Walking tours & audio guide · Split, Croatia

Split, with a licensed guide.

Small-group walks through Diocletian’s Palace with Jelena, a licensed guide originally from Bosnia. Every period of Split’s history as one easy-to-follow story, and time for all your questions.

Book the walking tour · €20

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Rated 5/5 on TripAdvisor and Google · Free cancellation up to 24 hours

Jelena, licensed tour guide, talking to a small group in Split's old town

90 min

Walking tour, longer if the questions keep coming

15 max

People per group, so everyone hears

€20

Per person, audio guide included

4 times a day

10:00 · 12:00 · 17:00 · 19:00, May–November

Two ways to see Split

A KUKUVIA small group smiling inside Diocletian's Palace with Jelena

Live walking tour

Essential Split Walking Tour

Diocletian’s Palace and the old town in 90 minutes, from the Romans to today: the emperor who preferred his cabbages to the throne, the cathedral built over his tomb, and the lane called “Let me pass”. Ask anything along the way.

Meet at the statue of Gregory of Nin, outside the Golden Gate
Ends on the Riva, a short walk from the cruise berths
Full audio guide included, sent after the tour
Private tours from €120 for up to 6 people

Cijena na dan 10. 9. 2026.: 20,00 € · price on 10. 9. 2026 (reference price required by Croatian law)

€20

per person

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Self-guided

KUKUVIA Audio Guide

A self-guided tour of the palace that plays like a game. Listen at each stop, earn follis, the coin Diocletian introduced, and spend them on real discounts in the old town. No app to install.

10 stops, about 30 minutes of stories
The first stop is free, so try before you pay
Coins unlock local deals and a walking-tour discount
Free map with toilets, water and pharmacies, plus what’s on

Cijena na dan 10. 9. 2026.: 4,99 € · price on 10. 9. 2026 (reference price required by Croatian law) Price increased due to major app upgrade.

€9

one-time

See how it works

Meeting point

Look for the black umbrella.

Every tour starts at the statue of Gregory of Nin, just outside the Golden Gate. Arrive ten minutes early. I’ll be the one in the white KUKUVIA shirt.

What the tour is like

Every period, one story

I tell Split’s history from the Romans to today as one connected story. It’s easy to follow even if you arrive knowing nothing about Croatia.

The wider Balkan view

I’m originally from Bosnia and have lived across the former Yugoslavia and in the US, so I connect Split to the region and the world. Yes, you can ask why we argue so much in the Balkans.

Small groups, real questions

Never more than 15 people, so you hear every word without a headset. I talk for 90 minutes, and we stay longer if the questions keep coming.

Read: cruise ship tour or small-group walk?

Cruise ship in Split port seen through a stone arch of the cathedral bell tower

Arriving by cruise ship

Your ship docks a short walk from the palace.

The old town is 5–15 minutes on foot along the seafront from the cruise berths, and the tour ends on the Riva, the promenade that leads straight back. The 10:00 tour suits most morning arrivals.

Plan your port day

What recent guests say

Torri Johnson

The tour was very interesting and we learned a lot about Croatia and Split. Very Enjoyable and would recommend.

Dan Douglas

Jelena was amazing. Her knowledge of Split and Croatian history was excellent and she was both educational and entertaining. Ask her for recommendations for food and activities before you leave her tour, she won’t steer you wrong.

L S

Jelena was an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable and personable. She made our time with her most enjoyable and informative She has a very bubbly and dynamic personality. Highly recommend!!

Aixa_ Yoga

Jelena is extraordinarily knowledgeable in the history of this wonderful city. She is witty, funny and makes sure to keep you interested throughout the whole tour. It is obvious she loves her country and is happy to tell stories and anecdotes. I highly recommend this tour and her suggestions of things to do and places to go We were a group of 8 and we all loved it 10 out of 10

Jasna Cindro

Jelena je jako dobar vodic, uzivali smo od prvog do zadnjeg trenutka. Nas je bilo 7, svi "lokalci" sa dobrim znanjem Splita i povijesti, ali nam niti jedan trenutak nije bilo dosadno. Dinamika tocno pogođena, engleski besprijekoran. Bravo!

mike whitney

Jelena is a thorough and informative guide that brought Diocletian’s Palace to life. She resurrected a 1,700 year old palace, built in 10 years with an untold number of workers, craftsmen and slaves. Bringing us back to 305 CE when Diocletian retired to this 30,000 square meter palace. Jelena speaks perfect English, and is kind and patient when tour members have questions. When the tour is over, she will spend as much time as necessary answering questions and discussing the palace. I have taken tours all over the world for the past 45 years, and I rate Jelena as a top guide. If you want the best experience for Diocletian’s Palace, book with Jelena. Mike W.

Shari Robinson

Fun and informative tour. Jelena was knowledgeable and able to answer lots of questions. Would definitely recommend

John Norton

Jelena was an amazing tour guide. Made it very personalized and didn’t just read from a script. I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Split!

Erica Everett

We take walking tours all over Europe. Jelena stands out: she is very knowledgeable, skilled in managing time and crowds, entertaining and funny. She kept our attention! We are retired educators and appreciate a well delivered presentation. We learned a lot!

Ken Pendlebury

Jelena was a fantastic guide—fun, knowledgeable, and very informative. My wife and I really enjoyed the tour and learned so much along the way. She made the experience both interesting and enjoyable. Highly recommend!

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Jelena, licensed Split tour guide and founder of KUKUVIA, smiling in a sun hat

Your guide

I’m Jelena.

I’m a licensed tour guide in Split and the person behind KUKUVIA. I was born in Bosnia, spent two years of my childhood in Virginia, and worked in web design before I ever thought about guiding. In season I walk these streets almost every day, and by the end of a tour my groups feel more like friends than guests.

Off season, I write the Split guides below and build the KUKUVIA audio guide.

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Free while you’re in Split

A map of the old town with toilets, drinking water, pharmacies and step-free spots, plus today’s events from the city’s official calendar, in the KUKUVIA app. No sign-up.

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Good to know

Where does the tour start?

At the statue of Gregory of Nin, just outside the Golden Gate. Look for the black KUKUVIA umbrella and arrive 10 minutes early.

I don’t know any Croatian history. Will I keep up?

Yes. The tour is built so each period leads into the next, so you don’t need any background. Ask as much as you like.

I’m on a cruise. Will I make it back to the ship?

The tour ends on the Riva, 5–15 minutes on foot from the cruise berths. Leave the old town at least 45 minutes before all-aboard.

Can I book a private tour?

Yes. Private tours start at €120 for up to 6 people. Email info@kukuvia.com at least 3 days ahead.

What if my plans change?

Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the tour.

Are entrance tickets included?

No. The cathedral, bell tower and paid parts of the basements have their own tickets. I’ll tell you which ones are worth going back for.