The 4 Garden Tours in Croatia That Earn a Whole Day

1.Dubrovnik Countryside and Arboretum ATV Tour with Brunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 573 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $120Our pick

Ride ATVs through Dubrovnik’s countryside, visit an old olive mill, enjoy coastal views, and finish with a local brunch.

“I have to admit that my wife and I were super annoying about scheduling this tour. We were originally booked for Friday, and we had to move it up to Wednesday due to a scheduling issue. Then, we had to flake at the absolutely last moment when my wife got sick. They were kind enough to offer to rebook us for another time -- which we were not entitled to, given the last minute cancellation -- and we ended up going on Friday after all. We were SO glad this worked out, because we had a great time. The ATVs were in good condition with no problems at all. The…”

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2.Panorama Dubrovnik & Arboretum Trsteno PRIVATE TOUR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $108

Review of a private Dubrovnik tour to Ombla, Mount Srd, Trsteno Arboretum, and Franjo Tuđman Bridge, with practical value tips.

“Great viewpoints. Had a great perspective on Croatia. Learned a lot about the history of this beautiful country.”

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3.Authentic Garden to Table Cooking Class in Dubrovnik Countryside

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $208

Cook seasonal Croatian food on a family farm near Dubrovnik, with garden-to-table dishes, homemade wine, bread making, and pickup.

“We were picked up just outside the city walls and taken to a beautiful farm that has been in the same family for 15 generations. The mom and daughter instructors were very friendly and informative. We gathered vegetables, eggs and milked a goat and then prepared a delicious dinner with what we harvested. We also made our own bread. It was a wonderful time and we learned a lot from our gracious hosts about Croatian culture and food. Highly recommend!”

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4.Hvar Lavender Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $96Best value

Hike through Hvar’s lavender hills, abandoned villages, and stone fields with a local guide on this scenic half-day tour.

“Our tour guide Marco was very kind and knowledgeable! Highly recommend this tour when visiting the island of Hvar!”

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