Split Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Split tours, Diocletian’s Palace and old town walks, Game of Thrones trails, island speedboat trips to the Blue Cave and Hvar, and day trips to Krka and Plitvice waterfalls and Trogir. Compare top-rated activities and plan your perfect Split itinerary.
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Explore Split by interest
Whatever brings you to Split — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Diocletian’s Palace
The living Roman palace and old town.
ExploreGame of Thrones
The cellars and Klis Fortress (Meereen).
ExploreFood & wine
Seafood, peka and Dalmatian wines.
ExploreBlue Cave & Hvar
The glowing cave and 5 islands.
ExploreKrka Waterfalls
Travertine falls and emerald pools.
ExplorePlitvice Lakes
The famous turquoise lakes and falls.
ExploreTrogir & Brač
A medieval town and Zlatni Rat beach.
ExploreDay trips
The best of Dalmatia by land and sea.
ExploreTop attractions in Split
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Diocletian’s Palace
The living Roman palace and old town.
Game of Thrones
The cellars and Klis Fortress.
Blue Cave & Hvar
The glowing cave and 5 islands.
Krka Waterfalls
Travertine falls and emerald pools.
Plitvice Lakes
The famous turquoise lakes and falls.
Brač & Zlatni Rat
Croatia’s famous golden-horn beach.
Trogir
A UNESCO medieval island town.
Food & wine
Seafood, peka and Dalmatian wines.
Split in 1 day
- 1Diocletian’s Palace
- 2Old town & peristyle
- 3Riva promenade
- 4Marjan Hill sunset
Split in 2 days
- 1Day 1: palace & old town
- 2Marjan Hill
- 3Day 2: Blue Cave & Hvar
- 4Island swimming
Split in 3 days
- 1Day 1: palace & old town
- 2Day 2: Blue Cave & Hvar
- 3Day 3: Krka or Plitvice
- 4Dalmatian evenings
Split with kids
- 1Palace cellars
- 2Bačvice beach
- 3A boat trip & swim
- 4Krka Waterfalls
Full day awayBlue Cave & Hvar
The glowing cave, Blue Lagoon and 5 islands.
1 hr awayKrka Waterfalls
Travertine falls and emerald pools.
2.5 hrs awayPlitvice Lakes
The famous turquoise lakes and waterfalls.
30 min awayTrogir
A UNESCO medieval island town.
1 hr ferry awayBrač & Zlatni Rat
Croatia’s famous golden-horn beach.
3 hrs awayMostar
The Ottoman bridge across the border in Bosnia.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Split visitor asks before booking.
The sweet-spot months
Late spring (May–June) and early autumn (September) bring warm weather, swimmable seas and thinner crowds — the best times to visit.
Spring (Apr–Jun)
Warm, blooming days ideal for the palace and islands, with the sea warming by June.
Summer (Jul–Aug)
Hot, sunny and very busy, perfect for island-hopping and beaches; book boat trips ahead.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Warm sea, golden light and fewer crowds — a wonderful time for the city and islands.
Winter (Nov–Mar)
Mild but quiet, with some boats and tours reduced; the cheapest, calmest season.
Festival season
Summer brings festivals and a lively nightlife scene in the palace and along the Riva.
One day
Enough for Diocletian’s Palace, the old town and the Riva.
Two days
Add a Blue Cave and Hvar island speedboat trip.
Three days
The sweet spot: the city, the islands, and Krka or Plitvice.
Four to five days
Add more islands, Trogir and Brač, and Dalmatian wine country.
A week or more
Use Split as a base to island-hop across central Dalmatia.
Travelling with kids
Mix the palace, a beach and a gentle boat trip at a gentle pace.
On foot
The car-free old town within Diocletian’s Palace and the Riva are explored entirely on foot.
Ferries & catamarans
Split’s busy port sends ferries and fast catamarans to Hvar, Brač, Vis and the other islands — the gateway to Dalmatia.
Local buses
Local buses link the centre with the beaches, suburbs and the airport at nearby Kaštela.
Tuk-tuk & bike
Fun tuk-tuk tours and bikes help reach Marjan Hill and viewpoints around the city.
Day-trip transport
Speedboats run the island tours; coaches and tours handle Krka, Plitvice and Trogir.
From the airport
Split Airport links to the centre by shuttle bus or taxi in about 30 minutes.
Book island trips ahead
The popular Blue Cave and Hvar “5 islands” speedboat tours sell out in summer — book ahead, and note the cave needs calm seas.
Palace is free to wander
The old town within Diocletian’s Palace is free; the cellars, cathedral, bell tower and Temple of Jupiter charge small fees.
Currency
Croatia uses the euro; cards are widely accepted, though carry some cash for markets and small konobas.
Beat the summer heat
Explore the palace early or late, carry water and sun protection, and cool off at the beaches between sights.
Avoid cruise crowds
The old town is busiest midday when cruise ships and ferries arrive — go early morning or evening for calm.
Eat Dalmatian
Try peka, fresh seafood and local wines in the konobas; step off the Riva for better value and authenticity.
Blue Cave & Hvar
The popular 5 islands speedboat trips sell out — book ahead.
Plitvice & Krka
Waterfall day trips fill up — reserve early.
Game of Thrones tours
Themed walking tours have limited places — book ahead.
Food & wine tours
Small-group tastings fill up — reserve ahead.
Trogir & Brač
Boat and coach day trips fill up in summer — book early.
Summer peak
July and August fill hotels, ferries and tours — plan ahead.
Palace & old town
Around €20–40 for a guided Diocletian’s Palace and old town tour.
Blue Cave & Hvar
Roughly €80–130 for a full-day 5 islands speedboat tour.
Krka & Plitvice
About €45–90 for a Krka or Plitvice waterfalls day trip.
Game of Thrones tours
Around €25–45 for a themed walking tour, plus Klis Fortress entry.
Food & wine tours
Roughly €40–80 for a guided food and wine tasting tour.
How to save
Wander the free palace old town, climb Marjan Hill for free views, and take ferries rather than private boats.
Split through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Warm, blooming days before the summer crowds.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- The sea warms by June.
- Best for
- Hot, sunny days for island-hopping and beaches.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Book boat trips and ferries ahead.
- Best for
- Warm sea, golden light and thinner crowds.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- A wonderful time for city and islands.
- Best for
- Mild, quiet days with the lowest prices.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Some boats and tours run reduced.