15 best tours in Croatia
The Balkan country of Croatia offers tourists ample opportunities for a memorable vacation. The picturesque region delights with the diverse natural resources and the abundance of historical corners, which are of cultural value for mankind. Individual tours are the best way to get to know the most expressive and original cities and sights of one of the pearls of the Adriatic. Russian-speaking guides organize exciting excursions in Croatia, allowing you to enjoy the trip informatively and meaningfully.
About Dubrovnik with love
A professional guide invites tourists to take an informative walk through the quarters of Dubrovnik. This is literally an open-air museum, where the atmosphere of the mysterious Middle Ages dominates. The program of the one and a half hour tour includes a visit to the ancient city, which is a UNESCO cultural heritage site.
Behind the impregnable fortress walls, many unique sights have been preserved. Travelers will be interested to hear information about the thousand-year history of the city, which is closely connected with the Venetian, Ottoman and Russian empires. On the winding cobbled narrow streets of Dubrovnik, you can see ancient buildings, palace buildings, libraries, churches and monasteries.
The route includes an external inspection of such masterpieces of architecture as the Cathedral, the Prince's Mansion, the Church of St. Vlach, the Dominican Monastery, the first pharmacy in Europe and other objects of medieval architecture. The guide will lead the expedition along the main street Stradun, where there is a considerable number of souvenir and jewelry stores.
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Dubrovnik. Sightseeing tour
A sightseeing walking tour of Old Dubrovnik allows tourists to get acquainted with the iconic places of one of the pearls of the Adriatic. For an hour and a half, guests of the original corner will learn from the guide versatile information about the history of the founding of the city. The impressive fortress walls surround a multi-tiered rock ledge towering above the sea, where numerous medieval buildings were erected.
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Towers, fortifications, chapels, palaces and houses with red tiled roofs are the epitome of amazing ancient architecture. On the narrow cobbled streets of Dubrovnik, you can see how the city carefully preserves the breath of a thousand-year history. A connoisseur of local attractions will tell about culinary traditions, traditional crafts and religious views of the townspeople.
Jewish Community of Dubrovnik
A guide with encyclopedic knowledge invites guests of Dubrovnik on a sightseeing walking tour of the old town. The tour program is dedicated to the history of the founding of the Jewish ghetto. Tourists will have the opportunity to visit the quarters associated with the life of the Jewish community. For Gentiles in Dubrovnik, certain rules of behavior and residence were established inside the fortified city.
On the way of the route, one of the oldest European synagogues will appear, as well as a museum complex with an impressive collection of exhibits of a religious cult. It will be interesting to learn about how the Jewish community developed, what special signs on clothes should be worn by the inhabitants of the ghetto, who were not allowed to work in Jewish families.
Dubrovnik – first date
Tourists can comprehend and feel all the delights of Dubrovnik together with a professional connoisseur of the sights of Croatia. Throughout its rich history, the city of the southern Adriatic has managed to preserve its unique medieval surroundings. Tourists are impressed by the masterpieces of the ancient architectural ensemble, the inspection of which is included in the mandatory program of a two-hour excursion.
The guide will take the guests of Dubrovnik to the most significant places that cause genuine interest among the audience. The main Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary is a classic example of Italian Baroque. The three-nave basilica, which is in plan the shape of a Latin cross, is crowned with a massive dome. It will be impossible to pass by the Treasury building, where valuable Christian relics are kept.
The old pharmacy, founded by monks in the 14th century, continues to operate to this day. The church of St. Vlach impresses with its magnificence. The facade of the temple is decorated with sculptures, columns, stained-glass windows and a majestic dome. Stradun Street, beloved by guests of the city, permeates the entire historical center of Dubrovnik. There are many taverns, shops and two fountains of Onufrio, which played an important role in providing the local population with the purest mountain water.
Walking tour of the fortress of the old city with a trip to the island of Lokrum
A private walking tour gives travelers the chance to experience the amazingly rich history of Dubrovnik's Old Quarter. Massive stone walls with numerous towers surround the architectural ensemble.
The program of the walk includes a tour of palaces, cathedrals, monasteries and fortifications. On the narrow cobbled streets, three-story buildings with a red tiled roof are closely pressed against each other. A Russian-speaking guide will entertain you with interesting facts reflecting the various periods of the founding and formation of a unique city.
The informative route will continue with a trip to the island of Lokrum, located 700 meters from the historical center of Dubrovnik. A boat runs to a separate land area. The small island is famous for its rocky beaches, a botanical garden, a star-shaped fort and the ruins of a monastery complex. Here you can relax under the crowns of lush olive groves and enjoy swimming in the emerald waters of a salt lake connected to the Adriatic Sea.
From Dubrovnik to Plitvice Lakes National Park
Connoisseurs of bewitching natural landscapes are advised to go on an excursion to the Croatian National Park – Plitvice Lakes. The picturesque corner of the Balkan country is a closed system of karst lakes, interconnected by numerous waterfalls, rapids and channels. Emerald thickets of pine and beech forests, limestone cliffs and crystal clear sky blue waters create a unique ecosystem.
An indelible impression will be left by a walk along the wooden decks along the rocky relief banks under the spreading crowns of relic plants. The calm water surface is surrounded by lush greenery of shrubs. The path of vacationers runs past fabulously beautiful foamy waterfalls, lost in the forest thickets. A large number of animals, fish, birds, butterflies and other living creatures live on the territory of the reserve.
Outskirts of Dubrovnik – the village of Cilipi
In the vicinity of Dubrovnik, there is the original village of Cilipi, famous for its stone architecture and the careful attitude of local residents to folk rituals. Tourists can go here with a Russian-speaking guide. Every Sunday, this small village hosts festive fairs and stylized performances by folklore groups. Guests of Chilipi will get an idea of the national songs, dances and costumes of the inhabitants of the local region.
It will be interesting to get acquainted with the exhibits of the ethnographic museum, which demonstrate the way of life and cultural customs of the ancient Croatian family – Konavlians. The variety of locally produced souvenirs is amazing. These are skillful hand-made products, among which confectionery masterpieces, fabric crafts with amazing ornaments and wine drinks stand out.
From Dubrovnik to Mostar – Bosnia and Herzegovina
Individual excursion tours are regularly carried out from Dubrovnik to one of the original corners of the Balkan Peninsula – the city of Mostar. This popular place in Bosnia and Herzegovina is picturesquely spread on the banks of the Neretva River, surrounded by majestic mountain ranges. Mostar attracts its guests with an unusual oriental flavor that reigns in the cozy streets. European and Asian cultures harmoniously coexist here.
Mosques and Catholic churches, towers and fortresses, as well as historical estates will meet on the way of the group. Numerous stone houses, whose facades are riddled with artillery shells, are reminiscent of the very recent Balkan war of 1993. The visiting card of Mostar is an old pedestrian bridge across the Neretva River. It connects the Christian and Muslim parts of the city. Noteworthy are the old cobbled streets with trade pavilions and craft workshops, where you can feel the atmosphere of antiquity.
Getting to know Zagreb – a coffee-scented walk
Zagreb is famous for its variety and number of sights, which will be informatively introduced by a professional guide. A three-hour walk will leave a lot of pleasant impressions. The guide will tell tourists the legends about the founding of Zagreb, and will also lead the tour participants through the atmospheric neighborhoods, squares and streets of the city. The route includes visiting architectural monuments with elegant facades, cathedrals, museums and art galleries. Magnificent landscaped parks with well-kept lawns and lakes allow guests and residents of the city to have a good time.
A must-visit point will be the majestic Cathedral of the Gothic style. It strikes the eye with its spiers soaring up to 100 meters. On St. Mark's Square, you can see the church of the same name with a unique roof, on which the national emblems of Zagreb and Croatia are laid with multi-colored tiles. The active part of the tour is combined with rest in coffee houses. Local baristas brew a fragrant drink from roasted coffee beans.
Split – love at first sight
On the coast of the Adriatic Sea is the second largest Croatian city of Split. This popular tourist spot invites guests to feel the atmosphere of bygone civilizations. A Russian-speaking guide will guide the guests to the most significant places in the city. Archaeological, historical and cultural monuments of architecture are of great interest. The palace complex of the Roman emperor Diocletian is the main attraction of Split, where the participants of the voyage will definitely drop by.
On an area of three hectares, it will be possible to walk along the ancient streets and spacious squares. Tourists will admire the Cathedral, the temple of Jupiter, the mausoleum, the ancient gates, fragments of Roman baths and many other structures. It is impossible to pass by the Peristyle Square, surrounded by a magnificent colonnade. Here the granite sculptural figure of the Sphinx lies majestically. The guide will tell fascinating information and legends about the history of Split.
From Split to the Pirate City of Omiš
In the vicinity of Split there is a cozy town of Omiš. Its ancient streets are surrounded by bewitching high sheer cliffs, in some places overgrown with dense forest. The Cetina River flows through Omis, carrying its waters to the Adriatic Sea. In the Middle Ages, this Croatian settlement was a haven for pirates, whose heritage gives the city a special spirit of adventure and adventure.
Participants of the excursion will hear fascinating stories and legends about local corsairs, as well as learn what their warships looked like. Once on the narrow streets with stone buildings, tourists will go to see the old quarters of the XIII century. Noteworthy are the ancient churches and two fortresses. One of the forts rises above the city. The voyage program provides for climbing the tower of the fortress, from where a delightful panorama of the whole Omis opens.
Split – the city of Romans and Slavs
An erudite guide and an interesting storyteller invites vacationers to go to one of the colorful and lively resorts of the Adriatic – Split. The city is located at the foot of mountain ranges on the picturesque territory of the Maryan Peninsula among emerald bays, forests and hills. On a sightseeing walk, tourists will find ancient streets, medieval temples and modern quarters with numerous hotels and restaurants.
The abundance of interesting historical sites is of particular interest to connoisseurs of antiquities. Here, modern buildings made of concrete and glass are adjacent to stone buildings of the 15th-19th centuries. Roman and Slavic culture is closely intertwined in the city.
The main attraction of the resort is the palace complex of Diocletian, a visit to which is included in the mandatory excursion program. This unique architectural monument consists of an ensemble of buildings built of white limestone. The guide will take the participants of the voyage along the ancient streets of the castle, where you can see the remains of the pagan temple of Jupiter, the ruins of the aqueduct, the cathedral, the peristyle, the bell tower and many other structures.
Split and Trogir – Croatian heritage
Croatia is famous for its rich and eventful history. An erudite connoisseur of Balkan attractions invites travelers to explore the ancient periods of two popular cities – Split and Trogir. In Split there is an interesting monument of Roman architecture, included in the UNESCO cultural heritage list.
This is the fortress of Diocletian, which is an ensemble of monumental structures. The excursion program involves a walk through the atmospheric streets and squares of the palace complex. Tourists will see the Cathedral, the temple of Jupiter, the peristyle, the bell tower, the majestic gates, Roman baths and other ancient buildings. The route of the four-hour tour will continue in the cozy small town of Trogir.
Its historic quarter occupies an island, separated from the mainland by a narrow bay. This corner captivates the eye with an abundance of temples, mansions, towers and numerous old buildings with red tiles. Tourists will have a walk along the narrow medieval stone streets. Expressive decorative elements of Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance architecture will not leave anyone indifferent.
To the Krka Nature Reserve from Split
An ideal place to explore the natural attractions of Croatia is the National Reserve Krka. The amazing park complex is a green valley with picturesque bends of the riverbed, cascades of waterfalls and mountain slopes covered with emerald beech forests. An exciting road trip led by an English-speaking guide originates in Split. The route passes through the ancient town of Skradin, where you can see the Gothic cathedral, the 18th century basilica and the town hall.
Next, tourists will be rafting on a boat along the Krka River, which gave the name to the reserve. The park is famous for its cascading waterfalls. One of them has 17 rocky ledges, along which rapid streams of water fall. On wooden decks, you can take a walk along the coast in the shade of lush trees. Then the participants of the tour will go to an ethnographic presentation, where it will be interesting to hear about the way of life of the locals of the past centuries. Blacksmith workshops are located on the improvised site.
Oyster plantations in the town of Ston and a visit to the Trsteno botanical garden
A meaningful road trip to the Croatian cities of Ston and Trsteno guarantees tourists a lot of positive impressions. The tour program consists of a visit to the botanical garden, a review of historical architectural sights and oyster tasting. Trsteno has the only arboretum on the Croatian coast.
The garden abounds with unique relic plants brought from all over the world. Centuries-old plane trees, bamboo groves, cypress alleys, majestic oaks and numerous citrus trees will cause a special delight among visitors. Among the exotic flora is a classic example of a Renaissance manor. The decorations of the park are the princely mansion, a baroque fountain with sculptural compositions, a medieval aqueduct and a gazebo. The six-hour excursion will continue in the picturesque town of Ston.
It is known for its long fortress wall on a green hill. This is the second largest defensive complex after the Great Wall of China. Oyster farms are located on the shores of the ecological Stona Bay, where you can taste fresh seafood delicacies.