Activity Hvar, Croatia

Soul of the Island Tour

4 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Soul of the Island Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Start with pickup from your hotel, apartment or port in Hvar Town, then a short panoramic drive to Napoleon's Fortress, 250 metres above the town, with views over Hvar Town, the Pakleni Islands and the Adriatic. Continue to the hilltop village of Brusje and a family-run estate, where you'll learn traditional methods of producing honey, olive oil and lavender, and taste four types of honey, local spirits and two extra virgin olive oils. The route follows the historic Napoleon Road past terraced lavender fields and dry stone walls to Velo Grablje, a 14th-century village, then Malo Grablje, abandoned in the 1960s, with its roofless stone houses and historic olive mill. The tour finishes in Stari Grad, one of Croatia's oldest towns, with a guided walk and a visit to Tvrdalj Castle, the Renaissance retreat of poet Petar Hektorovic. Then free time to wander, have a coffee by the sea, or eat at a family-run konoba.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Tonci˙s Tours

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Licensed local guide
Included: Hotel or port pickup and drop-off
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Car or van with private driver
Included: Beekeeper family visit with honey, spirits and olive oil tastings
Included: Private tour operated exclusively for your group

Not included

Not included: Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Personal purchases

Itinerary

Tvrdava Fortica

20 min Admission included

A short panoramic drive up to Napoleon's Fortress, 250 metres above Hvar Town, with sweeping views over the town, the Pakleni Islands and the Adriatic.
Brusje

45 min

Continue to the hilltop village of Brusje and a family-run estate, where you'll learn traditional methods of producing honey, olive oil and lavender, and taste four types of honey, local spirits and two extra virgin olive oils.
Velo Grablje

15 min

The route follows the historic Napoleon Road past terraced lavender fields and dry stone walls to Velo Grablje, a 14th-century village once known for wine, olive oil, honey and lavender oil.
Malo Grablje

20 min

Malo Grablje was abandoned in the 1960s. Walk among its roofless stone houses, a historic olive mill and quiet courtyards, a haunting reminder of island life before mass emigration.
Tvrdalj Castle

one hour Admission included

The tour finishes in Stari Grad, one of Croatia's oldest towns, with a guided walk through its streets and a visit to Tvrdalj Castle, the Renaissance retreat of poet Petar Hektorovic. Then free time to wander, have a coffee by the sea, or eat at a family-run konoba.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel Moeesy Blue & Green Oasis
Pharos, Hvar Bayhill Hotel
Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort
Maslina Resort

We pick you up directly at your accommodation or at the port in Hvar Town, Stari Grad, Jelsa or Vrboska, at a time agreed in advance. Your guide Tonči will be waiting outside the main entrance with a sign showing the lead traveller's name. You will receive his direct phone number and WhatsApp contact after booking, and he will message you the evening before to confirm the exact pickup time and location.