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Split Through the Ages: History, Culture and Local Flavors Tour

By Roadie travel
Free cancellation available
The previous price was RM 411 and current price is RM 349 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

The tour is led by a local guide who is also a cultural history expert, offering deep insights into Split’s rich past and vibrant present. Guests explore Diocletian’s Palace with storytelling that brings Roman, medieval, and Venetian layers of the city to life. Visitors experience Split’s lively Green Market (Pazar), enjoying local bites. Another highlight is a guided tasting at Nadalina, Split’s artisan chocolate shop. The route also includes iconic landmarks like the Peristyle, Vestibule, and Golden Gate, each full of history and architectural beauty. This experience blends scholarly narration with sensory exploration, making history come alive through taste and place. Small group sizes ensure a personal and engaging tour. Guests gain a richer understanding of Split’s culture and a genuine taste of Dalmatian traditions. The tour perfectly balances education, culture, and culinary delights, all led by a knowledgeable local.

Activity location

  • Riva Harbor
    • Riva Promenade,
    • 21000, Split, Croatia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Model of the historical core of the city of Split
    • 23 Obala Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda
    • 21000, Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija, Croatia

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Split Through the Ages: History, Culture and Local Flavors Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
RM 410.83
RM 349.21 x 2 AdultsRM 698.42
Total
The previous price was RM 821.66 and current price is RM 698.42
15% off

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local bites and chocolate tasting

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Riva Harbor
  • 15m
Split’s Riva is the city’s iconic waterfront promenade, lined with palm trees and historic facades, offering stunning views of the sea and nearby islands. Long considered the heart of local life, it’s a favorite spot for both locals and visitors to enjoy a coffee, take a relaxing stroll, or join in on cultural events and festivals. The Riva perfectly blends Split’s ancient heritage with its vibrant, modern Mediterranean spirit.
Diocletian Palace Substructures
  • 15m
The Diocletian’s Cellars are among the best-preserved ancient structures in Split, originally built to support the imperial apartments above. Today, they offer a fascinating glimpse into Roman engineering and daily life within the palace. Walking through the vast stone halls, visitors can feel the powerful atmosphere of a space that has served everything from storage to a medieval marketplace—and now hosts exhibitions, artisans, and cultural events.
Green Market
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
We'll visit Split’s vibrant Green Market (Pazar), a lively hub where locals shop for fresh produce, herbs, cheeses, and traditional goods. Surrounded by the energy of daily life, this open-air market offers an authentic glimpse into Dalmatian culture. Here, we’ll enjoy local bites including Dalmatian prosciutto, aged cheese, fresh bread, olive oil, and a toast with homemade rakija
The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace
  • 15m
The Peristyle is the central square of Diocletian’s Palace and one of the most striking remnants of Roman imperial architecture in Split. Framed by ancient columns and grand facades, it once served as the ceremonial court of the emperor. Today, it’s a favorite gathering spot where history, architecture, and daily life meet
Vestibulum of Diocletian's Palace
  • 15m
The Vestibule was the grand entrance hall to the imperial apartments of Diocletian’s Palace, designed to impress with its circular shape and soaring dome. Its perfect acoustics and monumental architecture reflect the power and prestige of the Roman emperor. Today, visitors often encounter traditional klapa singers performing under its echoing stone vault, adding a magical atmosphere to this ancient space.
Temple of Jupiter (Pass by)
The Temple of Jupiter is one of the best-preserved Roman temples in Croatia, originally dedicated to the king of the gods. Tucked within the narrow streets of Diocletian’s Palace, it features an impressive barrel-vaulted ceiling and intricate carvings. Today, it houses a baptismal font and a striking statue of St. John the Baptist, blending ancient Roman and Christian heritage in one remarkable space.
Nadalina cokolada
  • 15m
We'll visit Nadalina, Split’s award-winning artisan chocolate shop located within Diocletian’s Palace. Known for its creative flavors made with local ingredients like dried figs, lavender, carob, and Dalmatian olive oil, Nadalina offers a true taste of the region in every bite. During our stop, guests will enjoy a guided tasting of handmade chocolates crafted with natural ingredients.
The Golden Gate
  • 15m
The Golden Gate is the main eastern entrance to Diocletian’s Palace and one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Built in the 4th century, it once served as the grand ceremonial gateway for the emperor and his court. Today, it welcomes visitors into Split’s historic core, framed by medieval walls and nearby the charming Church of St. Martin.
Pjaca
  • 15m
People’s Square, locally known as Pjaca, is the vibrant heart of Split’s Old Town and a lively gathering place for locals and visitors alike. Surrounded by historic buildings, cafes, and the impressive Renaissance-style City Loggia, it reflects centuries of civic and social life. The square often hosts markets, festivals, and performances, making it a perfect spot to experience Split’s dynamic culture.
Fruit's Square (Trg Brace Radic)
  • 15m
Fruit Square (Voćni trg) is a charming, small plaza in Split’s Old Town known for its historic architecture and lively atmosphere. Once the site of a bustling medieval market, today it’s surrounded by cafes and shops, perfect for relaxing and soaking in local life. The square also hosts cultural events and offers glimpses into Split’s layered history through its preserved buildings and narrow streets.

Location

Activity location

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    Riva Harbor
    • Riva Promenade,
    • 21000, Split, Croatia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Model of the historical core of the city of Split
    • 23 Obala Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda
    • 21000, Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija, Croatia

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