CROATIA · ZADAR
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The 15 best Zadar tours in Croatia. What each day involves, who runs it, what it costs, and whether it earns a spot on the trip.
Guided Plitvice Lakes day trip from Zadar with park tickets, boat and train rides, plus optional Old Town walk at 6pm.
“everything was great, the beauty of the location. the drivers and the guide always updated us. perfect day out”
A 4-hour Zadar speedboat hop to Ošljak, a surprise swim stop, and Preko with snorkeling gear, photo breaks, and great skipper energy.
“Josep was great, and although each stop was relatively short, he was accomodating if we needed additional time. The food in Kali was great, but be sure to not order too much or you'll be in a rush once it arrives. Overall, a good time, and certainly worth the cost.”
4-hour speedboat hop from Zadar with 3 swim-and-snorkel stops, clean gear, island villages, and welcome refreshments for about $35 plus a cash docking fee.
“Bart was very nice and was very informative. Beautiful locations and a cool ride. Would definitely recommend.”
10-hour Zadar boat trip to Kornati and Telascica with breakfast, Croatian wine lunch, and swims at Mir Lake and the Adriatic. From $64.
“The trip was amazing. We enjoyed the boat ride, sailing and watching the sea and all the views around us. The crew were very friendly and the stops were gorgeous. It was great value for money and I'll always remember how the seagulls followed the ship behind us.”
Zadar to Plitvice Lakes: guided waterfalls, boat and electric train, then Zadar Old Town at 6pm. Small-group, English-led.
“All was good. The park is wonderful and our guide top.”
Luxury 3-island boat tour from Zadar with Aperol Spritz, crystal water swims, snorkeling gear, and time on quiet islands.
“We Just spontanously booked the boar trip with Edi and it was great!Out friends recommeded it to is the day before and it was deffinitely worth:)!”
Zadar to Plitvice Lakes with boat and electric train, plus a guided Old Town walk. Long day, top value, real waterfall magic.
“Great tour. Filip was fantastic and well organised. The lakes were absolutely amazing and can not recommend this tour enough”
Cruise Zadar’s coast on a 120-year-old wooden boat with unlimited white wine, 3 swim stops, and Kali village snacks.
“An absolute must do. We had our best day of our break on the boat. White wine/water/juice and snacks/nuts literally were “all you could eat/drink” from the moment you got on. Crew were amazing. Excellent value and fantastic afternoon.”
Four hours by boat from Zadar to Preko and Ošljak, with a crystal lagoon swim, snorkeling gear, and drinks along the way.
“We have seen very beautiful places, specially Osljak”
Half-day speedboat from Zadar with 3 island stops, a crystal-clear swim in Blue Bay, and included drinks for about 4 hours.
“Such a fantastic experience! 🌊✨ Super chill vibe and the perfect way to explore the coast. There were plenty of activities to keep things exciting, but also time to just relax and enjoy the ride. Our guide Joseph was amazing—so caring, attentive, and fun! I can recommend this trip a lot! 🤗🚤🌴”
90-minute English walking tour of Zadar’s 3,000 years of history, plus Gligora cheese tasting. Start at People’s Square.
“Melina was an excellent guide. Very informative and a very pleasant personality. She gave good recommendations for lunch restaurant and we weren’t disappointed. Well done Mel.”
Half-day speedboat island hopping around Zadar with included snorkel gear, crystal-water swim stops, and time in Preko and town.
“We had a good time on the speedboat tour. Thank you to Matej. Tip to people: make sure that you arrive on time. We had a long, but beautiful walk from the cruise shuttle drop off and arrived just in time. They leave the dock exactly as scheduled. It would have been better to take…”
4-hour Zadar boat tour to 6 islands and 3 lagoons; snorkel, shell hunt, a cave stop, plus organic fruit and homemade white wine.
“Joseph was easy going, friendly and knowledgeable. The trip was well organised and great fun.”
Speedboat half-day from Zadar to Dugi otok tunnels, quiet bays for snorkeling, and a look at a sunken ship. Small-group pace.
“Really nice trip with good snorkeling opportunities 😄👏🏻 our guide, Barbara was amazing as well. Everything went quite smooth.”
Speedboat from Zadar with Aperol spritz, snorkeling stops in clear water, and island vibes with Old Town views and swim time.
“We spent great time. Our guide Ivan told us interesting facts about islands, he was very nice and helpful. For sure we recommend this trip for everyone!”
