Walking tour of Split with an Art Historian

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Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes - 2 hours
Service animals welcome

Step into Split's captivating historic center with this expert-guided, small-group walking tour. Led by Josipa, an art historian involved in ongoing archaeological fieldwork, you’ll explore the city’s history, architecture, and culture from Roman times to the present. Expect stories and insights not found in guidebooks.

Starting just outside Diocletian's Palace, you’ll journey through 17 centuries within the city’s Roman and medieval walls. On this 2-hour tour, you'll visit all the iconic sights, along with a few lesser-known gems tucked away from the usual paths. Your guide will lead you through town, revealing Egyptian sphinxes, the splendor of the Peristyle, the lively Riva waterfront, and more.

Find answers to questions about the original functions of the palace, learn how to identify its authentic parts, and hear the latest findings from recent explorations of the palace area. Small group sizes ensure a personal experience with plenty of opportunities for leisurely conversation.

What's included

  • Your licensed local tour guide, Josipa, the owner of Aspalathos Guided Tours

Languages spoken by guide

English
Croatian

Additional information

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

Disclaimer: This tour does not enter any museums or paid sites.

Location

Departure point

Strossmayerova Fountain, Ul. kralja Tomislava 12, Split, 21000
Find the meeting point by searching ‘Strossmayer Park’ or ‘Strossmayerova Fountain’ on your map. Head to the round fountain at the center of the park, beneath the shade of the trees. Look for your guide, Josipa, holding a yellow and blue ‘Aspalthos Guided Tours’ sign.

End point

Republic Square, Grad, Split, 21000
Another endpoint for our tour is Prokurative – officially known as Republic Square.

End point

Trg Šperun, Šperun ul., Split, 21000
Our tour will conclude at Šperun, a charming and picturesque square located at the edge of the historic Varoš neighborhood. Fittingly, we will end our Story of Split with the theme of water, bringing the journey full circle, just as we began.

End point

Narodni trg, Narodni trg, Split, 21000
If our walk through the Palace takes a bit longer (sometimes great conversations lead us down unexpected paths), we may finish the tour at this alternate endpoint, closer to the Palace.

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