Mediterranean Food and Wine History Tasting Tour in Split

Experience Split through its rich food culture, local traditions, and fascinating history on this small-group culinary tour created for food enthusiasts and curious travelers alike.

Your experience begins in the city center, where you'll meet your local guide and enjoy a welcome tasting of homemade rakija, Croatia’s traditional fruit brandy. Alongside it, you'll sample soparnik, a protected Dalmatian specialty with a history dating back centuries. To sweeten the start of your journey, you'll also receive a handmade rafiol pastry to enjoy while exploring the city.

As you walk through Split’s historic streets, you'll discover stories about local life and the region's culinary heritage before making your way to the bustling Green Market (Pazar). This vibrant marketplace has long been the go-to destination for locals seeking fresh seasonal produce, aromatic herbs, cheeses, olive oils, and other regional products. While browsing the colorful stalls, you'll learn about the ingredients and traditions that shape everyday cooking in Dalmatia.

The tour is fully vegetarian-friendly, and suitable alternatives are available for guests who do not eat meat.

Next, you'll stop at a popular local street food venue to taste a traditional seafood specialty. Depending on seasonal availability and the daily catch, you may sample crispy fried sardines or freshly sourced local fish prepared in a simple Mediterranean style that highlights natural flavors and freshness.

Would you like to know how cheese pairs with olive oil? Enjoy a varied selection of domestic cheeses combined with traditional island olive oil, accompanied by a sip of sweet fruit rakija.

To conclude the experience, you'll join fellow guests at a beloved local tavern for a relaxed family-style Dalmatian meal. The menu varies with the season and may feature regional favorites such as pašticada served with gnocchi, black risotto, grilled squid, and other authentic specialties. A glass of local wine is included, offering the perfect accompaniment to your final course.

Arrive with an appetite and leave with a deeper understanding of the flavors, traditions, and people that make Dalmatia one of Croatia’s most distinctive regions.