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15 Guided Tours in Split Worth Booking

30 tours  ·  from $17

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 guided tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

From Split: Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour - Meeting in Split and settling into the coach
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From Split: Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour

1.From Split: Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,002 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $78Our pick

Travel from Split to Plitvice Lakes National Park by air-conditioned bus or van, then walk the Upper and Lower Lakes with an English-speaking guide. The day includes a panoramic boat ride and electric train, with guides such as Sanja, Lovro, Luka, and Ivana often praised for clear stories and good group management.

“Our guide Lovro was awesome, very knowledgeable and engaging. The only downside was that the toilet was out of order, which was a bit inconvenient. Otherwise, a great experience”

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From Split: Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour with Entry Tickets - The ride out of Split takes 3.5 hours
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From Split: Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour with Entry Tickets

2.From Split: Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour with Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,468 reviews · 12 hours · from $116

Travel from Split to Plitvice Lakes with an English-speaking guide such as Sanja, Luka, Ivana, or Lovro. Walk between upper and lower lakes, then ride the park train and take a 20-minute boat trip. Transport, entry, and guided commentary are included.

“Sanja our tour guide made the trip extra special and memorable. She was funny and very informative. The trip was very well organised and ran on time. Highly recommend our tour guide and the lakes. An amazing place to visit for sure.”

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From Split: Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour - Meeting in Split and settling into the coach
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From Split: Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour

3.From Split: Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,355 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $78

Travel from Split or Trogir to Plitvice Lakes with an English-speaking guide such as Ivanka, Mia, or Elena. Expect a long coach ride, about four hours in the park, forest paths, waterfalls, a boat crossing, and limited free time. Entrance fees are extra and paid in cash.

“Guide was very informative and skilled in keeping our group together. Bus ride was long but comfortable with well timed breaks. Plitvice is a wonder not to be missed! Lakes and falls stunning! There are options for those not up to fairly strenuous hiking.”

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Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Day Tour from Split - The 7 a.m. departure from Split
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Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Day Tour from Split

4.Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Day Tour from Split

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,948 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $78

Leave Split at 7 a.m. for a guided day at Plitvice Lakes, Croatia’s famous UNESCO park. Guides such as Mia, Ivanka, Bariša, and Mate lead walks through the Upper and Lower Lakes, waterfalls, and canyons. Transport is included, but park admission and lunch cost extra.

“Lovely guide (Ivanka) - bubbly, helpful and fun! Plitvice Lakes is one of my favourite places in the world - I was so happy to return there.”

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Krka National Park Tour with tour Guide & Wine tasting from Split & Trogir - Walking beside Skradinski Buk
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Krka National Park Tour with tour Guide & Wine tasting from Split & Trogir

5.Krka National Park Tour with tour Guide & Wine tasting from Split & Trogir

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,625 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $50

Travel from Split or Trogir to Krka National Park with an English-speaking guide such as Dario, Mate, or Rozana. Walk beside Skradinski Buk, cruise the Krka River, swim near Skradin in summer, and finish with Croatian wine tasting. Expect about nine hours, a large group, and extra cash fees.

“Fantastic all round. Roxanne was a fabulous guide 😊 The waterfalls boat trip and wine tasting was an amazing experience.”

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Split: Illuminated Evening Guided Kayaking Tour - From Hotel Briig to Stobreč campsite beach
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Split: Illuminated Evening Guided Kayaking Tour

6.Split: Illuminated Evening Guided Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,622 reviews · 2h 30m · from $56

Meet near Hotel Briig and ride to Stobreč, where certified guides such as Paula, Luka, and Tomasz introduce you to beginner-friendly double kayaks. Paddle 4 kilometers through the Žrnovnica River and along the coast in illuminated clear boats, then receive free tour photos.

“It was FABULOS! Highly recommend I would even go again and I got to kayak with the guide who was hilarious and my daughter thought was super HOT! Lol great tour and if in split definitely do!”

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Split: Self-Guided Plitvice Lakes Day Tour with Boat Ride - The early meeting point and the long Croatian road trip
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Split: Self-Guided Plitvice Lakes Day Tour with Boat Ride

7.Split: Self-Guided Plitvice Lakes Day Tour with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,519 reviews · 12 hours · from $58

Travel from Split to Plitvice Lakes by comfortable coach, then explore on your own along wooden paths, by panoramic boat, and on an electric train. English-speaking guides such as Sanja and Lovro provide clear route and timing advice, while you set your own pace inside the park.

“Nice trip. We spent a really good time. Very interesting excursions. To get more, I suggest to take the guide. But the price, a little bit too high.”

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Split: Diocletian Palace & Old Town Guided Walking Tour - Starting on the Riva, Split’s waterfront promenade
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Split: Diocletian Palace & Old Town Guided Walking Tour

8.Split: Diocletian Palace & Old Town Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 882 reviews · 50 min · from $17Best value

Meet beside the red sightseeing bus on Split’s Riva for a 50-minute guided walk through Diocletian’s Palace and Old Town. Your English, Spanish, or Italian-speaking guide covers the Peristyle, palace gates, cellars, Town Hall, Fruit Square, and the emperor’s former quarters.

“Ina our guide was excellent - very knowledgeable with an entertaining presentation style. She was welcoming and invited questions and curiosity. Good length of tour and we got a reduced price online without the hop on/off bus tour which suited our brief visit from Sutivan.”

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From Split: Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour - Meeting in Split and settling into the coach
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From Split: Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour

9.From Split: Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 672 reviews · 12 hours · from $76

Travel from Split to Plitvice Lakes National Park by air-conditioned coach, then spend about four hours walking beside 16 clear lakes and waterfalls. Guides such as Sanja, Luka, Ivana, and Richard add Croatian stories, route advice, and practical help. Boat or train transport is included, but park entry costs extra.

“Everything was incredible! Great organization at the pick up point. Our guide, Sanja, was super! She was kind, patient, flexible, and very knowledgeable about our destination and Croatia in general. I also appreciated her very clear directions and setting up a WhatsApp group for us to communicate. Highly recommend!”

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Dubrovnik Guided Group Tour with Ston Oyster tasting from Split & Trogir - Entering Dubrovnik through Stradun
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Dubrovnik Guided Group Tour with Ston Oyster tasting from Split & Trogir

10.Dubrovnik Guided Group Tour with Ston Oyster tasting from Split & Trogir

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 538 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $84

Travel from Split or Trogir to Dubrovnik by air-conditioned vehicle, hear Croatia’s story from guides such as Boran, Ivanka, or Petar, tour the Old Town for about 60 to 90 minutes, then explore independently. A Ston oyster stop is offered, but tasting may cost extra.

“Our guide was knowledgeable BUT where he would try to explain things were very busy… very hard to focus. Def worth it but if I could recommend the company get the little microphone/whispers things it would be better.”

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From Split: Plitvice Lakes Fully-Guided Day Tour - Meeting at the Split Riva
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From Split: Plitvice Lakes Fully-Guided Day Tour

11.From Split: Plitvice Lakes Fully-Guided Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 392 reviews · 12 hours · from $76

Travel from Split to Plitvice Lakes with an English-speaking guide such as Mia, Sanja, or Ivanka. Walk wooden paths past 16 lakes and waterfalls, ride a boat through the Lower Lakes, and stop for local food. The day lasts 12 hours, with about six hours on the road.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable. Encouraging and motivational. He kept us informed at all times. The falls are simply gorgeous!”

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Mostar & Kravice waterfalls full-day guided tour from Split - The 7 a.m. departure and the long road south
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Mostar & Kravice waterfalls full-day guided tour from Split

12.Mostar & Kravice waterfalls full-day guided tour from Split

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 344 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $84

Leave Split at 7 a.m. for Počitelj, Mostar’s Old Bridge and Kravice Falls. Guides such as Elena, Barry and Petar add local context while a driver handles the long road and border crossings. Bring your passport, walking shoes, swimwear and euros for the €15 in extra fees.

“Excellent experience! Highly recommend if you wonna spend day in other country and explore different culture.”

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Guided transfer from Split to Zagreb with Plitvice Lakes stop - Four hours among Plitvice’s waterfalls
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Guided transfer from Split to Zagreb with Plitvice Lakes stop

13.Guided transfer from Split to Zagreb with Plitvice Lakes stop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 289 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $168

This 12-hour Gray Line Croatia transfer leaves Split at 7:00 am, spends about four hours at Plitvice Lakes, then continues to central Zagreb. You get an English-speaking park guide, electric train, boat rides, and luggage transport. Guides may include Ivanka, Mia, or Barry.

“When I saw the option to book a transfer from Split to Zagreb with a stop in Plitvice Lakes I knew this would be the perfect way to fit in what I wanted to in this trip! It worked out really well, and even if things did not exactly go as planned, Mia, our guide, made sure the day went smooth sailing for us, and gave us a wonderful tour of the park. Would highly recommend!”

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From Split: Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour with Entry Tickets - The ride out of Split takes 3.5 hours
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From Split: Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour with Entry Tickets

14.From Split: Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour with Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 274 reviews · 12 hours · from $38

Travel from Split or Trogir to Plitvice Lakes National Park for a full-day guided visit. Your English-speaking guide leads you past Veliki Slap, 16 clear lakes, forest paths, a boat crossing, and an electric train ride. Guides such as Ivanka and Barry are known for lively explanations and smart routes.

“We had a fantastic day out at Plitvice Lakes. Our guide Ivanka was the best - so friendly, very knowledgeable and all round excellent guide for the day. We had a small group so went in an minivan with Yoso the driver and it was just perfect. The Lakes are amazing - just stunning. A lot of walking but easy walking! I highly recommend this trip 😊”

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From Split: Self-Guided Plitvice Lakes Day Tour with Boat Ride - Entering the park and choosing your style
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From Split: Self-Guided Plitvice Lakes Day Tour with Boat Ride

15.From Split: Self-Guided Plitvice Lakes Day Tour with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 242 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $60

Leave Split at 7:30 a.m. for Plitvice Lakes, Croatia’s famous chain of turquoise lakes and waterfalls. You’ll ride an electric train and panoramic boat, then explore independently or join a guide. Guides such as Sanja, Klara, Sandra, and Lovro are praised for humor and helpful facts.

“Incroyable excursion aux cascades de plitvice! Le temps n’était pas de la partie malheureusement mais le paysage restait tout de même magnifique Nous remercions infiniment Klara notre guide qui a fait en sorte que notre journée soit inoubliable et c’était reussi”

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