4 Croatia Farm Tours to Build a Day Around

1.Ranch 22 Podstrana, ” Horse riding 12 km from SPLIT “

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 79 reviews · from $105Our pick

Ride from Gornja Podstrana over Mount Perun on a quiet Roman trail with a personal guide such as Ana or Ante. Calm horses suit beginners, while the rocky route and steep sections reward steady riders. Finish with homemade wine, water, and local snacks overlooking the coast.

“Pictures don’t do this experience justice. If you’re in Split, you’ve got to do this tour. It lasts about two hours and includes a private, guided horseback tour of Split’s beautiful mountains and you can see EVERYTHINHG. It’s truly like experiencing something out of a fantasy book. Read more”

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2.Šmrika (near Rijeka/Krk/Crikvenica) Donkey Farm Family Fun

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 50 reviews · 1 month · from $10Best value

At Donkey Tours Croatia in Šmrika, guide Marco or the farm owner introduces you to gentle donkeys, Croatian farm animals, and donkey care. Children up to 35 kg get two riding rounds, while adults and children can take two cart rides. Bring sports shoes and check the weather before going.

“Tour was excellent. The owner of the farm was our guide. He speaks English very well. He told about the farm, its history, life in the region, about the donkeys, children could feed the donkeys, touch them, ride them, brush them. Also we went to see the garden, chickens, children played on playground. Definitely recommended.”

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3.Olive farm & village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $84Top rated

Ivica Vlašić leads a small-group visit to his family’s Vardia Farm, 15 minutes from Dubrovnik. Walk among olive trees, vines, orchards, and oak woodland, then taste homemade olive oil, bread, wine, fruit liqueurs, and farm produce.

“One of our all time favorite tours. A great way to get off the beaten path and experience the past intersecting with the present up close. A definite must do!!”

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4.Buje: Authentic Istrian family farm, guided walk, foods & wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $77

At Olivo Istriano near Buje, you’ll walk through fruit orchards, olive groves and vineyards, then learn olive-oil production from hosts such as Rene or André. A certified olive-oil sommelier leads the tasting, followed by Istrian foods, two wines, homemade drinks and artisan ice cream.

“We were lucky enough to have a private tour with just the three of us (my mum, sister and I) and it was the loveliest experience. It was one of the highlights of our trip! Rene is a great host, explains everything with passion and with a joke and made you feel right at home. We met his nonna, mom and das as well and they were all super lovely. The tour is super informative and the tasting amazing, as it is all locally produced. 100% recommend!”

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