What's included in the tour price?

The private 3-hour guided experience includes entry to Diocletian's Palace, the walking tour through Split's old town, and all food and olive oil tastings at Uje oil bar (olive oils, wines, bread, cheeses, tapenade, vinegar, and fig jam). Hotel transfer after the tour is included.

Do I need to be an olive oil expert to enjoy the tasting?

No. Your guide will teach you how to properly taste and assess olive oil quality from scratch, making it accessible and educational for all levels. The tasting is designed as an introduction to Croatian olive oil traditions.

Is the tour physically demanding?

The tour involves walking on cobblestones through the palace and old town streets, which can be uneven. It's moderate pace, but comfortable shoes and reasonable fitness help. The tasting portion is seated and relaxed.

Can I skip the wine tasting or opt out of alcohol?

Yes. Alcohol consumption is optional. The tastings include non-alcoholic pairings like juices or water, and you can focus entirely on the olive oil and food elements if preferred.

What time does the tour start and end?

The tour lasts 3 hours total. Start times are flexible based on booking; your exact departure time and hotel pickup details will be confirmed when you book. You'll have free time after the tour before your return transfer.

Is this tour suitable for vegetarians?

Yes. The food pairings include cheese, bread, tapenade, and fig jam, which are vegetarian-friendly. Confirm any dietary restrictions at booking so the guide and venue can accommodate.

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Split, Croatia

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About this activity

Explore Split's ancient Roman heart through Diocletian's Palace and charming old-town streets, then transition into a sensory food experience at a local olive oil bar. This private 3-hour tour combines architectural history with authentic Croatian gastronomy, offering insight into regional flavours and tasting traditions.

Your guide will take you for a walk through the Diocletian's Palace and historical streets of Split to Uje oil bar, inevitable gastro stop in Split where you will be introduced to the ways of tasting olive oil quality and presented with authentic Croatian wine varieties.

The experience will be enriched with pairing of olive oil with fleur de sel, aged red wine vinegar, homemade bread from our oven, green olive tapenade, mixed sheep and cow milk cheese and fig jam.

Enjoy free time after the tour before your transfer to the hotel.

Highlights

✓Walk through Diocletian's Palace, a UNESCO-listed Roman complex from the 4th century
✓Learn professional olive oil tasting techniques and quality assessment
✓Sample premium Croatian wines paired with local artisanal products
✓Taste curated pairings: aged vinegar, house-baked bread, sheep and cow cheeses, fig jam, and green olive tapenade
✓Private guide experience tailored to your pace and interests

Insider tips

★Visit in early morning (before 10am) to beat crowds in Diocletian's Palace and enjoy quieter streets for photography
★Wear comfortable walking shoes; the palace complex and old town involve cobblestones and uneven terrain
★Ask your guide about the best local wine regions nearby if you want to explore further tastings independently

Good to know

•3-hour duration includes walking tour and seated tasting; no time pressure on return to hotel
•Private tour means personalised pacing and flexibility to linger at sites of interest
•All tastings and food pairings included; alcoholic beverages consumption is optional
•Meeting point and hotel transfer details will be confirmed at booking

Who it's for

Food and wine enthusiasts seeking hands-on culinary educationCulture lovers keen on Roman history and architectural detailCouples and small groups wanting a private, flexible experienceVisitors new to Croatian gastronomy and olive oil production

Best time to visit

Early morning tours (8–10am) offer the best light for palace photography and fewer crowds. Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) provide comfortable walking temperatures; summer heat can be intense on stone streets.

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Reviews

(5)

Nick R.

May 2026

Dmitri our guide very good, and a little local spot off the usual route we love it. Is much better than the tour we do in Cancun before. We are very happy, recommend to all!

Hugo J.

Apr 2025

our guide Sven was brilliant and a stop the guide added on the fly was the highlight. Last day of the trip so it wasnt too busy. Honestly better than the tour we did in dubrovnik last year, and 6 stops in about 3 hours. Would book again no question, no joke

Nina G.

Mar 2025

our guide Beatriz sorted everything for us and a stop the guide added on the fly was the highlight. Mid-week so it was quiet so it wasnt too busy. Fine even with my dodgy knee, and ran the full 4 hours promised, and over easter break. Would book again no question, def recommend

Sarah T.

Feb 2025

So nice this one, a stop the guide added on the fly was amazing and Sven the guide explain everything good. Better than Porto for sure, we go again!

Sarah T.

Jan 2025

our guide Pablo was brilliant and a little local spot off the usual route was the highlight, and fine even with my dodgy knee, and ran the full 4 hours promised, 10/10

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