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The 15 Best Private Tours in Split

292 tours  ·  from $32 a head

A boat or a guide just for your group, on your schedule. These 15 are compared on price and on what you get for it. Look closely at the per-group prices, since those cover the whole party.

SPLIT-PRIVATE Walking Tour of Diocletian's Palace & Old Town - Entering Diocletian’s Palace
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SPLIT-PRIVATE Walking Tour of Diocletian’s Palace & Old Town

1.PRIVATE Walking Tour of Diocletian’s Palace & Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 467 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Our pick

A private English-language walk for your group of up to 12, led by a licensed local guide such as Joško. See Diocletian’s Palace, its substructures, the Peristyle, cathedral and old-town squares, with stories that connect Roman Split to the city you see today. Palace cellar entry costs €10 per person; some other entries are optional and extra.

“It was very informative and we highly recommend this tour. Our guide Josko knew a lot about the history of Romans and the town. He took his time to take our questions and show us few additional sites not in the tour. We would highly recommend him for anyone looking to learn more about Split and its history”

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Private Krka Waterfalls tour with 30min Boat Cruse - Skradinski buk: five hours to explore at your pace
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Private Krka Waterfalls tour with 30min Boat Cruse

2.Private Krka Waterfalls tour with 30min Boat Cruse

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 458 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $301

Travel by air-conditioned minibus from Split to Krka National Park, then take a 30-minute boat ride on the Krka River. You get up to five hours to explore Skradinski buk at your own pace, with a separate chance to swim in Skradin. An optional winery stop in Plastovo adds wine and olive oil tasting.

“Stipe is awesome, goes far and above what most tour guides do, gave lots of tips privately via WhatsApp after the tour which turned out to be some of the highlights of my time in Split. Opted into the wine tasting during the tour and didn't regret it at all. Highly recommend even if you think you don't like wine, this will change your mind. Stipe helped make the tour feel very comfortable and engaging with lots of local knowledge. Thanks Stipe!”

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Split by Private Electric Rickshaw - Palace & Hidden Gems - Marjan’s beaches are the reason to choose the long route
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Split by Private Electric Rickshaw – Palace & Hidden Gems

3.Split by Private Electric Rickshaw – Palace & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 412 reviews · 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48Best value

Ride with a private guide through Split’s palace district, seafront and, on longer routes, Marjan Forest Park and its beaches. Choose from three itineraries, with tours lasting about 30 minutes to 2.5 hours. Guides such as Toma, Rosa, Mario and Mounass have led tours here, though your guide is not guaranteed. The largest tour includes a soft drink by the sea.

“This tour of Split was EXCELLENT !! The tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable and did an outstanding job leading the tour. I would highly recommend this tour and the guide !!”

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Private Blue cave, Mamma Mia and Hvar, 5 islands tour from Split - Stiniva Cove and the Mamma Mia coast
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Private Blue cave, Mamma Mia and Hvar, 5 islands tour from Split

4.Private Blue cave, Mamma Mia and Hvar, 5 islands tour from Split

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 387 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.)

Spend 10 to 12 hours on a private open-air speedboat from Split, visiting the Blue Cave, Vis, Stiniva Cove, Budikovac in high season and Hvar. An English-speaking skipper can adapt the day to your group. Snorkeling gear is included, but Blue Cave tickets, lunch and drinks cost extra.

“Our skipper Branko was wonderful--excellent at driving the boat in high winds and waves, very flexible in adapting to our interests.”

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The Best of Split Private Tour - Walk through the Vestibule and the Peristyle
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The Best of Split Private Tour

5.The Best of Split Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 338 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $199

Walk Split’s Old Town with a private guide such as Jelena, Vinka, Kristina, or Vicencija. The 2.5-hour route pairs Diocletian’s Palace substructures with the Peristyle, cathedral, Green Market, and Riva, connecting Roman remains to local life. Substructure admission is included; the cathedral and optional mausoleum or Jupiter’s Temple entry are extra.

“Our guide, Vinka, is a knowledgeable, friendly guide. We enjoyed walking around Split and hearing about its history. Highly recommended”

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Private Full-Day Krka Waterfalls Tour with Wine Tasting - Three hours to explore Krka National Park
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Private Full-Day Krka Waterfalls Tour with Wine Tasting

6.Private Full-Day Krka Waterfalls Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · 10 hours (approx.)

Spend about 10 hours with a private English-speaking guide and driver, travelling from Split through Dalmatia to Krka National Park, Skradin and Sladic Winery. You’ll have time for the park’s eco-village, a swim in Skradin and a local wine tasting. The vehicle is air-conditioned; park admission costs extra.

“We can't praise our day highly enough! We had the most wonderful guide and driver (Uri and Yosep) who were the ultimate hosts... knowledgeable, kind, caring, funny, entertaining and professional. We loved everything about the day and they went out of their way to make sure we had a brilliant time. It was the highlight of the trip and I would recommend to anyone. We will be back and hope to see them again!”

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Private Boat Tour by local expert - Create Your Itinerary - Blue Lagoon and Krknjasi Bay: make swimming the main event
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Private Boat Tour by local expert – Create Your Itinerary

7.Private Boat Tour by local expert – Create Your Itinerary

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 261 reviews · 6 to 10 hours (approx.)

Set your own pace on a private boat from Split, with room for up to six people and a route shaped around your interests and the day’s conditions. Choose island towns, swimming bays, the Blue Cave or Zlatni Rat. Skippers including Karlo, Antonio, Stefan and Ivan have helped groups plan stops, meals and quieter places to swim. Snorkeling masks and safety equipment are provided; skipper and fuel cost extra.

“Really good trip, luxury boat.account for an extra 200-300 Eur for fuel as it is on top of+ 200 Eur for crew”

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From Split: Plitvice Lakes - Private tour - The Lower Lakes: canyon walls and waterfalls
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From Split: Plitvice Lakes – Private tour

8.Plitvice Lakes – Private tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 222 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.)

Leave Split at 7:30 am for a private, 10 to 11-hour trip to Plitvice Lakes National Park. A guide such as Luka or Ivana can add context along the way and in the park, while driver George has been praised for a careful ride. The tour includes air-conditioned transport and a panoramic boat ride. Park admission is extra.

“The tour I originally booked two months in advance cancelled on me the day before my tour. I had to quickly book with another company and thankfully the Booker Travel Agency came through for me! I had a wonderful time with guide Ivana and driver George! It was a bit of a drive to get to Plitvice National Park but it was well worth it. I really enjoy nature and waterfalls and this was an amazing place for that. I went in September so the water was not as much as in the springtime but still plenty of water and beautiful views. I was surprised my favorite part was the…”

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Split airport to Split Private transfer to 8 pax (Door to Door any location) - The roughly 35-minute journey
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Split airport to Split Private transfer to 8 pax (Door to Door any location)

9.Split airport to Split Private transfer to 8 pax (Door to Door any location)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 213 reviews · 35 minutes (approx.)

Your driver meets you in Split Airport’s arrivals area with a sign bearing your name, helps with your bags and takes your party to your destination. The ride is about 35 minutes. Driver details arrive the day before; Mislav is one driver named by a passenger.

“Mislav communicated he was ready for us at the terminal exit to escort us to the van and drive us to the ferry terminal in Split. He loaded our luggage for an easy, no worry transport in a clean van. He answered all our questions without talking our ears off. Nice Service.”

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Split and Trogir private tour *ideal for cruise ship guests*

10.Split and Trogir private tour *ideal for cruise ship guests*

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $229

Visit Diocletian’s Palace in Split and UNESCO-protected Trogir with a licensed guide-driver, traveling between them in an air-conditioned vehicle. The private 4-to-6-hour tour can include scenic stops and free time. Guides named by past participants include Andrej, Petar, Ivan, Silvio, and Elena, though your guide is not guaranteed.

“We had a wonderful personal tour with Andrej. He met us promptly outside our cruise port pier (near the ferry boats) then drove us to Trogir and guided us around before giving us an hour to explore on our own. We then were driven back to Split for a guided tour through the historic sites. The total tour was about 5 hours and then we explored a little more on our own, had a late lunch, and then walked back to our ship.”

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Private Walks & Storytelling - the best small group tour in Split - Going below the palace in the substructures
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Private Walks & Storytelling – the best small group tour in Split

11.Private Walks & Storytelling – the best small group tour in Split

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 205 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.)

Walk Split with Mirjana, a licensed guide born and raised in the city. This private tour for up to 10 people links Diocletian’s Palace, local stories, the Riva, and a stop for locally flavoured chocolate. You can shape the route around your interests and choose where it ends.

“Mirjana was AMAZING! She was so accommodating and was a joy to be around. She was incredibly knowledgeable about all things Split - both historical information and current cultural issues. We had a blast on the tour, and had a wonderful time sitting down for coffee with her as well!”

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Private Blue cave, Mamma Mia and Hvar, 5 islands tour from Trogir - Stiniva Cove and the Srebrena photo pause
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Private Blue cave, Mamma Mia and Hvar, 5 islands tour from Trogir

12.Private Blue cave, Mamma Mia and Hvar, 5 islands tour from Trogir

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 192 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.)

From Trogir, your private open-air speedboat visits the Blue Cave, Vis, Stiniva Cove, Budikovac’s Blue Lagoon, and Hvar over 10 to 12 hours. Snorkeling gear and an English-speaking skipper are included. Blue Cave tickets cost extra, and the route depends on good weather. Branko is a skipper named in connection with the tour.

“Our family of 7 Booker a private tour. The many laughs, joy and continued fun was priceless. Branko, enabled the adventure to feel safe and thrilling. He was attentive to the needs of our group, introduced each stop, explained what to expect at the blue cave (which was stunning), and helped us create incredible memories.”

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Private Tour of Red rocks, Pakleni Islands and Hvar's Southern Beaches - Lučišća Beach: a short, clear-water stop
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Private Tour of Red rocks, Pakleni Islands and Hvar’s Southern Beaches

13.Private Tour of Red rocks, Pakleni Islands and Hvar’s Southern Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 181 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes to 8 hours (approx.)

Spend about eight hours on a private boat from Hvar, stopping at Red Rocks, Lučišća Beach, Dubovica and the Pakleni Islands. Snorkel gear and bottled water are included; lunch is not. Skippers including Simon, Harris and Nino have been praised for adapting the day to each group, though your skipper and boat may vary.

“I would highly recommend this tour! My family had an amazing time spending the day out on the water. Symun, (not sure if I spelled his name correctly but I know for sure that it had a “u”before the “n”, skipper was so great! He was very professional and knowledgeable about the boat and the history of Croatia. He totally catered to all of our needs and wants and focused the day around what we wanted to do. He recommended a delicious restaurant for lunch as well! Spend the money for this tour and request Symun, with a “u” , and you won’t be disappointed!”

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Private Blue Lagoon & 3 Islands Trip - Šolta: a slower finish in Maslinica
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Private Blue Lagoon & 3 Islands Trip

14.Private Blue Lagoon & 3 Islands Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Take a private speedboat from Split to Trogir, Krknjaši Bay and Šolta, with time for sightseeing, a swim and a meal stop. Your skipper handles the route, with guides such as Emil, Bozo, Karli and Nando praised for sharing local stories and keeping the ride relaxed. Choose a morning or afternoon departure; bring money for food and drinks.

“Bozo and Karli were magnificent crew members, made the trip extremely enjoyable for my friends and I! Beautiful sunset”

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Private History Split Walking Tour in English - The Golden Gate and Gregory of Nin
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Private History Split Walking Tour in English

15.Private History Split Walking Tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Walk Split’s Old Town with a private English-speaking guide, starting at the Peristyle and finishing at the same meeting point. You’ll see the palace’s Vestibule, substructures, Golden Gate, and more, while hearing about Diocletian, Gregory of Nin, and Split’s Jewish community. Guides include Antonella; the substructure museum is not part of the tour.

“We found this tour to be very comprehensive and knowledgeable. Our guide was incredible! We learned so much and have many suggestions things to learn further. We would take this tour again just to relearn everything! Be sure to sign up for the is tour!”

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