The Best Things to Do in Split, Ranked
Split's top-rated experiences in one list — from the 5 Islands and Blue Cave boat trip to the Krka Waterfalls, Diocletian's Palace, and Cetina rafting, ordered by real traveller review scores.
Available
15 options
Avg. rating
4.7 - 30,450 reviews
From
$26 EUR
Cancellation
Free up to 24h before
Best Things to Do: what to know before booking
Split's top-rated experiences in one list — from the 5 Islands and Blue Cave boat trip to the Krka Waterfalls, Diocletian's Palace, and Cetina rafting, ordered by real traveller review scores.
- Availability
- 15 ticket options compared
- Starting price
- Tickets currently start around $26 EUR before checkout fees.
- Rating signal
- Compared options average 4.7 stars across 30,450 traveler reviews.
- Location
- Across Split and central Dalmatia — boat trips leave the Riva, day tours reach Krka, Plitvice, Dubrovnik, and Mostar
- Best time
- June and September for warm seas with fewer crowds than peak July–August; book the Blue Cave for a morning slot
- Ticket note
- Most are date- or departure-time stamped; Blue Cave entry depends on sea conditions — check each booking
Best Things to Do in Split
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Everything you should know before you book
Split is the launchpad for the best of central Dalmatia: a Roman old town built inside Diocletian's Palace, a harbour full of boats bound for the Blue Cave and Hvar, and waterfall parks, adventure canyons, and walled cities all within a day's reach. This ranking pulls the city's highest-rated bookable experiences so you can build a shortlist fast, whether you have two days or a full week.
Book the boat trips and cross-border day tours ahead. The 5 Islands and Blue Cave trips run on timed cave slots and sell out days in advance in summer, and the Dubrovnik and Mostar day trips fill up just as fast. Everything below is bookable with instant confirmation and, on most options, free cancellation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the number one thing to do in Split?
The 5 Islands and Blue Cave boat trip is the signature Split excursion, but the old town inside Diocletian's Palace and the Krka Waterfalls round out the essentials. This list ranks them all by traveller reviews.
How many days do you need in Split?
Two days covers the old town and one big day out; three lets you add a waterfall park or a cross-border trip to Dubrovnik or Mostar. See our 2- and 3-day Split itineraries.
Is Split a good base for exploring Croatia?
Yes — it's central Dalmatia's best hub. The islands, Krka and Plitvice waterfalls, Cetina canyon, Dubrovnik, and Mostar are all reachable as day trips from the city.