For Split cruise guests there are two ways to do the classic shore excursion to Split old town and medieval Trogir: a private tour for up to 8 people (a dedicated vehicle from €340, the total rising as your group grows) or a small-group tour at a flat €72 per person. Same cities, same guide calibre, same on-time-return guarantee. The decision comes down to group size, budget, and how much privacy and flexibility are worth to you.
The price math, in plain numbers
Small-group is a flat €72 per person, so its cost is easy to predict. The private tour is a dedicated vehicle whose total rises with the number of travellers — it starts at €340 and the live booking calendar shows the exact price for your group. For couples and small families the small-group is the cheaper option; private's real value is privacy, a dedicated guide, and a flexible pace.
| Travellers | Small-group total | Private total | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 adult | €72 | from €340 | Small group |
| 2 adults | €144 | from €340 | Small group |
| 3 adults | €216 | from €340 | Small group |
| 4 adults | €288 | ≈ €440 | Small group |
| Larger families & groups | €72 × travellers | shown live | Compare in the calendar |
Private prices rise with group size; the booking calendar shows your exact total. The figures above use the live small-group rate (€72/person) and the private prices we can quote directly. For larger parties, open the private tour's calendar to see your number.
What you get with small-group
- A shared minibus with other cruise guests
- A fixed itinerary — Split walk, drive to Trogir, Trogir walk, brief free time, drop-off near the cruise terminal
- Licensed local guide handling the full route
- Drop-off 5 minutes on foot from the Split cruise terminal
What you get with private
- A private air-conditioned vehicle — you and your group, nobody else
- Dedicated driver-guide who answers to your group only
- Flexible itinerary — add a lunch stop, slow the pace, skip a site, photograph for longer, take the scenic detour through Kaštela Bay
- Dockside pickup right at the terminal exit with a personal name sign
- Guaranteed on-time return with padding for your ship's all-aboard
Who private is best for
- Families and groups who value privacy and a kid-friendly pace — your own vehicle, your own schedule, breaks and stops on your terms
- Anyone with mobility preferences — you control the walking intensity and the breaks
- Photographers, history enthusiasts, or anyone who wants extra time at one site
- Groups of friends who want their own social bubble without strangers
- Anyone who gets anxious about missing the ship — direct driver, direct schedule, zero coordination with a larger group
Who small-group is best for
- Solo cruisers — €72 pp is hard to beat and you get some company along the way
- Couples and small families on a careful cruise budget — €144 for two is hard for the private tour to beat
- Travellers who enjoy meeting other cruise guests
- Anyone who is happy to follow a fixed pace and prefers to save money over extra flexibility
What is identical between the two
- Same two cities — Split with Diocletian's Palace and medieval Trogir
- Same licensed local guides
- Same on-time-return guarantee
- Same air-conditioned transport
- Same cancellation terms through Bokun (free cancellation up to 24h before for most products)
A quick decision rule
- One or two of you? Book small-group — nothing beats it on price.
- A small family on a budget? Small-group is usually still cheaper — but if privacy and pace matter, the private tour is the nicer day out.
- A larger group, or you want full flexibility and privacy? Book private — open its calendar to see your exact price, then decide.