The 15 Makarska Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Skywalk Tour with a Tuk Tuk – Skip the line ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 552 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $71Our pick

Travel from Makarska to Biokovo Skywalk in an open electric tuk-tuk with guides such as Tino, Luka, Marin, and Davor. Expect two photo stops, views over the Adriatic islands, cherry liqueur, Croatian chocolate, blankets if it gets chilly, and skip-the-line entry at the 1,228-meter glass walkway.

“Good driver, good stops, water and orange juice enough on Bord, a jacket id needed, the sight on the skywalk is great”

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2.Skywalk Tuk-Tuk Tour with Skip-the-Line Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 467 reviews · from $78

Take an open electric tuk-tuk from Makarska into Biokovo Nature Park and up to the glass Skywalk at 1,228 meters. Guides such as Luka, Tino, Dominik, Roko, and Marin are known for careful driving, local stories, blankets, photo stops, and Croatian cherry liqueur with chocolate.

“A thoroughly enjoyable experience- our guide was helpful and knowledgeable, very relaxed allowing us to spend as long as we needed to take photos or see the animals - the chocolates and cherry liquor were a delicious surprise!”

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3.Biokovo Skywalk Entry Ticket with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 379 reviews · 3 hours · from $53

Travel by air-conditioned minivan from a Makarska hotel meeting point to Biokovo Skywalk. You get priority entry, about 30 minutes on the glass platform, and a photo stop in Biokovo National Park. An English-speaking driver handles the steep, narrow mountain road.

“It was a fantastic trip. Timely pick up. Excellent safe driver and the drive up the mountain was stunning. We saw wild horses along the way and beautiful views. The skywalk at sunset was wonderful! The views are spectacular and on the way down the driver stopped at another great viewing area so we could take some sunset photos. We loved this trip and it was ideal at the 6pm to 9pm time slot. Highly recommend!”

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4.3-Island Speedboat Tour with Cave and Blue Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 333 reviews · 5 hours · from $94

Race from Makarska to Hvar, Brač, and Zečevo in a small speedboat for cave swimming, cliff jumping, snorkeling, and free time in Jelsa. Skippers such as Greg, Marko, and Filip lead groups of up to 10 or 12, with masks, snorkels, water, and life jackets provided.

“Do not skip on this tour! 5 hours of beautiful surroundings and fun activities, but a lifetime of memories. Our tour guide Marko was simply amazing. Friendly, knowledgeable and engaging! Had I had the time I would’ve joined the next session. Highly recommend. Thank you, Marko!”

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5.Hidden Gems of Hvar Island’s North Shore

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 186 reviews · from $91

Take a small-group speedboat from Makarska to Veliki Pokrivenik, Mala Stiniva, Jelsa, and Zečevo islet. Swim and snorkel in clear coves, try a cliff jump, and enjoy free time in Jelsa. Skippers including Dinko, Goran, Marco, and Marko are known for friendly, capable service.

“Marko is a very nice guide 👍🏼 The trip was stunning 🙌🏼”

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6.Guided Sea Kayaking Tour with Snorkeling Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 142 reviews · from $53

Paddle a two-person kayak from Makarska with an English-speaking guide such as Toni or Mario. Follow the coast past St. Peter Lighthouse and Osejava to Nugal Beach, where you can swim, snorkel, eat fruit, and, on morning tours, cliff jump.

“really recommend this trip. the guide was excellent and the route not too taxing. We had some time to swim and snorkel after our first paddle. then some pretty sights. Not too taxing from a physical perspective, we are pretty fit but certainly you dont need to be.”

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7.Buggy Skywalk and Biokovo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 142 reviews · from $81

Join Ivan from Sky Adventure for a four-hour buggy tour into Biokovo Nature Park. You’ll ride above Makarska, walk to the Sinjal viewpoint, visit the 1,228-meter Skywalk, and share a picnic of homemade bread, cheese, cold meat, fruit, and local wine.

“Everything was amazing! We had the best time,the views were breathtaking and we had a little picnic with local food and wine.I totally recommend it! Also the guide is very friendly and takes the best pictures”

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8.Krka Waterfalls & Šibenik Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 131 reviews · 8 hours · from $47

Travel from Makarska in an air-conditioned van to historic Šibenik and Krka National Park. You get 1.5 hours in Šibenik and 3 hours by the waterfalls, with an English-speaking driver such as Marko, Mario, Zoran, or Emilio. Park entry costs extra.

“The views are amazing, it’s worth going there. The driver changed our tour schedule to waterfalls first and then Sibenik without informing us so we couldn’t meet with the rest of our friend group so that was quite not okay. But we dropped us off just right outside our house so that’s a plus. Overall it’s worth the price for sure”

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9.Day Trip to Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 126 reviews · from $45

Travel from Makarska to Dubrovnik in an air-conditioned minibus, with about three hours each way and four hours to explore independently. Your driver provides a Dubrovnik map and brochure, then drops you near the Old Town gate. Admission, food, drinks, and a guide are not included.

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10.BRELA Bikini Dive *Try SCUBA DIVING*

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $140

At Bikini Dive in Brela, Ivan and Amber guide you through a private first-time scuba session. You receive all equipment, step-by-step instruction, underwater guidance, and photos, then spend about 45 minutes exploring the home reef.

“It was truly the best experience I’ve had in a very long time. Both Ivan and Amber were awesome in their expertise as certified divers. I felt comfortable and safe! Ivan was instrumental in me getting to Bikini Dive and hosting me as this was my first experience. Amber explained all that I needed to know before diving and guided me while underwater. Such an amazing experience! I would definitely think of them when I return to Brela, Croatia to certify as a Diver!”

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11.Golden Horn Beach & Secluded Bays Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 99 reviews · from $91

From Makarska, a small speedboat carries you to Zlatni Rat and two quiet Brač bays. You get masks, snorkels, water, and three swim stops. Captain Marco may share local details along the way, with free time for Bol and its old stone lanes.

“Very Memorable day. Fantastic guide and will recommend to many.”

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12.Bacina Lakes Stand-Up Paddle Board Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $52

Learn stand-up paddle boarding with Ivan and his team on Bacina Lakes near Makarska. This three-hour outing follows canals, bird habitats, fishing villages, an old bridge, and the Island of Love, with time for swimming and a fruit picnic. Pickup is available from a bus stop along the D8.

“Ivan was an excellent tutor and fun guide. The experience is 100% worth while exploring the lakes and the local wildlife, including Cormorants and Eagles - did you know you can scare seagulls away by flapping your arms like a big eagle? I didn’t either, until today. Hvala Ivan!”

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13.Parasailing Experience – MPL Nautika

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 86 reviews · 1 day · from $47

Join MPL Nautika in Makarska for a small-group parasailing flight above the Adriatic. An instructor prepares your safety gear before a smooth boat launch, with flights lasting 5 to 15 minutes depending on height. Ivona is one guide praised for making participants feel safe.

“Amazing and well organized team of hosts. Very skilled captain and spotter that clearly had the process down. Highly recommend going for the longer length. We did the 600’ for a first time and will do the max if we do it again. The ride was so smooth and peaceful. Not at all scary. We loved it, would absolutely do it again.”

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14.Hvar (Hidden Bays) & Brac (Golden Horn) PRIVATE full day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Spend about nine hours on a private boat from Makarska, visiting Žirje Beach, Zlatni Rat, Vrboska, Zečevo, and Mala Stiniva. Your skipper sets the pace, snorkeling gear and water are included, and the route mixes quiet coves, island towns, swimming, lunch, and cliff jumping.

“We used Palladium for a private full day tour. From start to finish, these guys are amazing. Peter was even giving me tourism tips about where to park for cheap :) They couldn’t have been more helpful. Antonio our skipper was super skilled and really helpful. We were in great hands all day with him.”

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15.Split Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 65 reviews · from $28Best value

Travel by air-conditioned minivan from Makarska to Split, then spend four hours exploring on your own. See Diocletian’s Palace, walk the Riva, climb Marjan Hill for city views, shop, and perhaps catch the noon guard ceremony. Food, entrances, and a guide are not included.

“It was very well organized until we had to change and pick up passengers”

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