IMPORTANT!
#All of the tours are WALKING TOURS and most of the area visited is A PEDESTRIAN ZONE where no cars are allowed. The cemetery is a bit further but still within walking distance though it can be reached by car .
#These are PRIVATE TOURS and can be 100% accustomed to you so please don’t hesitate to ask, suggest …
#The official working hours are from 10 to 2 but as a member of the Jewish Community I have ACCESS TO THE SYNAGOGUE afterhours as well.
TOUR 1: "Sarah’s tour"
DURATION: 2 hours
ENTRANCE FEES: Diocletian's Basements- adults 7 euro, kids 2 euro
LANDMARKS: The Riva promenade, Diocletian’s Basements, Peristyle square, the former Jewish quarter, the synagogue, People’s square
DESCRIPTION: Detailed past and present of the local Jewish community. It incorporates all of the Jewish landmarks and points of interest, including the Basements of the Palace, the former Jewish quarter and the synagogue. Since the community is as old as the town itself we spend most of the time in the oldest part of Split- the Diocletian’s palace- so the tour also includes some the most famous sights of Split as well as.
This tour does not take you to all of the Diocletian's Palace, it focuses on the Jewish heritage.
If these walls could talk
Former mezuzah doorpost
TOUR 2: Rebecca's tour
DURATION: 3 hours
ENTRANCE FEES: Diocletian’s Basements- adults 7 euro, kids 2 euro
LANDMARKS: Riva promenade, Diocletian’s Basements, Peristyle square, the Vestibule, the Golden Gate, the statue of Gregory of Nin, former Jewish quarter, the synagogue, People’s square
DESCRIPTION: Jewish heritage tour that includes, besides Jewish, some more local landmarks and embraces the entire Diocletian's palace. It incorporates all of the Jewish landmarks and points of interest, including the Basements of the Palace, the former Jewish quarter and the synagogue. It's an overall walk through Split and its splendors, the main focus still being the Jewish heritage.
This tour is designed to include everything you need to see in the Diocletan's Palace and the Jewish sights.
TOUR 3: “Leah’s tour”
DURATION: 4 hours
ENTRANCE FEES: Diocletian’s Basements 7 euro, kids 2 euro
LANDMARKS: the farmers market, Riva promenade, Diocletian’s Basements, the Peristyle, the Vestibule, the Golden Gate, the statue of Gregory of Nin, former Jewish quarter, the synagogue, People’s square, the cemetery on Marjan hill
DESCRIPTION: The most thorough of all my tours. It incorporates the entire Diocletian's Palace and the surroinding area, all of the Jewish sights-the Basements of the Palace, the former Jewish quarter and the synagogue- and the old Jewish cemetery at the Marjan hill. It's an overall walk through Split and its splendors, with the focus still being the Jewish heritage.
The cemetery is at the slope of a small hill very close to the center of the town. It takes about 15 minutes on foot to reach it. Its also possible to take a taxi. The view from the location is spectacular.
This tour is the only tour you will need while staying in Split.
TOUR 4: “Rachel’s tour”
DURATION: 5 hours
ENTRANCE FEES: Diocletian’s Basements adults 7 euro, kids 2 euro
drinks/snacks/olive oil tasting
DESCRIPTION: This tour is a true experience of Dalmatia. Exploring the Diocletian’s palace and diving into Jewish history and culture combined with the tasty Dalmatian tapas and ever so delicious extra virgin olive oil and local wine.
The tour starts on the biggest and oldest farmers market in Split where we stroll around the stalls and try what’s good and what’s in season. The tour continues throughout the Diocletian’s Palace and alongside all of the Jewish sights. It includes all of the Jewish landmarks and points of interest, visiting the Basements of the Palace, the former Jewish quarter and the synagogue. After satisfying your thirst for knowledge it’s time to satisfy your hunger for local tradition. Our first stop is an iconic local tavern where we will have some local homemade grappa. Next stop is a restaurant where we will be treated with a lecture on proper way to taste olive oil and sample some of the best Croatian extra virgin olive oils, all accompanied with more snacks.
This tour is for those who want to learn more about local customs.