Split Food Tour: Discover Split One Bite At A Time
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Split, Croatia
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Without local knowledge, it can be tricky to know the most authentic local food choices to order off menus in Split; however, this Split small-group food tour is the perfect shortcut for travelers new to the city. Visit five eating establishments with a guide who tells you about each generously sized tasting along the way. Your guide also provides fun photo opportunities while telling a bit of Split’s history during this food experience.
- Visit five eateries in Split that are frequented regularly by locals
- Sample food and a local liquor while your guide provides commentary
- A small-group size provides an intimate experience
- Take home a guidebook, complete with ideas for other things to do in Split
What's Included
- History/Sightseeing Walking Tour
- Local Licensed Tour Guide
- All Food at 5 different Establishments
- Water provided throughout the Tour
- Shot of Rakija (local liquor)
- Additional Food & Drinks (other drinks available to purchase)
- Gratuities for the Guide
- Private transportation
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Split sign21000, Grad, Split, Croatia
At the large red 'SPLIT Sign' located on the East end of the RIVA (main waterfront promenade) closest to the Ferry Port. Your tour guide will be carrying a sign in their hands saying SPLIT FOOD TOUR. They will be wearing a white shirt and have a white tote bag next to them.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Diocletian's Palace (Pass By)
Split (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Minimum drinking age is 18
- If you have dietary restrictions, food allergies or dislikes please send us a message, after booking your tour.
- We can accommodate all dietary restrictions and food allergies.
- Walking/sightseeing tour included. No need to book separate one.
- 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
4.9
based on 534 reviews
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Kirsten_A, Sep 2026
Our tour guide Ivanna was amazing. She was friendly and knowledgeable. The food tour was one of the best we have had —because the portions were normal size and each stop built upon the next and by the end you had a six course meal.
Donald_G, Aug 2026
Tea was excellent and lots of different types of food to try. Tea also provided great information. It was a great way to see palace and combine it with fun eating traditional Croatian food.
Lucas_W, Aug 2026
My wife and I had an outstanding tour with Ivana!! Ivana was an amazing guide- super friendly, personable and extremely knowledgeable. This is as much a history tour as it was a food tour which we loved.
Ivana guided us all around the history center. We made 5 different stops experience local cuisine which was excellent. You will most certainly not leave this tour hungry.
We would highly recommend this tour and especially Ivana!!
Rachel_T, Aug 2026
Walking history and the food options were amazing! This was our first ever walking food tour and so glad we started our trip out this way.
Thomas_E, Aug 2026
The perfect balance between amazing food and a very informative walking tour through the palace grounds and surrounding area. Tea was an amazing guide, full of pride for her city and very knowledgeable on the history of our tour.
colleen_f, Aug 2026
We had a wonderful time! Ivana was excellent! We got to learn some history about split and enjoy amazing food and even a local liqueur. You better come hungry because you will leave beyond fall! We highly recommend this tour!!!
Vanessa_R, Aug 2026
Immerse yourself in local food with a local guide best 4 hours spent around the old town plus learning history along the way
Paula_D, Jul 2026
We loved every minute of it. Ivana was an amazing guide as we strolled around the UNESCO heritage site in the center city. In her excellent English. She shared the interesting history of Croatia and of the culture and food of today. Definitely be hungry because the food was delicious and generous at five stops: a large charcuterie board, cuttlefish pasta with squid ink sauce, traditional beef pot roast with gnocchi, savory cheese and beef pastries, top off with incredible gelati cones. The three restaurants were a lovely hidden gem plus two stops that were packed with locals and tourists. We were served a shot of the local liquor but any other wine was an additional cost but reasonable at about $7-8 euros. Plenty of water was served at the restaurants which has very nice bathrooms. The memorable tour was well worth the cost. There were big crowds while we walked on a beautiful Saturday July evening but Ivana helped us negotiate them and kept the pace comfortable. No whisper equipment was used but I had no problem hearing her narration even though I wear hearing aids. Ivana answered everything with good humor and seemed to enjoy herself, too. Our tour only had nine people so it made an intimate experience we won’t forget. Highly recommended.
Michael_S, Jul 2026
Great tour of palace and old town with tasty food. Our guide was lovely and friendly with excellent knowledge
ada_c, Jul 2026
History. Excellent food… Marina the guide not only knowledgeable but extremely charming and accommodating… definitely do this tor and ask for her… had the BEST time
David_W, Jul 2026
This was a fun and informative tour. Our guide, Marina, gave us a good mix of history and gastronomy. The dishes that were chosen for us were delicious and well thought out.
Frances_V, Jul 2026
We loved our guide Ivanna!!
She was friendly, knowledgeable and open to all types of questions. The food is great. Come hungry!! Plenty of time at each location and to learn about Croatia all together.
Def recommend !!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for your nice review and recommendation, Frances! We’re so glad you enjoyed our local dishes and having Ivana as your local guide. We’re also happy to hear that you had plenty of time at each restaurant to learn about and enjoy the food, as well as learn more about Croatia along the way. It was a real pleasure having you with us :)
Christina_N, Jul 2026
Excellent tour with fabulous food stops! Marina was a phenomenal host. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Split.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for your kind review, Christina! We’re really pleased to hear that you enjoyed our local dishes and restaurant venues, and that you had a great experience with Marina! It was a real pleasure having you join us :)
Janet_K, Jun 2026
This was a very enjoyable experience, full of history and good food! Marina was a wonderful tour guide and thanks to her we learned so much about Split.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for your review, Janet! We’re really pleased to hear that you enjoyed the combination of Split’s history and our local dishes, and that Marina made the experience even more special for you! It was a pleasure having you with us and sharing our city with you :)
Karen_W, Jun 2026
Great tour of Split with tons of info on the town, its history and some fun facts combined with multiple stops at local restaurants to try local dishes. Our guide Marina was superb!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for your review, Karen! We’re so glad you enjoyed learning about Split, its history and fun facts along the way, while also getting to try a variety of our local dishes. We’re happy to hear that Marina made the experience even more enjoyable. It was a pleasure having you with us :)
Richard_K, Jun 2026
Marina did an excellent tour on this tour. She was friendly, informative, and encouraged the group to ask questions. She provided lots of great information about Split and I had no idea of the city's history so it was fun to listen to her description of Split's past. We ate exceptionally well, too! Highly recommended and thank you Marina!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you Richard, for your review and recommendation! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your time with Marina and that her knowledge, friendliness and encouragement to ask questions helped you discover more about Split's rich history and culture. We're also glad, of course, that you enjoyed our local dishes ;)
Gina_K, Jun 2026
This is an excellent tour for both food and Split and Croatian history. Our Tour guide Ivana was superb. She was full of energy, knowledge, and truly enjoyed her role as a guide. We had done a market food tour a few years ago but this was much better. We had five food stops, all in restaurants. We were served prosciuttos, black risotto, pasticada, burek, and gelato to finish. I can’t say enough about Ivana. She made the tour….and the food was excellent.
Karim_L, Jun 2026
Fooding selection was a great way to learn about Split cuisine. Tour was sometimes too detailed about the palace. We did not realise the palace tour was included. As we transitioned from appetisers to mail course it kept getting better. All locations were top notch. Wine is extra cost. One glass Should be included in this expensive tour. We paid 21 euros for 4 glasses. Overall I expected less historic conversations but at the end it was good experience. Evening timing was perfect.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We appreciate your feedback, Karim. We’re pleased to hear that you enjoyed the food selection, the restaurant venues and the progression of dishes throughout the tour. Our tour is listed as a food, history and sightseeing experience, where we explore in and around Diocletian’s Palace, sharing the history, stories and sights along the way to our next restaurant. We provide unlimited water on every table and a rakija tasting after the main course for those who wish to try our local liquor. As guests have varying preferences when it comes to beverages, those who would like to add extra drinks can enjoy the favourable rates we have arranged through our restaurant partners. Thank you for choosing us to be apart of your visit to Split :)
Eric_S, Jun 2026
Tea was the perfect tour guide. She was very proud and professional about her city. The entire 4 hours went so fast. We made 5 stops along the way and learned some amazing history of the city. We had 11 people in our group including us, and having so many terrific conversations with everyone over traditional Croatian foods was why we did this, as we’ve done other food tours and there simply the best tours. Of all the food we tried they were all delicious. Our lunch at a traditional Croatian restaurant just outside the city was phenomenal. All the places we stopped for tastings were amazing and all the food was wonderful. Tea owns her game and is certainly a tour guide I’d recommend any day of the week.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you Eric for your nice review! We’re pleased to hear that Tea’s knowledge, professionalism, and pride in her city helped make your tour memorable. Bringing guests together around the table over traditional cuisine, with the stories behind each dish, is an important part of the experience, and we’re glad you enjoyed the conversations and connections along the way. It’s also great to hear that the combination of food, history, and conversations with fellow travellers made for a memorable afternoon. Thanks for making us part of your Split experience :)
Graham_F, Jun 2026
A good balance of informative tour of the Diocletian Palace and a taste of Croatian cuisine. We sampled a selection of local cheese, hams, etc in the first restaurant. A risotto in the second and a local beef dish in the three, this was followed by local savoury pastry and ice cream. The food was all of good quality and the service in the restaurants was attentive. I have seen some comments regarding the portion sizes, I was satisfied with the amount of food we received but I think it better to regard it like a taster menu.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you Graham for your review! We’re pleased to hear that you enjoyed the balance of history, sightseeing, and cuisine while exploring in and around Diocletian’s Palace. The quality of the dishes, attentive service, and opportunity to experience several different flavours throughout the tour are all important parts of the experience. Our tour is designed as a multi-course dining journey, with each restaurant showcasing a different traditional Dalmatian dish and thoughtfully selected portions that allow guests to enjoy a full range of flavours over the course of the tour. Thanks for making us part of your Split experience :)
Louise_H, Jun 2026
Our guide Marina was awesome, she was very informative not only about the history of Split but also the history of the food. You dont need to book a tour of Split. I was satisfied with the potion sizes and enjoyed the food, but so.e of the men in our group were still hungry.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We appreciate your feedback, Louise. We’re pleased to hear that Marina’s knowledge of both Split’s history and the stories behind the food were highlights of your experience. Our tour is designed to combine sightseeing, history, and local cuisine in one experience, allowing guests to discover Split without needing a separate walking tour. We are certainly surprised to hear that some guests in your group still felt hungry after the tour, as we have never heard that before and usually hear quite the opposite. However, we understand that appetites can vary. Thank you for choosing to join us in Split :)
Linda_H, Jun 2026
We received great history about Croatia. Marina was very knowledgeable, pleasant and attentive. However the food selection at all of the restaurants could have been better. The gelato was the best.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We appreciate your feedback, Linda. We’re pleased to hear that Marina’s knowledge, attentiveness, and insights into Croatian history were highlights of your time with us. We’re sorry to hear you felt the food selection could have been better. Our goal is to provide a balanced dining experience, with each restaurant offering a different course featuring popular traditional Dalmatian dishes that we locals enjoy regularly. Thank you for choosing to join us in Split :)
Ken_S, Jun 2026
Our guide was Tea and she was fantastic. She grew up in Split and was an awesome source of the area’s history. The food was a mix of some local favorites and was delicious. Just the right amount of time to eat, relax, converse with other travelers. Had the ability (at additional cost) to have wine etc at each restaurant. The walking/history tour was very informative. Would highly recommend this tour. Good value for the price.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you Ken for your recommendation! We’re pleased to hear that Tea’s local knowledge helped bring Split’s history to life while exploring the city and enjoying its traditional flavours. All of our guides were born and raised in Split, and are very proud to be able to share their personal connection to the city, along with its history and traditions. The relaxed pace of the tour, the opportunity to try local dishes, and the stories shared along the way are all important parts of the experience, so we’re really pleased you felt it offered good value.
Carolyn_K, Jun 2026
Great way of exploring in and around the old town area with a great mix of history and food which was well selected. We loved this tour and Marina was a fabulous guide full of joy and energy and very knowledgeable. We did the evening version which suited as it was cooler and we were hungrier. Is good value for money
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you Carolyn for taking the time to share your experience! We’re pleased to hear that you enjoyed the balance of history and food while exploring Diocletian’s Palace and the Old Town. The combination of carefully selected dishes, local stories, and time spent discovering Split is what we hope provides guests with a meaningful experience, and we’re glad you felt it was worth it :)
Ruth_G, Jun 2026
Although it was a fun experience, I would say that it was not truly a "food tour" and more of a history/walking tour with some food. Our guide was engaging and great but I was expecting to be taken to more local places. We were taken to a hotel for a prosciutto board, two different restaurants for risotto and beef dish, then went to a shop for a pastry and gelato. For the cost of the food tour, was expecting more food/larger portions. Drinks are also not included. I had a fun time meeting others but I wouldn't truly classify this as a "food tour".
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We are disappointed to hear this but appreciate your perspective. On the day you attended (June 3rd), Split experienced unusually heavy rainfall for the day, which did affect our typical flow. We provided a complimentary umbrella (which we let you take with you at the end of the tour) and your guide Tea,, did her best to compensate by sharing some historical info inside each restaurant, where we also stayed longer to minimise exposure to the outdoor elements. Her feedback to us during and after the tour was that all guests were having lots of fun and saying it was “way better than being stuck in their hotel rooms,” which aligns with what you mention.
Our progressive dining experience combines history, sightseeing, and food in and around Diocletian’s Palace, moving from each sit-down restaurant by walking for the next course, visiting unique establishments and ones that locals frequent, and serving top quality traditional Dalmatian cuisine. The experience begins inside a boutique hotel, part of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World collection, in a private room attached to the Vestibul, followed by additional carefully selected establishments. This is an (all-in-one) experience with local dishes in a sit-down format rather than stand-up market and shop sampling, with four seated courses and a visit to a third-generation gelato shop as our fifth stop, to enjoy as we stroll to the nearby ending location.
While we wouldn’t agree with the suggestion that we are not truly a food tour, we do feel we offer much more than a standard food tour and have created a curated and well balanced experience. We have never had feedback that the portions are too small, in fact quite the opposite. Water is provided on every table and we include rakija (the local liquor), with additional drinks available for those who wish more to purchase from our partner venues at favourable rates.
We’re glad to hear you found your guide engaging, had a fun experience, and enjoyed meeting others on the tour, we hope you also enjoyed some of our local tips and suggestions provided in your personalised guidebook at the end of the tour.
Stacey_S, May 2026
Tea was an amazing guide. Full of knowledge and insight.
We were able to try a variety of foods and see multiple locations within the palace and city center.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you Stacey for taking the time to share your experience! We’re pleased to hear that Tea’s knowledge and insights helped you discover more about Split while exploring Diocletian’s Palace and the Old Town along the way. It was wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the variety of local dishes and the different locations included throughout the tour. Thanks again for joining us in Split :)
Melissa_G, May 2026
The food stops were very authentic and they were diverse! Marina was energetic and paced our tour very well! Well worth the time and price!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you Melissa for your kind review! We’re pleased to hear that you enjoyed exploring our authentic and diverse restaurant venues, with each one offering a different course and flavour of Dalmatian cuisine. It’s wonderful to know that you found value in the combination of food, stories, and the overall experience, and that Marina’s energy helped make the tour flow at a comfortable pace. Thanks again for joining us in Split :)
Jenifer_M, May 2026
Guide was fabulous and food was interesting and gave a great sampling of local cuisine! The local venues were awesome
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you Jenifer for your review! We’re pleased to hear that you enjoyed discovering a taste of Split through our local cuisine and the carefully selected restaurant venues included throughout the tour. It’s wonderful to know that your guide helped make the experience enjoyable for you while introducing you to the flavours and traditions of the region. Thanks again for joining us in Split :)
Lisa_G, May 2026
Marina was truly amazing. We learned about the culture and the history and she made it so much fun! The food was great and plentiful!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you Lisa! We’re pleased to hear that Marina’s energy helped make your time with us fun while sharing the culture and history of Split along the way. Leaving with a full mind from the stories and traditions shared throughout the tour, and of course, a full belly after enjoying our local dishes, is exactly what we hope our guests take away. Thanks again for sharing your experience and for joining us in Split :)
Andre_O, May 2026
Marina was a perfect tour guide and so enthusiastic. Loved listening to her. Food was interesting and we enjoyed meeting other travellers from all over the world.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you Andre for your review! We’re pleased to hear that Marina’s enthusiasm helped make your time with us memorable. Sharing local dishes while connecting with fellow travellers from around the world is exactly the kind of atmosphere we hope to bring together on our tours, and we’re glad you enjoyed being part of it. Thanks again for sharing your experience and for joining us in Split :)
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