REVIEWS · CROATIA
Every trip has one free evening too few. These 13 food tours in Croatia justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Spend about 10 hours visiting Krka National Park, riding the river to Skradin, and tasting wine, olive oil, cheese, and spirits at Sladic Winery. English-speaking guides such as Gabriella, Sanja, Lovro, and Ivana lead the day, with transport from central Split.
“Very nice trip well organized, highly recommend. Very nice trip well organized, highly recommend. Very good tour operator.”
Spend 10 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Sanja, Gabriella, or Luka, combining Krka National Park, a boat ride, free time in Skradin, and a family winery visit. Expect an easy boardwalk walk, seasonal swimming, three named wines, local snacks, and comfortable bus transport from Split.
“Lavrov was a very amusing host and the driver tolerated his pretence ridicule.The visits were just enough time in each place.Krka was breathtaking and a fantastic photo opportunity..Unfortunately time limits did not permit a more leisurely time in Skrabin if you had booked the wine tasting”
Spend about eight hours cruising from Split to Šolta, the Blue Lagoon, and Čiovo. Swim from the boat, enjoy donuts and a choice of burgers for lunch, and finish with a drink at Borko beach bar. The friendly crew, including staff such as Mario and Bepo, keeps the day easygoing and well organized.
“really great day out, the breakfast donut and lunch were a great bonus as were the unlimited drinks (but i only had lemonade bahah). beautiful swim spots and super fun to jump off the top of the boat into the clear water so definitely recommend, GYG didn’t specify but now they don’t stop at the shipwreck as it’s been removed but went somewhere else which was pretty. only negative is that the boat ride is a bit long at the start at end but still a great day out”
Cruise from Split aboard the 27-meter Yacht Tamaris to Borkko Beach, the Blue Lagoon, and Maslinica on Šolta. You get coffee and croissants, Mediterranean lunch, local wine, water, lemonade, snorkeling gear, and fresh watermelon, with clean toilets, showers, Wi-Fi, and air-conditioned salons onboard.
“Everything was perfect, especially the crew. They were the best part.”
Cruise from Split aboard the Summer Blues catamaran for three swim stops, a guided walk through Hvar, lunch, snacks, and unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, water, and coffee. The day shifts from quiet sea time to a lively music and dance party on the return. Guides may include Mia, Manuela, or Jelena.
“Absolutely LOVED this. An early start but a great day chilling out on the boat, swimming, and dancing. They had pool noodles, and face masks for those that wanted, and the cree really tried to make it a great day for all. Totally recommend it.”
Walk Dubrovnik’s Old Town with guides such as Ana or Drazen, stopping at four local restaurants for more than 10 Croatian food tastings, wine, coffee, and liqueur. You’ll also hear the stories behind landmarks from Onofrio’s Fountain to the Old Port in a group of no more than 12.
“Unbelievable tour, very informative local guide on the history of the old town its self but especially on the local food and wines of the country. The tour gave you some real localised food and wine stops with a really friendly and funny guide, highly recommend. Cheers”
From Zadar’s Jazine harbour, you’ll ride a small speedboat to Ošljak, Preko, and Galevac, with swims, snorkeling, island history, and a monastery visit. Guides such as Iva, Toni, Sabrina, Luka, and Dominik lead the four-hour trip, which ends with a family seafood, olive oil, and wine tasting.
“The two guides were both excellent and informative about the islands and their history.”
Walk Dubrovnik’s Old Town with an English-speaking guide such as Ana, Marija, Drazen, or Iva, stopping at three restaurants and a patisserie for Croatian dishes, regional wine, and dessert. Expect plenty of food, city history, small-group conversation, and alternatives for some dietary needs.
“The guide was excellent! One of the best memories from the city”
Start at Ban Jelačić Square and follow an English-speaking local guide through Dolac Market and five food stops. Expect burek, sir i vrhnje, ćevapi, štrukli, regional specialties, chocolate, and a generous meal, with guides such as Ivana, Darko, Ena, and Tonka sharing Zagreb’s food and history.
“Darko was great, entertaining, knowledgable and good fun. We had a very good time during the tour,”
Meet guides such as Goran or Maris at Dubrovnik’s Clocktower for 210 minutes of Croatian food, wine, history, and local advice. Expect several sit-down tastings, regional dishes, generous pours, and a small group capped at 10 people.
“Travelling solo I met lots of fun people. The wine flowed freely and we learnt a lot about Croatian wine. The food was delicious and Maris kept us entertained with local stories. She also gave us top tips for eating and drinking in the town. A lovely evening.”
Drive a two-person buggy across Korcula with Branko and Ana, stopping at vineyards, olive groves, historic sites, and a sandy beach. The 4-hour tour includes transport, training, fuel, refreshments, snorkeling, homemade food, wine and liqueur tasting, plus a visit to a private trophy room.
“The guide Branko and his wife Ana provided a fabulous experience on Korcula. They were super responsive and provided lots of communication in advance of the excursion. They sent a taxi to pick us up and bring us to the meeting point. We had a fun morning exploring all of the beautiful sights and back roads of Korcula that we would never have seen on our own. Branko stopped to take lots of pictures along the way and took us to a beautiful sand beach in Lumbarda to swim. The buggies were comfortable and fun and we ended the experience with an incredible lunch made by Ana. They showcased all…”
Join Oliver of Dubrovnik FOOD Story for an eight-hour trip from Dubrovnik to Ston and Pelješac. Visit an oyster farm, historic salt works, and family wineries, then sit down to marenda, a traditional Dalmatian meal paired with local wine.
“This tour is a must do! Our guide Oliver was amazing! Filled us in on the history of the vineyards, oyster farms and Dubrovnik! He was so kind and informative! The tour was relaxing and views and experiences were beautiful! Our favourite part was the authentic Croatian meal and wine tasting in Bartulović winery! Thank you!”
Spend eight hours with guide Siniša, known as Sini, exploring Lim Fjord, Grožnjan, Motovun, and Pazin from southern Istria. Expect an air-conditioned van, guided walks, truffle and olive oil tastings, free time for lunch, and plenty of local stories.
“The trip we had with Sini as our guide was absolutely fantastic with the Istrian history of Graznjan and Motovun which are beautiful places to visit.”
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