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Split Diocletian's Palace & cellars Private Tour - Entrance incl.

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Overview

Immerse yourself in history with our private guided tour of Diocletian's Palace in Split, specially designed for visitors of all ages. This tour offers an exciting journey of discovery through the past and includes a visit to the well-preserved palace cellars, entrance tickets included.

Begin your journey at the picturesque Riva, where our knowledgeable guide will lead you through the fascinating cellars of the palace. Experience the highlights of the palace, including the former Temple of Jupiter, now a baptistery, and the majestic vestibule, as well as the peristyle, surrounded by Egyptian columns.

Discover Diocletian's Mausoleum, now a cathedral with an imposing 14th-century bell tower, and admire the elegant Venetian palaces and ancient Roman streets.

Your private guide will entertain you throughout the tour with fascinating anecdotes and stories that bring the past to life.

What's Included

  • Entry tickets for the Palace Cellars are included
  • Private guided walking tour with a certified guide

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Obala Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda 23
    21000, Split, Croatia

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    Dioklecijanova 7
    21000, Split, Croatia

    The tour ends at the Golden Gate in the Old Town.

    What To Expect

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    Split Riva

    We start our tour on the Riva, Split's beach promenade. Tourists and locals enjoy the sun here in one of the many cafés and restaurants. The motto here is “see and be seen”.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Diocletian's Palace

    We start our tour on the Riva, Split's beach promenade. Tourists and locals enjoy the sun here in one of the many cafés and restaurants. The motto here is “see and be seen”.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Diocletian's Cellars

    We enter the cellars of the palace through the south gate. Like the palace, the cellars were built more than 1700 years ago and are very well preserved. Here we get a very good impression of the dimensions of the palace.
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace

    The Peristyle was the sacred meeting place in Diocletian's time. Here he presented himself to his subjects and had himself worshipped as the son of the Roman god Jupiter.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Cathedral of Saint Domnius

    For some time, Split Cathedral was the mausoleum of the deceased Emperor Diocletian. In the course of Christianization, the coffin and the mortal remains of the emperor disappeared and the pagan mausoleum became a Christian cathedral. We will take a look at the cathedral from the outside. There is no entrance fee.
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Iron Gate

    The Silver Gate is the east gate of the palace. It was walled up several times over the centuries and only reopened in the 1940s. Today, the gate leads to the market, where local products are on sale.
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Triklinij

    Triclinium is Latin and means dining room. Diocletian dined here with his guests. The dishes on the table were mainly Mediterranean. In addition to local wine and fish, honey was also very popular. Up to 20 different courses were often served in one evening.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Vestibulum of Diocletian's Palace

    The vestibule was the entrance area to Diocletian's private chambers.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Temple of Jupiter

    The Temple of Jupiter is now a baptistery. We will take a look at the temple from the outside. There is no entrance fee.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Iron Gate

    The Iron Gate is the west gate of the palace. Like the north and east gates, the west gate was also built as a double gate, called a propugnaculum. In the area between the two gates, the enemy could be trapped and shot at with stones, arrows and hot oil. When we leave the gate, we enter the beautiful “Pjaca” square.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Golden Gate

    The north gate of the palace was the most important gate in Roman times. From here, the road led to the city of Salona, the capital of the Roman province.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Specialized infant seats are available

    Frequently Asked Questions (8)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Split Diocletian’s Palace & cellars Private Tour – Entrance incl.?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Split Diocletian’s Palace & cellars Private Tour – Entrance incl.?
    A:
    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
    Apr 2025
    Q: What's included in the price?
    A:
    The following is included:
    • Entry tickets for the Palace Cellars are included.
    • Private guided walking tour with a certified guide.
    Apr 2025
    Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
    A:

    This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

    Apr 2025
    Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
    A:

    There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

    Apr 2025
    Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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    If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

    If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

    Apr 2025
    Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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    Accessibility information for the Split Diocletian's Palace & cellars Private Tour - Entrance incl. is as follows:

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    Apr 2025
    Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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    Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Split Diocletian’s Palace & cellars Private Tour – Entrance incl. will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

     

     

    Mar 2024
    Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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    Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

    Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

    If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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    What's Included

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    • Entry tickets for the Palace Cellars are included
    • Private guided walking tour with a certified guide

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • The tour can be adapted to the special needs of the participants. Please inform us in advance.

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