What to see in Split, area by area Split is a small place with a large amount packed inside a Roman palace. Take it in four parts: the palace, the cathedral quarter, the markets and the hill. The palace Diocletian’s Palace has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1979. Its streets, Peristyle, Vestibule and gates are free to enter and never close. Each gate has a character: Golden Gate (north): Ivan Meštrović’s statue of Grgur Ninski stands outside, and the statue’s toe is the lucky one to touch.

A romantic day in Split, hour by hour Split rewards couples who take it slowly. The palace is lively by mid-morning, so the most romantic stretches are early and late. This plan runs from a quiet morning stroll to a late glass of wine. Morning: the Riva before the crowds Walk the Riva promenade early with a coffee, then step through the Bronze Gate into the palace. The streets, gates, Peristyle and Vestibule are open at all hours and free to enter.

Overnight trips from Split: what exists Split has no fixed multi-day tour programme to point you to. It is a ferry port, so longer trips here are put together by the traveller from sailings and rooms. Three patterns work: an island chain by catamaran, a stay on Vis, and a loop through central Dalmatia. Everything on the water is seasonal. Fast boats run from about April to October, and by the end of October many lines are already finished for the year, so check the operator first.

Planning a family visit to Split Split does not have a zoo or an aquarium that is open to visitors, so family days here are built from a beach, a boat, a hill and a couple of museums. Keep each outing short, and add shade and water to the bag. Morning: Bačvice beach Bačvice is a sandy bay with water that deepens slowly, which makes it the most comfortable beach in the city for small swimmers.

Choosing a day trip from Split Pick by how much time you have. Half-day options are on the local bus network, full-day options need a boat or an early start, and the seasonal ones are best checked before you set out. Half a day by city bus Klis: about 12 km northeast of Split on a mountain pass. Take Promet Split line 22, which costs €2.00 booked on the app and €4.

Split attraction tickets at a glance Most paid sights in Split are small museums with clear price lists. Use the table to compare, then read the notes below it for opening hours and tips. Attraction Adult Reduced Family Substructures (Podrumi) €10 €8 €18 City Museum €10 €8 €18 Meštrović Gallery with Kaštilac €12 €8 €20 Archaeological Museum €8 €4 €15 Salona (Tusculum) €8 €4 €15 Emanuel Vidović Gallery €8 €6 €14 North wall walkway €6 €4 €10 Klis Fortress is not in the table because its price comes from secondary sources, at about €12 for adults and about €4 for children up to 15.

An active week in Split: sea, rock and river Split is easy to base an active trip on. A peninsula park, a sandy bay and the Cetina canyon sit within an hour of the Riva, and each of the options below can be booked on its own. Prices are the latest listed figures, so confirm them when you book. Sea kayak and snorkel tour What: a guided paddle and snorkel along the Marjan shoreline, with morning and sunset departures.