From the Riva promenade we will have a 10-minute introduction to one of the best preserved Roman monuments from the 4th century AD - an impressive palace built for the Roman emperor Diocletian. The palace initially served as Emperor's luxury retirement home, and later, in the 7th century, it was converted into the medieval city - the city of Split. We will enter the Palace through the Southern gate and explore its main parts in the following 90+ minutes.

From the Riva promenade we will enter the Palace through the Bronze gate and visit the most incredibly preserved 1700-year old basements / Diocletian's palace substructures. Your will learn in the basements about the life of Diocletian: how he became emperor, how he ruled, about his years of glory and about his final abdication and "retirement". We will talk about the construction of his Palace, about its ingenious architectural concept and about the precious stone from the island Brac that was used to build the Palace. We will explain why the nearby Roman capital town Salona was so important for the development of the town of Split in the 7th century and how the invaders from the north destroyed Salona and "helped" to convert the Palace into the medieval town - Split.

The central square of the Palace. It is surrounded by the most diverse architectural styles and monuments from the 3000-year old Egyptian, through ancient Roman period, different medieval styles (cathedral bell tower, noble palaces...), until the modern and contemporary ones...

This is a beautiful circular building, which served as Diocletian's lounge - it was the entrance to the Emperor's private chambers. And sometimes we would have opportunity to enjoy amazing Dalmatian choirs - "Klape" - singing here!

Easter Palace gate and the beginning of the main Decumanus street

A great local chocolate producer. We will treat you with a couple of sweet treats, with Mediterranean fruit / herbal flavours.... *Unfortunately, closed on Sundays, when we'll have to skip this visit*

The biiiiiig statue of the famous Croatian archbishop from the 10th century - a work by the most famous Croatian sculptor, Ivan Mestrovic.

We will visit the 16th century-Medieval Jewish Ghetto. Also, if you are interested in visiting, there is a 3rd oldest operating synagogue in Europe here in Split...

The main entrance to the Palace. We will talk about the "people trap" Gate's concept, about the Roman streets Cardo and Decumanus, and about the road to Salona, the ancient Roman capital town.

The main square of the Medieval town Split. The City Hall building and many other beautiful palaces can be seen around this square.

Vocni trg (Fruit's Square) is the second most important square of the medieval Split. It is the former market place. At the centre of the square stands a statue of Marko Marulic, a prominent Croatian poet and humanist from the 15th century - the "Father of Croatian literature".

Prokurative Square in Split, Croatia, is a beautiful open space surrounded by neo-Renaissance buildings, often hosting cultural events and outdoor performances. With its elegant architecture and bustling atmosphere, it is often compared to St. Mark's Square in Venice, Italy, known for its stunning palaces and historic landmarks.

We will finish our tour on the breathtaking viewpoint located on the Marjan hill in Split. The name translates to "First Viewpoint on Marjan" and offers stunning panoramic views of the city, Adriatic Sea, coastal mountains and nearby islands. We will access it by a short 10-min hike or if you prefer, by taxi (extra cost).

Situated just by the Prva vidilica (the First Viewpoint) on the Marjan hill the Old Jewish cemetery in Split, Croatia dates back to the 16th century and is one of the oldest of its kind in Europe. The cemetery is small and compact, with around 700 graves, many of which are intricately decorated with stone carvings and Hebrew inscriptions. If interested, we can enter and explore the cemetery together.