The tour starts at Golden gate of the palace – a perfect setting for a morning run. As you run, our guide will share with you interesting facts about the city history and anecdotes so it is an excellent way to get a true feel of Split. Pace of the run is usually between 5.30 – 6.00 min/km but we can adjust our pace to some extent.
Price
- 100 Kuna per person / 14€ per person
Schedule
- From March to November: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
07:40 – 07:50 Pick Up at Golden gate/Northern entrance of the Palace 08:00 – 08:45 Running and sightseeing (Diocletian Palace and medieval part of town) 08:45- 10:00 Running and sightseeing (Park forest Marjan) 10:00 Return to starting point
Languages
- English
Highlights
- DIOCLETIAN PALACE
…2000 years old Roman palace is one of the best preserved monuments of that time in the world, placed on UNESCO’S list of world heritage sights. Inside the palace you are going to enjoy…
Peristil: Central square of the Palace, Diocletian’s former entry hall. Vestibule: Former entrance to the residential part of the palace, used only for selected audience such as ambassadors. Jupiter’s Temple: Temple built around the 3d century to honor the cult of Jupiter – god of sky and thunder in Roman mythology. Pusti me proć (“let me through” alley): One of the narrowest streets in the world. Only one person at the time can pass through it.
- MEDIEVAL PART OF TOWN
Fish market: Secession style building with ironworks and white stone slabs displaying the fish. Marmont street: A popular pedestrian street, right outside the palace walls. The largest walking street in city center. Prokurative: A large open square built in the 19th century, inspired by architecture in Italy during the time of construction. Riva (seaside promenade): One of the most interesting and most specific sites in the Mediterranean. It offers breathtaking views of the harbor and the Adriatic islands. Varoš: Medieval part of town located in the historic core of Split with charming stone houses typical for Mediteranean architecture.
- PARK FOREST MARJAN
…low hill surrounded by the sea and the city, green oasis known as the “lungs of Split”, amazing protected nature. Secluded beaches: Obojena beach, Kašuni, Ježinac, Bene beach… After picking you up at our meeting point or at your hotel, it’s time to start your jogging tour. Starting in the heart of Split, our friendly local guide will lead you through all the main sights of Split centre and Marjan hill through a 10 km long route.
Departure point
- Golden/North Gate (near the Statue of Gregory of Nin) – center of the city. Look for a blue umbrella.
Inclusions
- English speaking running guide;
- Lightweight backpack with a bottle of water;
- Photos will be taken on the tour and shared on social media.
Additional info
- In Split, tap water is perfectly safe.
- In the summer season a t-shirt and a pair of shorts/thights would be a good option.
- If it is raining or windy it could be wise to have another layer, also remember sun screen to avoid sun burn.
- Children 11 years and over are welcome at the same price as an adult / must be accompanied by an adult.