Port call · CROATIA SHORE EXCURSIONS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend with the same itinerary: 15 croatia shore excursions worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before the gangway goes down.
Spend 90 minutes walking through Split’s Diocletian’s Palace, then ride 45 minutes to Trogir for a guided stroll and one hour of free time. English, Spanish, German, French, and Italian guides lead the tour. Pickup in Split and private groups are available.
“Excellent. If I was a tour operator I would definitely hire her!”
Travel from Split to Trogir in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed guide-driver such as Andrej, Petar, Ivan, or Silvio. You’ll tour Diocletian’s Palace, explore UNESCO-listed Trogir, pass old towers and ancient ruins, and have time to wander at your own pace. Cruise-port pickup is available.
“Andrej was fabulous, prompt communication via WhatsApp and what a knowledgeable person! Happy to accommodate us with what we wanted to see, lots of time to stop for sights and drinks. Would highly recommend him and the tour.”
Start at Split’s cruise terminal and ride by air-conditioned coach to UNESCO-listed Trogir, then explore Diocletian’s Palace and central Split. Guides such as Tina, Sandra, Roko, and Hrvoje bring strong local knowledge and lively storytelling. Expect a fast-paced half day, plenty of walking, and no return transfer to the ship.
“The Split & Trogir tour with Tina was very informative. We sampled some local liquor and cheese, did some shopping.”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Pile Square, walk to the cable car, and ride up Mount Srđ for wide views over Dubrovnik and the Adriatic. Then tour the Old Town, including Onofrio’s Fountain, the Franciscan Monastery, Stradun, Sponza Palace, Rector’s Palace, the cathedral, and St Blaise’s Church. Guides such as Tea, Sara, Elvis, and Katarina bring local stories to the walk.
“I would not recommend this tour. The tour guide came shortly before the meeting time so it took a few minutes to check everyone in and get us all headphones and radios. Then the tour guide waited for someone who was late and there was tension. We started our walk almost 25 minutes late with a stressed guide. We walked to the cable car and waited again while the tour guide purchased tickets, something that should have been done ahead of time for efficiency. By the time we walked back to Old Town, it was very hot. We should have done the walk first and cable car second. Beautiful city…”
Travel privately from Split to Krka National Park in an air-conditioned car, walk the waterfall trails with an English-speaking guide, then visit Sladic Winery for three wines paired with local prosciutto and cheese. The six-hour outing suits anyone who wants nature, food, and door-to-door transport in one day.
“The tour never showed up. We were at the meeting location 10 minutes early. They didn’t answer our multiple phone calls, or messages.”
This 4 to 5-hour shore excursion pairs Dubrovnik’s Old Town with Cavtat and a car-only viewpoint on Mount Srdj. An English-speaking driver guide handles the transfers, while a licensed local guide leads the Old Town walk. Guides such as Ivo, Nera, Miho, and Toni are noted for personal stories and flexible help.
“Fantastic tour Our guides were very knowledgeable & showed us so many interesting sights. Highly recommend this tour”
Start near Pile Gate at 10:30 with an English-speaking Elite Travel guide. Walk through Dubrovnik’s Old Town, visit Lovrjenac Fortress, and see filming spots linked to Arya Stark, the Targaryens, Cersei, and the Battle of Blackwater. City Walls and fortress admission are included, but expect many stairs and several hours in the sun.
“elite tours arrive promptly. Sara was our tour guide and she was awesome. Sara was knowledgeable and provided recommendations for food and activities while in Old Town. I would definitely do an Elite Tour again”
Meet your guide at the cruise ship gangway for a four-hour private outing above and through Dubrovnik. You’ll cross the Franjo Tudjman Bridge, see the Ombla River spring, stop at Mount Srd, then walk the Old Town with a local guide such as Ivo, Nera, Miho, or Robert, followed by one hour of free time.
“Ivo was very friendly and took care of my family as it were his own. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience and he accommodated some mobility issues with our family to make sure everyone got the best experience!”
Meet your English-speaking guide near Pile Gate at 10:30 am for a three-hour walk through Dubrovnik’s Old Town and around its City Walls. Guides such as Sara, Ana, Ivana, and Vlatka bring local history to life, including the 1990s war. Expect cobblestones, about 150 steps, and superb views.
“our guide, Lydia, was terrific. very knowledgeable and helpful with a great sense of humor. she obviously loves her town and her job.”
Walk Dubrovnik’s UNESCO-listed Old Town with a local English-speaking guide for about 90 minutes. Start at Pile Gate, then see Onofrio’s Fountain, the Franciscan Monastery, Stradun, Rector’s Palace, Orlando’s Column, St Blaise’s Church, and the Cathedral. Groups are capped at 16, but crowds can make guides hard to hear.
“This was the type of tour where you have to wear headphones in order to hear the tour guide because there was quite a bit of people, and she's always up ahead of the group. She gave out all the facts, but no other interesting stories or anything to keep my attention.”
Leave Dubrovnik’s walls for a half-day outing to Cavtat, with stops at Franjo Tuđman Bridge, the Ombla River spring, and Mount Srd. An English-speaking driver-guide provides live commentary, then gives you time in Cavtat’s old town. Pickup and drop-off are included, with an optional private Dubrovnik walking tour.
“We enjoyed our tour to see the outskirts of Dubrovnik. Our guide was very nice and had a clean car. We are not sure if he understood our questions. He did tell us about the area. We saw beautiful views. It was supposed to be a four hour tour but it only lasted three hours. It gave us time explore the walled city on ou own.”
Walk through Split’s Roman palace with guides such as Ivana, Slavko, and Mia, then ride to Trogir for a guided old-town tour and one hour of free time. You’ll see the Golden Gate, Peristil, Saint Domnius Cathedral, St. Lawrence Cathedral, the City Loggia, and Kamerlengo Fortress. Entry fees are not included.
“this was an amazing tour with an amazing guide Slovak we really really loved it he was exceptionally well versed in history and customs of the area and was really really helpful and courteous to us”
Meet your licensed guide in Split for a 1.5-hour walk through Diocletian’s Palace and the Old Town, then ride 20 minutes by air-conditioned minivan to Klis Fortress. You’ll tour its walls, hear about its military past, enjoy broad Adriatic views, and return to Split after another 1.5-hour visit.
“Ben organizzato l’ordine delle varie visite da parte della nostra ottima guida Ivan.”
Spend about 5.5 hours tracing Dubrovnik’s Game of Thrones locations with a private guide and driver. Visit Trsteno Arboretum, Lovrijenac Fortress, the Old Town, Lokrum Island, and Mount Srd. Guides such as Mihaela and Andrea can adjust the pace and skip steep walks when needed.
“Good communication before the tour. Guide and driver were at the meeting point but hard to find. We were there early and they did not have a sign with our name and the van was not marked. I walked around trying to find them for 10-15 minutes. The tour itself was great. The van was comfortable and the guide was knowledgeable. The information shared was great. Some places we did not go due to us not wanting to walk up stairs. The guide tailored this to our interests. She was knowledgeable and easy to understand. The trip out to Lokum island cost extra but was worth it. The tour ends…”
You’ll visit Split and Trogir on a private five-hour tour with pickup from your accommodation or cruise ship. A licensed guide such as Andrej or Gabrijela leads the way, showing you Diocletian’s Palace, Trogir Cathedral, and the seven villages of Kaštela, with free time in both historic cities.
“The best part of our tour today was our guide, Andrej. He took us to many sites that we would not have seen on a large tour bus, beautiful weather, and beautiful city.”
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