Dubrovnik · HALF-DAY
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 half-day tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Paddle from Pile Bay to Lokrum Island caves, swim and snorkel at Betina Cave, then return under Dubrovnik’s city walls in a beginner-friendly half-day tour.
“Our guide Nemo was lovely and enthusiastic, he gave us lots of interesting facts about the sights throughout the tour. The kayaking was fun and had amazing views, the beach we stopped at was also amazing.”
Snorkel at Dubrovnik’s Blue Cave from a fast, comfortable small boat, then relax at Šunj beach with beer, wine, and soft drinks.
“Brilliant. Highlight of our holiday. Really helpful boat crew. Water so beautiful. Highly recommend.”
Private 4-hour Elafiti Islands boat tour from Dubrovnik with pickup, Kolocep stop, cave swimming, snorkeling, GoPro shots, beach time.
“Best experience of our trip! We will be back & book again. Listened to what we wanted to do & very flexible. Highly recommend!”
Private half-day speedboat around Dubrovnik’s Elafiti Islands with flexible stops, snorkel gear, drinks, and a skipper who shares smart local tips.
“Really enjoyable trip with my husband. Our guide, Joseph, was super friendly and customized the trip to whatever we wanted. Would highly recommend!”
Half-day family winery in Konavle Valley with Croatian wine and liqueur tastings, then Cavtat for coffee and sea views.
“The wine was excellent & the host was very informative. He supplied fresh cheese & meats that complemented the wine. As we were staying in Cavtat, the driver had no problem picking us up there.”
Half day Dubrovnik wine and food tasting with a family winery in Konavle, generous tastings, and time to wander Cavtat Old Town.
“We had a great time at the vineyard. Everything was delicious and beautiful! Our driver Goran was also great!”
Half-day boat tour from Korcula with snorkeling stops, local lunch and homemade wine on a small-group cruise between Korcula Town and Lumbarda.
“We had an amazing time with Ivan on this tour! He took us to 2 gorgeous areas for swimming and served us a lovely charcuterie platter. And we made some lovely new friends!”
Private half-day Elafiti Islands speedboat from Dubrovnik with snorkel gear, underwater camera, and drinks. Stops: Lopud, Kalamota, Sipan.
“What a great experience! The communication from the tour organisers was good, the boat was great and the trip was tailored to what we preferred to do. We stopped at a few islands, in some beautiful locations. Our skipper was fantastic - told us interesting facts about places, answered questions and was friendly and fun. Drinks selection was good and we could play our own music. We also had an opportunity to use a gopro camera, which was a nice surprise and received a video soon after :)”
Private 4-hour speed boat from Dubrovnik to Elaphiti Islands beaches and coves, with snorkeling gear, swims in caves, and local guidance.
“This private boat tour was a really nice experience! Karlo, the person who sold us the tour, was very informative and did not pressure us. Ivan, the tour guide, was very friendly, helpful, informative, and patient! He was very flexible and allowed us to decide where we wanted to go. The three caves and the blue cave were awesome! I would definitely recommend this tour and if possible, ask for Ivan to be your tour guide.”
Half-day Korčula wine tour with panoramic island drive, 3 wineries, 10 tastings, olive oil, honey, and pickup from town.
“We had such a great time on this tour! You spend about an hour driving around different parts of the island with a guide explaining different things before you get to the first winery. We really enjoyed it because we wouldn’t have gotten to see most of the island otherwise. We visited three great wineries - well worth the money!”
Kayak from Lumbarda through ancient quarries and a 14th-century monastery, meet deer, then sip GRK wine with Klašun pastries.
“The tour and kayaking was marvelous, we enjoyed every moment of it. Boris was most amazing and welcoming guide making the exeprience really special. He has shared a lot of details and insights about the island, its history and specialities. We were a small group of just two couple which made the experience very friendly and itimate. 100% recommended and a huge thank you to Boris for the most lovely day and all the tips for our travelling!!! It was excellent!”
Private half-day yacht to the Elafiti Islands from Dubrovnik. Swim at Blue Cave, enjoy Lopud and Sipan, with drinks and pickup.
“This was one of our best vacation days! Jake and Alan were wonderful guides. Transportation was excellent and the boat was stunning. They took us where we wanted to go, provided wine,beer, soda and water. There were 12 of us and the boat had plenty of room. We were able to swim and a paddle board was available. Highly recommend! My only suggestion is to bring snacks if needed. A small bowl of chips and nuts were provided.”
Private half-day speedboat around Dubrovnik and the Elafiti Islands with drinks, snorkeling gear, and cave swims at Koločep and Lopud.
“Amazing time spent on the water with a fun stop at an island for a snack and cocktail! Great Captain!”
Half-day mountain bike tour from Korčula to Lumbarda vineyards, wine tasting, Dalmatian snacks, and an optional beach swim.
“Mislav was an amazing guide! He has many fun facts about the area and took great care of us. The bikes were solid and the ride was tough in the heat but very doable. The beach dip really helped cool us off. The wine tasting was a great way to cap it off. Would recommend this tour!”
Half-day wine tour from Dubrovnik into Bosnia-Herzegovina with Tvrdos Monastery tastings, Trebinje market honey, and family winery wines.
“The monastery was beautiful & peaceful, as well as the tasting of 4 wines created there. After the other wine tasting at a small winery, we enjoyed a delicious meal at a restaurant by a river put on the banks under trees and with the soothing sound of water passing through a small water wheel. Our guide was very knowledgeable not only of the wines but also of the history & people of Bosnia-Herzegovina.”
Every kind of Dubrovnik day, and the pick of each.
