Split Bike Tour: Marjan Hill Without the Climb

Ride up Marjan on electric power and choose where to stop for photos

You ride electric bikes up Marjan hill with a local guide, reaching the top without the strain of a full climb. The tour includes the e-bike, guide, and all fees. Groups are small (2–8 people), and you're back in the old town within a couple of hours, with photos that actually capture why you came.

Step-by-step itinerary

Electric bike tour of Marjan hill

• Start from Split old town
• Ride electric bike to Marjan hill
• Explore Marjan park and forest
• Enjoy views of city and bay
• Take photos of surrounding islands

The experience

There's something about arriving at a hilltop without the sweat that makes you actually look around. Marjan sits right at the tip of Split's peninsula, a protected forest and park that most visitors either skip or hike up in the heat, and the electric bikes change that equation entirely. You meet your local guide near the old town (just a few minutes of flat pedaling from the Diocletian Palace), and then the climb begins, except it doesn't feel like one. The motor does the work while you steer and take in the bay spreading out below you, the islands scattered across the water, the city shrinking as you rise.

The ride itself is short enough that you're not locked into a full-day commitment, but long enough that you actually reach the top and spend time there. Your guide knows the park's history, the protected status that keeps it from being developed, the walking trails that branch off if you want to explore on foot once you're up there. The views are the real draw. The kind of panorama that explains why Split matters, why people come back. You'll have time to stop, take photos without rushing, maybe sit for a moment and just look. Groups stay small, maximum eight people, which means the pace isn't dictated by the slowest rider or the fastest one.

The e-bikes themselves handle the peninsula's terrain without drama. You need at least a moderate fitness level (it's still a hill, and you're still pedaling, just with electric assist), but that's different from needing to be an athlete. The guide carries you through the route, points out the protected forest zones, explains what you're seeing. It's not a long tour, but it's the kind of thing that sticks with you after you leave Split, the one view you actually remember clearly.

What’s included

Your tour includes use of an electric bike, a local guide who leads the route and shares knowledge of the park, and all taxes and fees. You meet near the old town and ride to Marjan hill, where you have time to take in the views of the bay and surrounding islands before returning.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Under 16: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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 5 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Elek bike

Is this one for you?A good fit if you want to see Marjan's views without hiking up in the heat, and you have at least moderate fitness to pedal with electric assist. Plan for a couple of hours out of your day. That's what gives you time to reach the top, stop for photos, and actually breathe in the view.

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Top questions

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.

Do I need to be fit to ride an e-bike up Marjan?

You need at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The electric motor assists the climb, but you're still pedaling and steering, so some fitness helps.

What's included in the tour?

The e-bike, a local guide, and all taxes and fees. You don't need to arrange transport to Marjan or worry about entry costs.

How many people go on the tour?

Groups are small: a minimum of 2 people per booking and a maximum of 8, so you're not in a large crowd.

Is the tour suitable for children?

No, the tour is not recommended for anyone under 16 years old.

Can I do this tour if I'm pregnant?

No, the tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers.

How far is Marjan from Split's old town?

Marjan is located at the tip of the Split peninsula, only a few minutes by bike from the old town.

What if I have heart or cardiovascular concerns?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Check with your doctor before booking.