Split: Food & History Walking Tour with Market & Wine

Summary

Split’s old town flavors, market bustle and stories with every bite

You’ll taste your way through Split’s bustling market stalls, wander Diocletian’s Palace with a local guide who feels more like a friend, sample Dalmatian wines alongside fresh seafood pastas or soparnik pie, and end your day on the sunlit promenade sharing gelato and stories you’ll probably remember longer than you expect.

What’s the experience like?

We’d barely made it through the first row of figs at Split’s Green Market before our guide, Ana, handed us a slice of prosciutto so salty it made my mouth water. She grinned and said something about “the real breakfast here,” and I just nodded because honestly, I was still waking up. The market was all noise — women bargaining over cheese, the sharp smell of olives mixing with bread that looked almost too pretty to eat. I tried to say “soparnik” like Ana did (she laughed — definitely butchered it), but that spinach pie is still on my mind days later.

Walking through Diocletian’s Palace felt less like a tour and more like wandering with a friend who knows everyone. Ana kept pointing out little details — the way the stones are worn down by centuries of feet, or how locals gather in certain corners to gossip. At one tiny tavern tucked behind a medieval square, we shared seafood pasta and black risotto with red wine that tasted somehow both earthy and bright. There was this moment where the light hit the old stone just right and everything went quiet except for someone nearby singing softly in Croatian. I didn’t expect to feel so at home in a place I’d never been.

By the time we reached the promenade for our last stop (another glass of wine — no complaints), I’d lost track of how many small plates we’d tried. Gelato melted faster than I could eat it under that early summer sun. Someone from our group asked Ana if she ever gets tired of these tours; she shrugged and said every group is different, which made sense after spending three hours together swapping stories over food. So yeah, if you’re thinking about a day trip in Split that mixes history with actual flavors — not just facts — this food tour is still echoing in my head.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Split food and history walking tour

• Visit Green Market for prosciutto and cheese
• Explore biggest medieval square in Split
• Walk French style shopping street and try gelato
• Enjoy octopus stew with gnocchi and liqueur
• Socialize at promenade taverns and coffee shops
• Have last food and wine stop at promenade

Top questions

How long does the Split food tour last?

The tour lasts approximately 3 hours.

Is lunch included on this Split food & history tour?

Yes, multiple tastings including seafood pasta or octopus stew serve as lunch along with wine.

Does the tour include wine or drinks?

Yes, tastings include local red and white wines plus sweet liqueur on afternoon tours.

Are vegetarian or gluten-free options available?

Yes, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available if you inform them ahead.

Is the Split walking food tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and transportation options are wheelchair accessible.

Where does the Split food tour start?

The tour starts at Split’s Green Market near Diocletian's Palace.

What foods will I try on this Split gastronomy tour?

You’ll try prosciutto, cheese, soparnik pie or pate, seafood pasta, black risotto, gelato or sweets depending on season.

Are children allowed on this food & history walking tour?

Yes, children can join but must be accompanied by an adult; infants need to sit on an adult’s lap.

What’s included

Your day includes guided tastings at Split’s Green Market (or local taverns in afternoons), traditional Dalmatian prosciutto and cheeses with bread or soparnik pie, two types of seafood pasta plus black risotto paired with red wine; octopus stew with gnocchi and sweet liqueur if you choose an afternoon slot; seasonal gelato or sweets; all led by a friendly local guide who brings history alive as you walk through Diocletian’s Palace and finish along the city promenade sharing stories over wine before heading off into your own evening in Split.