Highlights
- Where did the Roman Emperor Diocletian live, and why did he kill Christians?
- How did the Christians take revenge on the Roman emperor, and where is his body?
- How did the Ghetto become the best neighborhood to live in Split?
- Where can you eat and drink best in Split?
- The sightseeing tour is adapted for children in a fun and interesting way.
Description
A Spanish-speaking local guide, born in Split, will show you everything you need to know about the city's life, history, architecture and gastronomy in just 1 hour and 30 minutes.
We'll walk through the streets and passageways of a city with 2,000 years of history, which was born inside an ancient Roman palace built as the residence of Emperor Diocletian, one of the greatest persecutors of Christians in antiquity.
Together, we'll discover why the palace's basements were filled with petrified excrement for almost 1,000 years, why Diocletian persecuted and killed Christians, and where his body is today. Also, find out how the mausoleum of a Roman emperor became one of the oldest cathedrals in the world.
Have your photo taken with an original 3,500-year-old Egyptian sphinx and find out what happened to the other sphinxes that Diocletian brought to his palace.
What was life like in Roman times? And during the Middle Ages? What was it like to live here before the palace was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, when this area was considered one of the worst neighborhoods in Split?
We'll discover how the old Ghetto district went from being a poor and dilapidated area to one of the most attractive and expensive residential areas in Split, full of restaurants, shops, and museums.
The dragons from Game of Thrones await you in the cellars of Diocletian's Palace, where scenes from the hit series were filmed. After the sightseeing tour, you can also have a free photo taken on the Iron Throne.
And what do we eat and drink today in Split? During the tour, you'll learn more about our local cuisine: wine, olive oil, traditional meat dishes with tomatoes, ćevapi, spinach pie, and other local specialties.
Roman history, local life, cuisine, architecture, and Game of Thrones: discover Split with someone who was born and raised here.
Includes
Official Spanish-speaking local tour guide
Historical tour of the city of Split, from the ancient Roman palace to the modern era
Visit Diocletian's apartments, the main square, Pjaca, and the Riva Promenade
Restaurant and bar suggestions
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
