History tour of Split with a local history teacher guide
Hello! I am Ivan, a licensed tour guide and a history teacher, with a master's degree in history and art history.
My tour reveals parts of the historic city that you might otherwise miss if exploring in a tour vehicle. On this tour, you will visit the ancient, medieval, and modern amazing history of Split.
On the tour we will visit:
- Riva Harbor, Riva Promenade
- The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace
- Vestibulum of Diocletian's Palace
- Cathedral of Saint Domnius
- Temple of Jupiter
- The Golden Gate
- Grgur Ninski Statue
- Pjaca, People’s Square
- Venetian fortress at Fruit Square
This tour is realized by a local historian tour guide.
The tour lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes
Available in English
100% of travelers recommend this Free Tour
Guide: Ivan
Tours since 2023PRO
Hello! I am Ivan, a licenced tour guide with a master degree in history and art history with many years of experience.
Meeting point:Ulica kralja Tomislava 12, 21000, Split, CroatiaI will be by the Grgur Ninski statue wearing a red T-shirt and a black umbrellaOpen in Google Maps →
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Outside visit
PeristilWe are now at Peristyle, the open space of the imperial square. As a central spot of the Palace, it is framed on both sides by monumental arcades and oriented towards the imperial loggia. Admire the stunning colonnaded square, one of the most beautiful ones on the Mediterranean. Also you will be able to hear about transitions of the buildings and life as result of expansion of christianity.2
Outside visit
Saint Domnius CathedralStanding on the Peristil, you can not miss seeing the Cathedral of St. Domnius. While you standing in front of it, I will be showing you the signifant parts of it and explaining you facts and story behind it. The Cathedral is one of the best preserved Roman structures in the city, and it's still in use to this day! We will not be entering inside, but everything that needs to be know about will be said.3
Outside visit
Jupiter's TempleThe Temple of Jupiter, is one of the best-preserved late roman temples in the world. The location was chosen to signify the divine connection between the emperor Diocletian and Jupiter. The Ancient Roman God of the sky and thunder & king of the Gods. During the Middle Ages, the Temple was converted into a baptistery dedicated to St. John the Baptist.History tour of Split with a local history teacher guide
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