Opatija Tours: 14 Shortlisted

1.Opatija/Lovran: Boat Trip to Secluded Beaches on Island Cres

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 114 reviews · 7 hours - 450 minutes · from $104Our pick

Set out from Opatija at 9:20 AM or Lovran at 10:00 AM for a full day of swimming along Cres and the Kvarner coast. You’ll visit Brseč Beach, Smrdeća Beach, Badnjev Beach, and Banja Bay, with drinks, canapé sandwiches, fruit, and a multilingual crew. Bring lunch, towel, sunscreen, and snorkeling gear.

“Ballade agréable...que pour de la baignade et plongee. Un tres gros bémol : panne des horodateurs le matin ...amende au retour alors que le capitaine du bateau nous assurait qu il n y avait aucun problème au retour le soir..”

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2.Opatija: Cliffs and caves kayak adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 78 reviews · 3h 30m · from $82

Paddle from Slatina Beach with guides such as Andy, Micky, Ilona, or Dora, then explore Grotta del Diavolo, swim beneath the sea into a small cave, cliff jump, snorkel, and stop at a beach. You need to swim, but no kayak experience is required.

“This was a super fun activity and the guides were very nice and accommodating”

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3.Sunset or Swim Ride Opatija on Madonnina Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 72 reviews · 75 - 100 minutes · from $40

Set out from Opatija aboard Madonnina, a lovingly restored 1984 wooden boat run by its owner and father. Your licensed guide, Vladimir, explains the sights in English, German, or Croatian while you sip local Malvazija. Choose a sunset cruise or a swimming trip with a 30-minute stop near Opatija’s first Adriatic hotel.

“Brilliant tour! Vladamir made everyone feel at ease and is a charismatic and humorous storyteller - coped with ease at our mixed group involving Germans, an Austrian, a Swiss and an English! Thank you for you insights Vladamir :)”

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4.Sunset Ride Opatija on Madonnina Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $38Best value

Spend about 80 minutes aboard the traditional Madonnina boat with a licensed local guide. See St. Jacob’s Church, Villa Angiolina, the Lungomare, Volosko, and the Maiden with the Seagull statue from the water. A glass of Malvazija, a Polaroid photo per couple, and a maximum of seven passengers make this a personal evening outing.

“Beautiful views and a fun and informative guide, Vladimir was excellent. We had a great time, this is a must do activity when visiting Opatija.”

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5.Lovran/Opatija: Swimming on Cres Island with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 18 reviews · 8 hours · from $135

Join Captain Tomy and a small group of up to 15 people for an eight-hour boat day from Lovran or Opatija. You will swim from the boat at quiet Cres beaches, eat grilled fish, meat, or vegetarian food, snorkel near the Little Blue Cave, and cruise past Kvarner Bay towns.

“A program változatos, pontos indulás, érkezés, ebéd, program vezetés kiváló.”

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6.Opatija: Explore kayak adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 15 reviews · 5 hours · from $64

Set out from Slatina Beach with an English or Croatian-speaking guide, learn the basics, and paddle along Opatija’s coast toward Volosko. You’ll pass villas, hotels, parks, coves, and beaches, with time for swimming and snorkeling. No kayaking experience is needed, but every participant must be able to swim.

“Très sympathique balade en mer accompagné d’une guide très sympathique (dont j’ai oublié le nom, pardon 😉). Une chouette après midi, relaxante. Au top. Merci 🙏”

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7.Private walking tour Opatija -Romantic spotlight of the Adriatic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Walk through Opatija with a private guide from Tourist Agency Da Riva. In 90 minutes, you’ll see Angiolina Park, St. Jacob’s Church, Hotel Kvarner, the Maiden With the Seagull, Slatina Beach, and the Croatian Walk of Fame. Guides such as Tina, Sara, and Karli add local stories and practical tips.

“Sara was knowledgeable and great! Thanks for showing us the beauty of your city. Wonderful little walking tour.”

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8.Opatija: Guided SUP Paddleboarding Adventure at Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2h 30m · from $75

Meet your English or Croatian-speaking guide at Slatina Beach for a 2.5-hour night SUP lesson and paddle through a nearby bay on boards with underwater lights. You’ll learn basic technique, hear about Opatija’s churches, hotels, parks, and beaches, and receive photos, safety gear, and a waterproof phone case if needed.

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9.Istria Wine Tour from Rijeka and Opatija

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $301

Travel from Rijeka or Opatija to Rossi Winery for guided tastings with cheese and prosciutto, stroll through hilltop Grožnjan, then eat homemade pasta and farm-sourced meat in Mekiši kod Vižinade. Toni handles the driving, with pickup, lunch, two lunch wines, and a surprise gift included.

“Our driver, Toni, was outstanding, the food, wine and places we visited was just a great experience.”

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10.Kvarner Bay Tour with Opatija, Lovran and Local Specialties

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $91

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Porec, Pula, Rovinj, Novigrad or Umag to Lovran and Opatija. Walk old streets, see grand villas and gardens, taste local specialties with live music, and photograph Kvarner Bay from Plomin. Guides such as Mauro and Josip bring useful local context. Expect about seven to eight hours.

“A misunderstanding for pick up was very quickly resolved and someone came to fetch us (excellent service). The guide was amazing. Very knowledgeable about the history of the country and the places we visited. An excellent day out very much enjoyed”

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11.Zagreb – Rijeka – Opatija

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 8 to 12 hours (approx.)

Travel from Zagreb to Opatija and Rijeka in a private group of up to eight. You’ll spend about three hours in Opatija near Učka Mountain, then explore Rijeka’s central market and layered past. English service, mobile tickets, and pickup anywhere in Croatia are offered. Zagreb pickup is free, and Anto is one named driver connected with the service.

“The car was nice and clean. Anto was very nice and friendly. Excellent service. He took us to a beach near Opatija, after the tour, then stopped by at a wine store on the way back, as we wanted to buy a bottle of wine... I definitely recommend the service. One caveat is that he needs to provide more information about the places. I would recommend getting a local guide or just read in advance (like we did) to know exactly where you want to go and what you want to do.”

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12.From Zagreb: Opatija, Rijeka & Kastav Mediterranean Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle from your Zagreb pickup to Trsat Castle, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Trsat, medieval Kastav, and Opatija’s Lungomare promenade. English-speaking guides, including Stjepan Klarić and Bo, have led this full-day coastal outing for groups of up to eight.

“We choose to do a short weekend in Zagreb to see sights both close and far. Thought it would be great to see the Croatian Coast. We booked Pegasus Travel and the owner and guide was excellent! A wealth of knowledge and was great for our family on a full day trip! We are amazed of how well Bo was able to navigate around and new the best area to see and point ou! All four of our group would highly recommend using Bo for this Zagreb to Croatian coast day trip!”

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13.Opatija Be Charmed Half Day Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours

Walk Opatija’s elegant seafront with local guide Ivana on a private two-hour tour. See Villa Angiolina, Hotel Kvarner, St. James Church, the Maiden with the Seagull statue, and the city market. You’ll also have time for coffee, with optional chocolate tasting and shopping at your own cost.

“We had a wonderful walking tour. Lots of good historic and local info. We walked at a good pace and covered a lot of information”

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14.Opatija: Private Cres Island Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 210 minutes - 7 hours

Set out from Lovran with a private captain, often David, for Cres Island’s quiet coves and clear swimming spots. You get a cold platter, seasonal fruit, water, juice, aperitif, and white wine on board. Swim, snorkel, relax, or add lunch in a traditional fisherman village. The route changes with weather and your group’s wishes.

“We hebben een geweldige leuke dag gehad! David was onze kapitein en bracht ons naar mooie snorkel plekjes, hij gaf ons ook interesse feitjes uit de buurt. Ook kregen we tussendoor wat lekkere hapjes, vers fruit en konden we zelf drinken pakken (water, sap, wijn). Echt super geregeld! David gaf ons ook nog tips voor leuke bezienswaardigheden in de buurt.”

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