Top 15 1-Day Tours in Split

1.Split: Krka National Park Day Trip with Boat Ride & Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,321 reviews · 8h 30m · from $31Our pick

Travel from Split by air-conditioned coach to Krka National Park, where you follow scenic trails past waterfalls, watermills, and an Ethno village. After a 30-minute river boat ride, enjoy free time to swim at Skradin beach. English-speaking guides such as Tin, Lorena, and Marija lead different departures.

“The waterfalls were beautiful and really lovey place. it was very busy but I guess it was high season”

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2.Split: Blue Cave, Vis & Hvar Full-Day Trip by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 976 reviews · 10 hours · from $147

This 10-hour speedboat trip from Split visits the Blue Cave, Komiža, Stiniva Cove, Budikovac, the Pakleni Islands, and Hvar. English-speaking guides such as Angela, Patrik, and Gabriela have helped shape flexible days around queues and weather. Bring cash, swimwear, sun protection, and a jacket for the ride home.

“Our guides Lorenzo and Ivan were FANTASTIC, I didn't have cash on me for tips.... so the company should give them a bonus! For going out of their way to make out day so memorable !”

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3.Split/Trogir: Krka National Park Day Trip with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 925 reviews · 8 hours - 510 minutes · from $49

Travel from Split or Trogir to Krka National Park for Skradinski Buk, wooden walkways, a river-canyon boat ride, swimming in Skradin, and Croatian wine with local snacks. English-speaking guides may include Dario, Ernest, or Rozana. Park entry and lunch cost extra.

“National Park, boat trip and Skradin were beautiful and enjoyed wine tasting.”

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4.Split/Trogir: Krka National Park Day Trip & Boat to Skradin

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 763 reviews · 8 hours - 510 minutes · from $31

Travel from Split or Trogir to Krka National Park with an English-speaking guide such as Dario, Darijo, or Rozana. Walk the trails near Skradinski Buk, see old watermills, ride by boat through the river canyon, then swim or eat in Skradin.

“Amazing trip to the Krka national park. Our guide Darijo made the trip to the park pass by super quickly with interesting information and jokes. Never seen anybody speaks so many languages at once!! Organisation was great, all the info was given beforehand and also a whatsapp group was made to have all the info written and in case of any questions we could use it at any time to communicate while we were exploring. Also a big thanks to our driver Johnny who made sure we arrived safely. Definitely recommend!!”

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5.Split or Trogir: Blue Cave, Vis, and Hvar Speedboat Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 454 reviews · from $128

Spend 11 hours racing across the Dalmatian coast by speedboat, visiting the Blue Cave, Stiniva Cove, Budikovac, Pakleni Islands, and Hvar. You get snorkeling gear, an English-speaking crew, swimming time, and free time in Hvar. Guides such as Mia, Ella, Enzo, and Tomo have earned praise for their friendly service.

“Spring season is ultimately the best time to book. Unlike summer vacations with up to 3 hour wait times, our group only waited for the 2nd available boat to explore the blue cave. The entire day was well worth the trip for the price. Lunch is optional as well as other sights while visiting the other islands. Bring cash, even though some will accept CC at the Blue Cave and Hvar. Bring a towel if you want to swim at one of the resting spots, bring a hat and sunscreen. The speedboat has a variety of seating including at the back where you will get wet!Read more”

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6.Cetina River Rafting Half-Day Trip and Optional Pickup from Split

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 391 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $45Top rated

Join a certified English-speaking rafting guide on the Cetina River near Podašpilje, close to Split. You need no rafting experience, and the three-hour trip combines rapids, quiet nature, and views unreachable by bus. Optional pickup from Split adds convenience.

“Wow, this adventure turned out to be much more than just rafting down a river. Our guide was informative and fun. Definitely would recommend.”

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7.From Split: Plitvice Lakes Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 389 reviews · 12 hours · from $57

Travel from Split to Plitvice Lakes National Park by air-conditioned coach, then spend about four hours among wooden trails, waterfalls, and two lake sections. Guides such as Mia, Ivanka, and Sanja often add useful Croatian history and park advice, though entry costs extra and the day is long.

“My trip to Mostar was great. The guide, Petar, was fun and friendly and did a great job of answering questions. The bus was clean and comfortable, and Dado did a great job driving. Once we arrived in BH, Ana Maria was also a great guide and pointed us towards her favorite local places.”

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8.From Split or Trogir: Trogir and Blue Lagoon Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 218 reviews · from $67

Take a 3.5 to 5.5-hour speedboat trip from Split to UNESCO-listed Trogir, the Blue Lagoon, and Maslinica. You get a full hour in Trogir, 75 minutes to swim, and 75 minutes in the fishing village. Skippers such as Beri, Ivana, Thomas, and Ivan are praised for friendly service and flexibility.

“It has been an absolutely fantastic experience and highly recommended. For such an affordable price, it is incredible how much you enjoy on the trip, but if I have to highlight something outstanding about the experience, it is, without a doubt, the professionalism and good attention of Berni, the boat driver. His English, his friendliness, his explanations, his answers to everything he was asked, his patience... all excellent. If I repeat the experience, the first thing I would ask is if Berni is going to drive the boat againRead more”

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9.Dubrovnik Discovery Day Trip from Split or Trogir

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 172 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $84

Travel from Split or Trogir to Dubrovnik by air-conditioned coach, enjoy a 90-minute guided walk through the Old Town, then explore on your own. Guides such as Ivanka, Petar, Tin, and Igor have led recent departures. The return route may include an optional oyster stop in Ston.

“Very good tour, Ivanka was great positive energy! Fun tour would recommend she gave us a lot of information and it was a friendly bunch! Would recommend if you want the experience and day trip from split”

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10.Rafting Cetina River Half Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $60

Join CroActive near Slime for about three hours on the Cetina River, with rapids, waterfalls, swimming, and optional rock jumps. Guides such as Frankie, Luka, Ivana, and Timo lead small boats of up to eight people. Bring your own water, since snacks are supplied but drinks are not.

“My family, traveling from the US and Hungary, booked the Croactive Cetina River Half Day Trip and had an incredible outing. This was a perfect blend of impossibly beautiful scenery, refreshing dips in the river, exciting jumps off a 5-meter rock, exhilarating 360's and fun rapids that were just right for our group - ages 12-50+. The Croative team was professional and helpful in getting us to the meeting point and ensuring a fun, safe tour. Our professional guide, Frankie, absolutely made the trip extraordinary and uniquely unforgettable. We highly recommend the Croactive tour group — be sure to ask for Frankie!”

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11.Mostar and Kravica Waterfall Discovery Day Trip from Split or Trogir

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 156 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $84

Travel from Split or Trogir into Bosnia and Herzegovina by air-conditioned vehicle. A local guide leads you through Mostar’s Old Bazaar, Stari Most, and Ottoman-era sights before free time for lunch. You’ll also stop at Počitelj and Kravica Waterfalls, where swimming is possible if time and weather allow.

“The tour was very nice and we had plenty of time to discover the beautiful city of Mostar. The kravica waterfall was also interesting but nothing special.”

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12.From Makarska: Krka Waterfalls & Šibenik Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 131 reviews · 8 hours · from $47

Travel from Makarska by air-conditioned vehicle to Šibenik and Krka National Park. You get 1.5 hours in Šibenik and 3 hours by the waterfalls, with English-speaking drivers such as Marko, Mario, or Zoran. Park entry costs extra, and swimming is not allowed.

“Waterfalls were absolutely beautiful and definitely worth the visit. More information on how long it takes to walk the loop would have been handy so you could plan a boat trip. A clearer map would have been good also, otherwise great day out and good transportation.”

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13.From Makarska: Day Trip to Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 126 reviews · from $45

Travel from Makarska to Dubrovnik in an air-conditioned minibus with hotel or meeting-point pickup. Enjoy Dalmatian island views and the Neretva delta, then spend four hours exploring Dubrovnik independently with a map and brochure. Transport, tolls, parking, and taxes are included.

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14.From Split: Dubrovnik Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 120 reviews · 12 hours · from $82

Travel from Split to Dubrovnik by air-conditioned coach, then explore Stradun, Orlando’s Column, Sponza Palace, Rector’s Palace, and the old walls with an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Ivanka, Petar, and Tin add local insight, while free time lets you eat, swim, or walk the walls.

“wow 😲. the ride to Dubrovnik alone was worth it. So beautiful ❤️. and Ivanka was so nice and she was passionate about her country and tells everything you need and want to hear. Angel our driver was also nice. the bus was good. I highly recommend!”

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15.Private Krka Waterfalls Day Trip from Split including Wine Tasting & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $181

Bruno drives you from Split to Krka National Park, where you explore the waterfalls at your own pace. Afterward, visit Mateo’s family winery in Plastovo for three wines, homemade food, vineyard views, and a warm taste of rural Croatia.

“This trip was amazing, highly recommend! Bruno was an awesome tour guide— picked us up at our Airbnb on time, drove us to krka national park while chatting with us about the history of Croatia and answered all of our questions, and even gave us tips about the park. Once in the park, we had about two hours to explore which was awesome. After the park, we went to a winery owned by Mateo who was absolutely lovely. He gave us wine tastings, walked us around the vineyard, and told us about the history of the winery. Best tour we’ve done in Croatia— cannot recommend more!!”

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