The 15 Best Tours in Makarska

1.Skywalk Tour with a Tuk Tuk – Skip the line ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 552 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $71Our pick

Travel from Makarska into Biokovo Nature Park in an open electric tuk tuk with an English-speaking guide such as Tino, Luka, or Marin. Stop for island views, homemade cherry liqueur, and Croatian chocolate before reaching the glass Skywalk at 1,228 meters. Hotel pickup, drinks, blankets, and free drop-off are included.

“Picked up by luka in the tuk tuk right at hotel, weshared with austrian couple. We had such an amazing time.the other tuk tuk driver shared his mamas cherry brandy. Amazing views and great information given. Hope to see you again luka.”

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2.Skywalk Tuk-Tuk Tour with Skip-the-Line Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 467 reviews · from $78

Travel from Makarska to the 1,228-meter Biokovo Skywalk in a silent, open electric tuk-tuk. Your English, German, or Croatian-speaking guide, including guides such as Luka, Tino, Dominik, and Roko, shares local stories, stops for photos, and serves Croatian chocolate, cherry liqueur, cold drinks, and a traditional snack.

“The guide was amazing and we had a great time both driving and up at the skywalk! Would absolutely recommend doing this!”

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3.Biokovo Skywalk Entry Ticket with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 379 reviews · 3 hours · from $53

Travel by air-conditioned minivan from selected Makarska hotels to the Biokovo Skywalk, 1,220 meters above sea level. Your English-speaking driver handles the narrow mountain road, priority entry is included, and you get about 30 minutes on the glass platform plus a photo stop in Biokovo National Park. Some departures include light commentary.

“Communication and information exchange are working well. 5 stars for the mobile application. Travel guide was kind and helpful during the trip. Keep this level of service🙂”

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4.3-Island Speedboat Tour with Cave and Blue Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 333 reviews · 5 hours · from $94

From Makarska, a small speedboat group visits a blue cave at Pokrivenik, Mala Stiniva, Jelsa, Zečevo, and Žirje Beach. You get snorkel gear, water, a local skipper, and plenty of swim time. Guides including Greg, Marko, Filip, and Dinko are praised for friendly service, though Jelsa may feel short if you want a longer town visit.

“Got to see dolphins on the way to the cave! Filip as a guide was cool. Boat had max. 12 people on it, good vibes overall. Great spots to swim in, only reachable with a guide (and boat). Definitely recommend!”

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5.Hidden Gems of Hvar Island’s North Shore

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 186 reviews · from $91

From Makarska, take a small speedboat to Veliki Pokrivenik, Mala Stiniva, Jelsa, and Zečevo islet. You get swimming, snorkeling, cliff jumping, and free time in Jelsa, with equipment, water, jackets, and a professional skipper included. Skippers such as Marko, Marco, Goran, and Dinko have led this trip.

“Had a lovely time. Very nice skipper. Beautiful coves.”

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6.Buggy Skywalk and Biokovo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 142 reviews · from $81

Join Ivan and the Sky Adventure team for a four-hour buggy trip from Makarska into Biokovo Nature Park. You’ll ride narrow mountain roads, stop for views and wildlife, walk toward Sinjal, enjoy homemade food with local wine, then visit the Skywalk at 1,228 meters. Pickup is available from addresses in the marked area.

“Great guide, very informative really made an amazing trip even better. Loved the picnic with wine at the end.”

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7.Guided Sea Kayaking Tour with Snorkeling Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 142 reviews · from $53

Paddle a two-person kayak from Makarska with an English-speaking guide such as Toni, Tony, or Mario. Visit St. Peter lighthouse, Osejava cliffs, Nugal, and quiet beaches, with time for swimming, snorkeling, fruit, and possibly cliff jumping or sunset watching. The route is suitable for first-timers who can swim.

“Excellent experience. Guide was great and attentive to the whole family aged 8 to 50. Would definitely recommend.”

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8.Krka Waterfalls & Šibenik Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 131 reviews · 8 hours · from $47

Travel from Makarska in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking local driver, usually for about 8 hours. You get 1.5 hours to explore Šibenik, then 3 hours at Krka National Park. The trip is unguided, though some departures include a guide such as Maria. Park entry costs extra.

“Waterfalls were absolutely beautiful and definitely worth the visit. More information on how long it takes to walk the loop would have been handy so you could plan a boat trip. A clearer map would have been good also, otherwise great day out and good transportation.”

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9.Day Trip to Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 126 reviews · from $45

Spend a full day traveling from Makarska to Dubrovnik in an air-conditioned minibus. You get roughly three hours each way, four hours to explore independently, pickup and drop-off at the Old Town gate, plus a map and brochures. There is no guide, so you set your own pace.

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10.BRELA Bikini Dive *Try SCUBA DIVING*

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $140

Meet Ivan and Amber at Bikini Dive in Brela for a private first-time SCUBA session. You receive the needed equipment, a detailed safety briefing, personal underwater guidance, and photos. About 45 minutes are spent below the surface at the Home Reef, with the full experience lasting roughly two hours.

“It was truly the best experience I’ve had in a very long time. Both Ivan and Amber were awesome in their expertise as certified divers. I felt comfortable and safe! Ivan was instrumental in me getting to Bikini Dive and hosting me as this was my first experience. Amber explained all that I needed to know before diving and guided me while underwater. Such an amazing experience! I would definitely think of them when I return to Brela, Croatia to certify as a Diver!”

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11.Golden Horn Beach & Secluded Bays Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 99 reviews · from $91

Join a small speedboat group from Makarska for a 50-minute ride to Brač. Spend two hours at Zlatni Rat, with time for swimming, snorkeling, or walking to Bol. Then stop at two quiet bays for more clear-water swimming. Captain Marco is one of the crew associated with this outing.

“It was beautiful! Marco is really good with boats, he is talkative, tells you lot of informations. We went to beautiful places to snorkel, there was nobody but us with the boat. The water is crystal clear. We had the best time, absolutely worth every cents. Oh and in Bol City we had the best icecream ever!”

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12.Bacina Lakes Stand-Up Paddle Board Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $52

Meet instructor Ivan at 10:00 for a beginner-friendly stand-up paddle lesson on Sladinac Lake. Then paddle through canals, bird habitats, fishing villages, and wetlands toward the Island of Love, a natural spring, and Crniševo Lake. The three-hour tour includes equipment, a fruit picnic, and a swim stop.

“Ivan was an excellent tutor and fun guide. The experience is 100% worth while exploring the lakes and the local wildlife, including Cormorants and Eagles - did you know you can scare seagulls away by flapping your arms like a big eagle? I didn’t either, until today. Hvala Ivan!”

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13.Parasailing Experience – MPL Nautika

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 86 reviews · 1 day · from $47

You board an MPL Nautika boat in Makarska, receive safety gear and a briefing, then rise above the Adriatic on a 5 to 15 minute parasailing flight. Ivona is one of the guides, with Croatian, English, and German support available. Choose a lower or higher flight, with 700 meters offering the longest ride.

“Amazing and well organized team of hosts. Very skilled captain and spotter that clearly had the process down. Highly recommend going for the longer length. We did the 600’ for a first time and will do the max if we do it again. The ride was so smooth and peaceful. Not at all scary. We loved it, would absolutely do it again.”

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14.Hvar (Hidden Bays) & Brac (Golden Horn) PRIVATE full day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Set out from Makarska at 9 a.m. on a private boat for up to six people. Your skipper takes you to Žirje Beach, Zlatni Rat, Vrboska, Zečevo, and Mala Stiniva. Swim, snorkel, sunbathe, and stop for lunch in Vrboska. Skippers including Luka, Antonio, Ante, Tino, and Carlo have led this outing.

“We did the hidden bays full day tour which included stopping off for a little wander and an ice cream as well as a really nice lunch which the whole family loved. Plenty of snorkelling and jumping off the boat for everyone and all totally at our pace. I found the company really professional and good to communicate with and would totally recommend them for a great day of rest and relaxation. We were staying in the hotel Berulia in Brela and were able to start and end the tour in BAska Voda harbour(rather than Markarskar ?) for a small amount of extra which meant we could walk to and…”

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15.Split Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 65 reviews · from $28Best value

Ride from Makarska to Split in an air-conditioned minivan, with pickup, drop-off, tolls, parking, and a city map included. You get about four hours to explore independently, including Diocletian’s Palace, the Riva waterfront, Marjan Hill views, shopping, and the noon changing of the Diocletian guards. Food, drinks, entrance fees, and a guide cost extra.

“Convenient way to visit Split and had the freedom to plan our own itinery.”

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