palace & City Highlights

Split Tuk Tuk Tour – Diocletian’s Palace & City Highlights

2 hrsEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
4.8 (602 reviews)
94.33%
5.67%
Great tourgreatbeautiful views
Viator
$58
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Split Tuk Tuk Tour – Diocletian’s Palace & City Highlights
Summary

Explore Split in a unique way with our 100% electric eco tuk-tuks, combining comfort, sustainability, and open-air views. Awarded the Badge of Excellence, this tour stands out as one of the top-rated experiences in Split, recognized for its outstanding quality and consistently excellent guest revie...

Inclusions
  • Driver
  • Tuk Tuk
Itinerary
  • Prokurative
  • Sustipan
  • Teraca Vidilica
  • Croatian National Theater
  • Marmontova Ulica
  • Grgur Ninski Statue
  • The Golden Gate
  • The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace
Good to know
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Private Walks & Storytelling - the best small group tour in Split

Private Walks & Storytelling - the best small group tour in Split

1.7 hrsEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
5 (207 reviews)
99.84%
0.16%
AmazingGreat tourhighly recommend
Viator
$249
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Private Walks & Storytelling - the best small group tour in Split
Summary

If you’re tired of tours full of numbers, names you can’t pronounce, and facts you forget by the next morning—this one’s for you. This walk is about stories. The kind you remember. I’ll tell you about the man who built this city—Diocletian. Not as a statue, but as a person. One of the most powerfu...

Inclusions
  • Local expert born and raised in Split
  • Licensed tourist guide, storyteller & certified history interpreter
  • Recommendations regarding what to see & where to go; food, activities,...
Exclusions
  • All Fees and Taxes
Itinerary
  • Riva Harbor
  • Diocletian Palace Substructures
  • The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace
  • Cathedral of Saint Domnius
  • Temple of Jupiter
  • Let Me Pass (Pusti me da prodjem) Street
  • Narodni Trg
  • Nadalina cokolada
  • The Golden Gate
  • Grgur Ninski Statue
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Split and Trogir private tour *ideal for cruise ship guests*

Split and Trogir private tour *ideal for cruise ship guests*

6 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
4.97 (228 reviews)
97.73%
2.27%
amazingGreat tourknowledgeable
Viator
$212$223
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Split and Trogir private tour *ideal for cruise ship guests*
Summary

An ideal nice and easy half-day tour in which you will see two similar yet different cities- Split and Trogir. Both protected by UNESCO with a pure Mediterranean spirit, many small local shops, beautiful views and excellent restaurants. Our professional guide will show you all the big and small, loc...

Inclusions
  • professional and licenced guide/driver
Exclusions
  • entrance tickets for cathedral
Itinerary
  • The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace
  • Trogir
  • Kastela
  • Salona archaeological site
  • Klis Fortress
Good to know
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Specialized infant seats are available, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Split History and Gastro Small-Group Tour with Food and Wine

Split History and Gastro Small-Group Tour with Food and Wine

3 hrsEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
4.85 (397 reviews)
93.89%
6.11%
Great foodamazingGreat tour
Viator
$135
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Split History and Gastro Small-Group Tour with Food and Wine
Summary

Come with an empty stomach to our Split food tour and experience the exciting combination of wine, food and history in Split with a fun & knowledgeable local guide by your side! While walking through our Green market, ancient Diocletian's palace and medieval Squares we will visit traditional taver...

Inclusions
  • 3-hour tour with local guide by your side
Exclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
  • Green Market
  • The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace
  • Narodni Trg
  • Grgur Ninski Statue
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Specialized infant seats are available, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, All ingredients may vary on spring/summer/fall season as diet in Croatia is seasonal. Wine and liqueur are included in the price. Thank You!, Minimum drinking age is 18 years, Children must be accompanied by an adult, Let us know if you have any diet restrictions or food allergies.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the most common questions travelers ask before visiting.

Among the 124 tours and tickets we compare across booking platforms, prices typically range from $29–$164, with a median price of around $88. You may find more specialized or premium experiences that reach up to $433.

The feedback from travelers is exceptionally high. Across 10,390 pooled reviews, the landmark holds an average rating of 4.88★. When looking at the 88 analyzed products, the sentiment is roughly 97% positive, with reviewers frequently describing the experiences as excellent, amazing, and highly recommended.

Yes, private options are very common. In fact, 52% of the options we compare (65 listings) are private tours, making this a great choice if you are looking for a more personalized experience.

Most tours last between 1.5–5 hours, though the median duration is about 2 hours. To accommodate international visitors, the options we compare are offered in 8 languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Croatian, Russian, and Portuguese.

Flexibility is widely available. The vast majority of options, specifically 93% of the listings (115 options), offer free cancellation, which allows for much easier trip planning.

While many options offer instant confirmation, we recommend booking ahead for certain time slots. About 4% of the tours we compare (5 listings) are flagged as likely to sell out.

There is a notable focus on sustainability among the available activities. About 81% of the options we compare (100 listings) are tagged as eco-friendly.

Take the airport shuttle bus to the main bus station. You can also use Uber or local taxis for a direct trip.

The palace is a maze of narrow streets. Use Google Maps or follow street signs to find your way through the stone alleys.

Book a catamaran ferry from the Split port. It is the fastest and most reliable way to reach the islands.

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