Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Croatian, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
This is not a panoramic bus ride between viewpoints.
It’s a slow journey across the island as locals understand it — through villages, landscapes, and stories that explain how people actually lived here.
I was born on Hvar, and this experience follows the island’s real timeline: ancient settlements, farming traditions, migration, and modern life. By the end, guests don’t just see Hvar — they understand it.
We’ll visit Hvar town, Stari Grad, and Jelsa—villages like Brusje, Selca, and Vrisnik. We'll take a scenic route so beautiful that even locals pause to admire it. Along the way: lavender fields, olive groves, and stunning views you’ll never forget.
In Stari Grad, after our guided walk, you can enjoy free time and lunch, or I can reserve a traditional “peka” meal for you: meat or octopus slow-cooked under an iron bell. For a "peka" reservation, please get in touch with me directly.
We end in Jelsa, a cozy fishing town with the island’s creamiest ice cream and amazing apple cake.
Options
Hvar Island Tour (1-4 people)
Duration: 6 hours
Full lunch + wine
car
Island Tour (5-6 people)
Duration: 6 hours
Full lunch + wine
van
What's included
Bottled water
car
guide fee
ice cream & cakes in Jelsa (2€ - 7€, depending on the choice)
"Peka" - traditional slow-cooked meat or octopus with vegetables under an iron bell, desert and a glass of wine per guest. Minimum number of people is 3, and price is 40€ per person. Paid on the spot.
What to expect
Hvar
30m
Guided tour of Hvar town. Guests will see St. Stephen Cathedral, Arsenal, the first public theater in Europe, Loggia, fortified town and Renaissance palaces
Velo Grablje
20m
Guided tour of Velo Grablje, a small village dating back to the 16th century.
Stari Grad
1h 15m
45-minute guided tour of Stari Grad. During the tour, guests will see the Cathedral, Renaissance palaces, narrow Dalmatian streets, the main square, the Dominican monastery, and Greek and Roman heritage.
and 30 minutes of free time for some shopping/a cup of coffee/restroom
Vrisnik
1h 30m
Lunch - "peka" (traditional delicacy - slow-cooked meat or octopus with vegetables under an iron bell, dessert, and a glass of wine).
If you have dietary preferences, contact me directly and I'll fix you up with something else, equally delicious.
Jelsa
45m
Jelsa is all about ice cream, delicious cakes, and enjoying a coastal town after lunch.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
In front of the hotel Palace Elisabeth (on the main square in front of the hotel Palace Elisabeth)
End point
bus station at Dolac Hvar (just behind the cathedral)
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
