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15 Best Historical Tours In Split

The ones worth your time in Split.

The 15 historical tours travellers book most out of Split, with what each one costs, how long it runs and the operator behind it.

15 Best Historical Tours In Split

Walking Tour of Split with a 'Magister' of History - Starting at Brass Gate (Porta Aenea): The Waterfront-First Perspective
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Walking Tour of Split with a ‘Magister’ of History

1.Walking Tour of Split with a ‘Magister’ of History

Split’s Diocletian Palace on foot with Toni Šare: Roman-to-medieval stories, 3D reconstructions, and sights from Brass Gate to Pjaca.

Most Popular 5.0

“You can tell that Toni is passionate over the city of his birth. He also showed us his own personal renderings of how the palace of Diocletian looked like during its glory years. That helped us visualised the glory of the palace before it was taken over by refugees. Two thumbs up. Recommended.”

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Split Walking Tour with Professor of History - Riva Harbor: the daily-life intro you can feel
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Split Walking Tour with Professor of History

2.Split Walking Tour with Professor of History

Split walking tour with a history professor. Diocletian’s Palace, Roman gates, temples, and squares in a small English group.

5.0

“experience and knowledgeable guide. a lot of interesting information. about the city history. Very good English, well organized”

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Split: History and Heritage Walking Tour - Starting at Peristil Square: the easiest way to get oriented
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Split: History and Heritage Walking Tour

3.Split: History and Heritage Walking Tour

Walk Split’s UNESCO Diocletian Palace with a licensed guide, Roman and medieval sights, and fun Game of Thrones stops for $18.

4.9

“The tour was entertaining and informative- a true story teller. They were a native and included all kinds of details you might not get otherwise but with a bit of flare. Not boring. The perfect pace and amount of if time.”

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Split History and Gastro Small-Group Tour with Food and Drinks - Narodni trg Square: A Medieval Break Between Meals
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Split History and Gastro Small-Group Tour with Food and Drinks

4.Split History and Gastro Small-Group Tour with Food and Drinks

A small-group Split food tour mixing Diocletian’s Palace history, Green Market tastings, wine, and gelato over about 3 hours.

5.0

“We booked this as a way to familiarize ourselves with Split and have interesting food on our first night in Split. It was a very good call because Doris was both a fun and knowledgeable tour guide and took us to multiple restaurants to try different Croatian cuisine and wine. There were six in the…”

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SPLIT-PREMIUM Emperor's Walking Tour for History Lovers + Museum - Meeting at Riva and starting at the right spot
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SPLIT-PREMIUM Emperor’s Walking Tour for History Lovers + Museum

5.SPLIT-PREMIUM Emperor’s Walking Tour for History Lovers + Museum

Small-group walking tour of Split’s Diocletian’s Palace and Old Town with a licensed local guide, plus optional Cellars museum ticket.

5.0

“This was the best thing we did in Split. Our guide was very knowledgeable and customized our tour to be focused on what we were interested in. Great mix of history, architecture, humor and interactive. We recommend this to anyone who wants to get an intimate tour of the city.”

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Split: Local History and Culture 90-Minute Walking Tour - Diocletian’s Palace and UNESCO: what you’ll see in 90 minutes
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Split: Local History and Culture 90-Minute Walking Tour

6.Split: Local History and Culture 90-Minute Walking Tour

A 90-minute Split walking tour around Diocletian’s palace, UNESCO sights, and Game of Thrones locations with guide Mijo.

5.0

“We booked this on a whim the day before and were delighted with our choice! This isn’t just a guided tour, it is an assimilation to the city of Split and a must do for your first or second day. We walked away with a wealth of knowledge about the city’s history, insider local information…”

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Private History Split Walking Tour in English - Private, in English, and built for quick orientation
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Private History Split Walking Tour in English

7.Private History Split Walking Tour in English

Private 1.5-hour English walking tour of Split’s Old Town and Diocletian’s Palace, including the Golden Gate and Gregory of Nin.

5.0

“Absolutely amazing! Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and we had so much fun! It was captivating! We really enjoyed all of the historical detail!”

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Split: Historical & Gastro Treasures Tour with Green Market - Meeting at Hrvojeva 1 and the 3-hour rhythm
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Split: Historical & Gastro Treasures Tour with Green Market

8.Split: Historical & Gastro Treasures Tour with Green Market

3-hour Split tour blending Diocletian’s Palace history with Green Market tastings, wine, and a konoba lunch for $135.

4.9

“Hani was the perfect guide. Personable, knowledgeable and very friendly. She showed us and explained the diocletion palace and its origins and changes over the years and the way the palace is used today. But the best thing was the visit to the Green Market which was full of local produce that made you want…”

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Split: Walking tour of Split with a 'Magister' of History - Diocletian’s Palace core: Peristyle and the icons you can finally place
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Split: Walking tour of Split with a ‘Magister’ of History

9.Split: Walking tour of Split with a ‘Magister’ of History

A 110-minute English walking tour of Split led by Toni, a history MA and former teacher, with 3D reconstructions inside Diocletian’s Palace.

5.0

“Toni is an awesome tour guide, very knowledgeable, interesting, and a very pleasant person. I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to learn more about the history of Split and see the town through the eyes of a local.”

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Split: Historical Tour of Salona, Klis Fortress and Trogir - Trogir UNESCO: Cathedral of St. Lawrence and medieval lanes
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Split: Historical Tour of Salona, Klis Fortress and Trogir

History & Cultural Walking Tour of Split and Diocletian's Palace - Vestibulum and the chance of traditional singing
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History & Cultural Walking Tour of Split and Diocletian’s Palace

11.History & Cultural Walking Tour of Split and Diocletian’s Palace

1.5-hour Split walking tour through Diocletian’s Palace, the Golden Gate, Riva Harbor, and more. Small group, English guide, $22.98.

5.0

“Ivana brought the history alive, telling the stories in a a clear and engaging way. She interacted with the group with Q&As that also helped us retain the information. She gave good tips for places to explore further. Highly recommended as an orientation tour.”

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Split Old Town History Walking Tour - Stop 1: Diocletian’s World Starts Above—Obala and the Promenade
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Split Old Town History Walking Tour

12.Split Old Town History Walking Tour

A 90-minute English walking tour through Split’s Diocletian’s Palace, cathedral, and city squares—learn the story, see the highlights, great value.

5.0

“Terrible – I arrived at 10:30 AM for the tour only to be told it was canceled.i east further told that I got notification the night before via text and email that it was canceled. This was not true. I showed the woman at the desk, my text and emails and she saw that I…”

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Jewish Heritage & Diocletian's Palace Private Split Tour - Diocletian’s Palace Substructures: Menorah Carvings Under the Streets
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Jewish Heritage & Diocletian’s Palace Private Split Tour

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

Private 2.5-hour Split tour linking Diocletian’s Palace with Jewish heritage, including a synagogue visit and Diocletian palace substructures.

5.0

“Pero was excellent and modified the tour based upon our request and interests. Was able to have the synagogue opened for our visit.”

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Split Walking Tour: History, Legends & Tales - Start at the model of Split: getting oriented fast
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Split Walking Tour: History, Legends & Tales

Top-Rated Split Game of Thrones and History City Walk - Dracarys! - Golden Gate: start at the main entrance and its famous mechanism
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Top-Rated Split Game of Thrones and History City Walk – Dracarys!

15.Top-Rated Split Game of Thrones and History City Walk – Dracarys!

A 1h40 Split walk that blends Diocletian’s Palace history with Game of Thrones filming moments, plus Meereen-era museum stops for $42.36.

5.0

“My boyfriend and I had an amazing time on the Game of Thrones walking tour in Split today with our guide, Marko. He was absolutely fantastic, not only did he bring all the Game of Thrones filming spots to life with fun behind-the-scenes stories, but he also shared so much about the fascinating history of…”

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