Private VIP Split Food Tour with Seafood, Wine and Local Bites
Description
This is a private food experience that combines local flavors with the history of Split in a natural and relaxed way. Instead of simply tasting food, you explore how cuisine, culture and everyday life are connected within the Old Town. The experience is designed as a progressive tasting journey, moving from the local market to traditional dishes and carefully selected locations inside the palace. Each stop is chosen to reflect authentic Dalmatian flavors rather than generic tourist offerings. With a private guide, flexible pace and a carefully curated route, this tour offers a more personal and refined way to experience Split through its food.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Begin your experience at the vibrant local market, where you will taste traditional Dalmatian specialties such as cheese and soparnik, while discovering everyday local life and ingredients. 30 minutes, Free admission
Enter the UNESCO-listed Old Town through the Silver Gate and explore the palace with your private guide, combining history with local food culture and hidden corners.
Walk through the atmospheric substructures of the palace, learning about their historical role while continuing the culinary journey.
Visit the central square of the palace, once used for imperial ceremonies, and discover its unique architectural and historical importance.
See one of the oldest cathedrals in the world, originally built as Emperor Diocletian’s mausoleum, and learn how it was transformed over centuries.
Enjoy a traditional seafood dish in a carefully selected local restaurant within the palace area, paired with a glass of local wine or a drink of your choice.
Explore this well-preserved Roman temple and hear how it later became a Christian baptistery.
Continue with tastings of locally produced chocolate and other sweet specialties, followed by a stop for artisanal gelato.
See the most impressive entrance to the palace and learn about its role in Roman times and later history.
Stop by the famous statue by Ivan Meštrović and hear the story behind one of the most important figures in Croatian history.
Visit one of the most charming squares in Split, surrounded by historic architecture and local cafés, while hearing stories about daily life in the city.
Conclude the experience at the city’s main square, learning about its Venetian history and role in local life.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup is available from all hotels, accommodations, ports and private residences within Split area. Exact pickup time will be confirmed after booking based on your location. For cruise guests, pickup is arranged directly at the port.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(41)
Ivan gave our family a terrific history and food tour of Old Town Split. We appreciated his energy, personality and knowledge. We were able to learn about the history of Croatia and this area but, maybe best of all, had nice conversations about day to day life near Split. Loved Ivan!!
What a perfect introduction to Split. As a couple, we had a private tour with Ivan. I cannot speak highly enough of his knowledge, friendly manner, willingness to answer questions and suggestions for other activities during our stay. His historical, architectural and general knowledge were shared with an easy going manner as he guided us through the Green Market, several levels of the Diocletian Palace, through each of the gates and a number of squares. We walked through the famous shortest street on the way to a lovely antipasto and seafood dinner before wandering through the lanes, in the changing evening light, to finish with gelato. We have been travelling for months through Europe, doing many tours. This was an absolute highlight. Ivan made it an informative, humorous and enjoyable highlight of our time away.
What a great tour! Ivan gave the perfect mix of history, local culture, and food. All the places Ivan took us were delightful, and he provided entertaining, informative commentary—with a side of classic film references—throughout the experience. He also gave us recommendations for further exploration, dining and otherwise, for the rest of our stay. A really easy guy to spend a few hours with! Highly recommended!!
Our guide Ivan was very knowledgeable and extremely personable. It was a great experience Learned a lot about Croatia. Ivan also had good suggestions for other experiences in Croatia.
We absolutely loved this tour! Our tour guide was amazing - knowledgeable, friendly, and personable. The tastings in the market were fresh and delicious. Lunch was greatly proportioned and out of this world delicious. The country is rich with history, the sites were incredible, and our tour guide along with the amazing food made this an excursion we will never forget!!!!!!!
Knowledgeable, helpful and just a nice guy. I would highly recommend his personal tour. You won’t regret how a local guide can inform.
We booked the tour as a group of companies as part of our team event. It was very successful and interesting, Ivan has a great way of explaining the historical background. The food was also great and well organized.
The tour was the perfect balance of culture, food, and conversation — never rushed, and always engaging. By the end, we felt like we’d spent the afternoon with a friend who truly loves sharing his city’s history and flavors. If you enjoy great food, interesting stories, and genuine hospitality, don’t miss this tour! It’s the perfect way to experience Split’s charm, past and present. Ivan was charming and gracious.
Wonderful tour with Ines on our first trip to Split. A great mix of local eats, history, and modern culture. Very appreciative of Ines’ hospitality and customizing the tour stops to our interests. Five star experience, would recommend!
Wonderful tour with Ines - a great mix of deep history, modern culture, and local eats (gelato, seafood pot, prosciutto, cheese, and oil). We enjoyed our first time in Split and would highly recommend to others. Five stars!
