15 Guided Tours & Walks in Croatia to Build a Day Around

Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour with Tickets - The Zadar meeting point and the two-hour ride inland

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

Visit Plitvice Lakes from Zadar with park tickets, a guide, boat and train rides, plus an optional Old Town walking tour.

“A 100% recommendation to join this tour!!! First, the pace is very nice. I took the 11:20 tour, since I'm not a morning person. We are a group of 35+ but we had a really good time, not in a hurry, and learnt a lot of new things about Plitvice and Croatia, took a lot of photos and videos. Second, Monika, our guide, is super knowledgeable and humourous. She knows a lot and convey the message in a very enjoyable way that everyone can listen and asks questions. Third, it is very convenient with bus transfers, tickets to the park and with stops of good restaurants and cafes. If you…”

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From Split: Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour

2.Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,002 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $78Top rated

Review of the Plitvice Lakes day tour from Split, with boat and train rides, guide advice, costs, walking demands, and honest drawbacks.

“Enjoyed the tour with Ivana. She was very friendly and knowledgeable. The lakes themselves are a must see! Unlike anything else I’ve seen.”

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From Zagreb: Plitvice & Rastoke Guided Day Trip with Ticket

3.Plitvice & Rastoke Guided Day Trip with Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,955 reviews · 10 hours · from $61

Explore Plitvice Lakes and Rastoke from Zagreb on a guided 10-hour trip with park entry, waterfalls, boat and train rides included.

“An absolutely incredible day! Thank you to our tour guide Marin for making the day so enjoyable.”

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From Split: Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour with Entry Tickets

4.Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour with Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,468 reviews · 12 hours · from $116

Explore Plitvice Lakes from Split on a full-day guided trip with park entry, a boat ride, electric train, and scenic countryside views.

“Sanja was a fun and bubbly guide. She gave the right amount of commentary. The lakes were fantastic, almost didn't feel real. loved the day.”

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From Split: Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour

5.Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,355 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $78

Review of the Plitvice Lakes day tour from Split, with waterfalls, boat rides, walking advice, costs, guides, and practical booking tips.

“Ivanka the tour guide she was extremely knowledgable, entertaining, and organised. Grey Tours are lucky to have her working for them as she enjoyed her work and this shows in the time of our tour. Peter also drove very well. I saw beautiful waterfalls and area surrounding them.”

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Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Day Tour from Split

6.Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Day Tour from Split

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,948 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $78

See Plitvice Lakes from Split on a guided 12-hour day trip with transport, upper and lower lakes, waterfalls, and optional Croatian lunch.

“Interesting, but I would do a tour that provided transportation only so we could explore on our own (nothing wrong with tour, just personal preference). Stopped for snacks on the way there and at a great little lunch spot on the way home. Ivanka was a great guide. Side note - the gift shop there is very reasonably priced. I saw some items there that were way more expensived in Dubrovnik and Split.”

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Zagreb: Rastoke & Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour with Ticket

7.Rastoke & Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour with Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,897 reviews · 10 hours · from $57

Visit Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes from Zagreb on a guided 10-hour trip with park entry, electric boat ride, transport, and English commentary.

“The trip to Plitvice in a smaller group was great. Our guide Martina was the best guide we could have hoped for, she made the whole experience unforgettable and we would love to repeat this trip in another season.”

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Zrmanja River: Half-Day Guided Kayaking Tour Near Zadar

8.Zrmanja River: Half-Day Guided Kayaking Tour Near Zadar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,817 reviews · 5 - 7 hours · from $64

Paddle the clear Zrmanja River through a canyon, rapids, and waterfalls on a family-friendly guided kayak trip from Zadar.

“Our original trip was cancelled due to high winds but we were pleased to be able to reschedule for our last day in Croatia. It was a great experience. Even though we weren’t the best at kayaking at the beginning, the guide was super helpful and by the end we had got the hang of it. Really beautiful surroundings and fun going down the rapids and waterfalls. Take a picnic for the breaks. It’s not suitable for people with mobility issues as there is some walking on uneven ground to get past the 12m waterfall. Easy pick up from Zadar. Highly recommend the trip and Raftrek.”

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Krka National Park Tour with tour Guide & Wine tasting from Split & Trogir

9.Krka National Park Tour with tour Guide & Wine tasting from Split & Trogir

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,625 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $50

Review of the Krka National Park tour from Split or Trogir, with Skradinski Buk waterfalls, river views, wine tasting, and practical costs.

“Everything was amazing, the day was planned perfectly, the bus had air conditioning, the restaurant where we had wine degustation was really cute. Our guide Dario was amazing, the day was filled with laugh because of him! Big thanks to him and our driver.”

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Split: Illuminated Evening Guided Kayaking Tour

10.Illuminated Evening Guided Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,622 reviews · 2h 30m · from $56

Paddle glowing clear kayaks from Stobreč into the Žrnovnica River, then out to sea, with guides, photos, transport, and starry views.

“We had an amazing experience! We were accompanied by the friendly instructors Paula and Tomasz. We felt completely safe throughout the tour, and the views were absolutely gorgeous. Tomasz was especially fantastic - very knowledgeable, kind, and engaging. A special thanks to him for making the experience even more memorable! Highly recommend this tour!”

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Dubrovnik: Sea Kayaking&Snorkelling Guided Day/Sunset Tours

11.Sea Kayaking&Snorkelling Guided Day/Sunset Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,554 reviews · from $39

Paddle beneath Dubrovnik’s walls, snorkel at Betina Cave, and view Lokrum on a small-group sea kayaking tour from $39.

“Ivan, our guide, was patient and informative! I had such a great experience. It was my second time kayaking and I got the hang of it. Make sure to take a bathing suit, water shoes, and sunscreen.”

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Split: Self-Guided Plitvice Lakes Day Tour with Boat Ride

12.Self-Guided Plitvice Lakes Day Tour with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,519 reviews · 12 hours · from $58

Review of the 12-hour Plitvice Lakes trip from Split, with bus transport, boat and train rides, free park time, costs, and practical tips.

“An absolutely amazing tour, was a fabulous trip and very seamless with the very knowledgeable and friendly guide, Sanja. Enjoyed every minute of it and definitely recommend this tour to anyone staying in Split/Croatia. This tour is certainly worthy of the five stars!”

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Plitvice Lakes: Guided Walking Tour with Train and Boat Ride

13.Plitvice Lakes: Guided Walking Tour with Train and Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,093 reviews · from $28

Explore Plitvice Lakes with a local guide, electric boat, and panoramic train on a flexible 3 to 8-hour UNESCO park tour.

“Definitely worth it. Leopold (Tour Guide) is a legend”

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Plitvice Lakes with Ticket & Rastoke Guided Tour from Zagreb

14.Plitvice Lakes with Ticket & Rastoke Guided Tour from Zagreb

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 966 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $78

Review of the Plitvice Lakes and Rastoke tour from Zagreb, with practical advice on walking, boats, group size, guides, price, and winter visits.

“This was a very good trip and I highly recommend it. You will walk about 5 miles so if you're not a walker, you don't wanna do this. That said if you're interested in a hike with some good looking lakes and forest this is a fun time. The guide was great”

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Split: Diocletian Palace & Old Town Guided Walking Tour

15.Diocletian Palace & Old Town Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 882 reviews · 50 min · from $17Best value

Explore Split’s Roman palace, medieval lanes, four ancient gates, and St. Domnius Cathedral on a lively 50-minute guided walk.

“The best tour I’ve ever taken. I don’t usually go on many tours, but I’m so glad I joined this one. Our guide, Natasha, was extremely friendly and answered all our “stupid” questions with enthusiasm. If you want to experience the city from a different perspective, I highly recommend taking part in this walking tour. The extra tips and information about the city—beyond just the tour—made our stay in Split so much easier and more enjoyable.”

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