The 10 Best Bus Tours in Central Croatia, Croatia

March 29, 2022 Natalie Tallman

Croatia proper is not an official subdivision of the Republic of Croatia, it is a historical region.
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1. Ljubljana and Bled Small Group Tour from Zagreb

Gajeva ul. 1, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia Gray Line
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You're staying in Croatia, but would love to discover Slovenia as well? Nothing easier, this one-day tour from Zagreb will give you exactly that! Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, will introduce you to the Slovenian architecture, rich history and amaze you with a unique blend of a big city and nature with its bridges, parks and numerous cafes. The two-hour walking tour, accompanied by a professional local guide, through the most beautiful parts of the city is a perfect introduction to getting to know Slovenia. After Ljubljana relax in the run up to Bled, which will fascinate you with its tame nature and unique scenes that call you to explore them and capture many unforgettable photos.

Inclusions: Tour guide;, Walking tour of Ljubljana Old Town with a local guide;, Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle;, Insurance;, VAT

Exclusions: Funicular ride ticket in Ljubljana;, Entrance fee for the Bled Castle;, Ticket for 'pletna' boat ride to Bled Island;, Meals and drinks are not included in the price.

Reviewed By RedheadedGoby

Had a really nice time there. The guide was very well familiar with the surroundings and led us well. The water falls are amazing. Can really recommend this trip in Hrvatska, vrlo dobro ;)

2. Private Guided Tour of Ljubljana and Lake Bled from Zagreb

The Guide - Day Tours
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Get to know Slovenia, the only European country that unites the Alps, the Mediterranean and the Pannonian Plain.  Amazingly enough thanks to its geographical and climatic diversity you can, in a single day, pick autumn fruits in the morning, swim in the Adriatic in the afternoon, and go night skiing in the evening. Get inspired by picturesque Lake Bled and its Alpine backdrop and discover Ljubljana - tone of Europe's greenest and pleasant capitals awarded with the Green Capital of Europe title for 2016.

Inclusions: Light refreshment (coffee and cake), Professional guide, Private tour, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation in private vehicle and driver

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By catherinenyceats

My fiancé and I had such a good time with Jakov!! His knowledge of Croatian history and the surrounding countries was unbelievable, and he weaved in interesting stories and little facts as we strolled along in Samobor or drove through the beautiful vineyards. There was never a moment that wasn’t fun! He has such a great sense of humor and his passion for leading tour guides is wonderful. It’s clear he has so much experience as a tour guide and really is so great at what he does. We felt like we could’ve been old friends with him by the end of the day, and we’re so glad we had this opportunity. It was definitely the highlight of our stay in Zagreb!!

3. Grand SLOVENIA: Ljubljana + Lake Bled + Postojna Cave - fully Private Tour

Viatica Travel
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Explore Slovenia highlights in a private day tour from Zagreb. Our tour starts with a visit to amazing natural highlight Postojna cave. After the cave we are visiting another natural jewel Lake Bled. At the end tour takes you to the charming capital city of Slovenia - Ljubljana.

Inclusions: Fully Private tour, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local professional driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Transport by private air-conditioned car or minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By IvicaHr

We done day tour from Zagreb to Slovenia. It was really amazing experience that includes 3 most popular sights of Slovenia: Bled Lake, Postojna cave and Ljubljana capital.

4. Central Croatia Wines

Meteorological Post, Zrinjevac, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia Croatia Excursions
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Discover Zagreb's surroundings on our special tour around wineries and cheese factory. Combine cheese & wine, and what do you get? A perfect day.

Inclusions: Licensed tourist guide, Transport as per program, Guided visit of the cheese factory with tasting, Local wines and traditional food pairing in a family-owned restaurant., Snacks

Exclusions: Tips, Lunches unless indicated in the itinerary, All other items of a personal nature

Reviewed By Mike29180

We were at Plitvice lakes and we can say that plitvice are one of the most beautiful places in the world. It was snow and every lake on Plitvice was covered with snow. The pictures say it all.

5. Fairytale castles & delicious wine

Zico Day Tours
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Our first stop will be Trakoscan the most beautiful Croatian castle. We will take some amazing photos of the 13th century castle and explore the history and tradition of the region. Here you will taste some blackberry wine which is famous in the region. Our next stop will be something special, a castle which is still "alive". We will meet the lady who lives in it and she will show us her impressive family arts collection and take us back in time to the period of the Austrian Hungarian empire. We will continue driving through the country side to a very pleasant family who runs a famous winery. We'll explore the wine cellar, learn about making and tasting wine and of course try it. You will get to taste 4 different sorts of wine with some local cheese and you'll also taste štrukli, the most famous delicatessens from Zagorje. In the afternoon we will drive you back to your accommodation in Zagreb.

Inclusions: Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes, wine tasting, štrukli tasting

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Reviewed By TineMorrison

We hired Adam at the last second to take us to Plivitce lakes for the day. He was super flexible with timing given that we booked the tour the night before at 11 pm. Adam was a great conversationalist and we enjoyed learning about his experiences during our 2 hour drive to the lakes. He was helpful in showing us around and gave great local suggestions of places to try in Zagreb.

6. Private Wine Tasting Tour from Zagreb

Mapping Croatia
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Join us on a private trip to the region often called Zagreb’s vineyard and try some of the best Croatian wine, enjoy in the breathtaking landscapes and walk through the picturesque city of Samobor! Plešivica is famous Croatian wine region located 30 km southwest of Zagreb with centuries-old tradition in wine-growing and making a wide selection of high-quality and renowned wines with the emphasis on white and sparkling wines. You will have the opportunity to visit two local wineries, meet local wine-makers and try a selection of wines with distinctive aroma and taste. Besides enjoying in wine tasting and beautiful landscape of Zumberak Samobor Hills Nature Park you will have the option to have a short hike up to the ruins of 13th century Samobor Castle and/or to explore the city of Samobor famous for its interesting culinary tradition and well-preserved 19th century charm.

Inclusions: Private English speaking guide, Wine Tasting and traditional home-made delicacies (cheese, ham...) in two local wineries, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch (optional)

Reviewed By justaBenny

Amazing experience, we did this with large family group and both the Pletvice Lakes and Lake Bled / Ljubljana Private Tour were amazing. We did it over two days and couldn’t recommend it more. Will definitely be back to do the wine tours, as well as others. Highly recommended.

7. Private Plitvice Lakes National park tour

Labora Tours
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Plitvice Lakes are a full day tour but be sure that they are the most beautiful thing in Croatia. We have 8 national parks and this is the only one protected by the UNESCO. I always like to point out that it is not a „picnic destination“ – we are not in a single spot, we are constantly walking (at least 6 km) and exploring many small and big waterfalls. After the tour we can make a stop in one of the local restaurants in the area. Contact us and let’s have a nice day together :)

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, professional and licenced guide/driver

Exclusions: Entrance ticket for Plitvice Lakes National park, optional lunch

Reviewed By 293anteg

Wonderful experience with the local guide Roko who introduced us to the history of the city, and recommended us various activities and restaurants, great experience, thank you Roko

8. Varazdin Baroque Town and Trakoscan Castle - Small Group Day Trip from Zagreb

Zrinjevac 2, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia Petros
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4.9 based on 38 reviews

Discover one of the most desirable Croatian cities to live in, a true baroque gem, Varazdin. Explore the city on a walking tour accompanied by a licensed local guide. Embrace the beauty of the streets rich with numerous palaces, villas, and one of the oldest city halls in Europe. Conclude your day visiting romantic Trakoscan Castle, where you can enjoy the surrounding nature and a picturesque lake. Small group for a great experience! (Maximum of 8 participants)

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned vehicle, Professional licensed English speaking guide, Walking tour of Varazdin , Trakoscan Castle admission ticket, Hotel pick-up and drop-off (selected hotels only)

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Reviewed By hollyw455

Maja and I met at 9am, and I was the only person booked for the day. I’m normally terrified of having to talk to someone for excessively long periods of time but literally I could not soak up enough information; she knew everything (it seemed!) about the history of Croatia, the Pltivice lakes and surrounding areas, about coffee and food and the best museums and why the travertine grew and why the lakes were a UNESCO site and what a UNESCO site is anyway. At one point I asked her why the trees on the highway were cut the way they were AND SHE KNEW THAT TOO. The visit was gorgeous and one of the most incredible experiences I’ve had in real life; I do believe this is the best Croatia can offer because I think it’s the best any country could hope to offer. I said wow over a hundred times. I cannot recommend this company, or Maja, enough, truly.

9. Plitvice Lakes and Rastoke Day Trip

Meteorological Post, Zrinjevac, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia Free Spirit Tours
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A day trip from Zagreb to the most popular national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Croatia. Departure is at 8.30 am from the tourist bus stop, next to the meteorological post at Zrinjevac Park. On your way to Plitvice Lakes, you stop in the picturesque watermill village of Rastoke, sitting on top of a maze of streams and waterfalls, where you'll explore the old watermills and authentic houses connected with numerous waterfalls and small lakes. After a 2.5-hour bus drive, you arrive at Plitvice Lakes. Ticket to the park is secured, but not included in the price. In the next 3.5 hours, you walk around the crystal clear lakes and enjoy hundreds of waterfalls that link them. Late afternoon drive back to Zagreb ends at the same spot from where the day trip started, in Zrinjevac Park, a minute from the main square.

Inclusions: Organisation of the trip, English speaking guide, Transfer in A/C bus, Skip the line entrance (entrance fee not included in the price)

Exclusions: Entrance fee to the park, Meals, Personal expences

Reviewed By 785anat

Kristina nos explicó todo genial y nos contó un montón de leyendas y cosas entretenidas. Que maravilla poder volver un poco a la normalidad ! Recomiendo hacer el tour para situarte en al ciudad y hacer planes para más tarde Kristina explained everything pretty good and she told us legends among other interested things. It is marvellous come back to normal a little bit !! I recommend this tour to know the city and make plans after the tour

10. Plitvice Lakes and Rastoke - Small Group Full-Day Tour from Zagreb

Zrinjevac 2, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia Petros
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4.9 based on 308 reviews

Discover the natural beauty of rural Croatia in this 10-hours tour from Zagreb. Visit the picturesque watermill village of Rastoke, then head to Plitvice Lakes National Park – the oldest national park in Croatia. Become one with nature and embrace the stunning beauty of the waterfalls and the lakes that will surround you. In addition, be accompanied by a licensed guide that knows all the ins and outs. Small group for a great experience!

Inclusions: Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle, Rastoke visit, English speaking licensed tour guide, Hotel pick-up and drop off (selected hotels only)

Exclusions: Food and drinks (available for purchase), Gratuities

Reviewed By OnAir322409

Happy with the tour, the guide and everything. Would recommend this tour for anyone who wants to know things about Varaždin.

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