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Your Split Kickstart: A Personalized 3-Hour Experience

3 hours English
5 (71) 100% Personalized

A relaxed three-hour introduction to Split—discover palace lanes, seaside views, and local life with a flexible city overview.

How It Works

Book your date

Choose your preferred date, start time and group size for your experience.

Share your interests

Complete your personalization form after booking, for a tailored experience.

Explore with your matched host

We match you with a local host who shapes the route around you.

Experience Overview

Time:

3 hours

Language:

Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)

What to expect:

Fully tailored to your preferences

Transport Mode:

Walking experience (May use public transport for longer distances)

Sustainability:

Eco-friendly & local (Supports local businesses and low-impact travel)

Meeting point:

Narodni Trg, 21000, Grad, Split, Croatia

Cancellation:

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What’s Included:

Private experience shaped around your interests and pace
Online Personalization Form sent after booking to tailor your experience
A knowledgeable host who’s passionate about their city
Flexible route and pacing, adjusted as you go
Flexible start times to fit your day

What’s Excluded:

Food, drinks, and shopping expenses
Transport fares or attraction entry fees
Gratuities (optional)
Mostly walking, with food, drinks, transport and entry fees paid separately unless stated.

Reviews of Our Split Experiences

Our guide, Giuseppe was excellent! Very thorough and patient, especially with my son. I also loved that he gave us tips on some of his preferred eateries. We really enjoyed our tour!!

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Jennifer
Lecce

Enjoyed seeing places I had not seen before and getting some of the history. Personalized to our interests and places we wanted to make sure and see plus more!

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Melissa
Brussels

This was a wonderful way to quickly learn about Naples from a local. Our guide, Donatella, was raised in Naples and provided so much history and culture which made our experience amazing.

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Kimberly
Naples

We had a wonderful walking tour with Philipp around Munich’s historic town center. He was very responsive and engaging before the tour on the sights we’d be interested in seeing and our teenagers. Both our teenagers liked what he showed us and enjoyed all his interesting stories and pictures! He also provided a lot of recommendations for our stay! It was a perfect start to our stay in Munich!

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Kristi
Munich

Dean was a great guide. We enjoyed the history lessons and the sights. Highly recommend!

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Yvonne
Hamburg

Ivica made us feel so welcome and had clearly tailored the tour based on what we said we liked. He even threw in a few jokes which were definitely Dad jokes but still great!

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Philip
Dubrovnik
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A possible route, not a fixed script

This sample shows what the experience could include. Your host will shape the route around your interests, pace, weather and plans.

Your Split Kickstart: A Personalized 3-Hour Experience

Optional pickup on foot from your accommodation

Decide on where you'd like to start your day

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Your Split Kickstart: A Personalized 3-Hour Experience

Start your Split experience at your hotel or a central meeting point. Share your interests with your host, who will design a flexible walking route through the city at your pace.

Your Split Kickstart: A Personalized 3-Hour Experience

Diocletian’s Palace & Peristyle

The ancient heart of Split

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Your Split Kickstart: A Personalized 3-Hour Experience

Begin inside the atmospheric streets of Diocletian’s Palace, where Roman walls, stone courtyards, and everyday city life blend together. Learn how this ancient complex still shapes modern Split.

Your Split Kickstart: A Personalized 3-Hour Experience

Cathedral Area & Old Town Lanes

Historic streets and local stories

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Your Split Kickstart: A Personalized 3-Hour Experience

Stroll through narrow lanes around the cathedral, passing stone houses, small squares, shops, and cafés. Discover how centuries of history continue to live within the city’s daily rhythm.

Your Split Kickstart: A Personalized 3-Hour Experience

Riva Waterfront

Seaside views and Dalmatian rhythm

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Your Split Kickstart: A Personalized 3-Hour Experience

Walk toward Split’s beloved promenade, where locals gather for coffee, conversation, and views of the harbor. Your host will share how the sea, islands, and relaxed pace influence local life.

Your Split Kickstart: A Personalized 3-Hour Experience

A Local Café or Konoba

Experience everyday Split life

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Your Split Kickstart: A Personalized 3-Hour Experience

Pause for coffee, a refreshing drink, or a small local bite in a relaxed spot. This is your chance to ask questions and receive personalized recommendations for the rest of your stay.

Your Split Kickstart: A Personalized 3-Hour Experience

Varoš or a Quiet Marjan Corner

A memorable finale with local perspective

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Your Split Kickstart: A Personalized 3-Hour Experience

End your experience in one of Split’s older neighborhoods or near a peaceful corner leading toward Marjan. Reflect on the city’s blend of Roman heritage, sea views, island culture, and local warmth while your host shares ideas for further exploration.

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Your FAQs

Is this a traditional tour or something different?

This isn’t a traditional tour with a fixed script. It’s a fully personalized day shaped around your interests, whether it’s culture, history, neighborhoods, or hidden local spots. Your host is a knowledgeable local, more like a friend showing you their city. It’s flexible, one-on-one, and tailored entirely to you.

How does personalization work?

After booking, you’ll receive a short questionnaire where you can share your interests, travel style, and any must-see spots. Based on that, we’ll match you with a local host who’ll reach out to plan your personalized itinerary.

Will I see famous landmarks or just hidden gems?

Both! Your host will take you to iconic sights if you want to see them, but they’ll also introduce you to places and stories most travelers miss.

What if I don’t know what I want to explore?

That’s completely fine! Select an experience theme or a flexible discovery experience, and after booking, answer a few questions so your host can design the perfect experience for you.

Can I request a specific host?

You can request a host, but since most hosts have other commitments, we can't guarantee they'll be available. However, we carefully match you with a host based on your interests and preferences, making it feel like exploring with a friend rather than a stranger.

Can I mix different themes in one experience?

Yes! You can blend food, culture, history, neighborhoods, or even a bit of nightlife if time allows. Just share your interests in the questionnaire, and your host will build the day around them.

What makes City Unscripted different?

We don’t do generic tours. Every experience is crafted around you, ensuring a unique, personal, and authentic way to explore the city. You won’t just see the sights—you’ll connect with the people and stories that bring the city to life.

How does my host personalize this experience?

After booking, you'll receive a questionnaire that captures your travel style, interests, and any specific requests. Your host will use this to tailor your experience, ensuring it reflects what excites you most.

Will I know my itinerary in advance?

Yes, you will have the opportunity to chat with your host directly and agree on a plan for the day. However, there’s always room for spontaneity and local surprises!

Can I request specific places or types of stops?

Yes! After booking, you will receive a questionnaire where you can highlight must-visit spots and anything else you’d like to include, and your host will craft your experience around them.

Can I adjust the plan on the day?

Absolutely. Your host can adjust the itinerary on the day based on your pace, energy, or any new ideas you have. It’s a flexible experience from start to finish.

What kind of stories and insights will my host share?

Each host has their own personal relationship with the city. You'll experience the city through their eyes—hearing stories about places they love, discovering hidden gems, and learning what makes their city special in a way that goes beyond a typical tour.

Will we enter attractions, or just explore from the outside?

That’s up to you! Some experiences include visits inside attractions, while others focus on the city's culture and atmosphere, which can be hard to truly experience without someone who knows the city inside out.

Are food and drinks included, or do I need to pay separately?

Unless stated otherwise, food and drinks are not included. Your host will take you to great spots where you can order what you like and pay as you go.

Do I need to pay for the host's food or drinks?

No, if you and your host decide to stop for food or drinks during your experience, you don’t need to cover your host’s expenses—your host will take care of their own.

Can my experience accommodate dietary restrictions?

Yes! You'll receive a questionnaire right after booking where you can note any dietary requirements, and your host will tailor the experience accordingly.

How much walking is involved?

This depends on the experience, but your host can adjust the pace to suit your comfort level.

Do you have deals with restaurants or set food stops?

No, unlike traditional food tours, our hosts are free to take you to their personal favorite spots rather than fixed locations. This means your food experience will always be unique, with authentic and unbiased recommendations from someone who knows the local food scene best.

What happens if the weather is bad?

Your experience will still go ahead, and your host will adapt the day to suit the conditions. One of the great things about City Unscripted is that no two experiences are the same, and your host knows the city well enough to find great “rainy day” alternatives.

Is this experience physically demanding?

We can tailor the experience to be as active or relaxed as you like—just let us know what suits you best!

Can we explore outside the main city?

Yes! If you’re interested in day trips or exploring beyond the city, let us know in the post-booking questionnaire, and your host will design an itinerary that takes you to incredible places off the usual tourist path.

What makes a night experience different from daytime?

Cities take on a completely different character after dark—whether it’s quiet lantern-lit streets, lively food stalls, or buzzing nightlife, your host will show you the best of the city at night.

Can I combine nightlife with food or cultural experiences?

Absolutely! Many night experiences blend food, drinks, and cultural spots for a unique evening adventure.

Is it safe to explore at night?

Yes! Your host will guide you through safe and exciting areas so you can enjoy the city stress-free.

Can I change the meeting place?

Yes, you will be in touch with your host before your experience, and you can agree on a different meeting point with them. Your host can meet you anywhere central that’s convenient.

Can my host meet me at my accommodation?

Hotel meet-ups are available upon request in central areas. If you're staying outside the city, your host will recommend the best meeting spot and guide you with directions.