15 Half-Day Tours in Split to Build a Day Around

1.Half-Day Rafting Experience on Cetina River with Cliff Jumping and more

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 940 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $60Our pick

Spend about three hours rafting 10 km through the Cetina canyon near Omiš. Guides such as Jaime, Ivan, Finn, and Hussein lead beginners through gentle rapids, swimming stops, a cold cave, and optional cliff jumps. Transport, raft gear, and return to the meeting point are included.

“Mom with two teenagers had a great time rafting! Kind, supportive staff. Easy rapids. Down time for swimming. Photos are great!”

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2.From Trogir: Three Islands Half-Day Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 804 reviews · 5 hours · from $67

Join a small speedboat from Trogir for five hours of swimming, snorkeling, island views, and village time. You’ll visit the Blue Lagoon, Maslinica on Šolta, and Duga Bay on Čiovo. Skippers such as Petar, Ivan, Lujo, and Iggy are known for safe driving, local stories, and friendly service.

“We had a lovely trip as a family with our 3-year old! Thank you Captain!”

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3.Split: Half-Day Blue Lagoon, Shipwreck, and Trogir Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 673 reviews · from $72

Spend 5.5 hours on a speedboat from Split, with stops in UNESCO-listed Trogir, the Blue Lagoon, and Nečujam Bay. You’ll swim from Gray Line’s private beach, snorkel near a small shipwreck, and travel with an English-speaking crew. Guide teams may include Mya, Ivan, Martina, or Marino.

“Amazing experience and the crew made us feel so welcome! They were super friendly and made sure we had the best time and even gave us great recommendations on what places to check out in the town. Definitely recommend and definitely worth the money :)”

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4.Split: Half-Day Blue Lagoon, Čiovo and Trogir Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 634 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $71

Take a small-group speedboat from Split to the Blue Lagoon, Čiovo, and UNESCO-listed Trogir. You get time to swim, snorkel, relax at Beach Bar Borkko, and explore the old town, with an English-speaking crew and about five and a half hours on the water.

“The views were scenic and the boat was a lot of fun but I thought it was inconsiderate and disorganised of Gray Line to place me with a group who had booked together as a party of ten and spoke a different language to me. This somewhat ruined the experience.”

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5.Blue Lagoon and Trogir Half-Day Speedboat Tour from Split

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 436 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $71

Set out from Split’s Riva in a speedboat limited to 14 people. Swim and snorkel at Blue Lagoon, explore UNESCO-listed Trogir, and relax at Okrug Gornji. The ride is fast and scenic, but bring water shoes for rocky seabeds and expect a bumpy trip in rough seas.

“Please Make sure you confirm departure time. We didn’t take tour because we were given wrong meet time.”

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6.Split/Trogir: Half-Day(5 hours) 3-Island Speedboat Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 419 reviews · from $68

Set out with English-speaking guides such as Luka, Klaudia, Sinisa, or Antonio for a five-hour speedboat trip to the Blue Lagoon, Maslinica, and a Čiovo swimming stop. Expect a small, comfortable boat, coffee, water, snorkeling gear, shade, and time for both swimming and a village walk.

“It was absolutely incredibly! The guides Marco and Franco were just the best. Great vibes, very laid back, ensured each family got back to Trogir in a timely manner (especially with a storm coming in no less). One of the best activities I had done in Croatia!! Highly recommend!!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 391 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $45Best value

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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8.Half-Day Cetina River Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 290 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $47

Join Adventure Dalmatia for a half-day Cetina River rafting trip through an 11-kilometer canyon. Guides such as Marin, Damjan, Ivan, and Jo lead beginners through Grade 2 rapids and a few Grade 3 sections, with transport, safety gear, and swimming stops included.

“It was an amazing experience!! Rafting was really cool and the nature was breathtaking. Our guide Marin completed this great trip. Thanks again!”

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9.Blue Lagoon and Trogir Half-Day Speedboat Tour from Split

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 237 reviews · from $76

Leave Split by speedboat for the turquoise shallows of Blue Lagoon, with time to swim and snorkel, then stop at Okrug Gornji and UNESCO-listed Trogir. English-speaking skippers, fuel, and snorkeling gear are included. Morning and afternoon departures are available.

“Really fun, our guide was great and even took us to an extra stop on the way back as he knew of a great little cove to snorkel in. Great experience and would definitely recommend”

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10.Half-Day Split Sea Kayak Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 232 reviews · from $59

You’ll paddle along Split’s Marjan Hill with a local guide, stopping at rocky coves and a quiet beach for swimming, snorkeling, or cliff jumping. No kayaking experience is needed, and guides such as Adela, Ivana, Marin, and Nikola are praised for clear instruction and a good sense of fun.

“Really patient and informed guide (forgive me, we forgot his name). Loved the cliff jumping, a memory the kids will definitely hold onto. Thanks!”

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11.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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12.From Split: Half-Day Split & Trogir Small Group Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 203 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $58

Pair Split’s Diocletian’s Palace with Trogir’s medieval old town in 5 to 6 hours. Guides such as Ivana, Mia, Slavko, and Frane bring local history to life, while air-conditioned transport and one hour of free time in Trogir keep the day simple.

“It was amazing and informative. Our guide was exceptionally knowledgeable”

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13.From Split: Half-day Trogir Tour & Speedboat to Blue Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 155 reviews · 5 hours · from $69

Join Ivan or Toni for a five-hour speedboat outing from Split. Visit historic Trogir, swim at the Blue Lagoon, and snorkel near Šolta and Nečujam Bay. The small group, music, floating noodles, masks, water, and wind jackets make this a relaxed coastal trip.

“We had a great day at sea. We were a group of 4 adults and 5 children, and the trip was well suited for us. The guide was accommodating, fluent in English, easy and fun to talk with. There was a cooler with water, and we were offered to store our drinks as well. Would definitely recommend.”

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14.Split Boat Trip Half-Day: Blue Lagoon, Trogir & Čiovo

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 130 reviews · from $69

Join a small speedboat group of up to 12 people from Split. Swim at the Blue Lagoon, snorkel in Necujam Bay, relax at Borkko beach bar on Čiovo, and explore Trogir with an English-speaking guide such as Nino, Theresa, Frankie, or Franco.

“Nino, the host was the best of the experience. Its really a pleasure to meet people like him.”

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15.From Omiš: Half-Day Cetina River Rafting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 82 reviews · from $65

Join a trained guide for a family-friendly half-day rafting trip on the Cetina River near Omiš. Expect easy rapids, waterfalls, caves, canyon scenery, clear swimming spots, and a finish beside the old water mill at Radmanove Mlinice. No rafting experience is needed.

“The entire activity was excellently organized. We were 100% equipped and properly instructed. The guide was exceptionally kind, adapted to the mood of the group, and let us fully enjoy the whole trip. Thank you.”

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