The 6 Best Food & Olive Oil Tasting Tours in Croatia

1.Krka Waterfalls With Boat Cruise, Wine and Olive Oil

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,507 reviews · from $23Our pick

Travel from Split to Krka National Park by air-conditioned bus, car, or van. Walk the wooden paths around Skradinski buk, cruise the Krka River from Skradin, visit old watermills and the first hydroelectric power station in Europe, then stop for optional wine and olive oil tasting. Guides include Stipe, Steven, Mario, Mijo, and Karla.

“Awesome trip! Our guide Mario was very helpful and the park was gorgeous!”

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2.Split Food Tour: Discover Split One Bite At A Time

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 433 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $145Top rated

Spend about four hours walking Split’s old town and eating at five local establishments. You’ll try Dalmatian cured meats, black risotto, pašticada with gnocchi, burek, gelato, and rakija, while guides such as Ivana, Dino, Marina, and Tea add local history and restaurant tips. Groups are capped at 12.

“Wonderful experience and wonderful food! Dino was a fantastic guide we learned so much about the city and history and the foods of the country! Would highly recommend!”

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3.Dubrovnik Old Town Food Tour: Small-Group Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 419 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $169

Walk Dubrovnik’s Old Town for 3.5 hours with a small group of up to 10 people, stopping for Croatian specialties, wine, sweets, and local stories. Guides such as Goran, Laura, Maris, and Marina bring plenty of personality. Expect generous portions, narrow streets, and enough food for a hearty lunch.

“What an exceptional experience we had with Goran our tour guide. We were a group of 9 family and friends and we met Goran just inside the city walls. Goran went out of his way to provide history, great food, and a lot of laughs packed into our food tour. We couldn't have asked for a more genuine experience. The food was wonderful and plentiful, the white wines were some of the best that we have ever had. Goran had a great sense of humor and was a terrific conversationalist. He spoke so highly of the city, the culture and shared numerous stories of how he grew up and his…”

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4.Taste Zagreb Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 256 reviews · from $106

Meet your certified guide at Ban Jelačić Square for a three-hour food walk through Dolac Market, Radićeva Street, local food shops, and five tasting stops. Guides such as Ivana, Diana, Darko, and Iva bring Croatian food traditions and Zagreb history to life. Come hungry: portions are generous, and the route ends with chocolate and sweets.

“Our guide Ivana was wonderful, very knowledgeable and the right amount history to go along with the food…….the food! The portions were huge, definitely come hungry and be prepared to eat!! I’ve done many food tours around the world and have never seen portions like this! A good way to start our first morning in Zagreb!”

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5.Island tour with Wine and Olive Oil Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 77 reviews · 3 hours · from $141

Travel from Hvar Town to Napoleon Fortress, old villages, lavender fields, and St. Roko’s Chapel before tasting local wines and flavored olive oils in Jelsa. Guides such as Petar and Luka share island history in an air-conditioned vehicle. The small group is limited to eight people, and hotel transfer is included.

“Wonderful tour of Hvar with a little history and stops at areas for photos. The wine tasting was enjoyable. Just the right amount of time.”

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6.Istrian tapestry – gourmet tour combining wine, truffles and olive oil

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $463

Spend about 10 hours exploring Istria from Rovinj with guide Agnieszka. Visit olive oil and wine producers, watch a truffle hunt with dogs, sample local foods, and walk through hilltop Motovun. The tour includes pickup, air-conditioned transport, 5 to 8 wines, truffle dishes, olive oils, and snacks for a maximum of five people.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had the pleasure of exploring Istria with our tour guide, Agnieszka, and the experience was absolutely unforgettable. She is incredibly knowledgeable about Croatian history, culture, and traditions, and brought each stop of our journey to life. Our day began at Ipša, a family-run olive oil producer known for their award-winning extra virgin olive oils. We learned firsthand about the olive harvesting process as we stood beside freshly picked crates of olives, ready to be pressed. Agnieszka explained the deep roots of olive oil production in Istria, dating back to Roman times, and guided us through a tasting that highlighted the region’s unique terroir. We also had the opportunit...”

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