9 Olive Oil and Wine Tastings in Croatia Worth the Detour

1.Krka Waterfalls With Boat Cruise, Wine and Olive Oil

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,507 reviews · from $23Our pick

Travel from Split to Krka National Park by air-conditioned bus, car, or van, then cruise from Skradin along the Krka River to Skradinski buk. You get free time for the wooden walkways, old mills, Ethno Museum, and nearby town. Guides such as Stipe, Steven, Mario, Daniela, and Karla keep the day organized, with wine and olive-oil tasting available for an extra fee.

“Loved it, such a wonderful day. A must when in split. Definitely opt for the oil and wine tasting. Myself and my partner shared one of each which was enough!”

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2.Wine, food and olive oil by PhD student

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $205Highest rated

Join Dom, a Dubrovnik guide with a master’s degree and PhD work in wine, for a three-hour Old Town food tour. Taste award-winning olive oils, four Croatian wines, four local dishes, and dessert across four family-run places, with history at landmarks from Onofrio’s Fountain to Rector’s Palace.

“Our tour was absolutely wonderful! Dom took us to such charming restaurants, where we tasted and learned about delicious wine and olive oil. All of the food we ate was incredible, and the portions were not small. Dom really makes this experience a special one. (He even took the time to answer some wine questions when we texted him from the duty-free at the airport 😊) This tour was a highlight of our time in Dubrovnik and we can't recommend it enough..”

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3.Hvar: Island tour with Wine and Olive Oil Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 77 reviews · 3 hours · from $141

Leave Hvar Town with guides such as Petar or Luka for a three-hour small-group drive to Napoleon Fortress, old villages, lavender fields, and St. Roko’s Chapel. In Jelsa, taste several Croatian wines and flavored olive oils in Duboković Winery’s traditional konoba before returning by air-conditioned vehicle.

“Petar was an excellent guide, providing a lot of interesting local and national history along with personal courtesies to his guests!”

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4.Krka Waterfalls Tour with Wine and Olive Oil Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · from $29

Travel by bus from central Split to Krka National Park, spend about four hours among its waterfalls, then take a boat to Skradin for free time and possible river swimming. Finish at Ante Sladic Vino in Plastovo for included wine or homemade olive oil tasting, depending on the option you book.

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5.Hvar: Island tour with Wine and Olive Oil Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $143

Travel from Hvar Town to Napoleon’s Fortress, Velo Grablje, and Jelsa with guides such as Petar or Luka. Expect dramatic views, island history, a small-group van ride, and a tasting at Duboković Winery featuring several wines and flavored olive oils. Bring cash if you want to buy olive oil.

“Our tour with Petar was wonderful! He is extremely knowledgeable about the island’s history and took us to many beautiful sites, ending with the delicious wine + olive oil tasting in Jelsa. Five stars all around!”

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6.Zadar Olive Oil & Wine with Dalmatian Views & History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 10 hours · from $64

Join guide Neil for a small-group trip from Zadar into Dalmatia’s hinterland. Visit Benkovac and an olive mill, taste five award-winning oils and three Croatian wines, enjoy an optional €20 cold buffet lunch, and finish above Lake Vrana with views toward the Kornati Islands.

“Fantastyczna wycieczka, fantastyczny przewodnik Neil, fantastyczne miejsca. Grupa szybko się integruje w towarzystwie takiego przewodnika. Okazało się jak mało wiemy o oliwie z oliwek i jak wielki to potrafi być skarb. Punkty widokowe niesamowite. Świetne towarzystwo właściciela plantacji oliwek. Polecam każdemu tą wycieczkę. Nie stracicie ani minuty.”

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7.Šibenik: Croatia in a Day, Vistas, History, Olive Oil, Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 6 hours · from $64

Join guide Neil in a small air-conditioned minibus from Šibenik for a six-hour tour through Dalmatia’s countryside. Visit Okit Hill, Kaštel Benković, and Kamenjak above Lake Vrana, then tour the family-run Lepur olive mill with Brane. Taste five olive oils, Croatian wines, and local food, with an optional €20 lunch.

“The day with Neil was very entertaining. We saw and learned quite a bit about Croatia. The trip to an olive plantation was also great and provided lots of information. The organization by Fiona was excellent as well.”

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8.Šibenik or Zadar: Krka falls, olive mill, oil & wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 17 reviews · 8 hours - 1 day · from $88

Travel from Zadar or Šibenik through Dalmatian villages and coastal views to Krka National Park, Skradin, and Skradinski Buk. Guide Ivica is praised for his care and history talks. At a family olive mill, Brauni and Neil introduce five award-winning oils, local wines, and a traditional buffet lunch.

“An authentic Croatian experience - the less crowded Krka NP and immersion in one family’s olive oil business. You’ll meet Brauni and Neil, enjoy their homemade cuisine which pairs well with high polyphenol EVOO. An engaging day for nature and food lovers.”

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9.E Bike Tour with wine and olive oil tasting in Vodnjan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $76

Join local guide Toni for a private e-bike ride from Vodnjan through Bale, Barbariga, Fažana and Pula. Expect old fortresses, stone kazuns, ancient olive trees, a swim stop at a quiet beach, and a generous tasting of Istrian wines, olive oil, cheese, meats, olives, fresh bread and cake.

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