Tours and Tickets to Experience Riva Promenade (Riva Split Waterfront)

There are plenty of ways to experience the Riva Promenade. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Walking Tour of Split and Diocletian's Palace

• Split & Diocletian's Palace Walking Tour

• SPLIT-PRIVATE Emperor's Walking Tour for History Lovers + Museum

• Split by Private Electric Rickshaw - Palace & Hidden Gems

• Split Walking Tour with Professor of History

Walking along the Riva Promenade is free of charge, as it’s a public space. However, if you want to learn about the history of the harbor and how it connects to Diocletian's Palace, join a local walking tour that explores the area for about US$20 and up.

The Riva Promenade, one of the main public spaces in Split’s Old Town, tends to be fairly busy throughout the day. The best time to skip the crowds is typically from the early hours of the morning until mid-morning, while the evening is almost always when the promenade is at its busiest.

Yes, plenty of restaurants, cafés, and bars line the Riva Promenade, where people can eat and drink with a harbor view. The best way to take in the scenery from these venues is to pick one with outdoor seating on the promenade, rather than being tucked away inside.

You can easily visit a number of popular Split attractions from the Riva Promenade, since it runs along one side of Diocletian's Palace. In this historic part of the city, you can visit the Cathedral of St. Domnius for its tower views, admire the arches of Peristyle Square, or head underground to explore Diocletian's Cellars.

Many events and festivals in Split take place on the Riva Promenade throughout the year. This is where you’ll find the best views for the New Year’s Eve fireworks, as well as for watching hundreds of boats sail out for the Mrduja Regatta each October. The promenade also hosts a concert (and more fireworks) as part of the annual Saint Domnius Day celebrations on May 7.