Cultural Heritage of Split Sightseeing Tour
Discover the Diocletian’s Palace in the heart of The Old Town, Meštrović Gallery & Ethnographic Museum
Tour duration
4-5 hours
Start time
On demand
Language
English
Included
Licensed guide
Excluded
Entrance fees
Meeting point
See here
HIGHLIGHTS
Join me on a full tour of Diocletian’s Palace, Ethnographic Museum and the Old Town with a refreshing coffee break at any point during the tour. We then leave the Old Town in a taxi or a private car to admire the works of the most distinguished Croatian sculptor of the 20th century, Ivan Meštrović. We wrap up the tour with a ride back to The Old Town.
ITINERARY
We begin our tour at the bustling, main waterfront “Riva”. Explore the spectacular Diocletian’s Palace – a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1979 that represents the best preserved late-antiquity building in the world.
The Roman Palace of Diocletian, built between the 3rd and 4th centuries AD, delightfully dominates the city centre. With locals still living within its walls, it remains a present-day, breathing monument of one era and a “must see” when meeting Split for the first time. Beyond the palace, the city offers a wonderful maze of narrow streets and stunning views from the peace and quiet of the nearby Marjan Park Hill.
In addition to all the treasures of Diocletian, another fascinating historical journey awaits in the shadow of St. Domnius Cathedral, the fascinating Ethnographic Museum.
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Opened in 1910, and housed in several locations before its current home, the museum houses much of the rich tradition and heritage of Split and Dalmatia, from jewellery and weapons to costumes and embroidery. Another little gem not to be missed – the museum guards the entrance to the top of Vestibule, via a stone staircase, which offers spectacular views of the sea, the Old Town and Vestibule below.
After completing Split walking tour, we drive over to the iconic Meštrović Gallery magnificently housing the works of Ivan Meštrović – the most outstanding Croatian sculptor and architect of the 20th century whom the French sculptor Auguste Rodin once called “the biggest phenomenon among sculptors”.
As a worldly global artist who lived and worked across Europe, Meštrović moved to the USA in 1947 where he taught as a university lecturer. He was widely praised by the American people and President Eisenhower, so much so he was granted American citizenship.
An architect and equally sculptor, Meštrović designed his own summer house in Split. With the deed of gift to the Croatian people of 1952, his villa (today’s gallery) and set of his art works had become a public museum collection. There are more striking sculptures at the garden, but it is the stunning view of the sea and the islands that will take your breath away.
ENTRANCE FEES
The Emperor’s Mausoleum & Jupiter’s temple 8,00 EUR per person
( family tickets available, children up to the age of 12 get a 70 % discount )
Ethnographic Museum 3,00 EURO
Mestrovic Gallery 12,00 EUR per person
Family ticket ( parents with children up to the age of 15 – 20,00 EUR)
Please note that the taxi or a private car to Meštrović Gallery and back is not included in the tour price.
What others think
Knowledgeable, professional & flexible
Jelena arrived promptly at my hotel with a smile. As explained on her profile she speaks perfect English. She was very flexible in the tour of Diocletian’s Palace by avoiding areas that are tourist traps and focused on the genuine points of interest. We also paid a visit to the lovely Mestrovic Gallery full of the iconic Ivan Mestrovic sculptures. The gallery overlooks a beautiful garden and part of the sea. Her knowledge of the history of the palace, the city of Split, and Croatia in general is vast and she will surely satisfy your curiosity…
Abdulrahman, London
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Having Jelena as our guide was a delight
She is a professional, loves guiding and most importantly she LOVES her topic – history! She is engaging, attentive, followed the interests of our group and wanted to share with us the things she knows. The amount of information given was just right, allowing us to ask more questions according to our level of interest. As the tour progressed and she discerned our interests she directed us to places and stories she knew we would enjoy. And we had several readers/history buffs in our group of six. Her knowledge is deep and she will give you as much information as you desire – could be a college professor easily…
Selby, the USA
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The Best Private Guide in Split
After years of traveling, I have learned that a great guide will turn a good trip into a fantastic trip. If you are able to have a great private guide, your trip will be enhanced far more than if you attempted to see a city and the surroundings independently. This is what Jelena was able to accomplish for us. Jelena was a fantastic private guide. We, two persons, utilized Jelena as a private guide in Split and the surrounding area for two days. In addition, Jelena was able to assist us in arranging safe and reliable private transportation from Split to Dubrovnik…
Robert and Allen, Georgia
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Learn a local word
Cvike
/tsvee-ke/
noun
Cvike – local coastal slang for sunglasses. Rain or shine, it’s no secret it’s every Dalmatians’ essential fashion accessory. There are two reasons behind this. Firstly, the great amount of sunshine per year in Dalmatia, and secondly, the locals, quite frankly – love to look good!
According to the locals, if you don’t wear a pair of cvike you’ll damage your eyesight, and eventually go blind! Most Dalmatians own at least two pairs. A less expensive pair for the beach and a more chic pair for strolling around the city. The best examples of cvike can be seen on Riva – the main waterfront in Split. So pop on your shades, look cool and feel like a Dalmatian!
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