Croatia · MORNING
Good morning tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Join a licensed guide such as Mihaela, Michaela, Disa, or Desa for a two-hour walk around Dubrovnik’s medieval walls. You’ll see Minceta Tower, Bokar, Revelin, and St. John Fort, with cooler early or late timing, photo stops, and local tips.
“Great, eventhough there was some rain, we did pretty good. Veru interesting and our guide was very good with all of it.”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Dubrovnik West Harbour for a two-hour paddle past Lovrjenac Fort, the old city walls, and Lokrum Island. You’ll stop at Betina Beach for swimming and snorkeling. Guides such as Ivan, John, Maro, and Nina lead groups, with equipment, water, snacks, and dry bags supplied.
“Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The activity was not too exhausting and the views were breathtaking. Definitely recommend!!”
Leave Dubrovnik’s Big Pier at 9 a.m. for a five-hour speedboat trip to the Blue Cave, Three Green Caves, Šunj Beach, and Lokrum. Guides such as Petra, Mario, Oliver, and Ema lead swims, explain the coast, and help you choose between cave exploring, cliff jumping, relaxing, or staying aboard.
“So fun! The crew were so friendly and sweet and really made the experience that much more memorable :)”
Sail from Poreč’s port aboard the classic Fjera for a relaxed two-hour trip past 20 islets toward Vrsar. Your English or German-speaking guide serves local schnapps, wine, water, iced tea, and coffee while you watch for dolphins and enjoy views of Poreč’s peninsula.
“A fantastic trip! The scenery was stunning - we even saw dolphins! The crew were extremely friendly and knowledgable. The anti sickness potion was great too! I would definitely recommend.”
Set out from Pile Bay with guides such as Tom, Drajen, Rajan, or Mickey for a 3-hour, 7.5-kilometer paddle past Dubrovnik’s walls and Lokrum Island. Stop at Betina Cave for snorkeling and swimming, with an afternoon 2-hour option available from June through August.
“Excellent trip. Well organised and very friendly staff. Nothing was too much trouble and we all had a really great time.”
Start at Pile Bay with an English-speaking guide such as Tom, Carla, or Nikola. Paddle past Dubrovnik’s walls, Lokrum, Villa Sheherezade, and Banje Beach, then swim and snorkel at Betina Cave. Choose the 2-hour route or the longer 3-hour outing with extra coastal views.
“Great gear, and understanding guides. The beach stop off was crowded but the guides seem to stagger arrivals so everyone gets a rest.”
Walk Dubrovnik’s UNESCO-listed Old Town with local guides such as Lucija and Peter. In 90 minutes, you’ll visit four major landmarks, hear the city’s story beyond Game of Thrones, and explore in the cooler morning or afternoon hours.
“Lucy was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and down to earth. She shared a lot about Dubrovnik’s history, the old town, its triumphs and downfalls. I highly recommend her for a walking tour if you want to learn more about the city that isn’t focused on game of thrones! Get to know the real Dubrovnik!”
Visit Zagreb’s Museum of Hangovers for a playful look at drinking, recovery, and cultural cures. You’ll explore with a beer, wine, or rakia available for extra cost, try drunk-walking and drunk-driving displays, enter a blackout room, and finish with an included shot of local drink.
“It was a blast! Cheers to the friendly staff.”
Leave Rovinj 45 minutes before sunrise with a skipper such as Antonio, Nikola, Valentino, or Loris. After a 20-minute speedboat ride, watch dolphins gather near working fishing nets, with engines off when close. The small boat carries up to 10 people and returns past Rovinj’s old town.
“Es war ein unfassbar toller Ausflug. Super netter Guide Antonio . beeindruckend zu Sehen wie geangelt wurde und so viele Delfine. pünktliche Abholung. ganz viele Informationen wurden auch weitergegeben. absolute Empfehlung!!!!!! war ein unvergessener morgen für uns und unsere Kinder ❤️”
Set out from Dubrovnik with guides such as Zoran and Mario for a fast-paced half-day on the water. You’ll visit Koločep’s Blue and Green Caves, swim and snorkel, relax at sandy Šunj Beach, and pause by Lokrum with a glass of wine.
“Zoran and Mario were are guides for this trip. They were both amazing very polite and accommodating. They kept us refreshed with plenty of water and other drinks, including beer. we went Cliff dying and swimming in the beautiful caves. I did things on this trip that I never thought I would be able to do. The last stop was a Sandy beach that was beautiful and had a great bar food. plenty of places to sit and take in the beautiful sun. There was no charge for the chairs or the umbrellas. It was a perfect day. Thank you so much. Highly recommend this excursion if you want something…”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Bene Beach for beginner-friendly instruction, then paddle around Marjan Park with views of Kaštela Bay and the mountains. Stop to swim, snorkel, and try a cliff jump. Guides such as Marin, Sven, Philip, and Jay add local stories and practical help.
“We had a fantastic time! A long kajak tour, but definitely worth the money, we saw a lot! We had beautifull views and went snorkling, we even had the change to jump from a cliff. The tour guy was very nice and kind, he told a lot of interesting facts about the place and was easy going. I would definitely recommend this activity when you are in Split, Croatia!”
Meet your English-speaking instructor at Arena Stoja Camping for a 75-minute SUP Yoga class in a quiet bay. Learn paddleboard basics, paddle to a buoy, and practice yoga at sea. Morning and sunset sessions suit beginners, but you must be at least 10 and able to swim.
“Great experience, incredible teacher, very pleasant atmosphere and unparalleled ambient 5/5”
Join Danijel Cerovina’s English-language morning boat ride from Poreč for about two hours. Cruise toward Vrsar past 20 small islets, watch for dolphins, enjoy wine, water, iced tea, and a schnaps welcome drink, then return with views of Poreč’s peninsula.
“The crew were very friendly and the skipper was funny. Lots of drinks offered and saw dolphins. Lovely 2 hr experience.”
Join a private English or German walking tour with guide Kristina through Split’s 1,700-year-old palace, cellars, cathedral, squares, Riva, and Pazar market. The early start helps you avoid crowds, while local tips cover food, nightlife, and other Dalmatian sights.
Meet guide Jelena and the team at Bene Beach for a three-hour English SUP outing along Marjan’s coast. You’ll learn the basics, paddle past beaches and cliffs, stop to swim and snorkel, and may try cliff jumping. Boards, safety gear, photos and insurance are included.
“Our guide Jelena was really friendly and feels like she consider our interest well and we had a good time snorkling. Also we got good information about Splits history. I definitely recommended this activity!”
Pick a harbour, a rampart or a waterfall.
