9 Museum Visits in Split to Build a Day Around

1.Blue Lagoon & Underwater Museum from Split with Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,122 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66Our pick

Spend about 8.5 hours island hopping from Split aboard a pirate-style boat. Swim near Fumija, visit Krknjasi Bay and the Blue Lagoon, snorkel among underwater statues, and enjoy a grilled burger lunch, wine, juice, water, and music on the return trip.

“The tour was a great day overall. The water where we swam was beautiful. The meal was a generous portion and great good by the water. The underwater museum was definitely a highlight for its uniqueness and then the resort you can hang out at as well. Would recommend this tour”

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2.SPLIT-PREMIUM Emperor’s Walking Tour for History Lovers + Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 333 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30Top rated

Walk through Split with local guides such as Joško, Daniela, or Joe, tracing Roman, medieval, and modern history around Diocletian’s Palace. The adults-only group tour visits the palace, old town, Riva, Golden Gate, Peristyle, and cellars. The museum entry costs an extra €10.

“Worthwhile tour with a great guide who was knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating. Easy to find the tour with detailed instructions and walking distance from the cruise port. Highly recommend!”

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3.Split: Klis Fortress GOT and Olive Museum Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 283 reviews · 1 month · from $14Best value

Start at Stella Croatica for an English guided tour, traditional tastings, gardens, cosmetics, and the Olive Museum. Then drive four minutes to self-guided Klis Fortress, a Game of Thrones filming site with wide views over Split. Guide Tin has led some tours.

“Olive place was amazing. My 15 yo daughter loved it.”

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4.Trogir: Boat tour to Unique underwater museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 229 reviews · 3 hours · from $47

Take a 30-minute boat ride from Trogir to Jelinak Bay, where more than 50 underwater statues rest at depths of up to 10 meters. Snorkeling gear, museum entry, loungers, umbrellas, and a private beach are included. Bring your own fins, towel, sunscreen, and swimwear.

“The beach and the museum are beautiful and the boat crew were amazing! Definitely worth it!”

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5.Visit Klis fortress GOT & Olive museum Klis

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $14

Start at Stella Croatica for a guided look at Dalmatian olive oil, lavender, traditional foods, and botanical plants, with tastings included. Then explore Klis Fortress at your own pace. Arrange your own short taxi ride between the two sites, since transport is not included.

“Interesting olive museum. Shop with original products and correct prices. Fortress with beautiful panoramas. Parking at the foot but limited places.Auto-translated”

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6.Split: Olive museum Klis with Olive Oil Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 51 reviews · from $18

At Stella Croatica near Klis, you’ll tour a family estate, see local products made with figs, almonds, oranges, and lavender, visit a museum about Croatian olive oil, explore a 500-species botanical collection, and taste two extra virgin olive oils.

“Great visit! The explanations are clear and you learn a lot in a short time. The tasting part is very interesting and allows you to learn how professional tasters do it.”

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7.Olive museum Klis with educational olive oil tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · from $17

Spend 75 minutes at Stella Croatica near Klis with a guide, exploring the Olive Museum, botanical gardens, and essential-oil distillery. Learn to spot quality extra virgin olive oil, taste several varieties, sample Dalmatian foods, and test natural cosmetics. Staff members Ines, Dragica, and Fani may lead different parts of the visit.

“This venue, tour and staff are fantastic! We learned so much, the grounds and facilities are beautiful, clean and a joy! Our guide, Ines, the hostess, Draginc ( sp) and tasting tour guide, Bonne were all very knowledgeable, fun and engaging. We hRead more”

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8.Trogir Boat Tour To Secret Underwater Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $42

Take a 30-minute boat ride from Trogir to Jelinak Bay, where more than 50 statues rest underwater, including an 8-meter Jesus Christ. Snorkel among the exhibits, then relax at a private beach and resort with free loungers and umbrellas. The three-hour tour costs $42.05 per person.

“Beautiful site consistent with the description. Very friendly private beach and superb site. I recommendAuto-translated”

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9.Private Split & Klis Fortress Tour, Olive Museum & Port Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $258

You’ll tour Diocletian’s Palace with a licensed guide, ride by air-conditioned minivan to Klis Fortress, then visit Stella Croatica’s Olive Museum for tastings, traditional foods, and natural cosmetics. Pickup and return are included, while the €10 fortress ticket is extra.

“Fraud - Never showed. Company did not answer inquiries. Will work with viatour for refund. Disappointed.”

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