Riva, Split

Architecture

Travel back in time on a guided walking tour of Split and explore 1,700 years of the city’s history, from the construction of the Diocletian Palace in 305 CE, to its place as Croatia's second largest city. Uncover sights like the Saint Domnius Cathedral along the way.  Meet your guide at the Golden Gate of the Diocletian Palace and marvel at the remains of an ancient palace from the Roman Empire which now forms about half the Old Town of Split. Stop to view its open colonnades in the palace's central Peristyle square. Continue to the impressive Saint Domnius Cathedral, which is thought to be the oldest Catholic cathedral in the world that remains in use in its original form. Hear about the story of Gregory of Nin by his statue in Giardin Park. Stroll along the Riva promenade to admire views of Marjan Hill and the Adriatic Sea. Finish your tour where it began at the Golden Gate.

Journey back in time and explore the history of Split, from Diocletian's Palace, built for the Roman emperor in 305 CE, through to the present day. Marvel as history is brought to life before your eyes. See the Cathedral of Saint Domnius with its 12th-century bell tower, and visit the impressive Peristyle courtyard of Diocletian's Palace. Admire the statue of Gregory of Nin by the 20th-century sculptor, Ivan Meštrović. Take a closer look at the impressive Golden Gate that Diocletian walked through to enter his palace. Go down to the Riva promenade to get lovely views of the Adriatic Sea, and see the Old Town Hall and City Clock on People's Square. After the tour of Split take a cozy 45min drive to Trogir and discover one more UNESCO protected sites, the old town of Trogir

Take to the waters for a boat tour to the Blue Lagoon on a glass-bottomed pirate ship. Enjoy a snorkeling adventure above Underwater Museum. Explore Fumija Bay and Island Jelinak and marvel at the stunning scenery. Admire the wildlife and beauty of the Blue Lagoon. Meet your guide in the middle of the Riva promenade in Split. Climb aboard the pirate ship and get settled before setting sail. First, stop at Fumija Bay. Borrow a snorkel and mask and jump into the water. Spend an hour swimming around. Next, climb back aboard the pirate ship to enjoy a lunch of grilled fish, chicken, or vegan food while sailing to your next stop, Blue Lagoon. On arrival, enjoy an hour of free time exploring amd swiming. Finally, we arrive at islan Jelinak, exploring Underwater Musem (one of a kind with access only restricted to Korsaro Boat), where you can swim, snorkel, and marvel at the scenery. Spot some of the 7,000 animal and 6,000 plant species that call these turquoise waters home. Make the most of happy hour to buy pirate cocktails, snacks, and ice cream on the return journey.

This tour explores a city that lies on the Adriatic coast and has an amazing climate and majestic 1700 years old historical background which is protected as UNESCO world heritage. It was established by one of the Roman emperors himself who settled here to live in one of the most luxurious retirement palace that the world has ever seen. Side by side with local experts, our guides will point to a mix of ancient ruins, inviting Mediterranean culture and easy going locals that can guarantee a sensational and valuable experience for visitors.

Welcome to Split. At its ancient heart is Diocletian's Palace, which is 1,700 years old. It’s on UNESCO’s World Heritage List too, along with the rest of the city’s historical centre. Our tour starts with a bird’s eye view of this old town, at a scale model of it on the Riva Promenade. From there, we’ll visit the cellars of Diocletian's Palace, the imperial residence, the palace’s central square, which is called the Peristyle. We’ll then whirl forward in time after that, making our way into the northern part of the palace compound with its medieval buildings, including the Jewish Ghetto. From there, we’ll take a walk through Split’s historical centre that’ll lead us onto the Riva Promenade again. The tour ends at the elegant Prokurative and Fruit squares, after a leisurely stroll along the city’s French-style boulevards and discover. While you walk, you’ll be regaled with tales of Split’s ancient history as well as the unique jigsaw of architecture and culture you find here today. I’ll also point out some of the locations where Game of Thrones was filmed. Join me, an experienced and licensed local tour guide, as we step back in time and uncover all that Split has to offer. By the end of the tour, I hope you’ll consider this your definitive Split experience. Please note that this tour does not require you to enter any of the ticketed venues along the way.

Experience Split History Walking Tour With Local Historian is a personalized 2 hours city tour with a maximum of 12 participants with history, culture, everyday life topics, interesting stories and legends, hidden gems and with a bit of local vibe. On this Experience Split Walking Tour, which is guided by local licensed guide and professional historian on See, Hear & Feel way, you will discover UNESCO World Heritage site &"live'' historical monument Diocletian`s Palace, including other important sights in the city. The Meeting point for starting the tour is at one of the most significant and popular parts of the Diocletian`s Palace, Golden Gate (northern gate). Here you will be able to hear an introduction to the tour, general information about Split and Croatia as well as a history introduction of the area. You will be able to find out about the name, purpose and importance of the Golden Gate before you enter the palace like the Roman emperor and empress used to. Also, here, you will see and hear about the greatest statue in Split and the person who is presenting, Gregory of Nin. Upon entering the palace, discovering it is what follows. Places in the Palace like main palace square Peristyle, Mausoleum-Cathedral, Jupiter`s Temple, Vestibule, Triclinium, Central Substructures (Central Cellars) and other ones will stand out and "show" its peculiarity through their own stories, facts, legends and intrigues which you will be able to hear from your guide. While walking through the "living room" of Split, Riva promenade, connection between the Roman and Medieval period of Split history will be explained as well as you will be introduced in "pomalo" way of life so that you could participate in it while you are in Split. That Split has, except the magical Roman history, also rich Medieval and Modern history, you will find out while you are standing on two medieval squares, Fruit Square and People`s Square. The secrets which these two squares are "hiding" in their architecture and happenings through the centuries will entice your imagination. Most of the mysterious part of the tour is reserved for hidden gems like narrowest church, narrowest street, lost sphinx head & secret garden about which you will also have a chance to hear about. Even though the history of Split is a treasure chest, the city is not just made of monuments & legends, so you will be also introduced with some everyday topics of locals so you could understand and immerse yourself into everyday life, feel the city vibe and become a part of its "bloodstream". "History to life" on this tour will also be given by 3D reconstruction images & pictures via display book. Join the tour and step into this personalized "more than a tour" experience in the See, Hear & Feel sense and take home great memories from unique Split!

Get to know Split at your own pace on this interactive scavenger hunt walking tour played on your phone. Decipher riddles, interact with the most important attractions of the city, and unlock interesting facts and legends. An ideal outdoor activity for first time visitors, couples, groups, families, and children. Can be used as a great team-building activity. After downloading the scavenger hunt tour on your mobile device, use the mobile app and integrated maps to reach 10 of Split’s most important attractions on foot. At each stop, learn about the attraction and solve a location-based riddle that can only be solved if you reach the specific location. Use logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to unlock the correct code and reveal the next destination of the city sightseeing game. At each stop, learn about the attraction and solve a location-based riddle that can only be solved if you reach the specific location. Use logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to unlock the correct code and reveal the next destination of the tour. Start the activity whenever you like and enjoy the flexibility to pause your game at any time to take a break, snap the perfect photos, stop for lunch, or visit a museum. Choose to continue the tour later or save the rest for another day. In the history-filled city of Split you will first visit the beautiful Croatian National Theater. Then the unique Grgur Ninski and then the irreplaceable Golden Gate. This wonderful route continues to the Saint Domnius Cathedral. As a fifth stop you will find the Peristil. As you continue your walk through the city you will find the interesting Diocletian's Palace. Of course, the Jupiter's Temple could not be missing from this tour. In addition, you will also admire the People's Square. The penultimate destination is the enviable Split Riva. While the icing on the cake of this unique tour could not be other than the Prokurative. Download the ‘’World City Trail ‘’ app from the store. Then start your tour and enjoy!

Explore the stunning city of Split in a unique and eco-friendly way with our electric rickshaw tour! Witness the beauty of Diocletian's Palace (Golden, Silver, and Bronze Gates), stroll along the vibrant Riva promenade, admire the grandeur of Marmontova and Prokurative, and soak in the scenic views of HNK, Matejuska, and the famous West Coast. Enjoy a leisurely walk through the Sustipan park and the Walk of Fame in Split. Our expert guides will show you the best of Split with comfort, style, and personalized attention. •Our tours end at Meeting point. •Working hours from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. •THE BEST comments on Tripadvisor!!! (5.0-400+ comments) •BOOK YOUR TOUR TODAY and experience Split like never before! •Please advise while booking at what time you want to start your tour.

We will meet on Riva promenade by the bronze model of the old town and go for a walk in the streets and squares of Split for about 1,5 hours. Firstly, we will visit the 4th-century Palace of the Roman emperor Diocletian (the oldest part of the town) with the small medieval neighborhood developed inside it - a very interesting mix of styles. We will also visit the Basement level of the Palace or the Substructures (with an entrance fee), the main square Peristil, the Palace walls with 4 gates, the Mausoleum / St. Domnius's Cathedral, Jupiter's temple / Baptistery (external visit, no entrance fee), medieval houses of noble families, a small former Jewish ghetto with a synagogue that is still active... The second part of the tour takes us to the medieval neighborhood built outside the Palace and, there, we will discover some famous squares: Pjaca, Fruit square and Prokurative, and learn about the socio-political lifestyle under Venetian, French, Austro-Hungarian and Yugoslavian rule. We will end the tour on Riva promenade by the sea.

Split is the main urban, cultural and traffic center of Dalmatia. This 1700 year old town is a part of UNESCO’s world heritage, with its numerous archaeological, historical and cultural monuments among which the famous Diocletian’s palace takes a special place. This city is full of cultural life and entertainment, especially during the summer when Split, with its shops, yards and other places, becomes a big stage under the clear sky. After meeting you will be taken through the historical part of the town. Diocletian’s palace is today the heart of the city of Split and part of UNESCO world heritage. Visit the well preserved cellars of Diocletian’s Palace which architectural purpose was to raise the imperial residential area in the upper floor. The cellars of Diocletian's Palace were also a Game of Thrones filming location.  Next you will walk up the stairs to Peristil. Peristil was meant to be used by Diocletian and the cult of living son of Jupiter, whose temple will also be seen. You will admire the cathedral of St. Duje (St. Duje is patron of the Split), originally the mausoleum of Diocletian, for which it is said that it is the oldest Cathedral in the World. Next to Diocletian's Palace is the beautiful medieval part of the city with People's square known as Pjaca, from the period od Venetian rule. The sightseeing will end in Riva, the beautiful waterfront with a lot of restaurants and cafes.