A stone town on the Adriatic with two UNESCO sites: a cathedral built entirely of stone and a
Venetian sea fortress at the mouth of its channel. Krka's waterfalls are 20 to 30 minutes inland, the Kornati islands a boat ride out.
11 tours and ticketsTown, fortresses, Krka, Kornati and the islands
4.8 from 94 reviewsThe three fortresses tour, our top pick
Free cancellationUp to 24 hours before on every tour here
Checked for 2026Park and fortress prices from official sources
Tours
Choose your Šibenik tour
In the centre, the eco tuk-tuk tour that takes you up to all three hill fortresses with the entry included.
On the left, the official Krka ticket for a day at the waterfalls; on the right, a full day in the Kornati islands. Every card opens a full tour page.
The park's official ticket for Skradinski buk and every land site for one day. The price follows the season, so the summer ticket costs more than this from-price.
What's included
Skradinski buk and the other land sites for one day
Park boat from Skradin or bus from Lozovac, April to October
Up to Barone, St Michael's and St John's fortresses by eco tuk-tuk, with every entry included, then the old town and the cathedral. Pickup in town, up to 12 people.
What's included
Pickup and drop-off in Šibenik (Amadria Park included)
Entry to Barone, St Michael's and St John's fortresses
Out through the St Anthony Channel past St Nicholas Fortress, then a day among the Kornati islands with swim stops. The national park ticket and drinks on board are included.
The old town is small enough to walk, but the fortresses sit on steep hills, Krka is 15 km inland and the best
islands are out at sea. The real choice is how you get around: on foot, by tuk-tuk or retro car, on your own, or by boat.
Krka's ticket price follows the season: an adult pays €7 in winter, €20 in April, May and October and
€40 from June to September (Krka National Park). The boat from Skradin and the bus from Lozovac are included from April to October.
Šibenik, Dalmatia
A cathedral of stone, a fortress at sea.
The Cathedral of St James took more than a century to build, from 1431 to 1536, and it is made of stone alone: walls,
vaults and dome, slabs fitted together without wooden beams. Juraj Dalmatinac took charge in 1441, and Nikola
Firentinac finished the dome. Round the apses runs a frieze of 71 carved heads, men, women and children, each one
different. UNESCO listed the cathedral in 2000.
Out where the St Anthony Channel meets the open sea, St Nicholas Fortress has guarded the way into Šibenik's bay
since the 1540s, and joined the UNESCO list in 2017 with Venice's other defence works. Above the old town, St Michael's,
Barone and St John's fortresses look down on a maze of stone lanes in a town first mentioned at Christmas 1066.
2 UNESCO
World Heritage Sites in one small town: the Cathedral of St James
(2000) and St Nicholas Fortress (2017).
Cathedral of St JamesSt Nicholas FortressKrkaKornati
Even the roof of the cathedral is made of stone slabs.
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Krka by season
An adult all-sites ticket is €7, €20 or €40 depending on the month; after 3pm in summer, €30.
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St Nicholas by boat
Only on the official boat tour, in season: 5 May to 18 October in 2026.
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Fortress combo €15
St Michael's, Barone and St John's on one ticket; Barone and St John's are free from 1 November 2026 to 28 February 2027.
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Euro, since 2023
Croatia uses the euro. Split airport is about 55 km away, 45 to 60 minutes by road.
Your tour
How the fortress tour runs
The panoramic tour with three fortresses, about 2 hours by eco tuk-tuk. Pickup in town, entry fees included.
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Pickup in town
Your guide collects you in Šibenik, the Amadria Park resort included, for an easy ride through the streets.
Start
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Dražen Petrović monument
A stop at the memorial to Šibenik's famous basketball player, with stories about the town on the way.
First stop
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Three fortresses
Barone, St Michael's and St John's, each with its own view over the red roofs, the channel and the islands.
Entry included
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Old town and cathedral
Down to the old town and the Cathedral of St James, then a drop-off back where you started.
The old town, Krka, the islands and the seasons: one tab each.
The cathedral stands on the main square by the waterfront; Mass times differ from visiting hours, so check before you go.
St Michael's Fortress sits right above the old town, with a summer stage of 1,077 seats; Barone and St John's are higher up.
Fortress hours: 9am to 5pm daily, last entry 30 minutes before closing; €11.50 for St Michael's, €11.50 for Barone and St John's together, or €15 for all three (2026).
St Nicholas Fortress is visited by official boat from the waterfront, about 2 hours in all. More in the Šibenik fortresses.
By car: about 15 km to the Lozovac entrance, 20 to 30 minutes, with free parking and a park bus to Skradinski buk from April to October.
Via Skradin: the park boat runs from Skradin to the falls, included in the ticket from April to October.
By bus: Autotransport Šibenik runs regular daily buses to Skradin and to Lozovac.
No swimming at Skradinski buk since 2021. Routes and tickets in Krka from Šibenik.
Kornati National Park: 89 islands, reached only by boat; day trips leave from Šibenik, Vodice and Murter.
Zlarin: a car-free island with a coral tradition, about 20 minutes by boat; the Croatian Coral Centre won a Europa Nostra award in 2026.
Prvić: two villages, and the memorial centre to Faust Vrančić, the inventor linked to the parachute.
Ferries: Jadrolinija lines from the Šibenik waterfront; timetables change by season. More in Kornati and the islands.
June to September: swimming weather, full boat schedules and Krka's highest ticket price; July averages about 25°C.
May, early June, September and early October: quieter, Krka at the shoulder price and the St Nicholas boats running.
Mid-June: the International Children's Festival, founded in 1958, fills the old town for two weeks.
Winter: Krka costs €7 and Barone and St John's are free. See Šibenik in winter.
UNESCO2 sitesThe Cathedral of St James and St Nicholas Fortress.
Krka15 kmTo the Lozovac entrance, 20 to 30 minutes by car.
Krka ticket€7 to €40Adult, all land sites, by season (2026 and 2027).
Fortresses€15St Michael's, Barone and St John's on one ticket.
Kornati89 islandsA national park reached only by boat.
RefundFree cancellationUp to 24 hours before on every tour on this site.
Where it is
Getting to Šibenik
Šibenik, Šibenik-Knin County, Croatia
Most tours on this site start on the Šibenik waterfront or with a pickup in town
Šibenik lies on the coast between Split and Zadar. Split airport is about 55 km away, 45 to 60 minutes by motorway,
and Zadar airport about an hour; neither has a direct bus. The bus station is a 10-minute walk from the cathedral.
Retro car and Game of Thrones tours: the Krka pier on the waterfront
Evening walk: the waterfront; night walk: the cathedral square
Kornati and island boats: the Šibenik waterfront piers
4.8★★★★★ 94 reviews · Šibenik Panoramic Tour with 3 Fortresses GetYourGuide rating
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Our guide was fantastic, took us to the fortress’s, Cathedral and all around Šibenik. Very knowledgeable, polite and great English. Would highly recommend as it’s a great way to visit all fortress’s without having to climb up steep hills [...]
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Absolutely brilliant, we were privileged to have Irena for a wonderful guided tour. Friendly, cheerful, knowledgable with the ability to tell us so much in an interesting and informative way. Highly, highly recommend.
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Fabulous day trip aboard a boat for up to 11 people, with just the three of us and our skipper! [...] Swimming in different spots, each one more unusual than the last, with stops at cafés and restaurants. Unlimited cold drinks on board.
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We loved this tour, which lets you discover Šibenik and its magnificent landscapes in a truly original way. The small, open-top retro car adds a lot of charm to the experience and allows you to fully enjoy the views along the way.
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Walking through the beautiful streets of Šibenik, we felt as if we had stepped back into the Middle Ages. [...] We’ve been visiting Šibenik for several years, but now we see it through different eyes!
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It was a very cool tour. Our guide was very friendly, laid-back, told us a lot, and drove to the most important spots. The time spent at the various locations was ideal, neither too long nor too short. 100% recommended.
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If you’re going on a guided city tour and have seen Game of Thrones, then you have to choose this one. It adds an extra dimension to the history of the city of Sibenik
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We had a great day of sailing with Josip. We saw dolphins and enjoyed a fantastic sunset in a beautiful sailing area [...]
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A very nice and interesting tour! Irena, our guide, went to great lengths, was extremely friendly, and told us a lot about her city in an entertaining and interesting way. [...] Excellent!
Something different
Fly over the Čikola canyon
Not a sightseeing tour: a zipline adventure in the river canyon near Krka, for an afternoon away from the
old town. It suits families and groups as well as thrill-seekers.
An afternoon of a different kind, not far from Krka: 1.4 km of ziplines high above the Čikola river canyon, with the equipment, insurance and the transfer back to the start included.
One stone town, four fortresses, and two national parks within reach of the waterfront.
Why people come
Šibenik is the Dalmatian town people tend to find by accident and then talk about for years. Its old town climbs
from the waterfront in stone lanes and stairways to St Michael's Fortress, and the Cathedral of St James sits at the
bottom, its stone dome catching the light. It is smaller and quieter than Split, and it was here, on the cathedral
square, that Game of Thrones filmed Braavos in season 5.
The day trips are the other half of the story. Krka National Park, with the travertine cascades of Skradinski buk,
starts about 15 km inland. Out at sea, the Kornati islands form a national park of 89 islands, and closer in, Zlarin and
Prvić are a short ferry ride from the waterfront.
The old town is all steps and lanes, best seen on foot.
The fortresses, without the climb
The three fortresses tour is our pick, and its 4.8 from 94 reviews explain why: an eco tuk-tuk takes
you up to Barone, St Michael's and St John's with every entry included, and back down to the cathedral, in about 2
hours. On a tighter budget, the retro car panorama ride covers the viewpoints in 45 minutes for $17.
Good to know: St Nicholas Fortress, the UNESCO sea fortress, is not on any of these tours. It is
visited only on the official boat tour from the waterfront, in season: 5 May to 18 October in 2026.
Krka, on your own terms
There is no group day trip to Krka that starts in Šibenik with a track record, and you hardly need one: the Lozovac
entrance is 20 to 30 minutes by car, and local buses run to Skradin and Lozovac. The official all-sites ticket
covers Skradinski buk and the other land sites for the day, with the Skradin boat or the Lozovac bus included from April to
October. Swimming at Skradinski buk is not allowed.
Skradinski buk, the longest travertine barrier on the Krka.
Šibenik's lanes are at their best in the evening. The evening walking tour holds a 5.0 from 79 reviews,
and the medieval night walk goes down to the cistern of the four wells and the old streets that had no
lighting in the Middle Ages. Fans can swap either for the Game of Thrones tour.
Straight answers to what people ask most about Šibenik, Krka and Kornati.
Is Šibenik in Croatia?
Yes. Šibenik is a town in central Dalmatia, on the Adriatic coast of Croatia, where the Krka river meets the sea. It is the capital of Šibenik-Knin County, about 55 km from Split airport, and was first mentioned in a royal charter at Christmas 1066. Croatia has used the euro since January 2023.
Is Šibenik worth visiting?
Yes. It has two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Cathedral of St James and St Nicholas Fortress, four fortresses, three of them on the hills above a compact stone old town, and Krka National Park about 15 km away. It is smaller and calmer than Split or Zadar, and the islands are a short ferry ride off the waterfront. More in is Šibenik worth visiting.
How many days do you need in Šibenik?
One day covers the old town, the cathedral and the fortresses. Give it two or three days to add Krka and a boat day to Kornati or the islands. The three fortresses tour fits the hills into 2 hours, and the Krka ticket takes half a day or more.
How do you get from Šibenik to Krka National Park?
Drive about 15 km to the Lozovac entrance, 20 to 30 minutes, and take the park bus down to Skradinski buk, or go to Skradin and take the park boat; both are included in the ticket from April to October. Autotransport Šibenik also runs regular daily buses to Skradin and Lozovac. Details in Krka from Šibenik.
How much is Krka National Park in 2026?
For an adult, all land sites: €7 from January to March and in November and December, €20 in April, May and October, and €40 from June to September, or €30 after 3pm in summer (Krka National Park price list). Children aged 7 to 18 pay less, and under-7s go free. The 2027 list keeps the same prices. See Krka prices 2026 and 2027.
Can you swim at Krka?
Not at Skradinski buk: swimming there has been banned since 1 January 2021 to protect the travertine. The park allows swimming only in marked areas elsewhere, and the ticket listing names Roški slap, Stinice and Pisak, from June to September. More in the Krka swimming rules.
How do you visit St Nicholas Fortress?
Only on the official boat tour from the Šibenik waterfront, by the Krka pier. In 2026 adults paid €19.50 in the spring and autumn and €27.50 from June to September, with the boat, an escort and a mobile audio guide included; the visit takes about 2 hours. The 2026 season ran from 5 May to 18 October. See the Šibenik fortresses.
Why is Šibenik cathedral famous?
The Cathedral of St James is built entirely of stone, vaults and dome included, with interlocking slabs and no wooden beams. Begun in 1431, finished in 1536 and consecrated in 1555, it blends Gothic and Renaissance, and a frieze of 71 carved heads runs round the apses. UNESCO listed it in 2000. More in the cathedral guide.
Can you do a Kornati day trip from Šibenik?
Yes. Excursion boats sail to Kornati National Park from Šibenik, Vodice and Murter, usually for a full day with swim stops. The Kornati speedboat tour leaves the Šibenik waterfront with up to 11 guests, and the park ticket is included. See Kornati and the islands.
Does Šibenik have beaches?
Yes. Banj beach is about 1 km from the centre, with a view back to the old town and St Michael’s Fortress. The Blue Flag sand-and-pebble beach at the Solaris resort is about 6 km away. For quieter water, take a ferry to Zlarin or Prvić.
Was Game of Thrones filmed in Šibenik?
Yes. In season 5, filmed in September 2014, the square in front of the Cathedral of St James stood in for Braavos. The Game of Thrones tour visits the filming spots with a guide, combined with a retro-car ride and a walk through the old town.
How do you get from Split airport to Šibenik?
Split airport is about 55 km away, 45 to 60 minutes by motorway. There is no direct public bus: change in Trogir or Split, or book a shuttle or a transfer. Intercity buses from Split take about 1 hour 30 minutes to Šibenik bus station, a 10-minute walk from the cathedral.
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