Food and emperors share Split’s Old Town. This Split Old Town Food Tour pairs a guided walk through the historic core with tastings at the Green Market, so your sightseeing actually comes with something to eat. I especially liked how the route mixes standout sights (like Diocletian’s Palace) with food stops that feel practical, not random.

Two things I really enjoyed: first, the guide. My guide, Marija, was clear and specific when explaining what you were looking at, from Roman-era details to the palace areas used in filming. Second, the food portion felt tied to the neighborhood, not a pull-in-and-out stop—fruit and seasonal goods at the open-air market make it easy to taste what’s actually in season.

One drawback to plan for: the tour includes set tastings, so it may not satisfy you if you’re hoping for a long list of many different local dishes and drinks. It’s a smart sampler, but not a full-on feast.

Key highlights you’ll feel on this walk

• Diocletian’s Palace sights: St. Domnius, Jupiter’s Temple, Peristyle Square, and the Golden Gate
• Game of Thrones filming locations you can walk through: including palace substructures and cellars used for shooting
• Green Market tastings with seasonal fruits and other goods sold there
• A real-food add-on: either an olive oil tasting or a street food experience, depending on your option
• A focused 3-hour loop that stays walkable and history-heavy without turning into a marathon
• Private group format with an English-speaking live guide

Split’s Old Town Food Tour: what you’re actually buying

This is a guided walking experience built for two types of travelers: people who want to see Split’s most famous sights, and people who prefer food stops that match the places you’re standing in. At $114 per person for about 3 hours, you’re paying for a licensed-style guide experience plus included tastings—so the value comes from not having to figure out everything yourself in a tight Old Town.

The tour doesn’t promise a restaurant meal. Instead, it gives you several short, high-impact segments: a palace walkthrough, a filming-location moment, and a market tasting. If you like that style—walk, look, taste, repeat—you’ll likely enjoy it a lot. If you’re expecting five-course dining, you may feel a bit underfed by the end.

Starting at the Croatian National Theatre: easy to find, easy to start

You meet in front of the Croatian National Theatre and then head straight into the Old Town core on foot. That matters more than it sounds: Split’s center is compact, and a good start point helps you settle your bearings early without wasting time wandering for your group.

Because it’s a walking tour, comfortable shoes aren’t optional. I’d treat this like city-walking with stops—expect uneven Old Town surfaces at times and enough movement that your feet will tell you how you did.

Diocletian’s Palace stops: the best way to see Split’s most important maze

The heart of this tour is a walkthrough of Diocletian’s Palace, the Roman-era complex that essentially shapes how modern Split was built. Your guide doesn’t just point at walls—you’ll connect the visual landmarks to how the palace functioned and why it still matters.

Here are the specific sights you’ll see during the palace portion:

• The Cathedral of St. Domnius
• Jupiter’s Temple
• Peristyle Square
• The Golden Gate
• Palace substructures and cellars

What makes this portion valuable is that it’s not sightseeing-by-photo alone. You get guided context while you’re standing in the exact places, which helps the palace feel less like a “big ruins” stop and more like an actual working complex from another era. Even if you don’t usually care about ancient architecture, the combination of landmarks plus the story behind them keeps it moving.

Quick practical note

Some of the palace areas you’ll pass through are older stone spaces, so keep an eye on your step and pace yourself. You’re not doing a long hike, but the touring style is stop-and-start, and you’ll want to stay comfortable for the full 3 hours.

Game of Thrones filming locations: the scene you can stand in

Split’s Old Town is famously linked with filming, and this tour includes a Game of Thrones filming location stop inside the palace substructures and cellars. Instead of talking about it from far away, you’ll view the areas used as one of the filming locations in Croatia, which gives the show connection a more physical feel.

If you’re a fan, this is the kind of stop you’ll remember later—not just because it’s TV-related, but because it’s embedded in the actual architecture of the palace. Even if you’re not into the series, the cellars and substructures are interesting on their own, since they explain how spaces were used beyond the visible street level.

This is one of the parts that helps the tour feel more than a standard history walk. It’s history with a modern reference point, and that contrast tends to help the details stick.

Green Market tastings: where the tour becomes about real flavor

After the palace portion, the tour heads to the Green Market (an open-air market) for tastings. This is where the experience shifts gears from stone and stories to seasonal food and everyday local goods.

You’ll sample items connected to what’s being sold there that day, including:

• seasonal fruits
• other market goods

I like market tastings like this because they avoid a common food-tour problem: tasting things that feel generic or imported. When the stop is tied to the market’s actual inventory, you’re more likely to taste what people are buying locally right now.

Olive oil tasting or street food: included, but option matters

Your tour includes one extra food experience depending on the option you select:

• a local olive oil tasting, or
• a street food experience

This is a meaningful inclusion because it adds one “signature” local item type. Olive oil tastings make sense in a Mediterranean food context, while a street food-style tasting fits the casual-eat vibe of a market day.

A practical tip: if you care most about learning how local products are judged (taste, texture, etc.), choose the olive oil tasting option. If you’d rather focus on something that feels more like an actual street snack, pick the street food option.

Also, alcohol tastings can come with an age requirement. You must be at least 18 years old to participate in alcohol tastings. (If you’re traveling with friends under 18, check your option details before you book so expectations match what’s included.)

What you do and do not get (food-wise)

Here’s the honest expectation setting: the tour includes food sampling at the Green Market plus the olive oil or street food experience. It does not include any additional food and wine beyond that.

So if you’re the type who likes to “try everything,” you’ll probably want a follow-up plan after the tour—either a simple bite nearby or a sit-down meal. The good news is the tour ends back at the starting meeting point, so you’re not stranded across town.

Pacing and comfort: a 3-hour walk that stays manageable

This is a 3-hour guided walking tour. That duration is long enough to feel like you covered the core of Split’s Old Town, but short enough that it doesn’t turn into a full-day ordeal.

It’s also specifically not suitable for wheelchair users, so if mobility is a concern, plan accordingly. The good takeaway is that the route is designed around walking between key stops, not around lots of transport time.

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes (seriously—Old Town + sightseeing steps add up)

Rules

• No smoking during the activity

Price and value: is $114 a fair deal for this mix?

At $114 per person, you’re paying for a bundle:

• guided walking through top Old Town landmarks
• access to key palace areas (including substructures/cellars)
• market tastings at the Green Market
• an additional included food segment (olive oil or street food)

Value depends on how you personally travel. If you usually DIY Old Town sightseeing with Google Maps, you might feel the cost unless you strongly want the guide’s explanations. If you like having someone connect the dots—Roman architecture, how it connects to filming spaces, and how the food tasting fits the neighborhood—then this price starts to look more reasonable.

The tour also includes a live English guide and is offered as a private group, which can matter if you want a more personal pace and Q&A.

Who should book this Split food tour?

This is a great fit if:

• you want Split’s top Old Town sights without stitching together multiple visits
• you like history but don’t want a lecture—this keeps things tied to place
• you want a food sampler that matches the market and the season
• you’re interested in Game of Thrones filming locations connected to real spaces

It’s less ideal if:

• you need a long, restaurant-style meal with lots of dishes and drinks included
• you have limited mobility and need wheelchair-friendly routing (the tour isn’t suitable)

Should you book? My practical call

I’d book this tour if you want a guided “best of Split Old Town” experience that includes tastings and a Game of Thrones connection you can actually see in person. The route makes sense: palace first, market next, with enough time to enjoy both without feeling rushed.

Skip it (or at least adjust expectations) if you’re hunting for a heavy food experience with many different courses. This is a structured sampler, not an all-day eating marathon. For me, that trade-off works because the sights are strong—and the tastings make the walk feel worth it.

If you’re the type who enjoys markets and likes to learn what you’re looking at while you eat, this is one of the cleaner, more practical ways to spend a half-afternoon in Split.

FAQ

How long is the Split Old Town Food Tour?

It runs for about 3 hours. Starting times vary, so you’ll need to check availability to see what options you can book.

Where do we meet, and where does the tour end?

You meet in front of the Croatian National Theatre. The activity ends back at the same meeting point.

What food tastings are included?

Food sampling at the Green Market is included, plus either a local olive oil tasting or a street food experience depending on the option you select.

Do we visit Diocletian’s Palace and Game of Thrones filming locations?

Yes. The tour includes exploring Diocletian’s Palace and also visiting palace substructures and cellars that served as one of the filming locations in Croatia for Game of Thrones.

Is the tour suitable for wheelchair users?

No. This activity is not suitable for wheelchair users.

Is alcohol included, and are there age restrictions?

Alcohol tastings have an age requirement: you must be at least 18 years old to participate in alcohol tastings. The tour includes olive oil tasting or street food, but alcohol details depend on what’s offered in your option.

Can I cancel and get a full refund?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

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