Private Split: Visit Diocletian Palace & Taste Food at the Market
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Split, Croatia
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover Split’s oldest and most evocative corners—and indulge in tastings of the local food at the green market—on this introductory walking tour of the city. On this private tour you’ll explore the UNESCO-listed Diocletian’s Palace, spot Game of Thrones filming locations, wander down the Riva promenade, and more. Taste the local treats at the green market and discover the secrets of their creation through the eyes of the local guide.
- Explore the secrets of UNESCO-listed Diocletian's Palace.
- Learn more about Split past and present from your friendly local guide.
- Enjoy local seasonal food at the green market.
- Discover why the way to a Dalmatian’s heart is through the stomach.
- Personalized attention on private tour just for you and your group
- This tour is carbon neutral, operated by a B Corp certified company committed to using travel as a force for good.
What's Included
- Taste some local food on Green market (such as fruits, olive oil, rakija, cheese, or dry figs)
- Learn about the preparation of the local food
- Visit the main square within the Palace walls - Peristi
- Check the private section of the Diocletian's palace and Vestibule
- See Golden Gates of the palace
- Join Friendly Local English-speaking guide
- Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
- Additional food and drinks
- Tips and gratuities for your guide
- Entrance fees to the cathedral, underground of the palace, Bell Tower, Museums and Temple of Jupiter
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Obala Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda 23, 21000, Split, Croatia
The beginning of the Riva (Promenade) near the mock-up model of the city. The iron map of the city
End point
- Split Riva21.000, Obala Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda 23, 21000, Split, Croatia
Riva (Promenade) Your local guide can provide you with the instructions on how to get back to your hotel or you are free to continue your own personal exploration.,
Operating hours.9:00 am
Itinerary
Meet your knowledgeable local guide at the Riva, Split's main promenade along the coastline, to start this atmospheric and delicious 2-hour tour of Split's Old Town. Head to the UNESCO World Heritage-site Diocletian's Palace, once home to the eccentric Roman emperor. Fans of the hit HBO show Game of Thrones might recognize some of the sites within the grounds of the fourth-century palace.
Stroll some of the palace grounds, which today have become part of the fabric of the city. Starting in the seventh century, the crumbling palace became home to shops and merchants and so on. Today, it is home to boutiques, restaurants and cafes.
Continue on ot Peskarija, the local fish market that sells daily local freshly caught seafood just off the coast of Split. Absorb the atmosphere of the market as local fishmongers yell out the day's catch for shoppers.
If all this gawking has worked up an appetite, next you'll be treated to a traditional Dalmatian snack. The menu might change depending on what is in season but expect local specialities such as prosciutto, known as pršut here, as well as, sheep's milk cheese, octopus salad, anchovies and olives. And don't forget about the locally made wines, which are delicious. During the meal, listen to your guide regale you with stories about Split's history.
Once you're finished with the meal, the head back to the Riva. Ask your guide for recommendations for further exploring or sit down at a cafe for a coffee or a something sweet.
Stroll some of the palace grounds, which today have become part of the fabric of the city. Starting in the seventh century, the crumbling palace became home to shops and merchants and so on. Today, it is home to boutiques, restaurants and cafes.
Continue on ot Peskarija, the local fish market that sells daily local freshly caught seafood just off the coast of Split. Absorb the atmosphere of the market as local fishmongers yell out the day's catch for shoppers.
If all this gawking has worked up an appetite, next you'll be treated to a traditional Dalmatian snack. The menu might change depending on what is in season but expect local specialities such as prosciutto, known as pršut here, as well as, sheep's milk cheese, octopus salad, anchovies and olives. And don't forget about the locally made wines, which are delicious. During the meal, listen to your guide regale you with stories about Split's history.
Once you're finished with the meal, the head back to the Riva. Ask your guide for recommendations for further exploring or sit down at a cafe for a coffee or a something sweet.
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Diocletian's Palace
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
2
Green Market
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6.
- 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
4.8
based on 33 reviews
RUBEN_P, Jul 2018
I visited Croatia with my wife last week and one of our stops was in Split. We decided to take a tour of old town and this tour was a pleasant experience. Our tour lady was very informative about the Diocletian Palace and its history. At the same time, I believe she went the extra mile explaining us about the best choices for food and places to visit. I recommend this tour to anybody who goes to Split with the intention of learning about the history of the Diocletian period, the palace and the city of Split.
Shuyi_H, Jul 2018
A great overview of the city. Must go back to each historical site on your own to see details with the knowledge covered by the tour.
Malcolm M, Oct 2017
Our guide Lindis very knowledgeable of the history of Diocletian's palace and Split she gave us lots of information. The lunch was an good example of Croatian cuisine with traditional snack is a nice way to finish the tour. I highly recommend this tour. It was an amazing tour.
Beverley G, Sep 2017
We were lucky ducks as we were the only two on this tour with the very knowledgeable, informative and most helpful and friendly guide, Linda. Split just came alive to us as she described its history and as we meandered around the old town. Finally we had a local snack of cheese, prosciutto etc with a glass of excellent local wine. I would have to say, this was one of the best walking tours we have done and there have been many over the years. Thank you so much Linda - we'll be back!
Jeffrey B, Aug 2017
Awesome experience with a great local guide! She knew every inch of the Palace and its history, and even threw in some Game of Thrones references along the way! I highly recommend!
Helen, Aug 2017
Our tour with Maja was brilliant - we were lucky enough to have her all to ourselves which was great. We learned a lot about the history of Split and Diocletians palace - all followed by tasty snack and drink at local restaurant. Would highly recommend this tour.
Benjamin H, Aug 2017
This was an Urban Adventures tour, which we've always found to be excellent and in this case it did not disappoint. Our guide VJ was great! Full of knowledge and great sense of humour. The lunch/snack is also fantastic! Beautiful octopus salad! Would definitely recommend!
Ian B, Aug 2017
An excellent tour given by a very friendly and knowledgeable tour guide formerly an archaeologist. Included traditional food and wine/beer in a small out of the way restaurant which we enjoyed so much that we revisited towards the end of our holiday.
Natalie K, Jun 2017
There was no one better to lead this tour than our guide Maya, who was a former archeologist! The meal at the end was also fabulous and the tour is the perfect amount of time.
Katharine M, Jan 2017
Fantastic! Well worth doing a tour of the Palace to understand it more and get a feel for the city. Our guide Maya was great, friendly and very knowledgeable. She gave us lots of information.The traditional snack is a nice way to finish the tour but not necessary if you have limited time. I highly recommend this tour.
pam, Aug 2016
I highly recommend this 3-hour tour. Maya has a wealth of information and the 'snack' at the end of the tour is a large plate full of so many Dalmatian specialties -- it was enough for our dinner! We toured around Diocletian's palace and decided to pay the extra bit to see the basement structure of the palace. We were fortunate enough to be the only 2 people who signed up for the tour, so we got a private one! My only suggestion would be for Maya to focus on a few key pieces of information because it was a lot to take in all at once over the course of 3 hours. But all in all it was great!
Juanita J, Jun 2016
It was an amazing tour. Our guide knew so much about the history of Diocletian's palace and Split. The lunch was an good example of Croatian cuisine. I would highly recommend it
marycoons, Dec 2015
Excellent tour particularly with our guide who was an archaeologist and actually did excavation on the site.
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kelvin.chak, Jul 2015
Excellent, excellent, excellent! wholly due to our excellent guide, Maja Bilic. She is an archaeologist by profession and actually worked on the uncovering/restoration of the actual sites we visited! Maja provided vivid context to everything we saw and touched, bringing ancient artifacts to life with her professional explanations. It helps tremendously that her knowledge of history is impeccable, and could correlate the Diocleatian period with the overall history of Europe.
Highly recommended!! Maja really transported us back 2000 years during the tour!
Carmel, Jun 2015
Maja was a great tour guide---fluent in English, very informative, and patient with our questions. She is also very knowledgeable of the areas of Spilt where Game of Thrones scenes were filmed. Our tour started at 3 p.m. and the traditional lunch did not happen until around 4:30 but it was still very good. We went to Maslina and had the octopus salad and homemade bread.
Man Ling C, Jun 2015
tour guide was very knowledgable with good background of the history of not just Split but also the Roman times that are related as well. it was one of the best city tours i ever had.
Peter D, May 2015
If you love history you will love this tour! Mya our guide has a wealth of knowledge about the Diocletian's Palace and Split itself. We roamed around the palace and old town taking in the amazing history and soaking up the atmosphere. This was all topped off with lunch at a local cafe, The Olive, where we enjoyed some traditional food and a glass of wine. A great afternoon had by all!
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