On foot · SPLIT WALKING TOURS
Good split walking tours fill up days ahead and the small-group ones go first. Below: the 13 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Walk through 1,700 years of Split with guides such as Mia, Slavko, Antonia, and Ivana. See Diocletian’s Palace, Peristyle, Saint Domnius Cathedral, Gregory of Nin, and the Riva. Choose a 90-minute walk or longer options with food, wine, or a Trogir add-on.
“Really fun and the guide was lovely and very knowledgeable!”
Walk through Split’s UNESCO-listed core with an English-speaking guide, visiting Diocletian’s Palace, the Peristyle, Vestibule, Golden Gate, Riva, Fruit’s Square, and the old synagogue. Guides such as Antonella, Anton, Mario, and Marino bring different styles, from lively storytelling to detailed history lessons.
“This was so good! Our guide, Antonio was superb. We were a small family group and his knowledge and enthusiasm was just fabulous. Really loved this tour.”
From Split, you’ll visit UNESCO-listed Trogir, cruise the Krka River, walk the boardwalks at Skradinski Buk, and finish in Skradin. Guides such as Mate and Leo add Croatian history and clear directions, while free time lets you set your own pace.
“Our tour guide Manta was awesome he was very informative and helpful. We had a lot of solo time which we had enjoyed discovering the area on our own time”
Meet your English-speaking local guide at Split’s Golden Gate for a 90-minute walk through Diocletian’s Palace, Pjaca, the City Clock, and the Riva. Guides such as Mia, Slavko, Ivana, and Tino bring local stories, practical advice, and palace history to a compact first look at Split.
“We really enjoyed our tour of Diocletian’s Palace! The guide was fantastic — very knowledgeable, engaging, and animated. They shared so many interesting facts and kept our attention the whole time. It was a great experience and I’d definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Split!”
Walk Split with Toni Šare of DiocleSpot Tours, a trained historian born and raised in the city. Over about 1 hour 45 minutes, you’ll see Diocletian’s Palace, medieval squares, noble courtyards, and Game of Thrones locations, with 3D images that show how the palace once looked.
“Wow! Toni was amazing. Toni was enthusiastic, wove modern history with ancient history and knew the answer to every question we threw at him. He was friendly, kind and approachable. We had a guide in Dublin who was double the price and couldn’t hold a candle to Toni. Make sure to bring tip money because he deserves it!”
Walk Split’s old center with history professors Mario or Anita, tracing Roman, medieval, and modern life from Riva Harbor through Diocletian’s Palace to Fruit’s Square. Expect about 2 hours 20 minutes, a maximum of 17 people, outside-only visits to the cathedral and Jupiter’s Temple, and useful local tips.
“This is the best tours because it is led by an experienced history professor. He has studied this material and has a vast fund of knowledge.”
Join a 50-minute guided walk from Split’s Riva into Diocletian’s Palace and the Old Town. Guides such as Ina, Natasha, Darko, and Tin explain Roman ruins, medieval lanes, Venetian touches, the Peristyle, palace gates, Fruit Square, and local life.
“Natasha is fantastic! She’s an art historian and as such, she relayed accurate information re: Split. I was intrigued by the story of Emperor Diocletian and the palace he built in Split by 305 CE. But most of all, I was surprised to see the town of Split built in and around the ruins of Diocletian’s Palace. Thank you, Natasha! Your enthusiasm and passion for your work stand out. Keep loving what you do.”
Travel from Split to Trogir and Krka National Park with an English-speaking guide such as Mate, Ante, or Laura. Expect a guided Trogir walk, self-paced park trails, a panoramic boat ride, and free time in Skradin for swimming, food, and wandering.
“This day trip was perfect and would certainly recommend to all. Our guide for this trip was Mate Berić who was super informative and all round a great tour guide with lots of facts and stories about Croatia. He was very clear with his instructions on where to meet and what time which lead to a very smooth trip. Loved the amount of independent time you get on this tour to explore the towns and national park.”
Meet your guide beneath the Roman arch on Peristil Square for a small-group walk through Diocletian’s Palace and Split’s old town. Guides such as Antonella and Nikolas explain Roman, medieval, Venetian, and modern history in English, German, French, or Russian, with Game of Thrones facts along the way.
“The tour was entertaining and informative- a true story teller. They were a native and included all kinds of details you might not get otherwise but with a bit of flare. Not boring. The perfect pace and amount of if time.”
Meet your English, German, Spanish, Italian, or French-speaking guide under the blue umbrella at Split’s Golden Gate. In 90 minutes, explore Diocletian’s Palace, the Cathedral of Saint Domnius, Gregory of Nin, and medieval lanes while hearing local stories, history, and practical tips.
“Amazing!! The tour guide was wonderful and paid attention to every detail when showing us the city. Loved learning about this beautiful city's history.”
Walk through Split with a private English-speaking guide, often Josko, and trace the city from Diocletian’s AD 305 palace to its medieval lanes. You’ll see the Peristyle, Golden Gate, Riva, Cathedral, Jupiter’s Temple, and palace cellars, with optional paid entries.
“My friend (a history teacher) and I absolutely loved this tour. We were so grateful to have seen the palace and old Town with Josko. He is passionate about sharing his city and knowledgeable about its history. The pace and organization of the tour was perfect. It was everything we hoped it would be. Highly recommend!”
Walk through Split with guides such as Marko, Nina, or Marin, pairing Diocletian’s Palace with Game of Thrones locations. Watch scene clips on a tablet at the exact spots, enter the palace cellars, visit the Iron Throne, and finish with useful local tips.
“Great walking tour of Split. A good mix of local history and game of thrones information, all done a good pace. Nina was an excellent tour guide, very knowledgeable and friendly.”
Walk from Split’s Riva promenade into Diocletian’s Palace, its cellars, peristyle courtyard, medieval lanes, and St Doimus Cathedral. An English-speaking local guide such as Ana, Marko, or Toni brings Roman and modern Croatian history together. Expect a small-group pace, optional monument entries, and plenty of walking.
“Marko was an amazing tour guide, funny, knowledable and clearly passionate about Split. The tour was originally 1.5 hours long, but he had so much to say that we were there for 2+ hours. Extremly recommended.”
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