{"id":6141,"date":"2026-10-28T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/?p=6141"},"modified":"2026-10-28T05:33:46","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T05:33:46","slug":"split-riva-arrival-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/sv\/blog\/split-riva-arrival-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Split Riva Arrival Guide: First Hours and Island Plans"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--wp:html--><\/p>\n<p class=\"de-byline\"><em>By the Dalmatia Express team \u2014 local skippers in Split<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Split Riva arrival guide:<\/strong> the Riva is the long stone promenade on the waterfront in Split, Croatia. Most visitors see it first. It is the centre of the city and the starting point for most island trips. This guide shows you how to find your way, what to do in your first hours, and how to continue to the islands.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Slike-za-clanke.jpg\" alt=\"A Dalmatia Express taxi boat sailing fast on the blue sea\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto\"><figcaption>Our taxi boats leave from the Split harbour, close to the Riva.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"What_is_the_Riva\">What is the Riva?<\/span><\/h2><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Inneh\u00e5llsf\u00f6rteckning<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#What_is_the_Riva\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> What is the Riva?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_reach_the_Riva\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> How to reach the Riva<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Your_first_hours_a_simple_plan\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Your first hours: a simple plan<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Where_the_islands_are_from_the_Riva\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Where the islands are from the Riva<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Map_of_the_Split_waterfront\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> Map of the Split waterfront<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#FAQ\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">6<\/span> Vanliga fr\u00e5gor<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#How_do_I_get_from_Split_Riva_to_the_ferry_port\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">6.1<\/span> How do I get from Split Riva to the ferry port?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Is_Split_Riva_close_to_Diocletian8217s_Palace\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">6.2<\/span> Is Split Riva close to Diocletian&#8217;s Palace?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Where_do_I_wait_for_a_taxi_boat_in_Split\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">6.3<\/span> Where do I wait for a taxi boat in Split?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Is_the_Riva_good_for_a_first_day_in_Split\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">6.4<\/span> Is the Riva good for a first day in Split?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Can_I_take_a_water_taxi_from_the_Riva_area_to_Hvar_or_Brac\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">6.5<\/span> Can I take a water taxi from the Riva area to Hvar or Bra\u010d?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Is_the_Riva_busy_in_summer\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">6.6<\/span> Is the Riva busy in summer?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<p>The Riva is a wide, flat walking street by the sea. It has palm trees, cafes, and a view of the harbour. It runs along the south wall of Diocletian&#8217;s Palace. This palace is a large Roman building from about 1,700 years ago. Today people live and work inside it. It is the old town of Split.<\/p>\n<p>The Riva is free to enter and open all day and night. Cafes put tables outside. Prices on the Riva are higher than in side streets. A coffee here costs more, but you pay for the view.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"How_to_reach_the_Riva\">How to reach the Riva<\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>You arrive by<\/th>\n<th>Vad ska man g\u00f6ra<\/th>\n<th>Walking time to the Riva<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Split flygplats<\/td>\n<td>Take a bus or taxi to the city centre (about 25 to 30 km)<\/td>\n<td>Short walk from the main bus station<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ferry from an island<\/td>\n<td>The ferry port is next to the Riva<\/td>\n<td>About 5 to 10 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bus or train<\/td>\n<td>The stations are close to the port<\/td>\n<td>About 5 to 10 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Privat taxib\u00e5t (Dalmatia Express)<\/td>\n<td>Door-to-door on your schedule, 24\/7. It sails when catamarans cancel. Split Airport pickup is available. Price is per boat, so it is fair for groups of 4 to 10.<\/td>\n<td>We tell you the exact meeting point at booking<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Want to go straight from Split to an island without ferry queues? See our <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/sv\/taxi-boat\/split-to-hvar\/\">Split to Hvar private taxi boat<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Your_first_hours_a_simple_plan\">Your first hours: a simple plan<\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Walk the Riva.<\/strong> Start at the west end and walk east. It takes about 10 minutes without stops.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enter the old town.<\/strong> Use the Bronze Gate, a door in the palace wall facing the sea. Inside you find narrow stone streets and the Peristyle, the main square of the palace.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eat in a side street.<\/strong> Go one or two streets away from the sea for lower prices.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plan your island day.<\/strong> Check the weather and the sea. Choose ferry or private boat.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Skepparens tips:<\/strong> The Riva is best early in the morning or at sunset. At midday in July and August it is very hot and crowded. Bring water and wear a hat.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Where_the_islands_are_from_the_Riva\">Where the islands are from the Riva<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These are typical times by private taxi boat from Split. Times change with the sea and the boat.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Destination<\/th>\n<th>What it is<\/th>\n<th>Boat time<\/th>\n<th>Price per boat (2026)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0160olta<\/td>\n<td>A quiet green island, the closest to Split<\/td>\n<td>30 minuter<\/td>\n<td>250\u2013450 euro<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bra\u010d (Bol)<\/td>\n<td>Home of Zlatni Rat, a famous long pebble beach near Bol<\/td>\n<td>35 minuter<\/td>\n<td>270\u2013900 euro<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hvar<\/td>\n<td>A popular island with a lively harbour town<\/td>\n<td>55 minuter<\/td>\n<td>370\u2013900 euro<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Vis<\/td>\n<td>A far island, the starting point for Blue Cave trips<\/td>\n<td>65 minuter<\/td>\n<td>460\u20131 000 euro<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kor\u010dula<\/td>\n<td>An island with a walled old town<\/td>\n<td>80 minuter<\/td>\n<td>800\u20131 700 euro<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div style=\"max-width:520px\">\n<p><strong>Boat time from Split (minutes)<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#e8eef3;margin:4px 0\">\n<div style=\"background:#1b6ca8;color:#fff;width:37%;padding:2px 6px\">\u0160olta 30<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#e8eef3;margin:4px 0\">\n<div style=\"background:#1b6ca8;color:#fff;width:44%;padding:2px 6px\">Bra\u010d 35<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#e8eef3;margin:4px 0\">\n<div style=\"background:#1b6ca8;color:#fff;width:69%;padding:2px 6px\">Hvar 55<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#e8eef3;margin:4px 0\">\n<div style=\"background:#1b6ca8;color:#fff;width:81%;padding:2px 6px\">Vis 65<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#e8eef3;margin:4px 0\">\n<div style=\"background:#1b6ca8;color:#fff;width:100%;padding:2px 6px\">Kor\u010dula 80<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>For ferry details, read our guides: <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/sv\/blog\/split-to-hvar-ferry\/\">Split to Hvar ferry<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/sv\/blog\/split-to-brac-ferry\/\">Split to Bra\u010d ferry<\/a>och <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/sv\/blog\/best-islands-from-split-ranked\/\">best islands from Split<\/a>. Ready to book? <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/sv\/taxi-boat\/split-to-brac\/\">Split to Bra\u010d taxi boat<\/a> eller <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/sv\/contact\/\">kontakta oss<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Map_of_the_Split_waterfront\">Map of the Split waterfront<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=Riva%20Split%2C%20Croatia&#038;output=embed\" width=\"100%\" height=\"350\" style=\"border:0\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Slike-za-clanke-4.webp\" alt=\"A taxi boat sailing on the sea near the Dalmatian coast\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto\"><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"FAQ\">Vanliga fr\u00e5gor<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"How_do_I_get_from_Split_Riva_to_the_ferry_port\">How do I get from Split Riva to the ferry port?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The ferry port is next to the Riva, on the east side. You can walk there in about 5 to 10 minutes. The bus station and train station are close to the port.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Is_Split_Riva_close_to_Diocletian8217s_Palace\">Is Split Riva close to Diocletian&#8217;s Palace?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. The Riva runs along the south wall of the palace. You can enter the old town through the Bronze Gate in about one minute from the promenade.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Where_do_I_wait_for_a_taxi_boat_in_Split\">Where do I wait for a taxi boat in Split?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We tell you the exact meeting point when you book. It is usually in the Split harbour close to the Riva. Your skipper sends the details before pickup.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Is_the_Riva_good_for_a_first_day_in_Split\">Is the Riva good for a first day in Split?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. It is flat, free, and full of cafes. It is a good place to walk after a flight, a ferry, or a long drive.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Can_I_take_a_water_taxi_from_the_Riva_area_to_Hvar_or_Brac\">Can I take a water taxi from the Riva area to Hvar or Bra\u010d?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ja. V\u00e5ra privata taxib\u00e5tar g\u00e5r dygnet runt fr\u00e5n Split. Typiska turer \u00e4r till Bra\u010d p\u00e5 cirka 35 minuter och Hvar p\u00e5 cirka 55 minuter.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Is_the_Riva_busy_in_summer\">Is the Riva busy in summer?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, it is busy from morning to late night in summer. Early morning is quiet and cooler. Evening is lively.<\/p>\n<div class=\"de-sources\">\n<p><strong>Sources:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absolute-croatia.com\/split\/attractions\/riva\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Absolute Croatia \u2014 Riva<\/a>; our own skipper experience and 2026 price list. 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