Make your own way to Split’s main promenade to meet your local guide and begin your 4-hour walking tour. Called the Riva, the promenade stretches the entire length of Split Old Town, boasting magnificent views across the harbor.

Follow your guide to the colossal Diocletian’s Palace in the heart of historical Split. Built by the Roman emperor Diocletian at the turn of the 4th century, the UNESCO-listed imperial residence covers more than 31,000 square meters (334 square feet) and is a popular local hangout. It was also featured in the hit HBO TV series Game of Thrones as the city of Meereen.

As you walk together with your guide through Peristil Square, the palace’s former entry hall, hear fascinating stories about Diocletian’s rags-to-riches life and learn about the palace’s history.

Next, continue to Peskarija, a famous fish market located in Split Old Town. Browse the bustling stalls that have provided fresh seafood to the locals for hundreds of years, and take in the sights, smells and sounds as the local tradespeople peddle their wares.

After you’ve worked up an appetite, head to a local restaurant for a traditional Dalmatian lunch. Feast on delicious air-dried smoked meat such as pr
aut, soft sheep’s-milk cheese, octopus salad, anchovies and olives, all washed down with a goblet of wine or a gemi
at (popular Croatian wine spritzer). As you dine, listen to your guide share intriguing facts and details about Split’s past and present.

With your appetite sated, your tour concludes back on the Riva promenade. From here, perhaps ask your guide for recommendations on where to indulge in a post-lunch coffee or sweet treat, or ask for directions to anywhere else you would like to go.