The Best of Split Private Tour
Description
PRIVATE WALKING TOUR OF SPLIT WITH THE DIOCLETIAN'S PALACE Discover the Old Town of Split with all the delightful little secrets and anecdotes of this gorgeous Mediterranean city. We kick-off in style with the magnificent Diocletian's Palace in the heart of the Old Town and travel back to the ancient Roman Empire. We take a step into the rich cultural heritage of this vibrant city with its numerous palaces, quirky narrow streets and lively markets. Learn more about this UNESCO World Heritage site while taking a relaxing walk through the streets, squares and the grandiose Diocletian's Palace. As we stroll further along, hear stories of not only the past, but equally contemporary Split. Really absorb what makes this atmospheric and exciting city kick. Discover how the city's inhabitants lead a feel-good outdoor lifestyle throughout the year spending time at numerous squares, or on the main waterfront Riva.
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Itinerary
Explore, discover and really get-to-know the Old Town of Split with all the delightful little secrets and anecdotes of this gorgeous Mediterranean city. We kick-off in style with the magnificent Diocletian's Palace in the heart of the Old Town and travel back to the ancient Roman Empire. We take a step into the rich cultural heritage of this vibrant city with its numerous palaces, quirky narrow streets and lively markets and artisan shops. Learn more about this UNESCO World Heritage site while taking a relaxing walk through the streets, squares and the grandiose Diocletian's Palace. As we stroll further along, hear stories of not only the past, but equally contemporary Split. Really absorb what makes this atmospheric and exciting city tick. Discover how the city's inhabitants lead a feel-good outdoor lifestyle throughout the year spending time at numerous squares, or on the main waterfront Riva.
Vestibule or the hall of Diocletian's apartments served as an integral part of the ceremonial access to the Emperor.
The cathedral in Split is accommodated in the former mausoleum of the emperor Diocletian, a monumental building from the 4th century. Built of massive stone blocks, the 24 m high mausoleum dominates teh central area if the palace.
A ceremonial entrance court, 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.
Where do locals buy their fruit and vegetables? The best cheese and prosciutto? It is at this lively market that you experience a true local life.
Golden Gate, i.e. the northern gate is, the most prominent of all four gates of the palace. A little church of St. Martin was built into the very gate in the 5th century.
The statue is the work of one of the most famous Croatian sculptors -Ivan Mestrovic. The bronze statue depicts Grgur Ninski, the bishop from the beginning of the 10th century. Rub its toe for good luck!
Built into the western gate of the palace the clock is today among the most recognizable city's landmarks.
One of the most picturesque squares just outside the palace of the Roman emperor Diocletian. Learn about Marko Marulić, the father of Croatian literature whose statue is in the middle of the square.
Fruit Square is dominated by the remains of the 15th century Venetian castle
Prokurative or as it is officially called, Republic Square resembles the Venice St. Marks Square. The square is located west of the Riva and was named after the arches found on the neo-Renaissance buildings surrounding the square on three sides. Most people to this day know it by that name. The square is only open on the south side, providing a beautiful view of the harbour and the Riva (waterfront).
Considered the most beautiful promenade in Croatia, it is a meeting point of both locals and our visitors. Here we start and end our tour.
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Pickup Locations & Times
The start time is on request since this is a private tour. If not arranged differently, the meeting point is 23 Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda Split by the bronze map of the city. This is at the main waterfront called Riva. WE MEET THE CRUISE SHIP GUESTS AT THE PORT. We also meet our guests at any apartment/hotel that is located in The Old Town of Split. For those staying outside the Old Town we meet them at the main waterfront called Riva as described in a meeting point section.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- With the travellers using strollers, wheelchairs and scooters the tour is adapted since the Old Town has areas with quite a few stairs. However, one can still see a lot and enjoy the tour despite not being able to access all points of interest.
Reviews(348)
We absolutely loved our tour with Jelena. We have traveled a lot as a family and all agree that she is the best tour guide we have had ! We had adults as well as children in our group. She did so well making it enjoyable for adults and the kids too. My kids had so much fun and were sad when the tour was over. We have already shared Jelena‘s information with our family and friends. She is the best of the best and we learned so much about Split! This is a must-do for anyone visiting Split!
We had an absolutely wonderful tour of Split, Croatia, with Vicencija, booked by Jelena Vrancic through her company Croatia Awaits. This was a trip with my family. Our daughter has limited mobility, and she uses a wheelchair. The guide, Vicencija, was excellent. She was very informative and interactive with all of us. Her English was great, and her knowledge of all things Croatia was even better. Also, I must also give the highest regard and recommendation to use the services of Croatia Awaits (Jelena). Jelena helped us with every step of our trip in Croatia (transfers from the airport, hotel recommendations, and dining options). For the family with a child with physical disabilities, her service and attention to detail were superb. The whole experience was 5-star. Highly recommended.
We truly enjoyed our experience with our guide Sandra. She knew the city inside and out and gave us information about the culture, architecture and history. We also received some nice recommendations from her regarding a great great little lunch we had prior to heading back to the ship
Thank you for the wonderful review. I am so glad you enjoyed the tour with Sanda. Have a great remainder of the cruise! Thank you once again. Jelena @Croatia Awaits
Jelena booked 2 private tours for us and they were both excellent! Booking was easy, trustworthy and fast - and Jelena created a personal experience for us based on our travel needs. She was easy to communicate with. All our drivers and guides were timely, friendly, knowledgeable, accommodating, helpful, personable, interesting and fun! Highly recommend and would definitely use Croatia Awaits again!
Dear Heidi, thank you for such a wonderful review. I really appreciate it. I am glad all went well and you enjoyed the trips I put together for you. Best wishes, Jelena @Croatia Awaits
Pero was super knowledgeable, and watch out for his sly sense of humor! Excellent tour and guide. A+.
Dear David, thank you so much for the review. I really appreciate it- I am so glad you enjoyed the tour with Pero! Have a great remainder of your trip. Best wishes, Jelena @ Croatia Awaits
We had Kristina for our guide today. My husband and adult children have told me all day what a great job I did picking her tour. She was both knowledgeable and personable. She picked up bits of my family’s personalities through conversation and adjusted her information and sites to suit our preferences without us needing to request anything.
Dear Katy, thank you for the most wonderful review. It is very much appreciated. I am delighted that you enjoyed Kristina's tour. She utterly enjoyed meeting you all and showing you the Diocletian's Palace. Have a lovely remainder of your holiday in Croatia. Thank you. Jelena @ Croatia Awaits
We had an amazing tour of Split with Mia that really set the bar for our visit to Croatia! She shared so much information, filled with interesting details and personal anecdotes. As a native of Croatia, her knowledge of the history of Split was exceptional. At our request, Mia extended our tour to include the Temple of Jupiter and the crypt. Split is a lovely place and we really enjoyed our time with Mia!
Thank you so much, Caron. We appreciate the wonderful review. Hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip in Croatia. All the best, Jelena @Croatia Awaits
We had the best time with Jelena! Her love for Croatia and the city of Split was obvious and it truly felt like we were touring with an old friend. Jelena's knowledge of the city's history is truly impressive and she shared it enthusiastically. She catered the tour to our interests, taking us to the Jewish quarter when I told her I was Jewish. She went so far as to recommend a restaurant for dinner (and book us a reservation!) as well as to recommend (and offer to book) a restaurant in Hvar, our next stop. Both dinners were absolutely amazing and our favorites in Croatia. We didn't want our time with Jelena to end!
Thank you. Such a lovely review, Linda. I really appreciate it. I loved meeting you both and showing you Split. All the best, Jelena Vrancic @Croatia Awaits
Jelena was great! She did a wonderful job sharing the history of Diocletian’s Palace and Split. She was warm, engaging, and so relatable. Jelena is extremely knowledgeable of the area and we enjoyed learning about the Croatian people and culture. She also gave us many recommendations for the remainder of our trip in Split and other cities in Croatia. We thoroughly enjoyed our time together and didn’t want it to end!
Thank you so much. I appreciate a glowing review. I had such a wonderful afternoon showing you Split. My job is so easy when I am surrounded with lovely, curious travellers like you. Hope you enjoyed all of Croatia! All the best, Jelena@CroatiaAwaits
Excellent !! We truly enjoyed Jelenas Tour. She was very informative and her personality and love for the City shined. 100% recommend this tour with Jelena!!
Thank you for the lovely review. I really appreciate it. All the best to you all, Jelena @ Croatia Awaits
