Olive oil tours · SPLIT OLIVE OIL TOURS
Split’s olive days are usually bolted to a fortress, a waterfall or a boat, which is not a complaint. These 12 say exactly how much oil is in the day and what else you get for the money.
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.”
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”
You’ll tour Diocletian’s Palace with a licensed guide, ride by air-conditioned minivan to Klis Fortress, then visit Stella Croatica’s Olive Museum for tastings and traditional delicacies. Port and hotel pickup are included, and the private format keeps the pace flexible.
“Great experience. It was nice to beat the crowds at Klis Fortress. Super hot day made it hard but we enjoyed our time.”
Meet Frane and his family on Šolta for a private tour of old olive groves, Gornje Selo, and the Olynthia mill. Taste garlic, lemon, orange, rosemary, and thyme oils with a three-course lunch, then enjoy free time in Maslinica or at a swimming spot.
“I highly recommend this tour to everyone! We started with a great tour of the island and a small village in an air-conditioned mini bus before heading out to one of oou fantastic guide's Frane olive groves. Along the way Frane stopped the bus to pick wild herbs, and educated us on the history of the island, which is fascinating. At the olive grove, Frane told us about the production of olive oil from the cultivation of trees to harvesting before heading back to the mill where we saw the impressive processing equipment. Frane's son, Marko, prepared a deliciously home cooked three course meal for us and left us between…”
Meet your guide at Rogač ferry port for a private four-hour tour of Šolta’s food traditions. Visit Olynthia Olive Oil, Marinac Winery, and Tvrdić Honey, with tastings, local stories, and time to swim before returning to the port.
“If you are a foodie I highly recommend this tour. Personally I am a foodie and I really enjoyed this activity. I reccomend!”
Travel from Split to Brač by ferry with an English-speaking guide and private island transport. Visit the Museum Uja olive oil museum, taste local products, see Vidova Gora, and enjoy three hours in Bol for swimming, walking, or lunch. Guide Boško has also tailored time for guests on past tours.
Pick a mill, a table or a stretch of grove.
