Trogir walking tour
Why is Trogir worth visiting?
Just a 30-minutes-drive away from Split, the tiny island-town of Trogir certainly deserves your attention. Classified as the UNESCO’s World Heritage of History, Trogir is more than just a museum, though. It’s a living, vibrant, Mediterranean town, with picturesque piazzas, colourful streets and charming cafes.
Benefit from the insightful comments of your private tour guide, unravelling the fascinating facets of this historic jewel.
Start point: FLEXIBLE
Price includes
1.5-hours-long walking tour with a private, licensed, English-speaking tour guide
No of persons | 1-3 | 4-6 | 7-8 |
Price | 70 € | 90 € | 120 € |
Exclusions: Entrance fees, Gratuities (optional).
For group bigger than 8 persons please contact us for an offer.
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Highlights
- Meander through the ancient streets of the historic Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage Site;
- Gaze at St. Lawrence Cathedral, one of the most spectacular churches in Croatia, famous for its medieval and renaissance masterpieces, as your tour guide deciphers its cryptic details
- Admire the impressive Kamerlengo Fortress and the rest of the town ramparts
- Marvel at the Cippico Palaces – complex of several buildings, built by Coriolano Cippico and his family, the “de’ Medici’s” of Trogir
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Description
Upon welcoming you to his hometown, your private tour guide will introduce you to the historic and geographical context of Trogir, one of the most precious towns in Croatia.
Through millennia of continuous existence, this tiny island-town gathered an extraordinary wealth, reflecting itself in Trogir’s palaces, monasteries, towers and fortresses, convents andchurches.
Your tour guide will walk with along Trogir`s beautiful narrow streets, soaked in myths and legends. Many contributed to its glory: the Greeks, ancient Romans, Venetians, French, Austrians… Being such a small island, Trogir was made into one of the most interesting historic oases on the Adriatic.
The dominant landmark of Trogir, St. Lawrence Cathedral, certainly deserves your utmostattention. The majestic portal of Radovan from 1242, a true masterpiece of medieval sculpture, is one of the most significant medieval portals in Europe. Like a “Wikipedia”, this universe in stone strives to give the answers to all questions, in a cryptic language, of course.
The comment sand explanations of your experienced guide will truly become invaluable as you pay attention to the intricate details on the portal.The Cippico Palaces, with their unique and noteworthy features, were the residence the mostprominent family in Trogir, the Cippicos. Their motto: “NOSCE TE IPSUM” (KNOWTHYSELF) might shed some light on their historic success.
The rest of the main square is packed with impressive monuments. The city loggia, once atribunal, often welcomes local klapa singers, filling the entire square with mellow Dalmatianmusic.
The fortress of Kamerlengo, hovers above the stunning Trogir Riva, the main waterfront, creating a picture-perfect atmosphere.
Trogir has so much to show: Masterpieces of local sculptors and many others who came hereto participate in creating the history of this island-town, remains of city walls, glorious palaces, powerful forts, all intertwined with fascinating stories – these are just some of the things that will impress you on this tour through the beautiful streets of this charming little town in the heart of the Mediterranean, in the heart of Dalmatia.
Map
If you want to come to Trogir we can organize a taxi service from your hotel or you can take direct bus from Split main bus station which is going regularly and takes about 40 min.
Even more convenient is a boat ride with the local company Bura Line which is going regularly every day in the season starting from Split promenade.
Why book a private walking tour with Portal?
With almost 2.000 excellent reviews over the years, Portal Day Tours has reliably met theexpectations of thousands of travellers from all around the world.
We make sure that all of our tour guides and drivers stick to the highest standards of service,always staying professional, as well as passionate and enthusiastic.
These are just some of many more reasons why Portal Day Tours may be your best choice in Croatia.
Plan Your Trip
If you’re staying in Split or Šibenik, we can organise transfer to Trogir, thereby creating a convenient half-day trip.
Also, a visit to Trogir can be included into our popular Krka Waterfalls Private Tour.
The walking tour of Trogir is an essential part of our Highlights of Split and Trogir Area private tour. We encourage you to consider visiting other fascinating places in Central Dalmatia by joining that tour.
The private walking tour of Trogir can also be tailored into a “kids-friendly” tour.
Anyway, feel free to get in touch with us if you need assistance in tailoring a perfect day out in Trogir.