CROATIA · HVAR CITY
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The 15 best Hvar city tours in Croatia. What each day involves, who runs it, what it costs, and whether it earns a spot on the trip.
Small-group speedboat from Hvar to Vis for Blue Cave magic, cliffside swims at Stiniva, snorkeling stops, and free beer onboard.
“Our guides were top notch! Incredible activities and a thoroughly enjoyable experience traveling from one swim spot to another. Would recommend this speedboat tour to everyone!”
Speedboat day tour from Hvar to the Blue Cave, Green Cave, Stiniva, Budikovac Blue Lagoon, and Pakleni Islands. Swim and snorkel.
“Honestly one of my favorite spots I’ve seen in Croatia so far. Wonderful tour guide, great stops along the way. The blue cave was absolutely stunning. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone!”
Self-guided kayak from Hvar to the Pakleni Islands. Paddle to quiet bays, swim and snorkel, and explore with dry bags and a map.
“We had so much fun! We did the self tour and the map and instructions were very helpful. It was not easy however! Lots of swells and thank goodness for waterproof bags. Getting the snorkels was an added bonus and they even gave us some sunscreen as ours was running low.”
2-hour Hvar sunset sail on a small comfort yacht near Pakleni Islands. Bring your own drinks, enjoy photo-ready crews, and keep it relaxed.
“Had an incredible experience on the sunset sail with our awesome guide Alex!”
Speedboat day from Hvar to Biševo Blue Cave, Vis coves, Budikovac Blue Lagoon, and Palmižana, with swimming stops and cave add-ons.
“Got to see some excellent places, Marco was very interesting and helpful”
3-hour Hvar tour with Napoleon views, Stari Grad Plain outlook, and a Jelsa konoba tasting of Medvid wine and aromatized olive oils.
“We had an excellent time on this trip. Our guide Petar was communicative, and shared a lot of his knowledge about the parts of Hvar normally not seen by tourists. The out of the way places, observations, and small group size were great plus points. The wine / olive oil tasting is great as well.…”
Private sailing around Hvar and the Pakleni Islands with swimming and snorkeling in clear seas, plus onboard shade, music, and an icebox.
“Great activity for a day on the water! Snorkeling gear was included and we got to go to a couple different spots!! Thanks Jura!”
Ride Hvar’s lavender roads by e-bike to Lacman Family Winery for organic wine tasting, local starters, and views from Napoleon Fortress.
“It was an amazing way to see the island. Everyone in our group enjoyed it (ages 18-52). The bikes were in good repair (minus one that we had to return shortly after leaving the old town). There are QR codes on the bikes to give you different maps to follow. It’s was both relaxing and…”
Private Hvar tuk tuk tour with lavender villages, a ghost town stop, UNESCO views, and Fortica Fortress at sunset.
“Our tour guide Petar was so kind, informative, and a lot of fun! We enjoyed the tour and learned a lot about Hvar. We found the ghost town fascinating and were grateful to stop and shop at the local lavender village, thank you! We visited picturesque places and have a ton of memorable photos. We…”
Hvar SUP rental from Bonj: 1 hour of beginner-friendly paddling, waterproof dry bags, safety gear, and route advice for quieter bays.
“Très agréable”
Blue Cave light show plus Vis, Budikovac, Hvar and Paklinski islets. Swim and snorkel on a 10-hour Split boat tour.
“unfortunately no snorkeling gear due to original boat having problems but still had an enjoyable day”
Sail Hvar’s Pakleni Islands on a renovated 40-year-old wooden boat with snorkel stops and a homemade focaccia brunch.
“Fantastic excursion while in Hvar! John took us to multiple great spots and not too busy which was nice. The homemade focaccia and brunch was delicious. Would highly recommend this sailboat and guide.”
Private speedboat from Hvar to Green and Blue Caves, Stiniva Bay and Pakleni Islands for snorkeling and swimming; tickets extra.
“Vinko was an amazing skipper. His expert knowledge was wonderful addition to the experience. Blue Cave was as amazing as advertised. Overall a wonderful day exploring.”
1-hour Hvar old town walk from the Arsenal with a local guide, theatre and cathedral exteriors, plus UNESCO lace-making stories. From $41.
“Excellent tour which was very informative. The tour guide pointed out all the major attractions and gave us a good account of the social and political history of Hvar. Highly recommended!”
A private speedboat day from Hvar to Vis and Pakleni, hitting Budikovac, Green Cave, Stiniva, and Blue Cave with snorkeling included.
“Everything about the day was perfect, fabulous host and entire day devised around what we wanted to do, no rushing and avoided the crowds”
