Split Food Tour with Green Market Tastings and Dalmatian Meal

Taste your way through Split’s culinary traditions on a small-group guided food tour with local specialties, market visits, and a shared Dalmatian meal.

Getting started

Begin your experience at the Gregory of Nin Statue, just outside the Golden Gate (north entrance) of Diocletian's Palace. Your licensed local tour guide will be waiting next to the statue, holding a wooden spoon for easy recognition. After a brief introduction, your group sets off on foot to explore Split’s vibrant streets and food culture.

What to expect

Welcome tastings and city stroll

Your tour opens with a homemade rakija tasting, Croatia’s signature fruit brandy, paired with traditional soparnik, a savory pastry protected as a Dalmatian delicacy. As you walk, you’ll also receive a handmade rafiol pastry to enjoy along the route.

Features:

• Sample homemade rakija and soparnik, learning about their origins and role in local gatherings.

• Try a rafiol pastry, a sweet treat that reflects Split’s baking traditions.

• Your guide shares stories about Split’s history, food customs, and the importance of these dishes in Dalmatian culture.

Split Green Market (Pazar)

Next, you’ll visit Split’s bustling Green Market, where generations of locals have shopped for seasonal produce, herbs, cheeses, and olive oils.

Features:

• Wander among colorful stalls, discovering Mediterranean ingredients and the daily rhythm of Dalmatian life.

• Your guide points out unique local products and explains how they shape the region’s cuisine.

• Vegetarian-friendly menu options are available throughout the tour, with your guide offering alternatives at each stop.

Seafood tasting at a local street food spot

Continue to a popular street food stop to taste a traditional seafood specialty, such as fried sardines or locally sourced fish, depending on the day’s catch and season.

Features:

• Experience fresh seafood prepared in a simple Mediterranean style that highlights the quality of local ingredients.

• Your guide explains the significance of seafood in Dalmatian cooking and the role of Split’s coastal location.

Shared Dalmatian meal at a local tavern

The tour concludes at a beloved local tavern, where you’ll gather around a shared table for a relaxed Dalmatian meal served family-style.

Features:

• Enjoy regional dishes such as pasticada with gnocchi, black risotto, or grilled squid, depending on seasonal availability.

• A glass of local wine is included, offering a taste of Split’s winemaking heritage.

• The group setting encourages conversation and connection, rounding out your introduction to Dalmatian hospitality.

Wrapping up

Your guide will be available to answer questions about Split’s food scene and offer recommendations for further exploration. Vegetarian-friendly menu options are provided throughout the tour, and the experience ends at the tavern, leaving you well-fed and ready to continue discovering Split on your own.