15 Makarska Riviera Tours to Build a Day Around

1.Skywalk Tour with a Tuk Tuk – Skip the line ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 552 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $71Our pick

Ride an open-air electric tuk-tuk from Makarska to Biokovo Skywalk, with photo stops, local treats, pickup, and skip-the-line access.

“It was a fantastic tour! Luka shared interesting facts about the area throughout the ride and made stops at great spots for photos. There was even a small tasting of a homemade drink and chocolates. The views were absolutely stunning, and the tuk-tuk ride was very comfortable. Thank you – we highly recommend it! 😊”

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2.Skywalk Tuk-Tuk Tour with Skip-the-Line Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 467 reviews · from $78

Ride an electric tuk-tuk from Makarska to Biokovo Skywalk for cliff views, local treats, expert guiding, and skip-the-line access.

“The guide was amazing and we had a great time both driving and up at the skywalk! Would absolutely recommend doing this!”

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3.Biokovo Skywalk Entry Ticket with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 379 reviews · 3 hours · from $53

Review of the Biokovo Skywalk tour from Makarska, with minivan transfers, priority entry, mountain roads, timing, views, and practical tips.

“Amazing journey with truly spectacular views! Our guide was nice and told about the national park history on the way up, and the skywalk itself is an experience you don’t want to miss!”

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4.3-Island Speedboat Tour with Cave and Blue Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 333 reviews · 5 hours · from $94

Review of Makarska’s 5-hour speedboat tour to Hvar, Brač, and Zečevo, with a blue cave, snorkeling, cliff jumping, and Jelsa.

“Got to see dolphins on the way to the cave! Filip as a guide was cool. Boat had max. 12 people on it, good vibes overall. Great spots to swim in, only reachable with a guide (and boat). Definitely recommend!”

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5.Tučepi: Zip Line Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 312 reviews · from $59

Review the Tučepi zip line in Croatia, with six cables, coastal views, family-friendly guides, safety details, and honest value advice.

“I loved the fact that there were six lines so I felt more confident with each line”

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6.Biokovo Nature Park Guided Tour with Skywalk

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 218 reviews · from $59

Trade Makarska’s beaches for Biokovo’s Skywalk, mountain views, local snacks, herbal brandy, and a guided half-day escape.

“Excellent experience. The guide and the chauffeur went out of their way to provide participants with all that was needed for a thoroughly informative and enjoyable experience!”

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7.Hidden Gems of Hvar Island’s North Shore

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 186 reviews · from $91

Explore Hvar’s north shore from Makarska by speedboat, with secluded bays, snorkeling, cliff jumping, Jelsa, and Zečevo islet.

“The trip was amazing. Unfortunately the first trip had to be canceled after arriving at Hvar because of the weather, but we were offered a full refund or reschedule to another date. Our youngest daughter was a little scared of the rough water and didnt want to do it again so the second time it was just my wife with two teenage daughters. They really enjoyed it and the Skipper/guide also provided them with drone photos taken of them.”

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8.Buggy Skywalk and Biokovo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 142 reviews · from $81

Ride a buggy through Biokovo, visit Sinjal and Croatia’s Skywalk, and enjoy a local picnic with wine above the Makarska Riviera.

“For many the Skywalk is the highlihgt of the trip, but for us it was nature. It is a pure gem. The ride to Biokovo mountain was very adventurous and adrenaline rushed. Our guide Ivan was careful driver and fantastic guide. He also speaks multiple languages so there is no problem to having a conversation with. While walking to the viewpoint (Vidikovac) we met horses and cows. The view from the top was spectacular. The picnic in nature with local food and drinks was delicious. The price is 100% worth that kind of an adventure. We highly recommend this trip to everyone who wants to avoid the queue at the…”

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9.Guided Sea Kayaking Tour with Snorkeling Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 142 reviews · from $53

Paddle along Makarska’s coast, stop at Nugal for swimming and snorkeling, and enjoy mountain views, fruit, and cliff jumping for $53.

“We were paddling through the most beautiful part of the coastline in Makarska visiting the city, the mountains and the local cliffs from a very different and special view. Nice tour, professional guide, highly recommended.”

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10.Krka Waterfalls & Šibenik Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 131 reviews · 8 hours · from $47

Review of the Krka Waterfalls and Šibenik day trip from Makarska, with practical advice on timing, costs, transport, crowds, and value.

“Waterfalls were absolutely beautiful and definitely worth the visit. More information on how long it takes to walk the loop would have been handy so you could plan a boat trip. A clearer map would have been good also, otherwise great day out and good transportation.”

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11.Day Trip to Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 126 reviews · from $45

Travel from Makarska to Dubrovnik by air-conditioned minibus, with coastal views, four hours in the Old Town, maps, and hotel pickup.

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12.BRELA Bikini Dive *Try SCUBA DIVING*

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $140

Try scuba in Brela with private instruction, full gear, photos, and 45 minutes underwater at a Croatian home reef.

“It was truly the best experience I’ve had in a very long time. Both Ivan and Amber were awesome in their expertise as certified divers. I felt comfortable and safe! Ivan was instrumental in me getting to Bikini Dive and hosting me as this was my first experience. Amber explained all that I needed to know before diving and guided me while underwater. Such an amazing experience! I would definitely think of them when I return to Brela, Croatia to certify as a Diver!”

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13.Golden Horn Beach & Secluded Bays Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 99 reviews · from $91

Cruise from Makarska to Zlatni Rat, swim in clear bays, snorkel from a small speedboat, and explore Brač in five memorable hours.

“It was beautiful! Marco is really good with boats, he is talkative, tells you lot of informations. We went to beautiful places to snorkel, there was nobody but us with the boat. The water is crystal clear. We had the best time, absolutely worth every cents. Oh and in Bol City we had the best icecream ever!”

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14.Bacina Lakes Stand-Up Paddle Board Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $52

Paddle through Bacina Lakes near Makarska with an easy SUP lesson, wildlife, island stops, swimming, and a fruit picnic.

“Ivan was an excellent tutor and fun guide. The experience is 100% worth while exploring the lakes and the local wildlife, including Cormorants and Eagles - did you know you can scare seagulls away by flapping your arms like a big eagle? I didn’t either, until today. Hvala Ivan!”

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15.Parasailing Experience – MPL Nautika

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 86 reviews · 1 day · from $47

Review of MPL Nautika parasailing in Makarska, with flight times, prices, safety details, views, group size, and practical booking advice.

“Amazing and well organized team of hosts. Very skilled captain and spotter that clearly had the process down. Highly recommend going for the longer length. We did the 600’ for a first time and will do the max if we do it again. The ride was so smooth and peaceful. Not at all scary. We loved it, would absolutely do it again.”

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