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Controversies behind Split and Croatia-Anthropologist guide

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Split, Croatia
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore Split's city center and delve into its contested history and contemporary issues on this small-group tour. Cover the main landmarks of the city while exploring narratives of politics, religion, identity, and more. Learn about Diocletian's Palace, Riva promenade, Venetian Square, and other significant locations as you gain deep insight into the area's past and present.
  • Take a unique anthropological tour of Split’s city center
  • Learn about the controversy behind Diocletian's Palace
  • Choose from multiple tour times to fit your schedule
  • A small group means more attention from your guide

What's Included

  • The tour has addition of audio-visual material presented on tablet to make the topic more attractive.

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Ul. kralja Tomislava 12, 21000, Split, Croatia

      On the mentioned address there is a big park, in the middle of the park there is the big fountain and we meet next to it.

    End point

    • Trumbićeva obala 2, 21000, Split, Croatia

    Itinerary

    1

    Palazzo di Diocleziano

    35 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    2

    Obala Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    3

    Trg Braće Radić

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    4

    Narodni trg

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    5

    Šperun ulica

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    6

    Trg Franje Tuđmana

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    7

    Matejuška

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 59 reviews
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    Sept 2025

    Jennifer_H, Sep 2025
    Great tour with a unique perspective on both Split and Croatia. We thought this tour was interesting and worthwhile. Guide was enthusiastic and used many great maps and visuals on his iPad during tour. He was also very well versed in geography. I would highly recommend.

    Marin was an absolutely...

    Rachael_W, Aug 2025
    Marin was an absolutely fantastic tour guide - extremely prepared, very warm and open, and he provided us with a wonderful experience.

    A must. The „little tutoring session“ of the most pleasant kind.

    Andreas_S, Jun 2024
    It's a must for anyone who doesn't just want to hear the information on the public noticeboards. Stories about the tribes, folks and people who passed through or stayed here over the centuries. Their mentalities, peculiarities - and contradictions too. Of course 😉. Sympathetic, open minded, thoughtfully presented. Marin is open to all questions and knows the answers. Exciting, entertaining and a “little tutoring session” of the most pleasant kind.

    Response from Host, Jun 2024

    Thank you Andreas, the pleasure was all mine. ;)

    Excellent Tour through Split

    Laura_B, Oct 2023
    This was a fabulous tour. The guide was entertaining and very knowledgeable. We were never bored or felt the pace was too fast or too slow— it really was a perfect tour!

    Response from Host, Nov 2023

    Thank you for your perfect review!

    The buildings of Split now have historical and cultural significance

    Sharon_A, Sep 2023
    An excellent tour with a passionate guide. He was personable and friendly and tried to find shade for us as much as possible. His information on the history and culture of the region was extensive. I would recommend this tour for anyone interested in the past and current history of the area. It was a walking tour and some of our group of 10 found standing while listening to his information tiring but that was to be expected on this type of tour. The buildings and squares of Split have so much more meaning now that we have the historical background. Some aspects of the city, such as the Jewish ghetto, we would have missed out on without this tour.

    Response from Host, Sep 2023

    Thank you Sharon, it was a pleasure having your group on the tour. Wish you all the best!

    Great tour!

    Kelsey_E, Aug 2023
    Marin was an exceptional guide. He kept our attention with interesting facts and funny little quips. He’s a teacher and it seems like he really loves what he does and brings that perspective into this tour. Would absolutely recommend.

    Response from Host, Sep 2023

    Thank you for this amazing review. All the best!

    Great informative tour,...

    Robyn_Z, Jun 2023
    Great informative tour, presented with humour, and a balance of ideas about the history of Split. A tour not about the buildings we saw, but about the influences that have shaped Split from ancient to modern times. Really interesting!

    Response from Host, Jul 2023

    Thank you! Best wishes!

    Split culture tour

    Geoffrey_G, May 2023
    Very informative and interesting. Got a real understanding of the people of Split and Croatia. Marin was an excellent guide. Thoroughly enjoyed this tour.

    Response from Host, May 2023

    It is very motivating to read that you enjoyed the tour. Wish you all the best.

    Fantastic experience

    Alma_R, Oct 2022
    It was a really great and intresting tour! I learned so many details concerning Croatia's history and about the present time I wouldn't have learned on other tours. The guide is really nice and competent; he could answer all of my questions. I loved the unusual Insights into the croation society, too. If you want to enjoy a great tour and really want to learn more about the country and it's structures, I would totally recommend It!

    Response from Host, Oct 2022

    Thanks Alma! It was pleasure having you on the tour. Best wishes.

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