GROUP/ PRIVATE Walking History Tour of SPLIT with Daniela
Description
Discover Split with Daniela, a licensed local guide with more than 15 years of experience in tourism and a true passion for history! On this relaxed walking tour, you will explore Diocletian’s Palace and the Old Town — a living UNESCO monument where Roman walls, medieval streets, local traditions and everyday Split life still meet today. Daniela will bring the city’s story to life through interesting facts, local legends, hidden details and personal insights. You will learn why Emperor Diocletian chose Split for his retirement palace, how Greek, Roman, Venetian and French influences shaped the city and why locals proudly call Split “The most beautiful city in the world.” Along the way, you will hear about local lifestyle, Split’s famous coffee culture, traditional klapa singing and the unique spirit that makes this city feel alive after more than 1,700 years. Perfect for travelers who want history told in a fun, personal, and easy-to-understand way and suitable for all age groups!
Tour Options
Itinerary
The best preserved part of Diocletian's palace
Entrance to Diocletian's apartment with authentic experience of klapa singing
Central square located in the heart of the Palace
The smallest and oldest Christian Catholic cathedral in the world
Religious part of Emperor's palace, today Baptistry of Saint John
Main and most impressive entrance to Diocletian's palace
Masterpiece from the most famous Croatian sculptor Ivan Mestrovic.
One of the oldest active synagogues in Europe
Medieval People square in the heart of the Old town
Another town square where baroque palace, Venetian fortress and statue of the father of Croatian literature - Marko Marulic is situated
Main promenade with restaurants and caffe bars
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(142)
It was very nice that I could deeply learn the history of Split, and Diocletian's Palace. The introduction was very detailed and engaging. I enjoyed it a lot and I highly recommend it.
Dear Ansiyuan, Thank you so much for joining my tour and giving me the chance to show you around my hometown 'through the eyes of a local'. It was an honor and a true pleasure to be your guide and spend some time with you 🩵🙏🏻 I wish you all the best, thank you for visiting Split, Croatia 🇭🇷 ☀️🌊 Daniela 🤗
Fantastic experience! I've been coming to Split for years, but I had no idea just how rich its history and heritage truly are. Daniela was an outstanding guide! The tour was comprehensive and packed with fascinating information, yet the time just flew by. In addition to the historical facts, she shared modern anecdotes and interesting stories that made the experience even more enjoyable. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Split!
Dear Ines, Thank you so much for joining my tour and giving me the chance to show you around my hometown 'through the eyes of a local'. It was an honor and a true pleasure to be your guide and spend some time with you 🩷 I wish you all the best, thank you for visiting Split, Croatia 🇭🇷 ☀️🌊 Daniela 🤗
We just completed Daniela’s Walking Tour of Diocletian’s Palace and the Old Town today, and it was hands-down one of the best guided tours we’ve ever experienced! Daniela is extremely knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the history and hidden stories of Croatia. She took her time with us, patiently answering every single question we had and pointing out fascinating artifacts and details we would have completely missed on our own. What really stood out was how fun and engaging she was — the tour felt more like a wonderful stroll with a friend than a formal tour. We’ve been on many guided tours over the years, and Daniela is truly the best we’ve ever had. If you’re visiting Split, do not miss the opportunity to spend a few hours with her. You’ll learn so much, laugh a lot, and leave with a much deeper appreciation for this incredible city. Highly, highly recommended!
Dear Robert, Thank you so much for joining my tour and giving me the chance to show you around my hometown 'through the eyes of a local'. It was an honor and a true pleasure to be your guide and spend some time with both of you 🩵🩷 I wish you all the best, thank you for visiting Split, Croatia and THANK YOU for your beautiful words 😍🇭🇷 ☀️🌊 Enjoy your 50th anniversary trip, wishing you many more 🙏❤️ Daniela 🤗
Great tour! In two hours we learned everything there is to know about Split: its history, its stories, and all the fun facts. The guide was very friendly and shared every story with interest, from history book knowledge to local folklore. Would definitely recommend!
Dear Nikola, Thank you so much for joining my tour and giving me the chance to show you around my hometown 'through the eyes of a local'. It was an honor and a true pleasure to be your guide and spend some time with all of you 🩵🩷 🩵 🩷 I wish you all the best, thank you for visiting Split, Croatia!! 🇭🇷 ☀️🌊 Daniela 🤗
Excellent tour by Daniela. So knowledgeable and articulate. Passionate about history of city, explained an interesting and humorous way. Highly recommend! 5 stars 🤩
Dear Sharon, Thank you so much for joining my tour and giving me the chance to show you around my hometown 'through the eyes of a local'. It was an honor and a true pleasure to be your guide and spend some time with both of you 🩷🩵 I wish you all the best, thank you for visiting Split, Croatia!! 🇭🇷 ☀️🌊 Daniela 🤗
Top guidance from Daniela🩷 through the fascinating Diocletian Palace and its incredible history, we can only recommend it further, wonderful!
Liebe Jacqueline, Vielen Dank, dass ihr an meiner Tour teilgenommen habt und mir die Gelegenheit gegeben habt, euch meine Heimatstadt „mit den Augen eines Einheimischen“ zu zeigen. Es war mir eine Ehre und ein echtes Vergnügen, euer Reiseleiter zu sein und etwas Zeit mit euch zu verbringen 🩷🩵 Ich wünsche euch alles Gute! Danke für euren Besuch in Split, Kroatien!! 🇭🇷 ☀️🌊 Daniela 🤗
Daniela came highly recommended and she did not disappoint, what an incredible guide! She brought the history of Split and Diocletian’s Palace to life with so much energy, knowledge, and humor. She made the entire experience fun, engaging, and unforgettable answering all our questions which gave us a fantastic introduction to the city.I would highly recommend Daniela.
Dear Stephen, Thank you so much for joining my tour and giving me the chance to show you around my hometown 'through the eyes of a local'. It was an honor and a true pleasure to be your guide and spend some time with all of you 🥰 I wish you all the best, thank you for visiting Split, Croatia!! 🇭🇷 ☀️🌊 Daniela 🤗
Wear very very comfortable shoes because you will be standing and walking the entire time. Also prepare for heat
Thank you so much for joining my tour and giving me the chance to show you around my hometown 'through the eyes of a local'. It was an honor and a true pleasure to be your guide and spend some time with you 🥰 I wish you all the best, thank you for visiting Split, Croatia!! 🇭🇷 ☀️🌊 Daniela 🤗
Excellent tour with an excellent guide. So knowledgeable and personable. Highly recommend this tour or any tour with Daniela!
Dear Linda, Thank you so much for joining my tour and giving me the chance to show you around my hometown 'through the eyes of a local'. It was an honor and a true pleasure to be your guide and spend some time with all of you 🩷 🩵 🩷🩵🩷🩵🩷🩵 I wish you all the best, thank you for visiting Split, Croatia!! 🇭🇷 ☀️🌊 Daniela 🤗
The tour was very interesting and captured well a really long period of time.
Dear Hannu, Thank you so much for joining my tour and giving me the chance to show you around my hometown 'through the eyes of a local'. It was an honor and a true pleasure to be your guide and spend some time with both of you 🩵🩷 I wish you all the best, thank you for visiting Split, Croatia!! 🇭🇷 ☀️🌊 Daniela 🤗
