Hvar Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Hvar tours and things to do on Croatia’s sunniest island: climb to the Spanish fortress above the old town, sail the turquoise Pakleni Islands, cruise to the glowing Blue Cave, wander lavender fields and taste island wine. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Hvar by interest
Whatever brings you to Hvar — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Hvar
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Hvar Town
Marble square.
Spanish Fortress
Hilltop views.
Pakleni Islands
Turquoise coves.
Blue Cave
Glowing cave.
Lavender Fields
Scented hills.
Vineyards
Island wine.
Stari Grad
Ancient town.
Beaches
Coves & swimming.
Boat awayPakleni Islands
Turquoise coves.
Boat awayBlue Cave
Glowing cave.
Island awayLavender Fields
Scented hills.
Island awayStari Grad
Ancient town.
Island awayVineyards
Wine tasting.
Coast awayBeaches
Coves & swimming.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Hvar visitor asks before booking.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hot and lively — peak island season.
Spring (Apr–May)
Mild, green and quieter.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Warm sea and the grape harvest.
For lavender
June for the lavender in bloom.
For cruises
Summer and early autumn for calm seas.
Best overall
June and September for warm, calm days.
One day
The old town and a Pakleni cruise.
Two days
Add the Blue Cave five-islands tour.
Three days
Add the lavender fields and wine.
For islands
The Pakleni and Blue Cave cruises.
For inland
The lavender and Stari Grad.
For beaches
The coves and island beaches.
On foot
Hvar Town’s old centre is car-free.
By boat
Taxi boats and cruises reach the islands.
Tours & transfers
Tours reach lavender fields and Stari Grad.
By car or scooter
Handy for exploring the island interior.
Where to stay
Stay in Hvar Town or quieter Stari Grad.
Euro
Croatia uses the euro; cards widely accepted.
The fortress
Climb up for sunset views over the Pakleni.
Blue Cave
Go with the midday light for the bluest glow.
Lavender
Visit in June for the fields in full bloom.
Beaches
Bring water shoes for the pebbly coves.
Island wine
Try the local Plavac Mali reds.
Book boats
Reserve island cruises ahead in summer.
Island cruises
Pakleni tours fill up — book ahead.
Blue Cave tours
Five-islands tours fill up — reserve early.
Lavender tours
June tours fill up — book ahead.
Wine tours
Tastings fill up — reserve early.
Walking tours
Old-town tours fill up — book ahead.
Summer peak
July and August are busiest — book well ahead.
Old town tour
Around €55–90 for a walking and fortress tour.
Island cruise
About €99–150 for a Pakleni Islands cruise.
Blue Cave tour
Roughly €100–160 for a Blue Cave day tour.
Lavender tour
Around €75–120 for a lavender fields tour.
Wine tour
About €120–170 for an island wine tour.
How to save
Join group tours to save over private ones.
Hvar through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Islands & sun.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Peak.
- Best for
- Green & quiet.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Mild.
- Best for
- Warm sea.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Ideal.
- Best for
- Quiet island.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Calm.