Split Sports Heritage Tour NBA Legends and Stadium Entry Included

4–5 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Discover why Split is the sportiest city in the world on this premium, private guided tour. Explore its long sport heritage, Olympic champions, legendary Hajduk Split, and NBA legacy through storytelling and exclusive access. Visit Bačvice Beach, historic tennis courts, the Museum of Split Sport, Gripe Sports Hall, Poljud Stadium, and the Western Promenade honoring Olympic medalists. With private transportation and expert guides at each venue, this one-of-a-kind sports history tour offers seamless, insider access to Split’s iconic athletic landmarks.

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At a glance

Duration: 4–5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Time Travel Split

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Entrance fees: Entrance fee
Included: Government Fees
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Licensed tour guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Bacvice Beach

Passing by

Bačvice Beach is the birthplace of picigin, a unique local ball game played in shallow water for over 100 years. More than a sport, picigin reflects Split’s strong sporting mentality, creativity, and community spirit. This tradition perfectly introduces why sport is deeply woven into everyday life in the sportiest city in the world.
Sports Hall Of Fame Museum

30 min Admission included

The Museum of Split Sport showcases the city’s extraordinary sporting legacy through trophies, photographs, and personal stories of legendary athletes. The guided visit highlights Split’s exceptional number of Olympic medalists, world champions, and influential sports figures, offering insight into how this city became a global sports phenomenon.
Stop 3

one hour

Gripe Sports Hall is the legendary home of KK Split / Jugoplastika, the most successful basketball club in European history. With access to the trophy room, locker rooms, and court, visitors learn how this venue shaped seven future NBA players and helped establish Split as a major basketball development center.
Stop 4

45 min

Poljud Stadium is the iconic home of Hajduk Split, one of Europe’s most historic football clubs. During the guided visit, guests explore the stadium and trophy room while learning how Hajduk became a symbol of identity, pride, and passion, deeply connected to the city and its people.
Stop 5

30 min

Split’s Western Promenade honors the city’s Olympic legacy with plaques dedicated to every Olympic medal winner from Split. This walk offers a powerful overview of the city’s sporting success and serves as a fitting conclusion, illustrating why Split is globally recognized as the sportiest city in the world.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meeting point is in Split port in front of the Cruise ship terminal. If you are not visiting via cruise ship please let us know which location you would like to be picked up from

End point

Meeting point is in Split port in front of the Cruise ship terminal. If you are not visiting via cruise ship please let us know which location you would like to be picked up from