You will receive the full meeting point details and a map after you finalize your booking, in a confirmation email.
Do I have to book my Free Tour?
Yes, it's necessary to book your Free Tour in order to receive the full meeting point details via email on time. This helps ensure an enjoyable experience and good coordination between guides and tour guests. Booking is free, quick, and easy!
Can I contact my guide?
Yes, you will be able to message your guide with any questions that you might have after making a reservation, up until the start of the tour.
Can I make a booking for a larger group?
Maybe! In order to keep the group sizes manageable, each guide sets their own limit of guests per booking and departure. Choose the Free Tour you want to book, select the number of people in your group, and see if there are any departures available that suit your needs.
Are Free Tours really Free?
Yes, with Free Tours, there's no set price; instead, the guides rely on the tips of participants to sustain their livelihoods. By contributing a fair amount that reflects the value you receive from the tour, you not only support the guides but also express your appreciation for their expertise and dedication.
The tours are solely tips based so you can decide to contribute as much or as little as you feel the experience was worth.
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Essential Free Tour Split
16/11/23
Ana is the beat guide ever. She made the tour so interesting and fun. We definitely recomend this experience. Split is simply beautiful.
Oscar
Essential Free Tour Split
19/09/23
Scott
Essential Free Tour Split
22/07/23
Our guides name was Ana and was really informative and fun. Everyone enjoyed the tour. Would highly recommend her and the tour
Julie
Essential Free Tour Split
05/07/23
Thank you our guide was informative and fun , with a broad range of topics and knowledge of Split and Croatia
Angela
Essential Free Tour Split
30/06/23
Súper bien explicado y el guía un erudito
Juan
Essential Free Tour Split
30/06/23
Great tour, Ana was very knowledgeable with a lot of stories and enthusiasm, and we thoroughly enjoyed the tour.
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Best Free Tours in Split
There are limitless ways to enjoy the Dalmatian city of Split; embark on a walking exploration around a vibrant place filled with strong historical legacies from an ancient past. Free Tours in Split gives you the opportunity to explore this land that time forgot. In the Essential Split City Tour, you can encounter many historical footprints in its architectural treasures, museums, palaces, churches, and natural landscape. Your local guide will show that this place has a staggering array of well-conserved historical relics. By night, there are Free Ghost Tours that you can join to see an engaging and more folkloric side of Croatia. Free Walking Tours in Split offer a comfortable, fun, and educational closeness to the city’s everyday life. Enjoy wandering through Split with a local!
Highlights of a Free Tour in Split
Most of the Split Free Walking Tours start in the gorgeous Old Town. Take a stroll through its cobbled street and be transported back in time. On your way, you’ll see beautiful Renaissance architecture and marbled squares. See the Palace of Diocletian, the star of Split’s historical core, and hear legendary tales around this beautifully preserved building, which combines Greek and Byzantine styles. On your route, you’ll find the Cathedral of St. Domnius, the City Museum, the Egyptian Sphinx, the Roman Peristyle Square, and the famous fountain known as Figa i Pirija, built during economically challenging times with interesting symbolism dedicated to Croatia. You’ll also come across the Gregory of Nin Statue. The legend says that if you rub his big toe, you’ll have good luck!
Things to Do in Split
Away from the Old Town, you will find a myriad of things to do and see. History buffs should take a trip to the Museum of Croatian Archeological Monuments. This museum is full of fascinating artifacts discovered around Split. Not far from this area is Marjan, a beautiful wooded hill with stunning views of the bay. It is also home to Split’s lesser-known landmarks, such as the Jewish Cemetery and two churches constructed in the 11th century. Klis Fortress is a great day trip. This fortress is recognizable from the Games of Thrones series, but it is also worth visiting for its fascinating and bloody history. If you are looking for a more rural escape with waterfalls and idyllic swimming spots, head to Krka National Park for an unforgettable visit.
