Reviewed · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS

Split and Trogir private tour *ideal for cruise ship guests*

5.0 · 210 reviews 4 to 6 hours (approx.) From $229 Operated by Labora Tours · Bookable on Viator
Book on Viator →

Split and Trogir make a smart pair: one is a living Roman palace, the other a small stone city surrounded by water. This private outing lets you see both without wrestling with a large bus group or trying to connect the two by public transport. Diocletian’s Palace supplies the big historical setting, while Trogir gives you a quieter old-town stroll.

I especially like the flexible pacing and the chance to visit Trogir first, before Split gets crowded. I also like having a local guide and air-conditioned vehicle for the drive, particularly on a hot summer day. The main caution is time: four to six hours goes quickly, and a guide who talks at length can reduce your time for simply looking around.

Key points

  • Two historic towns in one outing: See Split’s ancient palace and Trogir’s UNESCO-protected old town.
  • Useful for cruise-port days: Pickup and return can be arranged around the cruise area, with hotel-lobby pickup also offered.
  • Private and adjustable: Guides can adapt stops, walking pace, and free time to your group.
  • Comfortable transport: An air-conditioned vehicle links the towns and adds panoramic stops along the way.
  • Good local guidance: Andrej, Ivan, Petar, Silvio, Elena, Oliver, and others have been praised for clear explanations and friendly service.
  • Extra cathedral cost: Cathedral admission is not included, so plan for that separately if you want to enter.

Why Split and Trogir belong together

Split and Trogir private tour <em>ideal for cruise ship guests</em> – Why Split and Trogir belong together’ /></p>
<p><p>Split and Trogir offer two different views of Croatia’s past. Split grew around the palace built for Roman Emperor Diocletian about 1,700 years ago. Trogir is a compact old town known as little Venice, with stone lanes, historic buildings, and water on several sides.</p>
</p>
<p><p>You get a useful contrast in a single half-day. Split feels like a city built inside an ancient monument. Shops, cafés, homes, and narrow passages occupy the old palace area. Trogir feels smaller and easier to take in on foot, with a more concentrated historic center.</p>
</p>
<p><p>The drive between the stops is part of the appeal. Along the way, the route passes old towers and former settlements, with scenic and historic places to view from the vehicle or stop briefly. The tour also includes ancient ruins connected with the Roman period and a medieval fortress once used to defend the area against the Ottomans. That fortress later appeared in <em>Game of Thrones</em>, which adds a bit of modern screen interest to the historical route.</p>
</p>
<div class="twil" style="margin: 20px 0; padding: 15px 0;"><p>Other boats leaving Split:</p><ul style="margin: 10px 0; padding-left: 0; list-style: none;"><li style="margin: 0 0 12px 0; padding: 0 0 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #DDEAEE; line-height: 1.4;"><a href="https://croatiantravels.com/split-krka-waterfalls-trip-with-boat-cruise-and-swimming/">Split: Krka Waterfalls Trip with Boat Cruise and Swimming</a><br><span style="font-size: 0.82em; color: #555;"><span style="color: #FFA400;">★</span> 4.8  ·  10,519 reviews</span></li><li style="margin: 0 0 12px 0; padding: 0 0 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #DDEAEE; line-height: 1.4;"><a href="https://croatiantravels.com/blue-lagoon-3-islands-cruise-with-lunch-from-split/">Blue Lagoon & 3 Islands Cruise with Lunch from Split</a><br><span style="font-size: 0.82em; color: #555;"><span style="color: #FFA400;">★</span> 4.5  ·  5,756 reviews</span></li><li style="margin: 0; padding: 0; border-bottom: none; line-height: 1.4;"><a href="https://croatiantravels.com/split-blue-lagoon-boat-party-with-djs-shots-after-party/">Split: Blue Lagoon Boat Party with DJs, Shots & After Party</a><br><span style="font-size: 0.82em; color: #555;"><span style="color: #FFA400;">★</span> 4.9  ·  4,610 reviews</span></li></ul></div><h2>Starting from a hotel or cruise ship</h2>
<p><img width="669" height="446" decoding="async" src=