Sweet Hvar - Traditional cookies & Desserts

Hvar, Croatia
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Duration1h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Take a walk through the sweet customs of Hvar island. Check out and taste our exhibition of delicious traditional sweets and desserts, while nibbling on the paprenjok, cvit, and hrustula.

Discover the art of making Hvar’s most famous treat, which our women have been making for their husbands and sailors since the days of old.

In its five centuries of history on the island the Stari Grad paprenjok summarizes the island way of life and its rhythm. In 2008, the “paprenjok” was acknowledged by UNESCO and registered as intangible cultural heritage of the Republic of Croatia.

Don't miss out on this delicious experience - Visit us in the heart of Hvar island!

What's included

  • Free parking is available at the location.
  • Tasting of the delicious Hvar island sweets
  • Presentation of the making of Hvar sweets
  • Guided tour of the Sweet Hvar exhibition
  • Participating in cake preparation and the decorating of the paprenjok

What to expect

Do you have a sweet tooth? Have you ever tried the Stari Grad paprenjok?

- Learn how to wrap your own hrustula and try to decorate paprenjok. The recipe for the paprenjok is 500 years old, but the one we’re making for you is a bit fresher :)

- Learn which cake old Dalmatians used as a barometer?

- Find out why our ancestors couldn’t wait for Easter to come

- Experience what Christmas smelled like

- How tasty the arancini are

- Taste the irresistible combination of almonds and figs or candied almonds

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Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You can reach us from Jelsa using taxi, scooter, bike or e-bike. Free parking is available at the location.

End point

You can reach us from Jelsa using taxi, scooter, bike or e-bike. Free parking is available at the location.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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