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City Kickstart Tour: Split
- 2 hours
- City Highlight Tours
- Split
Choose one of 2 locals available
Experience hosted by Linda & Débora
- Private Tour
- Carbon Neutral
- Destination
- Split, Croatia
- Category
- City Highlight Tours
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Transport mode
- Walking tour
- Available languages
- English, Español, Português, Hrvatski
- Included
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- Private Guide
- Local Tips & Tricks
- City Orientation
- All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
- Excluded
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- Entrance to Attractions
6 reasons to book this tour
- Discover the real Split in a nutshell
- Learn how to navigate the city
- Get the latest tips & tricks from a local
- Ask anything during this private tour
- Can be 100% personalized to your wishes
- The best way to kickstart your stay
What you can expect
First time in Split? Wondering where to go and what to see in this fascinating city? We got you! Kickstart your time in Split with a 2-hour introduction to the city with the help of your favorite local. This tour is the city overview you were looking for that brings together sights of main highlights and attractions, plus must-have tips and tricks that will help you get acquainted with the city, its people, and culture.
So, ready to start your time in Split in the best way possible? On this private tour, you’ll meet up with the local host of your choice. Each of the hosts on this tour will show you their Split in their way and based on their passions and expertise. The hosts know their city like the back of their hand and can’t wait to get you acquainted with Split!
And what about that unique family-owned restaurant or that amazing local hotspot? Get personal recommendations from your local host and where to find the current hot spots in the city. Get insights on the local lifestyle and find out true stories about the city’s past as you take in vibrant, full-of-life present Split. Historical facts, local stories, and great tips & tricks. What can be more awesome than that?
Any questions? Go ahead and ask your host about anything that pops into your mind and get all the answers you need for the perfect Split trip. Locals always know best. And don’t forget, this private tour can be personalized 100% according to your wishes!
Choose your local
Get to know these 2 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.
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Linda
Anything-but-boring guidess ;-)
5.020 reviewsEnglish・Hrvatski -
Débora
The Food and Drink Expert
4.810 reviewsEnglish・Español・Português・Hrvatski
This is the plan
Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.
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Meeting point
Meet at At the monument of Gregory of Nin - Split to start your journey
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Itinerary
This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.
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City Highlights
See Diocletian Palace, Riva promenade, and more landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots of the city so you can get the perfect introduction to what makes Split so special -
Local Hot Spots
Along the way, your host will point out hangout spots and hidden gems that only the locals know about and will help you get acquainted with the city in the most local way possible -
Food Recommendations
Receive tailored recommendations according to your taste and where to go and what to eat while visiting Split. Avoid tourist traps thanks to your local host! -
City Orientation
Learn how to navigate the city, and get the answers to your Split questions that will help you in the following days making your time in the city much easier -
Make it yours
Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.
Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.
Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.
Flexible cancellation policy
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Feel confident booking
Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.
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Change of plans?
Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.
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Loved by travelers worldwide
Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.
Reviews from guests
Richard🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
19 September 2024
Debora was very pleasant and informative on our Split intro tour. She was patient and accommodating as my wife has some health limitations. Highly recommend.Very pleasant tour
Alan🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
13 August 2024
Gillian🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
11 July 2024
Our family of 4 were taken around Split by Linda and she made it such an enjoyable and informative tour - right amount of history and culture. Highly recommend!Fabulous tour of Split!
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(About local )
8 June 2024
Debora went above and beyond and was able to tailor the experience to my needs.
It was my first day in Croatia and I already felt as though I was a local and absorbed soo much of the culture in such a short space of time. I wish I could stay longer and book more experiences with Debora. Debora made me feel safe, comfortable and enjoy Croatia like a true local! Exactly what I from this app.
If you are looking for a local with personality, kindness, professionalism and also down to earth then give Debora a shout. Thanks Debora! Will definitely get my friend and family to book through you in the future.An excellent professional host
Kaat
(About local )
24 February 2025
We had a fantastic tour with Débora! She was super friendly and guided us expertly through the beautiful city of Split. Her knowledge of the city’s history was impressive, and she shared many interesting facts along the way.
One of the highlights was discovering some hidden gems, including breathtaking panoramic views. Débora also pointed out great restaurants and cafés, giving us insight into traditional Croatian cuisine.
It was a very pleasant and informative experience, and we highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Split!Guide tour with Débora
I live🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
25 November 2024
Dubravka begann die Tour an einem Aussichtspunkt, von der wir einen guten Überblick die Stadt hatten und gab bei dieser Gelegenheit auch eine Übersicht über die Entwicklung der Stadt und das Umland. Anschließend gingen wir zu einem gut geplanten Rundgang durch die Stadt. Dubravka hatte an jedem Ort aus ihrem großen Wissensschatz zu den Hintergründen und Geschichte erzählt. Dabei langweilte sie nicht mit Fakten, sondern legte den Schwerpunkt auf geschichtliche Zusammenhänge und Hintergründe für die Entwicklung der Stadt. Der Rundgang endete mit einer Verkostung einer lokalen Süßigkeit und einen gemütlichen Plausch in einem Kaffee. Da wir außerhalb der Saison unterwegs waren hatten wir genug Zeit an den einzelnen Lokationen. Dubravka ist eine charmante Führerin, die Geschichte Splits und Dalmatiens lebendig vermittelt.Kurzweilige und interessante Stadtführung
Jem🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
25 October 2024
We did a private group tour of 4 people , a fantastic way to start our stay in Split. Dube was very friendly and had many stories about the different parts of the old city. Gave us tips to explore in split and the coastline. Highly recommended!Great orientation of the city
Cheryl🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
23 October 2024
What a perfect afternoon in Split with Dubravka! Her knowledge, personal local stories, attention to details, sense of humor, and passion for what she does made our trip to Split so special. She is simply the best!Simply the best!
Sharon
(About local )
19 October 2024
Dubravka was an excellent guide—knowledgeable and fun to be with! She led our small group through the historical Diocletian Palace. We ate local fare from cafes dating back to Year 400.
We may not have seen how alive the Palace becomes at night had we not toured with Dubravka. Food, drink, and candies were excellent at 5 various spots inside and outside the Palace.
Dubravka speaks good English. Thank you for a wonderful food tour in Split!
Experiencing Split
Laura🇳🇿 New Zealand
(About local )
18 October 2024
This was much more than a food tour! Right from the start Dubravka shared really interesting information about the history of Split as well as modern day life. We loved all of her stories and had a great time exploring the Old Town. The food itself was all delicious and there was plenty of it! We tasted such a good variety of things and from amazing local spots that we probably wouldn't have found on our own.
To top it all off, the recommendations for the rest of our trip were really thoughtful and helpful.
Can't recommend this tour with Dubravka highly enough! Wonderful, informative and delicious!
Chris🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
17 October 2024
we just loved our tour with Duba and the sights, sounds, and tastes of Split. Having a knowledgeable and personable guide made the day less like a tour and more like a “conversation “ with a new friend - one that knew all the best spots to go for local food! We enjoyed all the food we had, were full when we left, and had more snacks and desserts we left with. She even gave us recommendations for our next port stop of Dubrovnik!
We’ll have fond memories of our day there and our time with Dubs.A Great Day being a “local”!
Gerrie🇿🇦 South Africa
(About local )
16 October 2024
We had an amazing tour with Dubravka, she took us on a walk through Split sharing her local knowledge, food stories and explaining the history and food development in Split. She took us to little special food gems where we could taste the food meet the people and even on occasion share stories with them. She explained the dishes she was never rushed and we got to learn so much about Split its people, history and their food traditions It pays to go with local!Split food tour
Beverley🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
15 October 2024
We had a great guided walk with Débora- she showed us around Split whilst taking in some local food. Delicious and fun. Food walking tour
Craig🇲🇺 Mauritius
(About local )
15 October 2024
My wife and I did the Highlights and Hidden Gems of Split with Linda. What an excellent experience it was! Linda is knowledgeable, articulate and passionate about her home town. We thought that we'd done quite a good job of discovering Split on our own, but wow, she showed us so much that we hadn't seen previously. Her restaurant recommendations we also much appreciated - esp. Tri Volta.
Highly recommended!An excellent experience
Duane🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
15 October 2024
A wonderful person and guide. She shares not only the history of Split, but also her memories of growing up in the area. I will definitely plan on another tour with her my next visit. Perfect morning in Split.
Chandru
(About local )
14 October 2024
Linda did a great job bringing the ancient Diocletian Split to life! Fun, easy walking tour of the walled city as well as the substructures. She also gave us a nice gelato treat at the end - would highly recommend Linda to anyone!
Excellent tour of Old Split with Linda
Donna🇨🇭 Switzerland
(About local )
13 October 2024
Linda was very kind and accommodating throughout our tour experience in Split! Our family included children and senior citizens, and we all felt that the pace was just right for our group. Linda not only showed us around the “must-sees” in Split, but also gave us excellent recommendations on where to eat, and what other towns to visit. We enjoyed our time with her!Fun experience at a relaxing pace!
Lakiba🇧🇲 Bermuda
(About local )
10 October 2024
Linda is a fantastic story teller and gave us a wonderful history filled tour of the city. She had helpful recommendations for restaurants and suggestions on things we could do to make the remainder of our stay in Split more meaningful. This tour is definitely a must do while staying in Split.Split History Tour
Stefan
(About local )
7 October 2024
Deborah is a fun energetic woman. Who is nice and easy to talk to. Has a lot of knowledge about the city. And knows what and were to eat in Split.Recommended!!!
Rachel🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
6 October 2024
My husband and I did a tour with Dubravka around Split in the evening. She was very knowledgeable, easy to talk to, and shared some of her personal history growing up in the area. We learned a lot and are so happy we got to tour Split with her! We definitely recommend her!!! Wonderful tour
Maya🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
30 September 2024
We are four adult Americans who had a fantastic tour of historic Split with Linda!! She is knowledgeable and super fun to be around. She also made the best dinner recommendation and then booked it for us. Highly recommended learning about Split from the wonderful Linda!!Great afternoon with Linda!!
Sue🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
29 September 2024
We found Linda to be an exceptional guide. She is very knowledgeable, loves her home town Split and imparted its hidden gems to us with ease and passion. We learnt so much. Linda was also terrific fun to be with - would highly recommend her! Hidden Gems of Palace and Old Town Split
Michael🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
22 September 2024
Yesterday morning our group of 10 enjoyed a spectacular morning walking tour of Split with Linda. She is very knowledgeable and experienced with great insights into the history of Split and Diocletian's Palace. It was such a pleasure to tour the city with an energetic and engaged guide who was passionate about sharing the hidden gems of her home town with our group. We highly recommend Linda to anyone looking for an exceptional guide conversant in the history, culture and secret spots of Split!Spectacular Tour
Kathy🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
22 September 2024
Dubravka did a wonderful job taking us around Split and explaining it's history. We did the tour on our 1st full day in Split. It was a great way to start our time there. Dubravka was very informative and interesting. Our family of 8 was traveling together, and we all really enjoyed the tour! We even got a local snack. I would highly recommend this tour with Dubravka!Learning about Split
Marsha🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
20 September 2024
I arranged a tour with Debora that split half Hidden Treasures and half Culinary Kickstart for myself and a friend in Split. It worked out really well, we met Debora and had a glass of wine and some savory pastries while we discussed what we were interested in seeing. We then strolled around the Diocletian palace neighborhood, learning about the complex history and Croatian culture. Debora was smart and fun. It felt like hanging out with a good friend. Split in Split
Laurie🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
19 September 2024
Dubravka was energetic and full of historical knowledge of everything Split and more. Thoroughly enjoyed our tour with her. Private tour was well worth it.Great tour with Dubravka!
Sue🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
17 September 2024
Thank you Dubravka for being so fabulous & agreeing to meet us for an 8.30am start due to our early arrival back into Split on an early morning ferry. We really enjoyed our time with you & loved the places you took us - as you know the absolute stand outs for us were the worlds best Cevapi from Kantun Paulina, the Burek's (especially the meat one) from St. Burek & the Soparnik from Misto - all outstanding.....& we loved all the other sweet stops as well - we are saving the chocolate for when we get home to Oz! We also appreciated the information you gave us as we walked through the old town of Split & the small bits of info like the Carob tree - we loved learning about the history of those little seeds! Thanks again Dubravka, we hope to see you again next time we are in Split.Fabulous morning with Dubravka
Amanda
(About local )
17 September 2024
We had a fabulous tour around Split with Dubravka - was very knowledgeable but also knew how to make it very interesting! Highly recommended Excellent guide!
Cara🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
17 September 2024
We had one last day and felt we had missed really grasping the local food. Our food tour with Deba was perfect - places and food wouldn’t have found on our own along with great conversation. We really appreciated moving beyond being tourists and seeing Split from a local’s point of view. Highly recommend! Great tour
beth
(About local )
13 September 2024
Dubravka was extremely knowledgeable and a joy to spend time with. I would recommend any type of tour with her. Fabulous tour guide
Carmen🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
12 September 2024
Four of us, two seniors and a young couple, spent two weeks in Croatia. This food tour was one of the highlights. But the tour was so much more than just about food. Dubravka had such knowledge of Split and Croatia in general. She entertained us with facts about ancient Split as well as the new Croatia and their increasing tourism and everything in between. And all of this was while we walked, sat, and enjoyed the fantastic food! The food and places were definitely not something we would have researched and found on our own. Most were small authentic Croatian establishments that locals would seek out. You can’t go wrong with Dubravka as your guide! She also recommended places in Makarska and Dubrovnik and she was spot on.
Thanks for being a highlight of our trip, Dubravka!
Gratefully,
The four CanadiansFantastic evening!
Kathleen 🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
11 September 2024
We had a 3 hour tour with Dubravka while we were in Split. She was extremely informative, enthusiastic, and full of interesting facts about Split. She truly made an ancient city come alive for us. We sampled a couple of local treats at the market, while she explained the significance of each one. Dubravka gave us some tips on other areas to visit during our trip, which is very helpful when trying to see as much as possible. Dubravka was really fun to be with, and because of her knowledge and her genuine personality, it was a fabulous day in Split. Fabulous Day With Dubravka
Michal🇿🇦 South Africa
(About local )
9 September 2024
Dubravka was an excellent guide. Her passion for history and her knowledge are a huge addition to one’s experience of this lovely city.
Her English is excellent and she is thoughtful, pleasant company and everything you’d want in a guide.
Great experience exploring with Dubravka
Jeff🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
5 September 2024
Very enjoyable. Linda was very knowledgeable. We had a great time. She knew how to avoid the crowds. It was a good pace walking tour. Split with Linda
Valerie
(About local )
4 September 2024
We enjoyed our time with Dubravka. She is highly knowledgeable and it’s a wonderful way to fully understand Split and its history before venturing out on your own. We tried so many things and loved our time with her. Great experience
Michael
(About local )
27 August 2024
My girlfriend and I spent a wonderful morning with Dubravka. She is a delight who is knowledgeable about the city and the local cuisine.
You won't be the least bit sorry for being guided by Dubrovka. Highly recommended! Great guide, great food
Unknown
(About local )
25 August 2024
Dubravka was an amazing guide! She was great to work with and kindly agreed to focus more on the hidden gems of Split (which were incredible) since we had another tour which covered the main landmarks. Her knowledge and passion for the city made for a really spectacular day. Fantastic Day in Split!
Tanje🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
22 August 2024
Dubravka is a passionate and dedicated guide who values knowledge and understanding. She communicates her experiences well and provided us with a deep sense of culture and connection through food and historical background. The food was wonderful and worth every minute—it represented tradition and familial love. Thank you “Dube” for an incredible day and a treasured friendship.The Best Of Both Worlds: History and Food
Steven🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
20 August 2024
We’ve been on many food tours in many cities and this was one of the best. We really enjoyed it. Dubravka is a great tour guide. It is a great tour if you want to see the old town, learn a little bit of history, meander through the streets and eat lots of Croatian food. Our two kids (12 & 16) were sufficiently entertained and fed, and we came away feeling that we had seen the best of Split.Superb Food Tour
Sarah
(About local )
18 August 2024
My mom and I had a lovely tour with Dubruvka. Highly recommend! Wonderful experience with Dubruvka
Francisco🇵🇹 Portugal
(About local )
12 August 2024
We had a quick stop in Split and Dubravka gave us an excellent tour of the city. Thank you Dube, we had a great time.
anna🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
1 August 2024
The tour was amazing and Dubravka was a great guide! Highly recommend!
Jennifer🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
25 July 2024
Linda was a fantastic tour guide. Extremely communicative and knowledgeable about the area. We learned a ton from her and really enjoyed her personality. Definitely will take another tour with her when we come back!Great Tour!
Tim🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
25 July 2024
Dubravka was a wonderful tour guide, every single stop was great! She mixed in the history of Split, so this was much more than just a food tour. I highly recommend taking her tour on your first day in Split so you can return to the good restaurants throughout your stay. It makes it much easier to avoid the expensive tourist traps.Fun-filled Tour!
Gina🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
18 July 2024
Dubravka was a very energetic guide with lots of history and family storie. Very knowledgeable and enthusiastc
Antonin🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
17 July 2024
A captivating guided tour with several contents rich in history and interesting details. Dubravka also made all kinds of recommendations for us to discover her country that she loves so much. We highly recommend this tour you will have seen Split differently!A really great person and a genius guide!
Gregory🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
17 July 2024
Linda was a fantastic tour guide! Her knowledge of Split, its history, and its architecture was impressive. She was personable and informative, and was the perfect combination of both having a planned tour route but also being adaptable to the needs/wants of our group. Highly recommended!Wonderful introduction to Split
Maryann🇳🇿 New Zealand
(About local )
15 July 2024
Dubravka was a very goods guide who gave us a wonderful over view of the city with lots of personal details which made the tour very enjoyable her laughter and humour made the time go very quickly. Thank you Dubravka 😍Couldn't have been better!!
Candace🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
15 July 2024
JM
(About local )
13 July 2024
Dubé is a wonderful tour guide with a real penchant and joie de vivre. A history major, she went above and beyond to regale the history of split and Croatia, showed us around the historical sights of split whilst indulging in local food. The cevape was a particular highlight. A must if you want to combine culture, food and drink.Epic tour
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