The 15 Best Things to Do in Makarska

1.Skywalk Tour with a Tuk Tuk – Skip the line ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 552 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $71Our pick

Ride an open-air electric Tuk Tuk from Makarska to Biokovo Skywalk, with photo stops, local treats, pickup, and skip-the-line entry.

“A great excursion that we are all pleased we booked. Luca our guide spoke great English and gave us heaps of interesting info. We did the sunset tour and it was nice and cool, views from the skywalk were great and there weren’t too many people around. We got plenty of photos. Cherry liquor and chocolate on the way up was a nice touch. Our teenage kids loved the trip which doesn’t happen often! Would thoroughly recommend.”

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2.Skywalk Tuk-Tuk Tour with Skip-the-Line Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 467 reviews · from $78

Ride an open electric tuk-tuk from Makarska to Biokovo Skywalk for cliff views, Croatian treats, guide commentary, and priority entry.

“This tour is a must!! The views are out of this world!! We really enjoyed it and our tour guide was very friendly and explained to us throughout the ride. I highly recommend!”

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3.Biokovo Skywalk Entry Ticket with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 379 reviews · 3 hours · from $53

Ride from Makarska to Biokovo Skywalk for Adriatic views, priority entry, a glass platform at 1,220 meters, and a scenic park photo stop.

“Great experience winding our way up Biokovo and then spending time on Skywalk and marveling at the view. Comfortable ride in the van. Our driver and guide was man of few words but he was obliging, well mannered and kind and safe driver. Definate recommend.”

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4.3-Island Speedboat Tour with Cave and Blue Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 333 reviews · 5 hours · from $94

Speed across the Adriatic from Makarska to Hvar, Brač, and Zečevo for a blue cave swim, cliff jumping, snorkeling, and Jelsa.

“Great tour with a really nice guide. I really recommend this tour!”

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5.Tučepi: Zip Line Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 312 reviews · from $59

Zip across six steel cables above Tučepi’s canyon for coastal views, expert guidance, family-friendly fun, and hotel transfers.

“A superb experience. A little scary at first, but we soon got relaxed into it after expert tuition and support from our two guides. Highly recommended activity.”

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6.Biokovo Nature Park Guided Tour with Skywalk

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 218 reviews · from $59

Trade Makarska’s beaches for Biokovo’s Skywalk, mountain views, local treats, herbal brandy, and a guided walk above the Adriatic.

“Excellent experience. The guide and the chauffeur went out of their way to provide participants with all that was needed for a thoroughly informative and enjoyable experience!”

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7.Hidden Gems of Hvar Island’s North Shore

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 186 reviews · from $91

Explore Hvar’s quiet north shore from Makarska by speedboat, with snorkeling, cliff jumping, Jelsa, and turquoise waters at Zečevo.

“The cruise was great value for money. We stopped 4 times, 2 of those times were at islands. 1 island had food, the other island had a bar. 3/4 locations you could swim at. All very scenic and we got some amazing photos”

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8.Buggy Skywalk and Biokovo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 142 reviews · from $81

Ride a buggy through Biokovo Nature Park, visit Sinjal and Skywalk, and enjoy a homemade Dalmatian picnic with wine above Makarska.

“Absolutely phenomenal! Where to start? Firstly, the tour guide arrived very promptly and was incredibly polite and friendly and very smart. The vehicle was very comfortable and clean. Then the tour of the mountain was incredible, the nature and landscape were beautiful and the view points were also very special. The picnic was very delicious with local wine, which tasted fantastic. In all the tour was perfect and it even had a luxurious feel to it. Best experience of croatia I've had!”

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9.Guided Sea Kayaking Tour with Snorkeling Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 142 reviews · from $53

Paddle from Makarska to Nugal, snorkel in clear water, visit St. Peter lighthouse, and enjoy mountain views with an expert guide.

“really recommend this trip. the guide was excellent and the route not too taxing. We had some time to swim and snorkel after our first paddle. then some pretty sights. Not too taxing from a physical perspective, we are pretty fit but certainly you dont need to be.”

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10.Krka Waterfalls & Šibenik Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 131 reviews · 8 hours · from $47

Visit Krka Waterfalls and historic Šibenik from Makarska on an 8-hour trip with air-conditioned transport and flexible booking.

“On time, good driving and nice AC in the vehicle. Šibenic was a bit stressful trying to enjoy, but it was fine. Beautiful waterfalls, but crowded. Shade at least. Some expensive food and stuff were available to buy, and you could sit and enjoy the view. All in all, really cool experience, but probably better in the low season.”

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11.Day Trip to Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 126 reviews · from $45

Ride from Makarska to Dubrovnik along the Dalmatian coast, then enjoy four free hours to explore the Old Town at your own pace.

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12.BRELA Bikini Dive *Try SCUBA DIVING*

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $140

Try private scuba diving in Brela with full gear, photos, and 45 minutes underwater on a guided Home Reef visit.

“It was truly the best experience I’ve had in a very long time. Both Ivan and Amber were awesome in their expertise as certified divers. I felt comfortable and safe! Ivan was instrumental in me getting to Bikini Dive and hosting me as this was my first experience. Amber explained all that I needed to know before diving and guided me while underwater. Such an amazing experience! I would definitely think of them when I return to Brela, Croatia to certify as a Diver!”

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13.Golden Horn Beach & Secluded Bays Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 99 reviews · from $91

Cruise from Makarska to Zlatni Rat, swim at three Brač bays, snorkel in clear water, and enjoy a small-group speedboat day.

“Very Memorable day. Fantastic guide and will recommend to many.”

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14.Bacina Lakes Stand-Up Paddle Board Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $52

Paddle through Bacina Lakes near Makarska, learn SUP skills, spot birds, swim by a spring, and enjoy a fruit picnic with a local guide.

“Ivan was an excellent tutor and fun guide. The experience is 100% worth while exploring the lakes and the local wildlife, including Cormorants and Eagles - did you know you can scare seagulls away by flapping your arms like a big eagle? I didn’t either, until today. Hvala Ivan!”

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15.Parasailing Experience – MPL Nautika

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 86 reviews · 1 day · from $47

Fly above the Makarska Riviera with MPL Nautika, enjoying a smooth boat ride, expert instruction, and 5 to 15 minutes of parasailing.

“Amazing and well organized team of hosts. Very skilled captain and spotter that clearly had the process down. Highly recommend going for the longer length. We did the 600’ for a first time and will do the max if we do it again. The ride was so smooth and peaceful. Not at all scary. We loved it, would absolutely do it again.”

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