Free tour
Free history tour of Split with a historian guide
4.98
Excellent (140 ratings) Guru: Ivan
Registered on 06 June 2023
Hello! I am Ivan, a licenced tour guide with a master degree in history and art history with many years of experience.
Free booking and cancellation
Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
Tour description
Hello! I am Ivan, a licensed tour guide with a master's degree in history and art history. I do my tours in a small groups of a maximum 5 people, which certainly increases the quality of the tour.
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.
Highlights
What will we see on this tour?
Meeting point:
Ul. kralja Tomislava 15, 21000, Split, Croatia
I will be by the Grgur Ninski statue wearing a red T-shirt
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Outside visit
Ulica kralja Tomislava 12
The Golden Gate is the main entrance to the Palace, and one of the four main Roman gates into the Diocletian's Palace. The gate is on the road to the north, towards Salona, the capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia and Diocletian's birthplace. Golden Gate are situated opposite to one more very known monument, Gregory of Nin.
2
Outside visit
Peristil
We 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.
3
Outside visit
Saint Domnius Cathedral
Standing 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.
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
Tour Reviews
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Professionalism
4.96
Fun
4.66
Expression
4.85
Quality
4.97
Route
4.93
Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.
What should I know?
Minimum Attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional Costs
The tour does not require payment for tickets or additional expenses.
Free Cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment Methods
Cash payment only.
