Secret Split: Socialist Architecture & brutalism - Urban Utopia
Overview
Most tours in Split stop in the Roman era.
This one starts in the 20th century.
Secret Split is a walk through a part of the city most visitors never reach—neighbourhoods built after World War II, when a new vision for life, space, and society was being tested in concrete.
You’ll hear the story of Split 3, a socialist urban plan that was once a utopian experiment—and ended up featured at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
We’ll walk through a city within a city—a fully pedestrian zone, built for community, for children, for daily life.
You’ll hear about the architects who shaped it, what they believed in, and how that belief still shapes how people live here today.
This is not a nostalgic walk. It’s a real one.
You’ll see raw buildings, clean geometry, open spaces. You’ll learn why brutalism wasn’t just about concrete—it was about care.
And you might even start liking it.
This tour is for those who want to understand modern life in Split.
What's Included
- Visiting the residential area of Split
- Meeting local artists/activist
- Tour with a licenced tourist guide and certified heritage interpreter
- Tips
Meeting Location
Ulica Šime Ljubića
21000, Split, Croatia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Opening Hours
- 5/25/2022 - 5/13/2026
Monday - Tuesday 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM Wednesday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Friday 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Sunday 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What To Expect
Trstenik
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Papandopulova ulica
28 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Split-Dalmatia County
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Split
35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-318633P3
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