Food, walks & talks - The highlights of Split

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About this activity

The best way to understand Split? Taste it.

This tour isn’t about ticking off “must-eats.” It’s about discovering how food in Split isn’t just something you consume—it’s something you inherit.

We start where locals start their day: at the Green Market. It’s more than produce. It’s voices, habits, friendships.

From here, we move through Split’s edible history.You’ll hear where the coffee is best—and where it’s mostly shared with travelers.

You’ll learn what food meant to fishermen, to workers, to families who had little but shared a lot.

And how Dalmatia’s layered identity—Roman, Venetian, Ottoman, Yugoslav—still lives on through taste.

This isn’t a gourmet tour. It’s a grounded one.

It’s not about fine dining, but about meals that carry memory.

The ones you remember because someone told you the story behind the bread.

By the end of the walk, you’ll have tasted more than ingredients.

You’ll have tasted a way of life.

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At a glance

Duration: 1–2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–9
Operated by: Walking tours with The Storyteller Croatia

Ages: Adults (18–75 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Platforme commision
Included: Snacks
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea
Included: My time and services as your local guide & storyteller

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Riva Harbor

10 min

Our journey will begin with a breathtaking view of the old town and Diocletian's palace.

Then, we will walk to our first stop. A bite of Dalmatian delicates and I will share some local stories and tell you about the ways we prepare food.
Green Market

30 min

This is where we'll stop to talk to vendors, see what they've made, and taste it. Farmers' products tell the most compelling stories.
Stop 3

35 min

Did you know Split was born within the walls of the Diocletian palace? We will walk around to see ancient houses blended with modern architectural solutions.

We will start our journey below the city and walk our way up to the narrow streets and modern city of Split.
Nadalina cokolada

5 min

We'll make a delightful stop to taste award-winning chocolate directly from a local producer at their cozy mini shop.
Grgur Ninski Statue

10 min

On our way to make a wish by rubbing a toe on the majestic Grgur Ninski statue, we will stop to taste the award-winning local chocolate.