Top Croatia Literary Tours in 2026

The Plitvice Lakes National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site and renowned for its dramatic waterfalls, glittering lakes, and lush forested cliffs. This admission ticket offers full access to the park’s hiking trails and boardwalks, so you can explore the natural wonders at your own pace. Also included is a ride on the park’s panoramic view, shuttle buses between the Upper and Lower Lakes, and an electric boat cruise around Kozjak Lake.

Set sail from Pula to see the coast as the sun sets. Travel to Brijuni National Park and enjoy dinner and drinks on deck as you spot dolphins leaping out of the sea and swimming alongside the boat in their home waters of the park. On your way back to the port, enjoy views of the famous Pula lighting giants.

Ogulin is a magical place that’s long been associated with fairytales and it even has its own fairytale festival. If you’d like to learn about local stories and legends, then save yourself hours of research time and choose this fairytale–themed tour instead. Learn about famous local children’s book writers, and legends about witches and Slavic Gods as you explore the city with your guide on this captivating and unusual tour.

See the highlights of UNESCO-listed Diocletian’s Palace on this whirlwind, introductory walking tour. Pick from several convenient, daily departure times, and meet your guide at the palace’s North Gate. Discover filming locations that were used for 'Game of Thrones,' see the Cathedral of St. Domnius, and learn all about the landmark’s millennia of history as you discover.

Many Game of Thrones scenes were filmed in Dubrovnik Old Town. But others were filmed outside the city walls, and it's those sites this intimate tour hits. You'll visit King's Landing gardens (AKA Trsteno Arboretum, an ancient botanical garden); you'll scale Mt. Srd, one of several locations to have stood in for King's Road; and you'll see the abandoned Hotel Belvedere, where the Mountain and Oberyn's death match took place.

Dalmatia’s natural landscapes are world-famous, but typical coach tours don’t always offer an intimate experience of the varied terrain. Discover the region on an ATV Quad safari from Split, and cruise along off-road trails for unique insight into the country’s mountains, rivers, and countryside. Choose between a morning or afternoon excursion, and benefit from the small-group size for a personalized experience, keeping energized with a local lunch included.

Discover “Game of Thrones” sites in Dubrovnik on a walking tour that visits the real-life attractions used for some of the show’s locations. As you explore the city’s UNESCO World Heritage–listed Old Town with your guide and group, enjoy views of the red-roofed skyline you know as King’s Landing. Follow in Joffrey’s footsteps at Lovrijenac Fortress, stand where Ayra Stark stood, and hear behind-the-scenes stories. Various ticket options are available.

Avoid the tourist crowds with a private walking tour of Pula’s historic center. Stroll the streets for an intimate perspective of landmarks including the Roman amphitheater, city gates, harbor, and Venetian fortress, with illuminating insights provided by your local guide. Benefit from the flexibility of a private tour, exploring at a pace that suits you, and arrange a convenient departure time according to your schedule.