Trogir and Split day trip from Makarska: Two UNESCO cities

Diocletian's Palace sits at the heart of Split, built around a Roman emperor's residence that became a UNESCO World Heritage site.

A day trip from Makarska Riviera to Split and Trogir visits two UNESCO-listed coastal cities in one outing. You depart at 8:30, arrive in Split by 10:30 for sightseeing and free time in the Old Town, then travel to Trogir for the afternoon to see the 13th-century Cathedral of St. Lawrence and medieval squares before returning to your hotel by 7:30 p.m. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a professional guide in English, German or Croatian, a snack at Pantana Mlinice, and entrance fees to both cathedrals. Wear long sleeves or a scarf to enter the churches.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Split and Trogir from Makarska

• Depart hotel at 08:30
• Arrive in Split at 10:30
• Sightsee Split Old Town
• Free time for shopping or strolling
• Depart Split at 14:30
• Snack at Mlinice Pantan
• Arrive in Trogir at 15:15
• Sightsee Trogir Old Town
• Depart Trogir at 16:45
• Return to hotel by 19:30

The experience

The tour leaves your hotel at 8:30 and arrives in Split by 10:30, giving you roughly two hours to walk the Old Town on your own. Diocletian Palace dominates the center (a 4th-century Roman residence turned UNESCO site), and its narrow streets now hold small shops, bars and restaurants. You can wander the cobblestone lanes, grab lunch at a local spot, or sit at a café along the famous seafront. There's no fixed itinerary for this part of the day. You choose how to spend it.

At 14:30 you depart Split for Trogir, stopping at Pantana Mlinice for a snack of bread, prosciutto and cheese in a calm setting away from the city. By 15:15 you arrive in Trogir, a smaller medieval city where the main draw is the 13th-century Cathedral of St. Lawrence, surrounded by Romanesque and Renaissance buildings that earned the town World Heritage status in 1997. You have time to explore the squares and streets before departing at 16:45. The return journey takes you back to your hotel by 19:30.

A professional guide leads the sightseeing portions in Split and Trogir and travels with the group throughout the day. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so there's no need to arrange your own transport from the Makarska Riviera. Entrance fees to both cathedrals are covered. Note that long sleeves, a scarf or a shoulder cover is required to enter the churches.

What’s included

• Professional guide in your chosen language.
• hotel pickup and drop-off from the Makarska Riviera.
• entrance fees to the Cathedral of St. Lawrence in Trogir and the cathedral in Split.
• snack of bread, prosciutto and cheese at Pantana Mlinice.

Options for this experience

3 options

Guide in EnglishAvailable from 15 Sep 2027

Guide in EnglishAvailable from 15 Sep 2027

Guide in GermanAvailable from 9 Aug 2027

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Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 9 Aug 2027

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AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish, German and Croatian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 28 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Gulliver Travel

Is this one for you?Pick your starting point at checkout: Makarska Riviera (with hotel pickup) or Split/Podstrana (tour departs from town), and choose English or German.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, German and Croatian.

Can children come?

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

What is Diocletian Palace and why is it the centerpiece of Split?

Diocletian Palace is a 4th-century Roman residence built by the emperor Diocletian. It now forms the heart of Split's Old Town and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The palace is packed with shops, bars and restaurants, and its streets are where you spend your free time in the city.

How much free time do I have to explore Split on my own?

You arrive in Split at 10:30 and depart at 14:30, giving you roughly four hours. The first two hours include sightseeing with the guide. The remaining two hours are free for shopping, lunch, coffee or wandering the cobblestone streets at your own pace.

What is included in the snack at Pantana Mlinice?

The snack includes bread, prosciutto and cheese, served in a calm environment near Trogir as a break between the two cities.

Do I need to cover my shoulders and arms to enter the churches?

Yes, long sleeves, a scarf or a shoulder cover is obligatory for entry to both the Cathedral of St. Lawrence in Trogir and the cathedral in Split. Plan your clothing accordingly.

What time does the tour return to my hotel?

The tour departs Trogir at 16:45 and arrives back at your hotel by 19:30, making it a full day that ends in the early evening.