Split Croatia’s old town is unlike any other in Europe — a living Roman palace where 3,000 people still live, work and eat, surrounded by walls built nearly 1,700 years ago. There’s something special about Split before the crowds wake up.
The stone streets are still cool from the night air, the marble pavements shine a little softer, and the scent of coffee begins to drift from hidden cafés preparing for the day. Pigeons flutter over the Peristyle. The Riva hasn’t yet been claimed by sun-seekers and selfie sticks. And for a brief window of time, the city feels like it belongs to you.
It’s during these precious morning hours that something magical happens — a chance to walk through 1,700 years of history in peace, and to reward yourself with a local breakfast afterwards.
Because culture is richer when you taste it.
A Walk That Feels Like a Conversation
At Kukuvia, we believe tours should feel like walking with an old friend — someone who happens to know a lot of secrets. Our morning walking tour of Split’s Old Town is designed for curious minds who prefer storytelling over textbooks.
We begin at the Golden Gate, before the tourist groups arrive. The air smells of pine and sea. You’ll walk through Diocletian’s Palace, but not just the postcard version — we’ll linger in quiet corners, discover old symbols carved into forgotten walls, and maybe even hear the footsteps of the emperor himself in the echo of the Vestibule.
You’ll learn why the Temple of Jupiter still stands, what the Pjaca square says about Dalmatia’s political past, and where the locals really go for their morning espresso. We move slowly, in a small group. There’s time for questions, for laughter, for wonder.
And then — just when your stomach starts to murmur — it’s breakfast time.
A Local Breakfast, Just for You
At the end of the tour (around 9:30 AM), every guest receives a digital voucher — a simple little bonus that opens the doors to something delicious.
We’ve partnered with a one of a kind restaurant Picasso Pizza and Bar, situated inside Diocletian’s Palace. This place is work of art. Literally. And what’s on their breakfast menu? Smoked salmon omelette, eggs benedict, French croissant smoked proscuitto, foccacia, just to name the few. And with the Kukuvia voucher, you’ll get 20% off anything on the breakfast menu!
For the Early Birds, the Story Seekers, the Food Lovers
This experience was made for people who believe mornings are sacred.
Perfect for:
- Cruise ship passengers with limited time
- Solo travelers who want connection
- Couples seeking something meaningful
- Anyone who’d rather explore than sleep in
Split is a City That Rewards the Quiet Observer
The loudest stories are rarely the truest ones. Sometimes, you need to wander the streets before the noise begins. You need to sit at a sunlit table after walking the paths of emperors. You need to eat where the locals eat. Listen. Taste. Pause.
That’s what this tour is about. Not rushing. Just… remembering how to enjoy a city.
Ready to start your morning like a local? Choose your date below and let the story begin.
Further reading: UNESCO World Heritage — Historic Split
