Split & Diocletian’s Palace + Ancient Salona Guided Tour 4h
Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia
Explore Split and the ancient Roman city of Salona on a guided tour. Discover the highlights of Diocletian’s Palace and the Old Town before traveling to the archaeological ruins of Salona.
Highlights
- Explore the ancient ruins of Salona, the former capital of Dalmatia
- Learn about the history of Split and Salona from your guide
- Discover the highlights of Diocletian’s Palace and the Old Town
- Visit the Golden Gate, Silver Gate, Peristyle Square, and Vestibule
- Enjoy a comfortable round-trip transfer between Split and Salona
Description
Begin your experience in Split, a city shaped by more than 1,700 years of history. Accompanied by your knowledgeable guide, explore the remarkable complex of Diocletian’s Palace, built at the turn of the 4th century AD for the Roman emperor Diocletian.
Walk through the historic streets and discover some of the city's most famous landmarks, including the Golden Gate, the Silver Gate, the impressive Peristyle Square, and the Vestibule, once part of the emperor’s residential complex. Learn about the palace’s original purpose, its transformation over the centuries, and how ancient Roman architecture remains an integral part of everyday life in Split.
Enjoy approximately 1.5 hours of guided exploration, combining fascinating historical stories with the atmosphere of the living Old Town.
After discovering Split, relax during a comfortable 20-minute minivan transfer to the archaeological site of Salona, located just outside the modern city.
Once the capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia, Salona was a thriving ancient city with impressive public buildings, religious monuments, and entertainment venues. Today, its extensive ruins offer a fascinating glimpse into Roman urban life.
Spend approximately 1.5 hours exploring the remains of this once-great Roman city with your guide. Visit the remains of the ancient basilicas, discover the impressive amphitheater, and explore the ruins of the city's ancient theater and other archaeological structures.
As you walk among the remains of streets, walls, and monumental buildings, learn about Salona’s development, its importance during the Roman period, and the events that shaped its eventual decline.
After your visit to Salona, enjoy a comfortable 20-minute minivan transfer back to Split, where the experience concludes.
Includes
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Guided tour of Split and Diocletian’s Palace
- Guided visit to the archaeological site of Ancient Salona
- Comfortable minivan transportation between Split and Salona
- Round-trip transfers from Split to Salona
Important Information
- Duration: Approximately 3 hours and 50 minutes, including both transfers.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
