Coffee, storytelling & walk - The best private tour of Split
We begin like locals do - over coffee. No hurry. Just time to take in the atmosphere.
This tour isn’t about rushing from site to site. It’s about slowing down, feeling the city’s rhythm, and seeing how daily life and centuries of history live side by side.
We will walk through spaces where life happens: Diocletian’s Palace, still home after 1,700 years. The Green Market, alive with tradition and conversation. Side streets and corners where real stories unfold—often missed by tourists, but essential to understanding the city.
Along the way, we talk about the people who shaped Split-fishermen, traders, families, and those who resisted change. Every generation left its trace, and Split carries them all.
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We begin like locals do - over coffee. No hurry. Just time to take in the atmosphere.
This tour isn’t about rushing from site to site. It’s about slowing down, feeling the city’s rhythm, and seeing how daily life and centuries of history live side by side.
We will walk through spaces where life happens: Diocletian’s Palace, still home after 1,700 years. The Green Market, alive with tradition and conversation. Side streets and corners where real stories unfold—often missed by tourists, but essential to understanding the city.
Along the way, we talk about the people who shaped Split-fishermen, traders, families, and those who resisted change. Every generation left its trace, and Split carries them all.
Itinerary
- Riva Harbor · 20 min
Our meeting point. This is from where our coffee adventure begins. Coffee time is one of the most important moment in a day of a local person
- Diocletian Palace Substructures · 10 min
From the Riva waterfront we will enter the antique part of the Palace (where GOT was filmed)
- Vestibulum of Diocletian's Palace · 10 min
One of the interesting spots in the Palace where you can hear about emperor and modern Split today
- The Brass Gate · 30 min
Having a great cup of speciality coffee (my favourite spot in town) and a place where I share the local customs and traditions in the production of food, wine and rakija with you is where we end our tour
- The Golden Gate · 10 min
The main entrance to the Imperial Palace
- Narodni Trg · 5 min
Visiting the People's Square is highly recommended as it offers a captivating view of the authentic beauty of Split.
- Temple of Jupiter · 5 min
The Temple - outside visit
What's included
- Platforme commision
- Licensed tourist guide & Certified history interpreter
- Local expert born and raised in Split
- Coffee is the finest method for me to demonstrate the value of living slowly.
What's not included
- Gratitudes/tips
- All Fees and Taxes
Meeting point
I will wait at the entrance to the church
View on the mapEnd point
The tour will end in front of the statue of Grgur Ninski, a place where wishes do some true (and I will tell you how).
View on the mapLanguages
In-person guide: English
Travellers
- Adult (20–69)
Options
- Coffee, storytelling & walk - The best private tour of Splitfrom €127
In-person guide: English
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.