Split: Krka Waterfalls & Šibenik UNESCO with Private Guide

Waterfalls and Medieval Streets: A Day Beyond Split's Coast

You spend the morning walking through Krka's waterfalls and limestone pools with a private guide who's already paid your entry fee. After lunch (on your own), you explore Šibenik's medieval old town, climb to St. Michael's Fortress for Adriatic views, and tour St. James Cathedral. Transport in a climate-controlled minivan is included, and the itinerary shifts to match what interests you most.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Krka Park and Šibenik Old Town

• Visit Krka National Park waterfalls
• Explore Šibenik UNESCO old town
• Tour St. James Cathedral
• Walk medieval streets
• View Adriatic from St. Michael's Fortress

The experience

There's something about standing in front of a waterfall that makes you stop talking. Krka National Park does that: the water moves, the light changes on the limestone, and you're suddenly aware you're somewhere real. This tour takes you there from Split in a private minivan with a guide who knows the park well enough to skip the crowds and find the best angle for the cascades. You get the entrance fee sorted before you arrive, so there's no queue, no paperwork, just walking straight into it. The guide adapts the route to what you want to see: some people spend an hour at the main falls, others move through faster. It's your day.

After Krka, you head to Šibenik, a UNESCO-listed town that feels different from the tourist beaches. The old town sits on a hillside with narrow medieval streets that open suddenly onto views of the Adriatic. Your guide takes you through them, pointing out St. James Cathedral: a real architectural oddity, built without mortar, just stone fitted so tight it's held together by geometry. Then there's St. Michael's Fortress above the town, where the panoramic view stretches across the coast and islands. You're not rushed. The guide reads the pace and stops where it matters.

The whole day runs on a private schedule, which means no waiting for a group to catch up and no fixed departure time that doesn't match your hotel. Transport is air-conditioned, which matters in summer heat. Families with small children can bring a pram or stroller, and infant seats are available if you need one. The guide handles all the logistics (tickets, timing, suggestions), so you're not managing the day, just living it.

What’s included

• Entrance fee to Krka National Park.
• private guide for the full day.
• air-conditioned minivan transport from Split to Krka and Šibenik and back to Split.
• guided walks through Šibenik's UNESCO old town, St. James Cathedral, and St. Michael's Fortress.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (7 to 17 years) · Child (under 7): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French and German

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Split Guide

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Krka's waterfalls and Šibenik's medieval streets in one day without arranging transport, park tickets, or timing yourself: the private guide and included entry mean you arrive ready to walk, not ready to plan.

Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (7 to 17 years); Child (under 7): 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 full day tour?

The tour runs a full day from Split. Exact duration depends on how long you spend at each stop, since the guide adapts the itinerary to your pace.

Is lunch included?

No, lunch is not included. You have free time in Šibenik to eat on your own, and the guide can suggest restaurants.

What if I don't want to do the whole itinerary?

The guide customizes the route to your interests. You can spend more time at Krka and less in Šibenik, or vice versa, depending on what appeals to you.

Is the park entrance fee included?

Yes, the Krka National Park entrance fee is included in the tour price.

How many people travel together?

This is a private tour, so it's just your group in the minivan with your guide.

What's the drive time from Split?

Krka National Park is roughly 30–40 minutes from Split, and Šibenik is another 20–30 minutes from the park.

Is the minivan air-conditioned?

Yes, transport is in an air-conditioned Mercedes minivan.