The 15 Best Makarska Tours & Excursions

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

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

Travel from Makarska into Biokovo Nature Park in an open electric tuk-tuk, stopping for island views, cherry liqueur, and Croatian chocolate before reaching the glass Skywalk at 1,228 meters. Guides such as Tino and Luka add local stories, blankets, and plenty of time for photos.

“We had a wonderful expierence going up to Biokovo skywalk with the Tuk Tuk and being guided along the way by an excellent tour guide called Luka. It was an overall amazing expierence and I would definitley recommend it to everyone !”

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

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

Travel from Makarska into Biokovo Nature Park in a silent, open electric tuk-tuk with a guide such as Luka, Tino, Dominik, or Roko. Stop for views, Croatian chocolate, cherry liqueur, and photos before spending 30 minutes at the glass Skywalk, 1,228 meters above the sea.

“This is the way to experience Skywalk! Riding the TukTuks was an amazing experience, you get so close to the nature in the wonderful ride up the mountain. Our guide Dominik was excellent , very informative, nice and kind.”

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3.From Makarska: Biokovo Skywalk Entry Ticket with Transfers

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

From selected Makarska hotels, an English-speaking driver takes you by air-conditioned minivan through Biokovo National Park to the Skywalk at 1,220 meters. You get priority entry, about 30 minutes on the glass platform, and a photo stop before returning. Guide service varies, with transport and safety the main strengths.

“Easy pick up and journey. Helpful and courteous driver. Great excursion”

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4.Makarska: 3-Island Speedboat Tour with Cave and Blue Lagoon

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

Take a small-group speedboat from Makarska to Hvar, Zečevo, and Brač. Swim into a blue cave, jump from cliffs at Mala Stiniva, explore Jelsa, and snorkel in clear coves. Skippers such as Greg, Marko, Filip, and Grgur lead the trip, with gear, water, and hotel pickup options included.

“Amazing day! ⭐️ We had a bigger luxury boat by change, and the stops swimming and snorkeling were spectacular. A bit chilly waters at this time of year but sun and great atmosphere warmed up. Special thanks to our crew, both guys were really helpful and polite. Strongly recommend this trip! ❤️”

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5.From Makarska: Hidden Gems of Hvar Island’s North Shore

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

Take a small-group speedboat trip from Makarska to Hvar’s north shore. Swim at Veliki Pokrivenik and Mala Stiniva, walk around Jelsa, then snorkel at Zečevo islet. Skippers such as Marko, Marco, Goran, and Dinko are known for friendly, practical service. Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, and dry clothes.

“Nice speedboat and beautiful locations. It was a great day. Would love to go again.”

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6.Makarska: Buggy Skywalk and Biokovo Tour

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

Join Ivan and the Sky Adventure team for a four-hour buggy trip from Makarska into Biokovo Nature Park. You’ll visit the Sinjal peak, pause for homemade Dalmatian food and wine, then walk across the Skywalk at 1,228 meters. Pickup is available in the marked Makarska area.

“Ivan runs a fantastic tour we traveled from Zadar area and He suggested a pick up point at Konzum at the start of the main road that leads up to Biokovo park, you also jump the que of cars waiting to enter the park on his tour Climbing the mountain is steep on a narrow road the ATVs are strong and safe so you can relax and enjoy the stunning views you keep climbing past the Skywalk to a high point with a 10/15 mins walk on gravel path to the edge and view point you have chance to talk to Ivan and ask questions. He speaks excellent English and…”

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7.Makarska: Guided Sea Kayaking Tour with Snorkeling Stop

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

Paddle a two-person kayak from Makarska with an English-speaking guide such as Tony, Toni, or Mario. Follow the coast past the St. Peter lighthouse and Osejava cliffs, then stop near Nugal for swimming, snorkeling, fruit, and possibly cliff jumping or sunset views.

“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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8.From Makarska: Krka Waterfalls & Šibenik Day Trip

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

Travel from Makarska by air-conditioned vehicle to Šibenik and Krka National Park. You get 1.5 hours in Šibenik and 3 hours by the waterfalls, with English-speaking drivers such as Marko, Mario, or Zoran. Park entry costs extra, and swimming is not allowed.

“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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9.From Makarska: Day Trip to Dubrovnik

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

Travel from Makarska to Dubrovnik in an air-conditioned minibus with hotel or meeting-point pickup. Enjoy Dalmatian island views and the Neretva delta, then spend four hours exploring Dubrovnik independently with a map and brochure. Transport, tolls, parking, and taxes are included.

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10.BRELA Bikini Dive *Try SCUBA DIVING*

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

Meet Ivan and Amber at Bikini Dive in Brela for a private first-time scuba session. After instruction and gear fitting, you spend about 45 minutes underwater on the home reef, with photos included. The full activity lasts roughly two hours and suits beginners who want a careful, personal introduction.

“It was our first time diving and we loved it! Thanks to Ivan who took great care, instructed everything in detail, step by step. Highly recommended! Hvala lipa! 🙏Cheers 😃👌”

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11.Makarska: Golden Horn Beach & Secluded Bays Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 99 reviews · from $91

Join captain Marco or another English-speaking skipper for a small-group speedboat ride from Makarska to Brač. Swim and snorkel at Zlatni Rat, walk to Bol if you wish, then stop at two quiet bays. Masks, snorkels, water, and safety gear are included.

“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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12.Bacina Lakes Stand-Up Paddle Board Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $52

Meet instructor Ivan at 10:00 for a beginner-friendly stand-up paddle lesson on Sladinac Lake. Paddle through canals, wetlands, and bird habitats to the Island of Love, a natural spring, and Crniševo Lake, with swimming and fruit before returning by 13:00.

“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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13.Makarska: Parasailing Experience – MPL Nautika

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

Join MPL Nautika for a small-group parasailing flight above Makarska. Croatian, English, and German-speaking instructors handle the safety gear and boat ride, while you enjoy 5 to 15 minutes in the air. If Ivona is guiding your group, expect a calm, reassuring start.

“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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14.Speedboat to 3 islands: Hvar, Brač, Zečevo with watersports

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 59 reviews · from $67

Join MPL Nautika for a half-day speedboat trip from Dalmatia to Bol, Zlatni Rat, Zečevo, and Jelsa. Guides including Pero, Marino, Marinko, and Natalia combine local stories with swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, banana boats, tubes, and sofa rides. Bring food, drinks, swimwear, and a towel.

“The tour was great. Pero was super kind and nice. It’s a good combination of activities and visiting cute little cities. We went to the city of Bol, then to the beach Zlatni rat (which was amazing for snorkeling. Then we went to the beach on island Zecevo. It was very cute, rock beach. Again, amazing for snorkeling. Then we did water sports and finished the day in city of Jelsa - Hvar. We absolutely loved it and would recommend it to everyone. Thanks Pero once again!”

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15.Makarska: 3 Island Speedboat Tour with Little Blue Cave & Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $108

This five-hour speedboat trip from Makarska visits Pokrivenik, the Little Blue Cave, Jelsa, Zečevo’s Blue Lagoon, and Žirje Beach on Brač. An English-speaking skipper such as Petar, Ante, or Carlo handles the boat, while snorkeling gear, fuel, and bottled water are included. Bring your own food and drinks.

“Boat trip OK, but the spots totally irrelevant! Blue Cave too many waves to get there. And Jelsa, absolutely irrelevant! Totally incipide.Auto-translated”

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