Split: Klis Fortress & Salona Tuk Tuk Tour with Game of Thrones

Three hours in a tuk tuk through Split's layers: fortress, ruins, and the waterfront where it all started

You ride in a tuk tuk through Split's old streets, stop at the Riva Promenade and Venetian tower, explore the Roman ruins and amphitheatre at Salona, then climb to Klis Fortress with views across the Dalmatian coast. A professional guide drives and narrates the full three hours, so you don't navigate or time the stops yourself. Hotel pickup is available, and the vehicle is wheelchair accessible.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sightseeing tour of Split city

• Visit Riva Harbor Split
• See Venetian tower Split
• Visit Croatian National Theater

The experience

"So we're actually riding in one of those three-wheelers?" That's what most people ask when they first see the tuk tuk waiting at the Riva Promenade. Yeah, you are, and it's the whole point. The vehicle fits into Split's narrow streets and tight corners in ways a bus never could, which means you're not just passing through the city, you're actually moving through it, stopping when something matters instead of rolling past it. The tour runs three hours, and it covers ground that would take twice as long on foot or feel rushed in a standard van.

Your guide handles the driving and the talking, which sounds simple until you realize how much easier it makes the day. You're not managing a schedule or worrying about where to go next. You just sit, listen, and watch the city change around you. The route hits the Riva Promenade first, where the waterfront opens up and you get the layout of Split in one view. Then it moves inland to the Venetian tower and the Croatian National Theater, the kind of details that make sense once someone points them out but that you'd miss on your own. After that comes Salona, the ancient Roman city just outside Split, with its amphitheatre still standing: the scale of it hits different when you're standing in it rather than reading about it.

Klis Fortress is the last stop, and yes, it's the one from Game of Thrones. If you've watched the show, you'll recognize the walls and the views down to the coast. If you haven't, it's still a fortress with real history (Venetian, Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian), layered into the stone. The guide walks you through what you're looking at and why it mattered, which is the difference between standing in front of old walls and actually understanding them. The tuk tuk brings you back to where you started, and the whole thing fits into a morning or an afternoon depending on when you book.

What’s included

• Professional guide who drives the tuk tuk and narrates the tour.
• stops at Riva Promenade, Venetian tower, and Croatian National Theater in Split.
• visit to ancient Salona and its amphitheatre.
• stop at Klis Fortress with views across the Dalmatian coast.
• hotel pickup available upon request.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (2 to 10 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tuk Tuk Split City Tour | Viking Travel Agency

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Split's main sights (Roman ruins, a fortress, the waterfront) without arranging transport or timing the stops yourself. The tuk tuk is the reason it works: it moves through the old city where buses can't go, which is what makes three hours feel like enough.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (2 to 10 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the tuk tuk tour of Split?

Three hours total, including all stops and travel between them.

Does the tour include entry to Klis Fortress and Salona?

The tour visits both sites with a guide. Confirm entry fees and what is covered when you book.

Can I book this tour if I use a wheelchair?

The tuk tuk and all areas visited are wheelchair accessible. Confirm accessibility details for specific stops when booking.

What's included in the price?

A professional guide who drives and narrates the tour. Confirm whether entry fees to Klis Fortress and Salona are included.

Is hotel pickup available?

Yes, pickup options are available. Arrange the details when you book.

What if I don't know Game of Thrones? Is the tour still worth it?

Yes. Klis Fortress has centuries of real history beyond the show, and the tour covers Split's Roman past, Venetian architecture, and coastal views regardless of your interest in the series.