Olive oil tours · CROATIA OLIVE OIL TOURS
Dalmatian oil is peppery and the island groves are tiny, which is why most Croatian olive days come bolted onto something else. These 15 sort the museum stops, the estate tastings and the full days out of Split.
Travel from Split to Krka National Park by air-conditioned bus, car, or van. Walk the wooden paths around Skradinski buk, cruise the Krka River from Skradin, visit old mills and a hydroelectric station, then choose an optional local wine and olive oil tasting.
“Excellent trip to Krka waterfalls Such a beautiful place, the boat ride was amazing Nina was a great host”
Travel from Split to Krka National Park by air-conditioned minibus, then take a 30-minute boat ride from Skradin to Skradinski buk. You get about five hours to explore, with an optional wine and olive oil tasting in Plastovo. Guides including Stipe, Tea, and Stephen have been praised for clear tips and communication.
“Amazing trip waterfalls spectacular. Boat trip was great. Walked through nation park not recommended for people with walking difficulty as lots of steps and long walk. It was lovely though. Coach arrived on time . Lovely guide”
Start at Stella Croatica for a guided visit to the Olive Museum, Mediterranean gardens, traditional tastings, and natural cosmetics. Then drive four minutes to Klis Fortress, where you explore at your own pace, watch the history video, and enjoy wide views over Split. Guide Tin has led some visits.
“This place is absolutely awesome! A great impressive fortress full of the history of this part of Croatia and Europe. The views from way up there on that clifftop perch are extremely impressive. This is absolutely worth a visit. If you are expecting Games of Thrones things... don't. Nothing really left here to see from that.”
Travel from Split to Trogir, Stella Croatica’s Olive Museum and Klis Fortress with an English-speaking guide such as Miron, Duje or Darko. You’ll also pass Salona, Žnjan Beach and the Hidden Dalmatia center. The open-top bus includes Wi-Fi, insurance and audio commentary in 10 languages.
“Darko and Natasa were both wonderful guides with lots of information.”
Walk Dubrovnik’s Old Town with an enologist and PhD student in wine, stopping at four family-run places for olive oil, four wines, four local dishes, and dessert. You’ll also learn about Dubrovnik’s Republic, food traditions, and winemaking. Dom may lead the tour, though guides can vary.
“Great and unique food and wine (and olive oil!) tour, would recommend doing on your 1st day in Dubrovnik to get a feel for the city and the cuisine. Learned a lot, very personalized experience 10/10”
Travel from Hvar Town to Napoleon Fortress, lavender fields, old villages, and St. Roko’s Chapel before tasting around 8 to 10 wines and flavored olive oils in Jelsa. Guides such as Petar and Luka share local history, while the small group keeps the three-hour outing relaxed.
“Petar was an excellent guide, providing a lot of interesting local and national history along with personal courtesies to his guests!”
Start at Stella Croatica for a guided look at Dalmatian olive culture, herbs, handmade foods, tastings, and cosmetics. Then continue to Klis Fortress for a self-guided climb, old stone walls, and wide views toward Split and the islands. Allow two to three hours, and arrange transport between stops.
“Olive Museum was well worth it, they make a lot of products and have great deals in the shop. The museum and guide were very professional and the place is well designed. They had a shuttle take us to Klis Fortress. The walk would have been waya too long and dangerous in the heat.”
At Stella Croatica near Klis, your English-speaking host leads you through a family estate, traditional food workshop, herb garden, natural cosmetics area, and award-finalist Olive Oil Museum. You taste sweets, test cosmetics, then compare two extra virgin olive oils in a practical tasting session.
“Great visit! The explanations are clear and you learn a lot in a short time. The tasting part is very interesting and allows you to learn how professional tasters do it.”
At Stella Croatica near Klis, guide Ines and the tasting team introduce you to Dalmatian olive oil, essential oils, traditional foods, and natural cosmetics. Expect a 75-minute walk through the Olive Museum, botanical gardens, production areas, and concept store, with tastings included.
“This venue, tour and staff are fantastic! We learned so much, the grounds and facilities are beautiful, clean and a joy! Our guide, Ines, the hostess, Draginc ( sp) and tasting tour guide, Bonne were all very knowledgeable, fun and engaging. We hRead more”
Travel from central Split to Krka National Park with an English-speaking guide, spend about four hours among the waterfalls, cruise to Skradin, then visit Ante Sladic Vino in Plastovo for included wine or olive-oil tasting, depending on the option booked.
“AVOID, Do not believe this booking. My ticket clearly indicates that the wine and olive tasting is included, as well as the iternary shows the hour allocated for this. I queried it but they keep saying that I booked the wrong tour”
Ivica Vlašić leads a small-group visit to his family’s Vardia farm, a 15-minute drive from Dubrovnik. Walk among olive trees, vines, fruit, herbs, and old oak trees, then taste homemade olive oil, bread, white wine, and fruit liqueurs above the Adriatic.
“Visiting this beautiful vineyard just 15 minutes outside of Dubrovnik was the highlight of my time in Croatia. it was magical! Our guide, Ivica Vlašić, was the perfect host, kind, humble, gracious and professional. He walked our group through his 100-acre family farm where they grow olives, plums, cherries, potatoes, and figs—on the same land his family has tended for three centuries. We ended the day with a sampling of two types of delicious wines (the Lemon was soooo good), sugared almonds and softly baked bread graciously baked Ivika’s lovely wife. This wasn’t just a tour, this was an experience and I look forward to visiting the farm the next…”
At Olivo Istriano near Buje, guides such as Rene and André lead you through the family orchard, olive groves, vineyards, and cellar. You’ll learn how extra virgin olive oil is made, then taste it with Istrian meats, cheeses, wine, juice, and artisan ice cream.
“Sehr interassente zwei Stunden mit Besuch der Plantage, Olivenölverkostung und lokale Speisen im wunderschönen Garten. Selbst unseren beiden Teenies hat es gefallen. Ist in der Nähe von Umag.”
Ride from Hvar through old stone-walled roads and lavender fields to Napoleon’s fortress, Velo Grablje, and Duboković Winery in Jelsa. Guides Petar and Luka share island stories, while the tasting features local wines and flavored olive oils. Small groups are limited to eight.
“It was a nice trip, saw many pretty view sights from Hvar island. Peter was very informative. Wine and olive oil tasting was in a quaint small winery.”
At the House of Istrian Olive Oil in central Pula, you’ll explore Roman and modern production, watch two short films, and taste five Istrian extra virgin oils. An audio guide comes in 12 languages, while the tasting itself is offered in English or German.
“The exhibits were interestingly designed and entertainingly described. The staff member was very friendly and could speak a little German. The tasting and sampling were very exciting and delicious. A great tip for rainy weather in Pula!”
At Pula’s House of Istrian Olive Oil, an expert guide leads you through Roman oil-making, traditional and modern production, and a sensory tasting of premium Istrian oils. Compare them with supermarket oil, learn about polyphenols, and finish with olive oil paired with dessert.
“Museum is smaller than expected and lay out was strange. However the guide for the olive tasting was incredible. Really enjoyed it!”
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