Red Line – Split Tour – Hop On Hop Off

Split Highlights in One Ride: Flexible Hop-On Hop-Off + Walking Tour Included!

Overview

Looking for the best way to explore Split? Hop on our Red Line! Enjoy flexible, convenient travel and unbeatable views from the top deck—perfect for photos. With strategically placed stops near historic landmarks, museums, beaches, sports venues, and Marjan Hill, you can explore the city at your own pace—from a scenic coastal ride to a stroll along the lively Riva promenade.

Highlights

Hop-On Hop-Off (Red Line)

• Experience Split from the top of an open-top bus – Perfect for snapping incredible photos
• Hop on and hop off at any of our carefully chosen stops to explore at your own pace
• Riva Promenade – Stroll along Dalmatia’s most enchanting waterfront
• Bačvice Beach –  Feel the sand between your toes
• Marjan Hill – Panoramic views of Split and the sparkling Adriatic
• Stadium – Sports fans, take a peek at Hajduk’s iconic stadium
• Museums – Dive into Split’s rich history, art, and culture

Main Stops

Included

✔ AUDIO COMMENTARY IN 10 LANGUAGES 🎧

✔ OPEN-TOP BUS 🚌🌤

✔ LIVE ENGLISH-SPEAKING TOUR LEADER 🗣️🇬🇧

✔ FREE WIFI ONBOARD 📶

✔ STROLLER / WHEELCHAIR / LUGGAGE FRIENDLY ♿🧳👶

✔ FREE WALKING TOUR OF DIOCLETIAN’S PALACE🏛️🚶‍♂️

Description

Bus Stop No. 1

Riva Promenade (Apodos Bus Station)

The Red Line tour begins at the bustling Riva, a vibrant waterfront area lined with palm trees, cafés, and historic buildings. It’s the perfect starting point to soak in Split’s lively atmosphere. This is also the return point and the starting location for the Walking Tour of Diocletian’s Palace, where you can explore one of the best-preserved Roman monuments in the world.

Riva Split

Bus Stop No. 2

Bačvice Sandy Beach

Next, the Red Line bus takes you to Bačvice, Split’s most famous sandy beach. Known for its shallow waters and lively beach bars, Bačvice is a hotspot for both relaxation and the traditional local ball game, Picigin.

Bačvice beach

Bus Stop No. 3

Gripe Sport Centre & Maritime Museum

Discover Split’s rich sports heritage, including its hosting of the 1979 Mediterranean Games and its impressive tally of over 80 Olympic medals, a testament to the city’s deep-rooted athletic tradition. Nearby, visit the Maritime Museum, located within the historic Gripe Fortress, where you can explore fascinating exhibits on Croatia’s seafaring history while enjoying panoramic views of the city and port.

Gripe – Maritime museum

Bus Stop No. 4

Archaeological Museum

A treasure trove for history buffs, this is the oldest museum in Croatia and one of the most significant of its kind in Europe. It houses priceless artifacts from the Roman, Greek, and early Christian periods, carefully preserved within its walls, offering fascinating insights into the ancient civilizations that shaped Dalmatia and inviting you to connect with the spirits of the past.

Archaeological Museum Split

Bus Stop No. 5

Poljud Football Stadium 

Discover Poljud Stadium, home of Hajduk Split and a symbol of the city’s passion for football. This architectural gem offers a fascinating stadium tour—walk through the players’ tunnel, visit the trophy room, and learn about the proud history of the club. Feel the passion of club’s legendary fan base, Torcida, the oldest in Europe. Before you leave, stop by the fan shop for jerseys, scarves, and souvenirs to take home a piece of Hajduk pride! Please note that the stadium is unavailabele on the match days.

Poljud

Bus Stop No. 6

Meštrović Gallery & MHAS museum 

Once the family home of Croatia’s most important sculptor, Ivan Meštrović, it is now a museum dedicated to his art and a unique monument of modern architecture in Split. The hop-on hop-off bus stop is located near the Meštrović Gallery, in front of another museum—the Museum of Croatian Archaeological Monuments (MHAS). The bus ride then continues along the quieter side of Split, exploring the edges of Marjan Hill Park Forest and Kašjuni Beach. This is followed by Zvončac, a picturesque park area, and nearby Sustipan, once an old cemetery, which offers breathtaking views over the cliffs onto the Adriatic islands.

Meštrović

Bus Stop No. 7

St Francis Church

The Red Line bus then cruises along the scenic West Coast, offering panoramic views of the Adriatic Sea and the bustling port, a gateway to the Dalmatian islands. The hop-on hop-off stop is at St. Francis Church, a serene church with a peaceful cloister, nestled at the foot of Veli Varoš, an old neighborhood known for its traditional taverns, or konoba in Croatian. As the tour comes to a close, the bus passes by the National Theatre, a cultural hub that hosts opera, drama, and ballet performances. Its striking yellow neoclassical façade stands in contrast to the massive Venetian fortifications and Marmont Street, the main pedestrian and shopping avenue.

Prokurative

National Theatre

Entertaining, informative, flexible, available all day long, safe, and fuss-free – simply the most convenient way to explore Split beyond the historical core!

But don’t worry, you’ll still get to see the Old Town! A free walking tour of Split is included with every Red Line experience. Tours are available four times a day in English, every day, and twice a day in Italian and Spanish on cruise ship days.

Diocletian’s Palace Walking Tour

Before you go

Hop-On Hop-Off (Red Line)

• Operating Hours: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:30, 16:00
• Duration of one loop: 60 minutes
• Meeting Point: Obala Lazareta 3, 21000, Split
• Not included: Entrance fees for certain sites. However, passengers may receive discounted admission to some attractions through the bus staff.
• Accessibility: Double-decker buses are equipped with a wheelchair ramp. Access to the open-top upper deck requires climbing several steps. Other buses do not have ramps. Wheelchair storage space is available on all buses.
• Weather Preparedness: On open-top buses, passengers are advised to use sun protection on bright days and wear wind-resistant clothing during windy conditions, especially in spring and autumn.

Map

🗺️ 🚌 RED LINE BUS ROUTE 📌🚌

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INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF TICKET

Split Walking Tour (Old Town + Diocletian’s Place)

A guided walking tour of Split Old Town is included with every bus line ticket. Led by knowledgeable local guides, this immersive experience brings the city’s rich history and traditions to life during an approximately one-hour tour. The main highlight is Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site whose ancient walls have sheltered more than seventeen centuries of continuous urban life and formed the cradle of medieval and modern Split, making it one of the world’s most remarkable living monuments.

English (every day): 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 15:30

Italian: 9:30, 11:00 (only on cruise ship days)

Spanish: 10:30, 11:30 (only on cruise ship days)

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HD Multilanguage commentary

All CitySightseeing buses feature state-of-the-art audio systems, so you can explore Split while listening to fascinating stories in your own language. Choose from 10 languages: English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Dutch, Swedish, and Croatian.