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The 4 best Rijeka tours in Croatia. What each day involves, who runs it, what it costs, and whether it earns a spot on the trip.
Plitvice Lakes National Park day trip from Rijeka with a guide, boat ride, panoramic train, and flexible 4 km or 8 km routes.
“The lakes and waterfalls were amazing and we lucked it out with perfect weather. Was grateful for the boat and train to break up the walking.”
Rijeka’s WWII forts, including a 1,000m underground walk in Katarina B, plus canyon views, history stops, and a wine-and-film finale.
“Ela was a very nice guide and this tour was really something different than the normal sightseeing tours. Really recommend it when you are in the area around Rijeka”
Abseil into Croatia’s WWII San Giovanni fortress: beginner-friendly ropes, 150 minutes underground, audio-visual effects, and a wine finish.
“Me and my friends loved every minute of this tour. The instructors were knowledgeable on both the history of the site and in teaching basic abseiling skills. Would highly recommend to anyone who is in the area to give it a go as it's worth every penny.”
A 7-hour highlights tour of Istria’s hill towns: Hum, Motovun, and Labin, with food and wine tastings plus an English guide.
“Fun trip with some fine information on the history of Istria. The tastings were good, but not exceptional. You could do the tastings on your own, yet then you would miss out on the historical information. We didn't do the last village as was described, however. Which was a pity. Please be aware that the…”
