Split to Dubrovnik
A two-city walking tour itinerary
Combining Split and Dubrovnik makes for one of the best multi-city trips you can take. Split and Dubrovnik are both in Croatia, making them easy to combine by train or short flight.
Split
Croatia
Split's old town is built within the walls of a Roman emperor's palace, creating a unique living monument where ancient columns frame modern cafes and medieval churches fill Roman halls.
Highlights
- •Diocletian's Palace — a 4th-century Roman emperor's retirement palace now forming the living heart of Split, with 220 buildings built within its ancient walls
- •Cathedral of St. Domnius — originally Emperor Diocletian's octagonal mausoleum from 305 CE, later converted to a cathedral with a Romanesque bell tower and Egyptian sphinx
- •Riva waterfront promenade — a palm-lined marble promenade along the harbor, redesigned in 2007, where locals gather at outdoor cafés with views of passing ferries
- •Marjan Hill park — a forested peninsula west of the Old Town with hiking trails, medieval chapels, and clifftop viewpoints overlooking the Adriatic and islands
Dubrovnik
Croatia
Dubrovnik's perfectly preserved medieval walls enclose a jewel-box old town of marble streets, Baroque churches, and terracotta rooftops cascading to the shimmering Adriatic.
Highlights
- •Dubrovnik City Walls walk — a nearly two-kilometer circuit atop medieval ramparts offering stunning views over terracotta rooftops, the Adriatic, and the island of Lokrum
- •Stradun (main street) — a gleaming limestone-paved promenade running through the Old Town from Pile Gate to Ploče, lined with Baroque churches and the Sponza Palace
- •Rector's Palace — a Gothic-Renaissance palace that served as the seat of the Ragusa Republic, now a museum with period rooms and a beautiful atrium
- •Franciscan Monastery and pharmacy — a 14th-century Franciscan complex housing one of the oldest functioning pharmacies in Europe, operating continuously since 1317. The monastery features a stunning Romanesque cloister with double columns and carved capitals, a library of 30,000 rare books, and a museum displaying medieval pharmaceutical equipment. The Late-Gothic church was rebuilt after the 1667 earthquake, and the cloister garden remains a peaceful retreat from the busy Stradun.
Travel Tip
Split and Dubrovnik are both in Croatia, making them easy to combine by train or short flight.
FAQ
How many days for Split and Dubrovnik?+
We recommend 2-3 days in each city for a thorough walking tour experience. A week-long trip lets you explore both cities at a relaxed pace with time for day trips.
How to travel from Split to Dubrovnik?+
Split and Dubrovnik are both in Croatia, making them easy to combine by train or short flight.
Is it worth visiting both Split and Dubrovnik?+
Absolutely. Split offers history, beach, nightlife while Dubrovnik is known for history, architecture, scenery — they complement each other perfectly.
Can I get walking tours for both cities?+
Yes — Roamee Pro offers walking tours for both Split and Dubrovnik with audio narration, hidden gems, and local tips. No booking required.