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The 15 Best Guided Days in Croatia

377 tours  ·  from $16 a head

Anything with a guide, a skipper or a minibus attached, gathered in one place. The 15 below are the ones worth giving a whole day to, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

Blue Cave Small-Group Boat Tour from Dubrovnik - Koločep’s three caves require a real swim
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Blue Cave Small-Group Boat Tour from Dubrovnik

1.Blue Cave Small-Group Boat Tour from Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9,360 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $84Our pick

Spend four hours on the water from Dubrovnik, swimming into the Blue Cave and three sea caves, stopping at Sunj Beach, and enjoying one included drink at each stop. Boats hold up to 12 people. Captains such as Anthony, Dominic, James, Roko, and Tino are known for friendly, attentive service, but swimming ability is essential.

“Captain Roko was great. Good day out on a boat. Caves were a little underwhelming BUT still a good day on the watet”

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From Split: Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour - Walking the wooden paths at Krka National Park
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From Split: Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour

2.Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9,326 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $45

Spend about 10 hours seeing Krka National Park, riding the Krka River boat, and exploring Skradin from Split. Guides such as Gabriella, Sanja, Lovro, and Ivana are praised for clear timing and lively local stories. The day ends at Sladic Winery with three wines, spirits, olive oil, and cheese. Park entry costs extra in cash.

“Very nice trip well organized, highly recommend. Very nice trip well organized, highly recommend. Very good tour operator.”

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Blue cave, Mamma Mia and Hvar, 5 islands speedboat tour - Komiža, a real fishing town on Vis
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Blue cave, Mamma Mia and Hvar, 5 islands speedboat tour

3.Blue cave, Mamma Mia and Hvar, 5 islands speedboat tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,150 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $111

Spend 10 to 12 hours racing from Split across the Adriatic to Biševo, Vis, Stiniva, Budikovac, the Pakleni Islands, and Hvar. You’ll visit the Blue Cave, swim and snorkel, pass the Mamma Mia beach, and explore Hvar with a small group of up to 12 people. The open speedboat ride is thrilling, wet, and bumpy.

“Tour was good despite fact that we didn’t get to see the blue cave or the mama Mia beach due to high and choppy waves. There isn’t much guiding- just a few sentences when they drop you off at each of the islands where you have ample free time to explore.”

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From Split: Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour - Walking the wooden paths at Krka National Park
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From Split: Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour

4.Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6,598 reviews · 10 hours · from $44

Spend 10 hours exploring Krka National Park, its wooden paths, ethno-village, watermills, and historic Jaruga power plant. Cruise to Skradin, swim or eat by the harbor, then visit Sladić winery in Plastovo for three Dalmatian wines, cheese, bread, olive oil, and spirits. Guides such as Sanja, Gabriella, and Luka add lively local context.

“What an amazing experience in great company with our guide, Sanja ! She made this adventure even more special with her enthusiasm and kindness. From the lovely town of Skradin, to our wine tasting in a lovely family and local business, to the national park of Krka with its stunning natural beauty, this excursion was simply memorable! Highly recommend if you’re visiting Croatia and Split! Hvala, Sanja ✨✨✨”

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Split/Trogir: Blue Cave, Mamma Mia, Hvar and 5 Island Tour - The speedboat ride from Split or Trogir
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Split/Trogir: Blue Cave, Mamma Mia, Hvar and 5 Island Tour

5.Split/Trogir: Blue Cave, Mamma Mia, Hvar and 5 Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,320 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $109

Spend 10 to 11 hours racing from Split or Trogir to Biševo, Vis, Budikovac, Hvar, and nearby coves. You will enter the Blue Cave by local boat, stroll Komiža, swim at Stiniva and the Blue Lagoon, and get free time in Hvar. Guides such as Tea, Lovre, Lea, and Matea keep the day moving with music, local tips, and safety checks.

“Great, the caption of our boat was super fun, he played wonderful music and made very interesting maneuvers on his boat to make us entertained throughout, thank you”

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Dubrovnik: Epic Game of Thrones Tour + Lokrum & Saver Option - Blackwater Bay and the western harbor
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Dubrovnik: Epic Game of Thrones Tour + Lokrum & Saver Option

6.Epic Game of Thrones Tour + Lokrum & Saver Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5,995 reviews · 90 minutes - 3 hours · from $25

Follow an English or German-speaking guide through Dubrovnik’s Blackwater Bay, Walk of Shame steps, Red Keep, and other filming sites. Choose the 90-minute Super Saver, 2-hour Signature, or 3-hour Lokrum option with an Iron Throne photo and time to swim, hike, or eat on the island.

“Darco was our guide and he was outstanding The tour started on time Meeting point was easy to find with the purple balloon Enough time for photos was given Darco had depth of knowledge and a very good sense of humour We didnt go to lokrum island but he explained us about that too Strongly recommended”

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Dubrovnik: Old Town Walking Tour - Finding the orange umbrella at Pile Gate
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Dubrovnik: Old Town Walking Tour

7.Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,174 reviews · 1h 30m · from $23

Start under the orange umbrella at Pile Gate and follow a licensed English-speaking guide through Dubrovnik’s Old Town to the Old Port. In 90 minutes, you’ll see Stradun, Onofrio’s Fountain, Sponza Palace, Rector’s Palace, and more. Headsets help you hear guides such as Branko, Davor, and Goran in crowded streets.

“Our guide was great - Davar was informative and interesting. The tour was comprehensive and told us what we wanted to know. The weather didn’t affect our enjoyment of the tour and the poncho was appreciated, thank you. Headsets worked well. The meeting point was close to Pile gate and tourist info.”

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Dubrovnik: The Original Game of Thrones Tour & Lokrum Option - Pile Gate and Blackwater Bay
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Dubrovnik: The Original Game of Thrones Tour & Lokrum Option

8.The Original Game of Thrones Tour & Lokrum Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,064 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $26

Follow Dubrovnik’s King’s Landing trail with an English-speaking guide. See Cersei’s Walk of Shame, Blackwater Bay, Lovrijenac Fortress, the Jesuit Steps, and Stradun. Choose the two-hour Old Town route or add Lokrum Island, Qarth locations, and the official Iron Throne. Guides such as Boris, Tihomir, Jelena, and Josip bring the scenes to life.

“The guide was absolutely amazing, full of knowledge, delivered passionately. The sights are stunning and history of Dubrovnik very interesting. Visiting the Game of Thrones filming set and being shown the camera angles used… where the cast stayed and walked was brilliant”

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Split: Old Town and Diocletian Palace Walking Tour - Starting at the Golden Gate
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Split: Old Town and Diocletian Palace Walking Tour

9.Old Town and Diocletian Palace Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,727 reviews · 90 minutes - 6 hours · from $17Best value

Meet your local guide at Split’s Golden Gate for a 90-minute walk through Diocletian’s Palace, the Peristyle, Saint Domnius Cathedral, Giardin Park, and the Riva promenade. Guides such as Mia, Slavko, Antonia, and Ivana add local stories, humor, food tips, and Croatian context. Longer options can include food, wine, or a visit to Trogir.

“Slavko was very nice, humorous and know his stuff! Recommend this!”

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Dubrovnik Game of Thrones Tour & Optional Lokrum Island Visit - Kolorina Beach, the docks of King’s Landing
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Dubrovnik Game of Thrones Tour & Optional Lokrum Island Visit

10.Dubrovnik Game of Thrones Tour & Optional Lokrum Island Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,702 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $24

Meet your English-speaking guide by Dubrovnik’s Large Onofrio Fountain and trace Game of Thrones scenes from Pile Gate to the Walk of Shame staircase. The tour mixes filming stories with Dubrovnik history and includes an Iron Throne photo opportunity. Add Lokrum Island for the Qarth locations, ferry ride, and official throne.

“The guide was very knowledgeable both about G.O.T and local history, facts. The places we visit we very interesting especially when he had photos of the specific scenes that were filmed there. There are some steps but they were okay , not too steep .”

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From Split: Krka Waterfalls Tour, Boat Cruise & Swimming - The boat ride between the park and Skradin
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From Split: Krka Waterfalls Tour, Boat Cruise & Swimming

11.Krka Waterfalls Tour, Boat Cruise & Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,489 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $32

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Split to Krka National Park and Skradin in an air-conditioned vehicle. Walk beside Croatia’s waterfalls, cruise by boat, and swim where the Krka River meets the sea. Guides such as Gabriella, Richard, Lovro, Ivana, and Ela are praised for clear explanations and careful group organization.

“Great tour and would recommend. Our guide, Lovro, was enthusiastic, funny, and made the experience more enjoyable. Our driver, Ado, was kind and drove very smoothly.”

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Dubrovnik Discovery Old Town Walking Tour - Finding the orange umbrella near Pile Gate
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Dubrovnik Discovery Old Town Walking Tour

12.Dubrovnik Discovery Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,458 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Walk Dubrovnik’s Old Town for 90 minutes with a licensed local guide. From Pile Gate and the Franciscan Monastery to Rector’s Palace, Luza Square, and the old port, you’ll hear stories of medieval trade, war, culture, and daily life. Guides including Branko, Lana, Davor, Alex, and Goran have led highly praised tours.

“A great introduction to Dubrovnik! Branko, our guide, was wonderful. He was engaging, funny, and of course extremely knowledgeable about the city. We appreciated that he discussed everything from Dubrovnik’s ancient history, to potentially sensitive topics about the war in the 90s (including how it impacted his family personally), to present day daily life for Dubrovnik citizens. Highly recommend!”

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Split: Blue Lagoon and 3 Islands Speedboat Tour - Blue Lagoon: the main swimming stop
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Split: Blue Lagoon and 3 Islands Speedboat Tour

13.Blue Lagoon and 3 Islands Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,406 reviews · 5 hours · from $70

Join a small English-speaking group of up to 12 for a five-hour speedboat trip from Split. Swim and snorkel at Borkko Beach Bar and Blue Lagoon, then explore Trogir. Guides such as Simon, Paško, Linda, Luka, and Mate are known for friendly service, good music, and a relaxed pace.

“We had a great time. Our guide Linda and skipper Paško were great. Our favourite part was the time spent snorkelling in the blue lagoon!”

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Blue Cave & 6 Islands Speedboat Tour From Split or Podstrana - Blue Cave: beautiful, brief, and never guaranteed
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Blue Cave & 6 Islands Speedboat Tour From Split or Podstrana

14.Blue Cave & 6 Islands Speedboat Tour From Split or Podstrana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,195 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $130

Spend 10 to 11 hours speeding from Split across Vis, Hvar, Brač, and the Pakleni Islands. Visit the Blue Cave, Komiža, Stiniva Cove, limestone caves, Hvar Town, and Milna, with time for swimming and snorkeling. The boat carries up to 12 people, but expect an exposed, saddle-style ride that can be rough in wind.

“Amazing trip packed with different stops and visits, felt like I saw so many different towns and places all in a day. Speed boat was super fun and the guides were brilliant with all the information they provided”

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Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour with Tickets - Meeting in central Zadar and getting on the road
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Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour with Tickets

15.Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour with Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,148 reviews · 10 hours · from $88

Travel from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes by air-conditioned bus with an English-speaking guide, park admission, electric train, and boat ride included. Guides such as Filip, Paula, Monika, and Bojan lead the route and share Croatian history along the way. You get about four hours in the park, plus an optional Zadar walking tour at 6:00 PM.

“We travel with Monica, absolutely fantastic guide, very nice and funny. Views are so impressive! Perfect organization. I highly recommend it.”

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