Split Old Town Food Tour with 9 Tastings & Local Wines
From€87.2
3 hours
Max 12 people
Split, Croatia
About this activity
Discover Split’s Old Town with a local guide, sampling nine Dalmatian specialties, seafood, artisanal cheeses, and local wines on a flavorful culinary walk through Diocletian’s Palace.
Highlights
- Stroll through Diocletian’s Palace’s ancient streets
- Taste nine authentic Dalmatian dishes
- Sample fresh seafood and island cheeses
- Experience Split’s lively markets and historic bakeries
- Enjoy local wines and a surprise Secret Dish
Full description
Step into Split’s ancient history while indulging your taste buds on this immersive food tour. Walk alongside a passionate local guide through the atmospheric streets of Diocletian’s Palace, exploring fish and green markets, the city’s oldest bakery, and authentic eateries. Enjoy nine delicious tastings, including seafood favorites, artisanal cheeses, gourmet olive oils, pork peka, homemade gelato, and a surprise Secret Dish. Sip Croatian wines and traditional liquors as you connect with local culture in a fun, small-group setting. This tour brings Split’s rich blend of Roman architecture, Mediterranean flavors, and vibrant daily life to your plate.
Experience the ultimate Split Food Tour, where you’ll go beyond the tourist traps to eat like a local within the 1,700-year-old walls of Diocletian’s Palace. Led by a local guide, this immersive walking tour dives deep into the Mediterranean flavors and Roman heritage of the Adriatic. Begin at the Gregory of Nin Statue by the Golden Gate and wind your way through ancient streets, visiting the city’s oldest bakery, exploring lively fish and green markets, and savoring authentic seafood, fried fish, calamari, and local specialties like pršut (cured ham), artisanal cheeses, olive oil, pork peka, truffles, and gelato. The tour is designed to provide a memorable journey through Split’s rich history and culinary traditions, with a surprise 'Secret Dish' awaiting at the end.
Included / Excluded
- Nine traditional Dalmatian tastings
- Guided walking tour of Diocletian’s Palace
- Tastings of local wines and liquors
- Visits to historic bakeries and lively markets
- Local English-speaking guide
- Gratuities
Itinerary
1
Begin your experience at our Secret Food Tours Split Meeting Point at the Gregory of Nin Statue, just outside the Golden Gate, the northern entrance to Diocletian’s Palace.
Duration: 20 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
2
Visit the oldest bakery in Split and try a traditional Dalmatian sweet, freshly prepared using time-honoured recipes.
Duration: 20 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
3
Discover one of the city’s most vibrant markets, where the Adriatic’s daily catch takes centre stage and local life unfolds each morning.
Duration: 20 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
4
Discover one of the city’s most vibrant markets, where the Adriatic’s daily catch takes centre stage and local life unfolds each morning.
Duration: 20 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
5
Explore the ancient streets of Diocletian’s Palace while enjoying a tasting of local olive oil, paired with a board of Dalmatian cheeses and pršut, served alongside a glass of Croatian wine.
Duration: 20 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
6
Step into Split’s lively Green Market, where locals gather daily for fresh regional produce, and enjoy traditional roasted pork peka with potatoes.
Duration: 20 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
7
Finish your experience with artisanal gelato, the perfect sweet ending to your journey through Split.
Duration: 20 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
Meeting point
Start Location
Ul. kralja Tomislava 12
Ul. kralja Tomislava 12, 21000, Split, Croatia
Important information
Know before you book
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Maximum 12 travelers per tour
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking on cobblestone streets
- Bring sunscreen and a hat for sun protection
- Arrive a few minutes early at the meeting point by Gregory of Nin Statue
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Additional information
Meeting point: Gregory of Nin Statue, Ul. kralja Tomislava 12, 21000 Split, Croatia. End point: near Riva waterfront (Obala Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda 23, Split, Croatia). Tour starts at 11:00 am. Please arrive on time.