15 Food Tours in Croatia Worth Booking

1.Split: Blue Lagoon and 3 Island Cruise with Food and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,969 reviews · 8 hours · from $81Our pick

Join an English-speaking crew from Split’s Riva for an eight-hour cruise to Šolta, the Blue Lagoon, and Čiovo. You’ll get breakfast donuts, a choice of burger lunch, unlimited water, lemonade, and wine, plus snorkeling gear and sunbeds. Crew members including Mario, Bepo, and Ivana have been noted for friendly service.

“We loved the boat trip - visiting the islands and particularly the snorkelling and swimming at the beach with the bar and hammock nets was so much fun! We had a bit of a tricky time finding the right place to leave from - it turns out "berths" and "stands" are different things and even though we left ourselves plenty of time to arrive before the boat departed, we still ended up running to catch it! Thankfully though, the boat staff very kindly waited for us and phoned us while we were lost to help us find our way there. The food was also delicious - our group tried every…”

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2.Split: Blue Lagoon, Borkko Beach & Šolta with Food & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 759 reviews · 8 hours · from $76

Spend eight hours aboard the 27-meter Yacht Tamaris, cruising from Split to Borkko Beach, the Blue Lagoon, and Maslinica on Šolta. You get coffee and a croissant, Mediterranean lunch, local wine, water, lemonade, fruit, snorkeling gear, and swim vests. The English-speaking crew keeps the day moving with clear announcements and plenty of swimming time.

“Value for money for this tour was simply amazing! Croissant & coffee, lunch, drinks, fruits, amazing crew and modern ship. The ship Tamaris was very clean and comfortable. Big plus goes to clean toilets and showers to rinse after the swim. Lunch was served efficently plus you can get more food if you are extra hungry! Group was mixed and trip was relaxing, not something like a party boat with drunk teenagers, rather relaxing day to explore the islands and have fun with great music on board. They also offer swim vests for those who are not strong swimmers like myself. Wifi was perfect. I would really do this again…”

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3.Dubrovnik Food and Drink Walking Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 654 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $175Top rated

Spend about three hours walking Dubrovnik’s Old Town with guides such as Ana or Dražen, stopping at four local restaurants for Croatian dishes, wine, coffee, and liqueur. You’ll see major landmarks, hear stories of Ragusa, and leave with practical dining tips. Groups are capped at 12, with vegetarian meals available by request.

“Perfect balance of delicious food and drinks with a lovely, knowledgeable guide. Locations all highly rated.”

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4.Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting, Boat Ride & Zadar Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 420 reviews · from $52

Travel from Zadar to Krka National Park for three hours among waterfalls and forest paths, then taste four wines, olive oil, and cheese at Sladic Winery. You also get free time in Skradin for lunch and swimming, plus a Zadar Old Town walking tour. Guides such as Filip, Paula, Bojan, and Jelena lead the day.

“We had a great time exploring Krka water fall and Zadar old town in full, the tour guide, Filip was very helpful too to help us to navigate around the Krka National Park and Zadar old town. The last wine was super good too, the very first honey wine i have ever tried. Highly recommended l!”

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5.Dubrovnik Old Town Food Tour: Small-Group Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 419 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $169

Walk Dubrovnik’s Old Town with a local guide such as Goran, Laura, or Maris, stopping for Croatian prosciutto, Pag cheese, seafood, pasta, wine, ice cream, and carob cake. The 3.5-hour tour serves at least five tastings, suits up to 10 people, and finishes where it starts at the Clock Tower.

“Marina was wonderful. Juts the right amount of food, drinks, and history! We highly recommend this tour.”

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6.Dubrovnik Gastronomy: 3-Hour Food and Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 249 reviews · 3 hours · from $170

Walk Dubrovnik’s Old Town with guides such as Ana, Drazen, Maria, and Marija, stopping at three restaurants and a patisserie for Croatian dishes, regional wine, and dessert. You’ll hear stories about the city, its food traditions, and its architecture while eating enough for a full meal. Bring comfortable shoes and arrive hungry.

“Great choices for local food and wine. Excellent information provided by the guide.”

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7.Zagreb: Food Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 153 reviews · 3h 30m · from $104

Spend 210 minutes tasting Zagreb with an English-speaking local guide. Start at Ban Josip Jelačić Square, explore Dolac Market, and visit five food stops for burek, sir i vrhnje, sausages, ćevapi, warm štrukli, chocolate, Dalmatian pršut, and Istrian olives. Guides such as Ivana, Darko, Ena, and Tonka tailor the stops to your tastes when possible.

“Ivana, the tour guide is amazing. Her knowledge is impeccable, her communication is formidable and her interactivity skills are extraordinary. The amount of history, explained in a an appealing way can be done only by experts in the field. The background information provided before we experienced the wartime bunkers was a great prelude to the further insights shared with the group afterwards. Very humble un her approach, she contextualized a controversial subject from an open mind perspective, acknowledging her background and family roots which may have influenced her points of view. Certainly, not to be missed if you’re fond in politics and history.”

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8.Dubrovnik: Old Town Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 119 reviews · 3h 30m · from $157

Meet at Dubrovnik’s Clocktower for a 3.5-hour small-group tour through the Old Town. Guides such as Goran and Maris lead you to several sit-down tastings of cheese, prosciutto, black risotto, pasta, wine, and dessert, while sharing local stories and dining tips. Expect plenty of food, wine, conversation, and a relaxed pace.

“Goran was an excellent guide. Incredibly knowledgeable being an Old Town local. He made the tour the highlight of our trip.”

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9.Split: Small Group Food Tour with Private Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 116 reviews · 1h 30m · from $58

Start at Split’s Golden Gate and follow a local English-speaking guide through Diocletian’s Palace, the Green Market, Fish Market, a bakery, chocolate shop, cafés, and traditional food stops. Expect soparnik, prosciutto, anchovies, rafiol, wine, and local stories. Guides such as Marta, Antonia, Jakov, and Slavko bring strong local knowledge. Private tours are available.

“A very friendly and enjoyable tour with a real local guide. Tried many bits of food on the way, good history fun facts and tips for further exploration. Absolutely recommended.”

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10.Split: Food Tasting Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 102 reviews · 2 hours · from $64

Walk from Split’s Golden Gate through Diocletian’s Palace, the Green Market, Fish Market, bakeries, cafés, and local food shops with guides such as Marta, Antonia, and Jakov. Taste Dalmatian specialties including soparnik, prosciutto, rafiol, sugared almonds, candied citrus, and salted anchovies. Private and small-group tours are available.

“Marta was excellent. She's a local with great knowledge and passion for Croatian food and traditions. Our favorites were the sugared almonds and lemon. We really enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend. Thanks Marta!!”

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11.Korcula: Buggy Safari with Local Food and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · 4 hours · from $129

Drive a two-person buggy through Korcula’s olive groves, vineyards, country lanes, and coastal viewpoints with Branko and Ana. The four-hour tour includes transport from Korcula Town, driving instruction, a sandy beach stop, homemade juice, local food, wine and liqueur tasting, and a visit to the family hunting room. Bring swimwear and expect sightseeing, not high-speed off-road driving.

“We had a wonderful buggie adventure touring around Korcula and into Lumbarda! The guides were absolutely amazing with communication and making the adventure all much more fun! At the conclusion, they fed us amazing tapas and drinks and toured us around their property. Highly highly would recommend this tour!!”

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12.Dubrovnik: Oyster, Mussles, and Wine Tasting Tour in Ston

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 4 hours · from $176

Travel from Dubrovnik to Ston in an air-conditioned vehicle, explore the old town or salt pans, then cruise Little Ston Bay to see oysters pulled from the sea. Family oyster farmers serve fresh oysters and cooked mussels with Croatian wine, followed by a tasting at a local winery. English-speaking drivers such as Stefan and Azra often add useful regional context.

“This was a really great tour with the freshest Oysters in my life! We learned a lot about the whole process, had some free time to explore Ston and did a very nice wine tasting at a small winery. Definitely recommend!”

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13.Pelješac Full-Day Wine and Food Tour from Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 8 hours · from $259

Spend eight hours with local guide Oliver exploring Pelješac from Dubrovnik. Visit Ston and its salt works, taste oysters straight from the sea, sample wines and olive oil at family wineries, and enjoy a homemade marenda lunch in a traditional konoba. Groups are limited to eight.

“It was a perfect day with Oliver, the weather, the views, the experiences, the great conversations that taught us so much more about Croatian life. And we can't forget about the food and wine. All excellent!! As a special treat, he showed us good Croatian junk food to try at the little market! I would change a thing”

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14.Split: Private Food Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 36 reviews · 2 hours

Meet your English-speaking guide by Split’s Golden Gate and spend two hours tasting Dalmatian staples at the Green Market, Fish Market, chocolate shop, and oldest pastry shop. Expect prosciutto, cheese, Soparnik, anchovies, olive oil, wine, almonds in sugar, and sweets, with guides such as Marta, Antonio, Antonia, and Jakov sharing local food stories.

“Our guide Jacov wa excellent. His background in history was short of amazing! He is also an avid cook and shares some cultural cooking tips with us, very enjoyable and informative. Thanks Jacov”

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15.From Split: Krka Waterfalls with Wine & Cheese Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 33 reviews · 8h 30m · from $49Best value

Join Flarent Travel for a 510-minute day trip from Split to Krka National Park and Skradin. English-speaking guides such as Stipe lead you through the waterfalls, river boat ride, local winery, and swimming stop. Air-conditioned transport, Wi-Fi, wine, cheese, and olive oil are included, while park entry costs extra.

“We had the best trip and really enjoyed the national park, it was stunning and a really good day. Our tour guide Stipe was lovely and helpful, he informed us about anything we needed to know and was extremely friendly The wine and cheese was a lovely extra to the day and we were still able to get a swim in at the end overall it was one of our favourite days”

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