Best Split shore excursions
The top-rated independent excursion in Split is "Split: Krka Waterfalls Trip with Boat Cruise and Swimming" (4.8★ from 13,690 reviews, from $39). The biggest saving against the ship is nature / waterfall / park: $197 per person less than NCL. Prices and ratings checked November 2026.
Ranked from real traveller ratings: each tour's star rating weighted by how many reviews it has, so a 4.9 with 3,000 reviews beats a 5.0 with 25. Only tours we matched to a tour type in Split are included.
Top-rated independent excursions
Best value against the ship
| Tour type | Line | Ship | Independent | Saving for 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nature / waterfall / park | NCL | $236 | $39 | $788 |
| Kayak / paddle | NCL | $177 | $54 | $496 |
| Beach break / beach club | NCL | $182 | $80 | $408 |
| City / island tour | NCL | $113 | $25 | $353 |
| Food & tasting | NCL | $128 | $93 | $142 |
| Ruins / history | NCL | $49 | $22 | $108 |
Without a tour: near the pier
- Diocletian's Palace: ~10 min walk (585 m).
The harbour is right next to Diocletian's Palace, so the old town is a short walk. Some ships tender in busy weeks.
Questions
What is the best excursion in Split?
On ratings, "Split: Krka Waterfalls Trip with Boat Cruise and Swimming" leads with 4.8 stars from 13,690 reviews. On value, nature / waterfall / park saves the most against the ship ($197 per person).
What is the cheapest well-rated excursion in Split?
"Diocletian's Palace - Split Old Town Guided SMALL GROUP Tour" from $17 per person (4.9★, 5,854 reviews).
What can you do in Split without booking an excursion?
Within about 20 minutes of the pier: Diocletian's Palace (~10 min walk).