Split-Dalmatia, Croatia

Split

Split's old town is built inside and around the walls of Diocletian's Palace, a Roman emperor's retirement home, with a palm-lined harbourfront and the wooded Marjan hill beside it.

Split: Walking Tour of Split and Diocletian's Palace - Small Group Tour
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The city on foot

Split is Croatia's second city and the main port for the Dalmatian islands. Its centre grew inside the palace the Roman emperor Diocletian built around 300 AD.

The palace, its cathedral and the medieval town around them are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The old town is small, car-free and paved in polished stone.

What makes Split distinctive

  • Diocletian's Palace, lived in for 1,700 years
  • The cathedral, once the emperor's mausoleum
  • The Riva harbourfront
  • Marjan hill's viewpoints and forest

Walking tours in Split

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Main sights

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Neighbourhoods worth wandering

  • Diocletian's Palace

    The old town within the Roman walls.

  • Veli Varoš

    An old fishermen's quarter at the foot of Marjan.

  • Bačvice

    The town beach, east of the harbour.

  • Narodni trg

    The medieval square just west of the palace.

Free self-guided walk

Diocletian's Palace and the Riva

A free self-guided walk through Diocletian's Palace, from the Riva through the cellars to the Peristyle and the Golden Gate, then back via Narodni trg.

0.7 km · 6 stops · map and directions

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Best areas to explore on foot

  1. The palace

    From the Bronze Gate on the Riva through the cellars to the Peristyle and the Golden Gate.

  2. Riva to Marjan

    Along the harbour, up through Veli Varoš to the Marjan viewpoints.

  3. Old town squares

    From Narodni trg to the fish market and Fruit Square.

Practical walking notes

  • Terrain

    The old town is flat but its stone is slippery when wet; Marjan has steep steps.

  • Crowds

    Cruise ships and summer crowds fill the old town at midday.

  • Heat

    July and August are hot; walk early or in the evening.

When to visit

  • May, June and September

    Warm and less crowded, the best months to walk.

  • July and August

    Hot and busy, with an outdoor summer festival.

  • Winter

    Quiet and mild, though some places close.

Getting there and getting around

Arriving

  • By air

    Split Airport is about 25 km west of the city, 30 to 40 minutes by bus or taxi.

  • By sea

    Ferries and catamarans link Split with the islands and Italy.

Local transport

  • On foot

    The old town is car-free; buses cover the outskirts.

Questions travellers ask about Split

How many days do I need in Split?

One or two days for the town, plus island trips.

Is Split walkable?

Very. The old town is small and car-free.

Was Game of Thrones filmed in Split?

Yes, scenes were filmed in the palace cellars, and some walking tours point out the locations.

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Sources and review date

This guide was last updated on 2026-10-28. Opening hours, fares and services change; please confirm details with official sources before travelling.