Split and Trogir Walking Tour: UNESCO Sites with Cruise Drop-Off

Two UNESCO towns in one morning, without arranging the transport between them

A guided walking tour of Split and Trogir combines two of Croatia's most significant UNESCO World Heritage sites in a single morning. You'll spend 90 minutes exploring Diocletian's Palace—a 1,700-year-old Roman complex with temples, the Cathedral of St. Domnius, and the Peristyle Square—then travel by van to Trogir for a 60-minute walk through its medieval streets, Gothic cathedral, and Venetian walls, with an hour of free time afterward. The tour includes a professional English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, and drop-off at your cruise port or hotel.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Split and Trogir UNESCO sites

• Meet guide at Diocletian's Palace Golden Gate
• 90-minute walking tour of Diocletian's Palace
• Visit Mausoleum, Peristyle, Temple of Jupiter, Cathedral, palace basement
• Drive 40 minutes to Trogir by van
• 60-minute walking tour of Trogir
• 60 minutes free time in Trogir

The Experience

The day starts at the Golden Gate of Diocletian's Palace, where your guide meets you for a 90-minute walk through one of Europe's best-preserved Roman sites. You'll move through the labyrinth of narrow alleys inside the palace complex, stopping at the Mausoleum of Diocletian, the Peristyle (the palace's central courtyard), the Temple of Jupiter, and the Cathedral of St. Domnius. The palace sits at the heart of Split's Old Town, so what began as a Roman emperor's retirement fortress has become the living center of the city—shops, cafés and residents occupy the same stone rooms where Diocletian once walked.

After the palace tour, you'll board an air-conditioned van for a 40-minute drive along the coast to Trogir. This medieval town occupies a small island surrounded by Venetian walls and the Adriatic Sea. Your guide leads a 60-minute walking tour of the Old Town, pointing out the Cathedral of St. Lawrence with its ornate Radovan Portal, the Cipiko Palace, and the Gothic and Renaissance architecture that line the cobblestone streets. Trogir is one of the best-preserved Gothic towns in the world and carries UNESCO protection for that reason. After the guided portion, you have a full hour to explore on your own—sit at a waterfront café, wander back into the quieter corners, or simply stand on the walls and watch the sea.

The tour wraps with drop-off at your cruise ship port or your hotel in Split, so you don't need to arrange a return journey or figure out how to get back from Trogir. The whole experience runs about five hours from start to finish.

What’s included

• Guided walking tour of Split's Old Town and Diocletian's Palace (90 minutes).
• guided walking tour of Trogir's medieval Old Town (60 minutes).
• free time to explore Trogir on your own (60 minutes).
• air-conditioned van transport between Split and Trogir.
• professional tour guide speaking English.
• drop-off at your cruise port or hotel in Split.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Split Local Guided Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the small group tour if you want to share the cost with other travelers and don't mind a van with a dozen or so people; pick the private option if you're traveling with family or friends and want the guide's full attention and flexibility to linger at sites that interest you most. Both follow the same route and timing, so the choice comes down to who you want in the van with you.

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Top questions

What exactly is inside Diocletian's Palace that I'll see on the tour?

Diocletian's Palace contains the Mausoleum of Diocletian, the Peristyle (the central courtyard), the Temple of Jupiter, and the Cathedral of St. Domnius, along with the basement levels and the narrow streets that now form Split's Old Town. Your guide walks you through these spaces over 90 minutes, explaining their Roman history and how the palace became the living heart of the city.

How much time do I actually have to explore Trogir on my own?

You get a full 60 minutes of free time in Trogir after the guided walking tour ends. That's enough to sit at a café, walk the walls, or explore the quieter streets away from the main cathedral and palace.

Does the tour include the drive from Split to Trogir, or is that separate?

The 40-minute van ride from Split to Trogir is included in the tour, along with the air-conditioned vehicle and your guide. You don't arrange or pay for transport between the two towns.

What's the difference between the private tour and the small group option?

The private tour is just you and your guide; the small group tour shares the guide and van with other travelers. Both include the same sites, the same 90-minute palace walk and 60-minute Trogir walk, and drop-off at your port or hotel.

Can I bring a stroller or pram for a small child?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Infants must sit on an adult's lap during the van ride between Split and Trogir.

Where does the tour drop me off at the end?

Drop-off is at the location of your choice—your cruise ship port, your hotel, or another address in Split. Confirm your drop-off point when you book.