Two UNESCO gems, one private guide, zero stress about the ship
This is the shore excursion built for cruise passengers who want their half-day ashore to feel like a vacation, not a logistics exercise. Your driver-guide is waiting at the Split cruise terminal exit with a name sign the moment you step off the ship — no phone calls, no hunting for a meeting point, no taxi haggling. From there it is a short walk into Diocletian's Palace, the only Roman palace on earth where people are still living, eating, and running shops inside the 1,700-year-old walls. Your guide walks you through the Peristyle, the Cathedral of St. Domnius, the basement chambers, and the quiet alleys the day-trip buses never reach, giving you the story behind every stone. Next comes a scenic 30-minute drive up the coast to Trogir, a UNESCO-listed medieval island town of Venetian palaces and honey-coloured limestone. You cross the little bridge onto the island, wander past the Cathedral of St. Lawrence with its legendary Radovan Portal, and then have free time for a coffee, an ice cream, or a last shopping stop along the waterfront. Because it is a private tour you control the rhythm — slower at the palace, more time for lunch, an extra photo stop — and because your guide knows the ship schedule better than you do, getting back on time is simply not something you have to think about.
Your guide is waiting at the terminal exit with a sign bearing your name. Walk straight to the vehicle — it is parked steps away.
Enter through one of the four Roman gates. Explore the Peristyle, Vestibule, Cathedral of St. Domnius, and the basement halls with commentary from your licensed guide.
A short break on the Riva promenade, at a café on Narodni Trg, or for photos at the waterfront before the drive north.
A 30-minute coastal drive through Kaštela Bay, with views across the Adriatic to the islands of Čiovo and Brač.
Cross the bridge onto the island, see the Cathedral of St. Lawrence and the Radovan Portal, walk the Kamerlengo fortress waterfront, and step into medieval squares.
Coffee, lunch, ice cream, or last-minute shopping along Trogir's waterfront cafés and artisan shops.
Back at Split port with a comfortable buffer before your ship's all-aboard time.
My friends and I had a fabulous time on Silvio's Split and Trogir tour. The tour from pick up to drop off was very well organized. I appreciated Silvio's entertaining stories about his country's people, places and history as he led us through the beautiful town of Trogir and then Diocletian's Palace in Split, first built for a Roman emperor but very much lived in today. And he recommended a great local spot for lunch. Highly recommend!
We have plenty of time to visit the two cities. We returned to the boat on time. The guide Silvio was incredible. He loves his city and provides plenty of historical details. He makes everything come alive. Frances Montreal
Our trip was very interesting. Marko, our guide was fun and super informative. Everyone had a great day. The old town is well worth seeing none of the best examples of ancient buildings still in great shape. And if you're a game of thrones fan this is a must see as you'll get to go to where it was filmed and Marko even had scenes on his tablet that we could watch and see the room we were in as it was used in filming.
An unforgettable and fun tour with Silvio in Trogir & Split, Croatia. Silvio picked up our family of 5 at the port where our cruise ship docked which was great and he was on time. We first went to Trogir, a very picturesque town then to Split for a walk around the town centre and the Diocletian Palace. Silvio is very knowledgeable about the history and culture of Croatia. We learned so much from him and it made the tour a lot more interesting. He also has a great, lighthearted sense of humour. :) We highly recommend Silvio for any tour and I cannot thank him enough for being very considerate and respectful of my elderly Dad who joined us on the tour. Silvio was very patient, did not rush us anywhere and went out of his way to make sure my Dad was happy and comfortable. He even dropped us off in the town centres and went to park the car a few miles away if parking was not available so my Dad did not have to walk more than necessary. Sometimes it is the little things which matter the most. Thank you Silvio for an amazing tour. If we visit again, we will definitely be in touch.
We had a stop on our cruise in Split and had a special occasion on the same day. Sylvia and Marko created a completely custom itinerary within a matter of days and provided for an unforgettable experience for our family. Included a surprise present and an incredible tour. Highly recommended!!
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Best value Small group Small-group shore excursion visiting Diocletian's Palace and medieval Trogir. Licensed guide, per-person price, easy pickup and drop-off.
Private Private Private excursion to Primošten — swim at Raduca Beach, walk the medieval peninsula, and take in the Adriatic from the Lady of Loreto viewpoint.
Most booked Private Private tour combining Krka Waterfalls and UNESCO Trogir in one cruise day. Boardwalks, swimming in summer, and a medieval island town.
