Croatia · Heritage Walks

2.5-Hour Jewish Walking Tour of Split with Synagogue and Ghetto

2 Hours Round trip from Split Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit one of the oldest active synagogues in Europe
02 Snap a famous cityscape selfie from Marjan Hill
03 See 700 graves and Hebrew inscriptions up to 500 years old at the Jewish cemetery
04 Hear stories of Split's lazaretto and historic port
05 Walk through the Split ghetto and spot mezuzah grooves

The Jewish tour of Split offers a wider perspective on the past and present of Split and Dalmatia, including its architecture, culture, and everyday life, with a special emphasis on Jewish heritage in Split and the impact the Jewish community had on the development of the city.

Visit the synagogue, one of the oldest active ones in Europe, explore the interior, and talk to one of the oldest members of the Jewish community in Split.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Split

Languages Croatian, English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Marjan Hill, Jewish Heritage, and Diocletian's Palace

Take a short hike up Marjan Hill, the park forest, and capture that famous photo or selfie of the city from high above.
Visit the Jewish cemetery, dating from 1573, with 700 graves, a variety of tombstones, and Hebrew inscriptions up to 500 years old.
Descend to the waterfront and hear about the lazaretto and the port of Split.
Explore the emperor's palace and learn the story of how Split came to be, while enjoying the Roman architecture, seeing how the old Venetian palaces were repurposed, and discovering much more.
Visit the synagogue, one of the oldest active ones in Europe, explore the interior, and talk to one of the oldest members of the Jewish community in Split.
Walk through the ghetto and wander the alleys, noticing mezuzah grooves.