Split Walking Tour and Wine Tasting

Split Walking Tour and Wine Tasting

Take a walk through Split's 1,700 years of history, accompanied by a local guide who will bring the past to life! Beginning at either 9am, 10:30am, 12pm or 1pm, you will meet up with your guide at Golden Gate, north of Diocletian Palace, then be on your way to experiencing Split. Among the sights on this 2-hour walking tour are Diocletian's Palace, the Cathedral of Saint Domnius, Riva Harbour, and the Golden Gate. Upon finishing your walking tour, you will sample the finest wine selection this region has to offer. Dalmatian snacks are included on this tour including prosciutto, cheese and olives.

This walking tour begins at the Golden Gates where you will meet your friendly guides who will take you on a 3 hour journey through ancient streets of Split. You will stroll around the Roman portion of the city, throughout which the ruins of Diocletian's Palace are scattered, and visit the Cathedral of Saint Domnius. Known locally as St. Duje. This is one of the best preserved ancient Roman buildings standing today, built in the 5th century on the site where Diocletian, the last famous persecutor of the Christians, was interred in 311 AD.

Other incredible sights include the statue of medieval Croatian bishop Gregory of Nin, the Golden Gate, and the clock tower, which has kept time in Split since the 15th century. In the Medieval quarter, you can take in City Hall, the Fish Market and the beautiful promenade over Riva Harbor. Your guide will share facts and stories with you as you experience the vibrant culture of this historic city.

Once the walking portion of the tour is finished, you will be lead to a nearby Diocletian Wine House restaurant where a friendly, informative and kind Sommelier will greet you. The wine tasting will last an hour and you will have the opportunity to taste the most famous Dalmatian wines and hear the processes of picking grapes and wine preparation. Included, you will have the choice to taste dalmatian snacks which include typical Dalmatian food such as prosciutto, cheese, olives.