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Private Split History Tour with Local Wine & Food Tasting

5.0(7 reviews)Split, CroatiaOperated by Black Apple Tours
  • Duration2 hours 15 min
  • GroupPrivate tour
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesGerman, English, Italian
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

This private tour is designed for history and wine & food lovers. You will experience the authentic everyday life of local people while exploring the fascinating history of the region, from ancient times to today.

Your tour guide will dedicate their full attention to providing you with a deeper insight into the city’s history and the stories that shaped it.

Discover the story of the Roman Emperor Diocletian and learn about the everyday life he and his family lived inside his majestic palace, which still stands to this day.

Experience life like a local for a day and enjoy our way of living.

We will meet you at the designated meeting point or pick you up and start this beautiful day tour together.

This experience is fully customizable, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available upon request.

Perfect for history lovers, food enthusiasts, and travelers seeking an authentic, immersive taste of Split.

What to expect

2 hours 15 min6 stopsPrivate tour

  1. Riva Harbor

    Split, 21000, Croatia

    15 minutes

    Our tour will start at the beautiful heart of Split, called the Riva. This is our living room — a place where we locals love to spend most of our time.

  2. Diocletian Palace Substructures

    IZA Vestibula 3, Split, 21000, Croatia

    10 minutes

    We will enter the substructure of Diocletian’s Palace. There, we will witness the passage of time and brilliant Roman architecture.

  3. The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace

    Preistil Ul., Split, 21000, Croatia

    10 minutes

    The main square of the Emperor’s Palace is surrounded by majestic Egyptian columns and a sphinx.

  4. The Golden Gate

    Ul. Kralja Tomislava, Split, 21000, Croatia

    10 minutes

    The Golden Gate is the most recognized and luxurious entrance to the palace. It’s such a strategic approach.

  5. Narodni Trg

    Split, 21000, Croatia

    10 minutes

    Our beautiful Venetian medieval square features a majestic Gothic city hall. Locally, it’s called the People’s Square, or “Pjaca.”

  6. 1 hour

    We save the best for last: a local wine tasting featuring wines exclusively from this region. Croatian wines that I’m positive will literally blow your mind, accompanied by intriguing stories about the wines and their origins. Enjoy some local bites like prosciutto, cheese, olive oil, and bread.

Pickup & meeting point

You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.

Pickup starts about 15 minutes before the departure time.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Start

We will meet you at your desired or prearranged location. Your driver or tour guide will have your name displayed on a sign or on their phone for easy recognition.

End

Our tour will conclude at the beautiful medieval square of Split, known as People’s Square (Pjaca).

Pickup locations84

The operator lists 84 pickup points. 40 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.

Hotels & residences40

  • Hotel ConsulTrshcanska 34, Split, 21000, Croatia
  • Hotel Diocletian Palace ExperienceNepotova 4, in the heart of the Diocletian palace, Split, 21000, Croatia
  • Cornaro HotelSinjska Ulica 6, Ulica Kralja Tomislava 9, Split, 21000, Croatia
  • Hotel MoreShetalishte Pape Ivana Pavla II. 27, Znjan, Split, 21000, Croatia
  • Atrium HotelUl. Domovinskog Rata 49, Split, 21000, Croatia
  • Heritage Hotel FERMAI Split - MGallery CollectionLivanjska Ul 5, Livanjska Ulica 5, Split, 21000, Croatia
  • AML ApartmentsUl. Antuna Matije Reljkovica 1, Split, 21000, Croatia
  • Posh Residence Luxury SuitesSpinciceva 27, Split, 21000, Croatia
  • Heritage Hotel 19Solurat 12, Split, 21000, Croatia
  • Hotel JadranSustipanski put 23, Split, 21000, Croatia
  • Punta Hotel SplitGrgura Ninskog Poljana 1, Split, 21000, Croatia
  • Hotel PaxPut Iza Nove Bolnice 10, Split, 21000, Croatia
  • Hotel Rose6 Ulica Hrvoja Vukcica, Split, 21000, Croatia
  • Studios ZdenkaMatice Hrvatske 88, Split, 21000, Croatia
  • Hotel PeristilPoljana kraljice Jelene 5, Split, 21000, Croatia
  • Apartmani JohnnyPenica 1, Split, 21000, Croatia
  • Hostel DujamVelebitska 27, Split, 21000, Croatia
  • Split Apartments - Peric HotelLuciceva 13, Split, 21220, Croatia
  • Hotel Vestibul PalaceIza Vestibula 4a, Split, 21000, Croatia
  • Heritage Hotel Antique SplitPoljana Grgura Ninskog 1, Split, 21000, Croatia
  • Apartment JureShenoina 23, Split, 21000, Croatia
  • Authentic Luxury RoomsNa Toc 6, Split, 21000, Croatia
  • Divota Apartment HotelPlinarska 75, Split, 21000, Croatia
  • Heritage Hotel CardoDioklecijanova 2, Split, 21000, Croatia
  • Residence StineKamenita 9a, Split, 21000, Croatia
  • Hotel LuxeKralja Zvonimira 6, Split, 21000, Croatia
  • Marea Hotel & SpaRudera Boskovica b.b., Neum, 88390, Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Marvie Hotel & HealthPericiceva 1, Split, 21000, Croatia
  • Mirari Boutique Hotel SplitDrazanac 20A, Split, 21000, Croatia
  • Apartmani Ana LekoUl. Culica Dvori 27, Split, 21000, Croatia
  • A Heritage Hotel Split46 Ul. Sv. Petra Starog, Split, 21000 Split, Croatia
  • Judita Palace Heritage HotelNarodni Trg 4, Split, 21000, Croatia
  • Marmont Hotel HeritageZadarska ul. 13, Split, 21000, Croatia
  • Hotel Ambasador SplitTrumbiceva Obala 18, Split, 21000, Croatia
  • Hotel MurumGrgura Ninskog Poljana 3, Diocletian's Palace, Split, 21000, Croatia
  • Time Boutique HotelVukovarska 35b, Split, 21000, Croatia
  • Heritage Hotel DiocletianKraj Sv.Ivana 2, Split, 21000, Croatia
  • SpaletoPerichiceva 20, Split, 21000, Croatia
  • Palace Apartments Martinj SplitMartinjski Prolaz 5, Split, 21000, Croatia
  • Villa ViceZhrnovnichka 12, Split, 21000, Croatia
  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

What's included

Included

  • Tasting of local products included: olive tapenade, pašticada crostini, dates, and homemade bread.
  • Three high-quality local wines (red/white)
  • For our young guests there will be tasty non-alcoholic drinks
  • Entry/Admission - Old Split

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 12 travellers per booking
  • Age bands: Adult (1–92)

Languages

Guide
German, English, Italian, Spanish

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund
  • This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 1 hour before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Europe/Zagreb
Product code
442843P10

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Your preferred pickup point
  • Any special requirements
  • Drop-off address
  • How you are arriving
  • Cruise arrival time
  • Cruise ship name

Traveller reviews

5.0/ 57 reviews
  • 57

Ratings aggregated from Viator (2) and Tripadvisor (5).

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