8 Wine Tasting Tours in Hvar to Build a Day Around

1.Hvar Wine Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 128 reviews · from $129Our pick

Leave Hvar Town with guides such as Dinko or Urška, cross the island by its old road, stop at viewpoints and lavender fields, then taste Hvar wines and olive oil at one winery in Jelsa, Vrboska, or nearby Vrbanj. Expect a small-group outing with local stories and scenic detours.

“it's absolutely perfect.Our guide is very nice,showing the essence culture of hvar along the tour,we went to the lavender terrace and vineyard, learned the traditional way of building houses in Croatia.The wine tasting is also nice,we've got 5 different wine,from white to rose and red,tasted really good.so was the Olive oil.But what makes the tour so perfect is our guide,a kind elegant lady,professional at the same time.we're so lucky to have her with us.if you come to hvar,this is what you must have to try.”

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2.Hvar Wine tasting small group experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 80 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $132

Ride from Hvar Town to the Jelsa or Vrboska area with a local guide such as Dinko or Urska. Stop for island views, then taste four to seven wines and local olive oil at one family winery. Pickup and return transport are included, with morning and afternoon departures.

“Our guide picked us up at a meeting point that was just a few minutes walk from our AIRBNB. She was an excellent source of knowledge and told us all about the island. The drive to the vineyard was beautiful!! We made 2 stops along the way and were able to take some great photos. We tried 5 wines and they were paired with cheese and bread and olives. Very nice!!”

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3.Private Hvar Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $173Top rated

Travel inland from Hvar with a local guide such as Tea or Marija, passing lavender fields, old villages, and the ancient Hora Plain before a private tasting at Duboković winery in Jelsa. Sample local wines and macerated olive oils, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

“Really nice afternoon with delicious wine and amazing views of Hvar. Tea is a fun tour guide and was super flexible with our schedule. Would definitely recommend.”

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4.Mesmerizing Hvar speed boat tour with optional wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews

Join Hvar Boating at 10:30 a.m. for a private six-hour RIB trip along Hvar’s south coast. Captain Dujo can shape the route around weather and interests, with swimming at Green Lagoon, Dubovica Beach, the Red Rocks, and an optional wine stop at Sveta Nedjelja.

“We polled the group and by far, this was our favorite day in Hvar in 14 days. Apart from just the obvious beauty of the coastline and magical crystal colored water, the streamlined booking and easy meet-up for this trip just made the whole tRead more”

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5.Hvar Small Group Wine Tour and Authentic Dalmatian Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $300

Spend 6 to 8 hours crossing Hvar with a small group, stopping at local wineries, Napoleon’s Fortress, Brusje, and other scenic places. Guides such as Dinko and Urška share island stories, while wine tastings and a three-course Dalmatian dinner provide the day’s main pleasures.

“If you have a whole day in Hvar, book this tour because you will enjoy every second of it. While the town itself is great, this tour gives you a more unique and special experience. You'll see stunning hilltop views, unique monuments and sites, hear bees buzzing from the abundant lavender fields, enjoy some unique wine at unique wineries, and have a dinner experience you'll never get anywhere else. It was one of the major highlights of our European trip, and we will definitely come back for it in the future. Our driver, Dinko, was an excellent host who gave us unique insight into both the history and culture of…”

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6.Private Hvar Island Bike Tour and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $117Best value

Ride a self-guided e-bike route from Hvar through Brusje, Velo Grablje, and Malo Grablje, then taste organic wine and local cold starters at Lacman Family Winery. You get a phone map, a hard copy, and a private outing for your group.

“I really enjoyed the Hvar Bike and Wine Tour. The ride to the winery was long but absolutely beautiful, with stunning views—especially as you get closer to the winery. The wine itself was excellent, and the bikes provided were high-quality and easy to use, which made the journey enjoyable. My only suggestion would be for the tour company to provide the name and address of the winery ahead of time. We ended up riding about 20 minutes in the wrong direction before doing a bit of Google research to figure out where we were actually supposed to be headed. Having that information upfront would’ve made things smoother. Overall, a great…”

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7.The Best of Hvar Small Group with Wine Tasting and Local meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $337

Ride across Hvar with guide Urska or another local driver-guide, starting at Napoleon’s French Fortress and continuing through lavender country, Stari Grad, Vrboska, a family winery, and a traditional meal. Pickup is available around Hvar, and groups are limited to 12 people.

“For those that have already experience the sea experiences around Hvar or that are not into it, this The Best of Hvar Tour by Amazing Hvar is a must.”

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8.The Best of Hvar in a Day with Wine tasting and Local Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $289

See Hvar from Napoleon’s Fortress, walk through seasonal lavender fields, explore Stari Grad and Tvrdalj, visit Vrboska, taste island wine, and enjoy a two-course meal in a village konoba. Groups are limited to eight, with pickup in Hvar and English-speaking guides such as Dinko.

“The guide was amazing and the lunch location fantastic. Highly recommend !!!”

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