Arriving in Rijeka, you're immediately struck by the color contrasts. Green forested hills give way to red rooftops clustered around a natural harbour of sparkling blues and green. Its strategic location at the head of an island-filled bay has meant Rijeka has been fought over since Roman times. Take a private Rijeka tour and immerse yourself in this region of Croatia, the "Gateway to the Adriatic."

Rijeka's had a tumultuous history, complements of various Mediterranean seafaring powers. Follow your guide through the narrow streets and lanes surrounding the port before heading to the city's open-air market. If you're inspired to window shop, follow the crowds to pedestrianized <i>Korzo</i> street, lined with ornate period buildings. When it's time to dine, head around the bay to Opatija, order fresh seafood and gaze across the water at Rijeka's flickering lights.

Visitors with enough time should arrange a guided visit to Pula, home to an amazingly well-preserved Roman amphitheatre.

Rijeka-Opatija

Amazing Rijeka & Opatija Full Day Private Shore Excursion

A full-day tour of the two most attractive towns in Kvarner Bay.
Rijeka's history is rich and powerful, intersecting between ancient history, industrial heritage, and modern development. Because of that, Rijeka proudly stands as the European capital of culture in 2020.

Did you know that torpedo was invented in Rijeka? Or that Rijeka was one of the most important harbors for the Austrian - Hungarian Monarchy? How about the fact that Carpathia made her last stop in Rijeka before setting off to help sinking Titanic? Or maybe that Rijeka has 3rd biggest carnival in the world? This and much more of Rijeka's secrets will you discover on this tour with me.

What about Opatija? Old Austro - Hungarian Monarchy winter and health resort, today is one of the most elite destinations in Croatia. Surrounded by villas, botanical gardens, mesmerizing views, and a 14 km long sea promenade, Opatija is called the Croatian Monte Carlo for a good reason.

Let me walk you through some incredible stories about my home towns!

Discover a Port of Diversity and Croatian Monte Carlo with a Local Guide

Amazing Rijeka &amp; Opatija Full Day Private Shore Excursion

This tour is perfect for travelers who are coming to Rijeka by boat or travelers who want to enjoy a half day tour exploring the towns of Kvarner bay.

Come with me on a nice walk through the 3rd largest town in Croatia - RIJEKA, the town that carried the title of European capital of culture for the year 2020. This industrial town hides important historical and cultural value which can be found in the heart of the town. Walk through the old town will take you to my favourite local places :)

The tour continues with TRSAT CASTLE overlooking Rijeka and Kvarner bay. This part of Rijeka is also very well frequented by many pilgrims that come to The Shrine of Our Lady of Trsat.

We continue our drive towards KASTAV, a town on the top of a hill. A lovely walk through towns narrow streets will take you to another amazing viewpoint overlooking Opatija, the islands and mountain of Ucka. The last town of the tour - Opatija, my hometown, the pearl of the Adriatic sea leaves no one indifferent. Perfect end of tour.

Park Angiolina with statue of Isadora Duncan

Enjoy the beauty of Kvarner bay from Rijeka, Kastav and Opatija - half day trip with a private guide

Highlights of Kvarner bay tour

Take a walk wth me through European capital of culture 2020, city of Rijeka.
Visit some of important site but also find out some secrets like why cannon ball is inside of cathedral wall, or why the narrowest street is bearing bats name and what is "Dead channel" and much more.
See the best view over the bay from 13th century fortress.

After leaving largest Croatian port feel touch of Mediterranean just few kilometers away.
I will help you discover how Croatian tourism was born in town of Opatija and what name of town actually means.

As an history expert I will present you the unique character of the city which changed 6 countries just in last 100 years and developed its own identity. Find out how that happened!

city of Rijeka, Trsat fortress on hill in distance

Discover Rijeka, European capital of culture 2020 and surroundings - Shore excursion

Best of Kvarner Bay half day Tour

Private transfer to Opatija, walk on Lungomare - pedestrian side by the sea, visit of Opatija monuments, Opatija was first Austro Hungarian tourist resort with a lot of history and impresive arhitecture, walk in the park, open air teater. Drive forward, 30 min to beach side, one of the most beautiful beaches in Croatia, my childhood swimming area ;) where you can enjoy swimming or a just aperol or an ice cream with great view. 
On the way back, optional walk in Rijeka promenade and back to the port - if it is not too hot.

Pearls on Adriatic coast

From Rijeka to Opatija and coast

Slovenian Wonders: Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle Day Trip

Join me on an exciting journey from Opatija to Slovenia's hidden wonders, Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle. Departing from Opatija, we embark on a scenic drive through Slovenia, arriving at Postojna Cave, where we enter the mesmerizing depths of Postojna Cave. Board a train for a thrilling ride through the labyrinthine tunnels, marveling at the spectacular rock formations illuminated by soft lighting. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, we continue our exploration on foot, delving deeper into the cave's secrets for a total tour duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes.
After our underground adventure, enjoy a well-deserved 30-minute break to relax and replenish before we bid farewell to Postojna.
Next, we journey to the enchanting Predjama Castle, perched dramatically in the heart of a cliff. Explore the castle's rich history and intriguing architecture as we uncover tales of medieval knights and daring escapades.
As the afternoon draws to a close, we depart from Predjama Castle and begin our return journey.

Exploring Subterranean Marvels and Medieval Mysteries

Krk island nature tour, with a local guide

This tour is tailored for anyone who is already on the island of Krk and wants to explore beautiful natural sites on the island.

Find out why was this island known as the "golden island", even in the ancient times. I will take you to the natural sites that are so close one from another and yet so different.

Discover with me KOSLJUN ISLAND in the bay of Punat, little gem that houses Franciscan monastery with 3 museums and natural exhibition in which you can explore the nature of the island. Curiosity: 45% of all known butterfly species in Croatia can permanently or occasionally be found on Košljun Island.

Do you know all the benefits from healing mud? Try it on the island of Krk and be the witness of its wonders!

Explore the underground karst landscape of BISERUJKA CAVE and SLIVANJSKA COVE, both connected by trail which shows natural and cultural landscape.

Visit IMMORTELLE FARM and learn about the method of cultivation, distillation and production of essential oil.

All these sites in only 1 tour

Discover the natural beauty of Insula Aurea, golden island Krk, in a full day trip

Plitvice Lakes UNESCO National Park full day Tour

Croatia's oldest national park, under the protection of UNESCO World Heritage, consists of sixteen interconnected lakes arranged in cascades and distinctive colors ranging from azure to green, grey, or blue.

Winter, spring, summer, autumn - Plitvice lakes will leave you speechless no matter what time of the year it is!

If you like spending your leisure time walking in nature as I do then this tour is a perfect opportunity to do what you love and learn something about Croatia at the same time :) Let us spend some fun time walking around and talking as I share some interesting stories about my home country.

And although the drive to Plitvice lakes is a little bit longer, the view from the road will make up for it as we drive along north Croatia's coastal road which provides beautiful sea and island scenery of Kvarner Bay.

Breathtaking scenery and incredible nature in a day trip from Rijeka or Opatija with a local guide

This tour is tailored for anyone who is already on the island of Krk, and wants to explore the island, it's past and present, and enjoy natural beauties.

I believe that as a traveler you first have to be introduced to the mentality of the people to understand their way of living. Let me tell you all the stories about this interesting island, legends, jokes, fun facts. . . . Things that make KRK different! And there is something very unique about it - the name of the island has no vowels.

We will visit 4 places - KRK TOWN, PUNAT - ISLAND OF KOŠLJUN, BASKA and VRBNIK.

Every place has some hidden gems - come with me on this tour and I will show you my favorite places on the island.

Entrance to Košljun monastery and museums

Explore 2nd biggest island in Croatia on a full day trip

Highlights tour of the island Krk

It's best to come to know a city as one of its local citizens. I invite you to spend a typical day as a citizen of Rijeka.

I hope you will experience the way of life as I will show you some of the most attractive sights such as the Medieval fortress on hill Trsat, the city's main promenade and famous City tower (with clock), and Molo longo. This is a place from where you can see the city from the sea and take a rest in a beautiful place outside of the crowded city.
I am here to show you both highlights of the city and some hidden corners which you probably don't expect to be found.

Rijeka is most likely a city that changed most countries and regimes in the last 100 years in the World. That created one unique mentality which we will try to feel and understand.

With me, as someone who is born and raised here and someone who meet all aspects of life here, you will have a chance to really experience that.

A Trip to Explore the Beautiful Rijeka (Shore excursion or city tour)

Rijeka Tour as a Local for a Half Day

Join me on the discovery of the little known landscapes of the Green Karst, an amazing area of Slovenia, offering such marvels as seasonal lakes, natural bridges and vast forests. Together we will spend the day in the nature, just a short drive from Postojna and I will introduce you to this unique region. I offer this tour because I feel people only briefly visit caves of the area and forget to check the surface. We will be using an electric vehicle to get to the starting point and then hop on bicyles for a beautiful ride.

Seasonal lakes appear in the wetter part of the year - between late October and April - and receede during the summer. Our main focus will be the area of Cerknica Lake, which is the largest of them all and it appears every year. It has formed a unique ecosystem and is today a Natura 2000 site because of its incredible diversity. A haven for birds, mamals, butterflies and amphibians is my favourite place to explore on a bike, as the area is mostly flat and we don't disturb the nature.

Cerknica lake, your private tour destination, beginning to flood the fields

Underground water coming to the surface in Karst forest

Autumn changes in the water levels - perfect time for a private tour of the area

Rakov Škocjan - we stop here on the longest private cycling tour

Environmentally friendly private tour with electric vehicle and cycling

Green Karst - Cycling full day tour

Opatija walking tour - the Queen City of the Adriatic

From ugly duckling to a beautiful swan - discover how Opatija transformed itself quickly from a humble fisherman's village to a "place to be" for the Austrian aristocracy. In this tour we will walk on the seaside promenade pass the old mansions, through the flower gardens where it all began, and discover it's past and present that makes Opatija one of the most beautiful towns in Croatia.

Being my hometown I want to show you Opatija though the eyes of a local. In addition to the "typical stories" allow me to tell you story of mine - how did I propose to my today's wife - on one of the idyllic benches of Park Angiolina.

Find out how people of Opatija enjoy their coffee and how you can spend your time in Opatija like a real local! Looking forward to sharing it!

Discover the history and charm of Opatija on city sightseeing trip with a local guide

Istria Terra Magica - Full Day Private Shore Excursion

Istria is a region with unspoiled nature and exceptional and acclaimed gastronomy such as wild asparagus, wines, top-rated olive oil, and truffles.

Tour starts with a visit to the coastal town of Poreč where I will show you the Euphrasian Basilica, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and admire the stunning golden early Christian mosaics.

Then, will see Motovun, a beautiful hilltop town with romantic stone-cobbled alleys where we do a walking tour and have a degustation of the most famous mushroom in the world - truffles. After the walking tour, we are headed for lunch at a local agrotourism restaurant for the maximum level of experience as they have homemade pasta and desserts, homegrown vegetables and fruits, homegrown wine production, and homemade natural fruit juices. Get the point? :)

Istria is called small Tuscany for a good reason and this tour is going to show you what makes Istria - "terra magica". This tour includes driving through Istria's inland and old roads to provide a truly local experience.

Entrance fees of 
- The Euphrasian Basilica UNESCO World Heritage
- Motovun City Walls


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