Self-Guided Walking Tour of Hvar’s Historical Old Town
Overview
Explore Hvar’s Old Town with this self-guided walking tour. Starting at Saint Stephen’s Square, the largest in Dalmatia, you'll delve into the island's rich history and traditions. Wander through picturesque neighborhoods like Grode and Burak while learning why Hvar is Croatia's sunniest island. Discover its past under various rulers, from the Venetians to Yugoslavia. The tour includes a visit to Riva, the seaside promenade with stunning views of the Pakleni islands and Hvar’s port. It concludes at the terrace-viewpoint of Hvar Theatre, offering a panoramic view of the Old Town. By the end, you'll appreciate Hvar’s unique history, lifestyle, and charm.
What's Included
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Please bring your own smartphone and headphones
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Meeting Location
Trg svetog Stjepana 42
21450, Hvar, Croatia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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St. Stephen's Cathedral (pass by)
City Lodge / Loggia (pass by)
Palace Elisabeth (Hvar Heritage Hotel) (pass by)
Hvar City Walls (pass by)
Fortica Fortress (pass by)
Hvar Arsenal (pass by)
Benedictine Convent (pass by)
Church of St. Anthony (pass by)
Riva (pass by)
Hvar Theatre (pass by)
Church of the Annunciation of Mary (pass by)
Villa Marchi (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-110804P784
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it.
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere.
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start.
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour.
- Please bring your own smartphone and headphones.
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route.
The minimum age to participate is 6..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Self-Guided Walking Tour of Hvar’s Historical Old Town is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Self-Guided Walking Tour of Hvar’s Historical Old Town will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Please bring your own smartphone and headphones
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
