Step back in time and explore the ancient Roman metropolis of Salona on a private historical walking tour. Discover the ruins, learn about its vibrant past, and marvel at the impressive amphitheater. Book now!
Step back in time and explore the ancient Roman metropolis of Salona on a private historical walking tour. Discover the ruins, learn about its vibrant past, and marvel at the impressive amphitheater. Book now!
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Ancient Salona - Salona was a metropolis in Roman times with about 60,000 inhabitants until it was completely destroyed by the Avars, an equestrian people in the 6th century. We will explore Salona on foot. At the entrance I will give you some general information.
The entrance fee to the open-air museum is about 10 euros for adults.
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Ancient Salona - Salona was a metropolis in Roman times with about 60,000 inhabitants until it was completely destroyed by the Avars, an equestrian people in the 6th century. We will explore Salona on foot. At the entrance I will give you some general information.
The entrance fee to the open-air museum is about 10 euros for adults. - Manastirine - Manastirine was already a necropolis in Roman times and later became a Christian cemetery. Here was buried the martyr and city patron of Split, St. Dominius.
- Tusculum - The Tusculum was built by Don Frane Bulić, a famous clergyman and archaeologist from Split. He used it as an office and meeting place. Some rooms can be visited.
- Biskupska palača - The bishop’s palace and the remains of the two cathedrals date back to the time when Christians were allowed to practice their religion freely. Today, only the foundation walls can be seen.
- Large urban spa - The Roman baths were used for several hundred years. They were the center of social and cultural life in Roman times.
- Pet mostova - The “five bridges” used to belong to a kind of industrial area outside the old city center.
- Town Gate - Porta Caesarea - The Porta Caesarea was the capital gate in Roman times. The ruts of the old Roman chariots can still be seen today!
- Hram - In the oldest part of the city there are the remains of the forum, a temple and an ancient Roman theater.
- Ul. don Frane Bulića 91 - The “Cemetery of the 16 Sarcophagi” is a necropolis next to the road leading to the amphitheater. Roman cemeteries were built outside the city walls at that time.
- Kapljuc - Another basilica and necropolis we will see on the way to the amphitheater. Here were buried 5 martyrs who died in the amphitheater of Salona at the beginning of the 4th century during the persecution of Christians by Diocletian.
- Amphitheatre Salona - The highlight of the tour in Salona is the amphitheater. It is relatively well preserved, even though the Venetians removed most of the stones to build their churches in Venice!

- Multilingual tour on request
- Individually customizable
- Recommendations for restaurants, bars and leisure activities
- Designed for small groups (maximum 6 participants)
- Multilingual tour on request
- Individually customizable
- Recommendations for restaurants, bars and leisure activities
- Designed for small groups (maximum 6 participants)
- Entrance fees to the Salona Open Air Museum: about 10 euros for adults).
- Entrance fees to the Salona Open Air Museum: about 10 euros for adults).
Journey back to the era when Salona thrived as a bustling Roman city with a population exceeding 50,000. Discover the reasons behind the inhabitants’ departure in the 6th century. Immerse yourself in the grandeur of this ancient city by exploring its remaining structures on a guided walking tour. Be captivated by the ancient sarcophagi and the…
Journey back to the era when Salona thrived as a bustling Roman city with a population exceeding 50,000. Discover the reasons behind the inhabitants’ departure in the 6th century. Immerse yourself in the grandeur of this ancient city by exploring its remaining structures on a guided walking tour. Be captivated by the ancient sarcophagi and the remarkable ruins of the amphitheater, which is a true highlight of the tour. For an optimal experience, it is advised to schedule the tour during the cooler morning or evening hours in the summer. The terrain may be uneven in places, so wearing comfortable and sturdy footwear is recommended. Entry to the open-air museum is approximately 10€ for adults.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.