Private Walks & Storytelling - the best small group tour in Split

Immerse yourself in the charm and history of Split on a private walk and storytelling tour. Discover the city’s famous attractions while delving into its fascinating history, myths, and legends. Get insider tips and tricks for exploring Split and Croatia. Book now for a personalized and authentic experience!

Duration: 1 hour, 40 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Riva Harbor - We’ll start our tour on the Riva waterfront. Riva is where we spend our winter, drinking coffee & enjoying the sun. Every generation in Split has a favourite corner on the Riva promenade, and every corner hides a story.
    Join me for a tour of the Split old town. Let’s have a great time exploring the centuries-old tradition of tasteful food. I will share the forgotten stories and show you the unusual but functional architecture in the old town and the Palace area.

  • Temple of Jupiter - Leaving the waterfront, we will enter the Substructures of the Palace and walk towards the Temple of Jupiter. The location was chosen to signify the divine connection between the emperor Diocletian and Jupiter. The Ancient Roman God of the sky and thunder & king of the Gods.
    During the Middle Ages, the Temple was converted into a baptistery dedicated to St. John the Baptist

  • Let Me Pass (Pusti me da prodjem) Street - On our way to see the temple of Jupiter, we will walk through a small street, placed between the ancient temple and medieval building - now a hotel. Local people believe this is the narrowest street in town. The local name is “The let me pass street”.

  • The Peristyle of Diocletian’s Palace - Leaving small narrow streets we are now at Peristil, the open space of the imperial square. I will share intriguing stories that happened behind the city walls, stories about traditional and modern Split and our slow way of life (pomalo = take it easy, way of life).

  • Cathedral of Saint Domnius - Standing on the only square within the palace - Peristil, you can not miss seeing the beautiful and tall bell tower. Almost hidden behind it, protected, is the Cathedral of Split. One of the smallest and oldest cathedrals in the world.

  • Nadalina cokolada - The day is better if we add a bit of chocolate to it. Walking towards the end of our tour, we will stop at one of my favourite chocolate places- Nadalina. I will share some stories about food production, while we have samples of locally flavoured chocolate.

  • The Golden Gate - The Golden Gate (Latin: Porta Aurea) is one of the four main Roman gates into the Diocletian’s Palace. The gate is on the road to the north, towards Salona, the capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia and Diocletian’s birthplace. You will hear about the antique military strategy in the Palace and discover some hidden buildings nearby.

  • Grgur Ninski Statue - The northern wall of the Place, in front of the sculpture of Grgur Ninski, is where we will end our tour. Here, we are surrounded by the 4th-century antique wall, 20th-century art and modern life today. We will respect the local tradition here and make a wish.
    Thank you for walking with me and allowing me to share my love for my town with you.

What's Included
  • Licensed tourist guide & certified history interpreter
  • Local expert born and raised in Split
  • Recommendations on attractions, dining, and activities
What's Not Included
  • All fees and/or taxes
Additional Information

Discover the charm & history of Split like a local on our small-group tour! Not only will you visit the city’s most famous attractions, but you’ll also have the unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the fascinating history, myths, and legends that have shaped Split into one of Europe’s most romantic destinations.

I will share tips and tricks how to make the most of your time in Split and Croatia in general. Whether it’s finding the best local restaurant, place to see or avoiding the crowds, I’ve got you covered.

Please note that the price of this tour is higher than other tours in the area. The reason for this is that our tour is not a generic one-size-fits-all experience. It is a unique, tailor-made experience designed to provide you with the most personalized and authentic exploration of Split.

Join me on this unforgettable tour, and let’s create lasting memories together!

Location
Brass Gate
Obala Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda
Diocletian's palace has 4 gates, one of them is placed on the Riva waterfront. The entrance to the palace is from the seaside. The gates are always open and are placed on the Southern wall of the palace. This is the line (non-visible) between parking area on Riva and pedestrian zone.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Jillef3441ux
Aug 11, 2024
Fun and Interesting! - Mirjana was excellent! She brought a human element to history. She interacted with everyone in our group of 8, even the 9 year old! She has a great sense of humor and is an awesome story teller! Highly recommend!
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O5584zdmegans
Aug 2, 2024
Amazing tour - Amazing tour! Mirjana showed us all of the best places and gave us lots of history on the people and the area. She ended the tour by bringing us to a locally made jewelry store that we would have never found on our own! Would recommend!
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U2119jtalexandrat
Aug 2, 2024
Excellent - Mirjana is a really fantastic and very knowledgeable tour guide, she made the tour very enjoyable. I would highly recommend.
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B2708kdnicoles
Jul 31, 2024
So much fun! Must do if visiting Split! - This was such a unique and fun experience. Mirjana did an amazing job and was lovely to adventure with. She gave insight into the history of Split. She even showed us a unique jewelry store where we got authentic, handcrafted Croatian jewelry. Would 10/10 recommend!
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Jennifer_a
Jul 29, 2024
Fantastic Tour and Highly Recommended! - We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Mirjana, she was absolutely excellent! We were a large group traveling with teenagers and adults and she catered the tour to engage all age groups! The information she shared about Croatian history was carried with us throughout our entire stay and helped to bring a historical city to life. It was a highlight of our trip to Split. I couldn't recommend her more highly.
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Jednam2024
Jul 11, 2024
Always a great time! - I couldn't recommend Mirjana more! I brought a group of teenagers from my youth club on a tour and she even managed to keep their interest with her storytelling style, which is a true testimony to her skills. When she speaks, you know she is truly interested in the subject matter and loves her job. This was my second tour with her and I'm always looking forward to learning something new! I'm definitely planning on having more of our educational trips together.
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Andrea_p
Jul 5, 2024
Split with a Local - Mirjana was AMAZING! She was so accommodating and was a joy to be around. She was incredibly knowledgeable about all things Split - both historical information and current cultural issues. We had a blast on the tour, and had a wonderful time sitting down for coffee with her as well!
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162hallamk
Jul 2, 2024
Amazing experience with Mirjana! - Mirjana was an excellent tour guide she was so interesting with her information and had a great sense of humour! I would highly recommend her walking tour
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Rhyannong2024
Jul 2, 2024
The best walking tour guide in Split! - Mirjana is amazing, she always delivers the best tours for our groups. She is so passionate and factual, and really gives us an insight into the history of Split and present day life. Thanks so much, rhyannon :)
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Juliakg2085ut
Jun 27, 2024
Fascinating story is Split - Mirjana is the best! She talks with passion and a lot of knowledge! I definitely recommend her for every curious traveller.
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