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Top 10 nature & wildlife things to do in Šibenik

Wildlife, forests, gardens, and the green pockets of Šibenik that make it bearable in monsoon and beautiful by November. Day trips and short drives where the landscape is the point.

  1. Afternoon Krka Waterfalls Private Tour from Sibenik Area, Šibenik1

    1. Afternoon Krka Waterfalls Private Tour from Sibenik Area

    Explore the stunning Krka Waterfalls on this private afternoon tour from Šibenik, where fewer crowds enhance your experience. Discover Skradinski buk falls with its beautiful wooden footpaths, old watermills, and vibrant flora and fauna. After your guided park tour, enjoy a scenic boat ride to the charming town of Skradin, where you’ll have free time for refreshments and local treats. - Private tour accommodating up to 7 people - 4-hour duration with convenient hotel/ship pick-up in Šibenik area - Includes a guided tour of Krka National Park and scenic boat ride - Refreshments available in Skradin, enhancing your cultural experience - Almost no crowds in the afternoon - Lower tour cost and lower park ticket from June till end of September - Entrance tickets to the national park aren’t included in the tour, you pay them on spot.

  2. King Krešimir’s Old Town: A Self-Guided Šibenik Walking Tour, Šibenik2

    2. King Krešimir’s Old Town: A Self-Guided Šibenik Walking Tour

    This self-guided walking tour of Šibenik invites you to discover the town’s rich history and local charm at your own pace. Starting at the pier near Town Park, you’ll wind through narrow streets and picturesque squares like Poljana and Medulić while hearing stories of Šibenik's transformation from a medieval stronghold to a vibrant coastal town. Along the way, you’ll pass iconic landmarks such as St. James’ Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and St. Michael's Fortress, while learning about famous residents like engineer Faust Vrančić and botanist Robert Visiani. With each step, you’ll uncover layers of history and local traditions, all while soaking in stunning scenery. By the tour’s end, you’ll have a deeper understanding of what makes Šibenik such a unique destination.

  3. Kornati Private Boat Tour Experience, Šibenik3

    3. Kornati Private Boat Tour Experience

    5.0· 66 reviews· 9 hours

    A unique private boat tour to Kornati National Park from Sibenik area. It includes a 9 hour cruise around the unforgettable archipelago guided by our local skippers. All our staff are fluent in English. Experience the extraordinary landscape of savage and uninhabited islands, numerous bays with crystal clear sea and native wildlife...

  1. Sibenik Private Combined Food & Drink and Historical Tour, Šibenik4

    4. Sibenik Private Combined Food & Drink and Historical Tour

    5.0· 40 reviews

    You will stumble across, uncover and experience: Café culture, appetizer which was served on the coronation of Queen Elisabeth II, Balkan hamburger, local grape which you can see in the UN building in NY, white wine which locals used to pay their debt to the Venetians, Mediterranean Garden in old town, open air market, a cappella groups, medieval air-conditioning, sweet fritters, donkey races, anti-aristocratic revolt, cooking “bell”, medieval food market, animal rights in the Middle Ages, medieval cloth measurer, Mediterranean herbs, a mix of white wine and soda water or red wine and still water, olive oil currency, to understand why locals washing olives with the sea water, baked filled pastries which you can find in the cuisines of the former Ottoman Empire, summer homes of Sibenik noblemen, basketball Mozart, Brangelina divorce, shell fish farms, and numerous other things along the way. I will probably also mention the plague of Sibenik 1649 quite a bit too.

  2. Krka Waterfalls and Sibenik, Private Tour from Sibenik, Šibenik5

    5. Krka Waterfalls and Sibenik, Private Tour from Sibenik

    5.0· 7 reviews

    Would you like to experience a combination of a unique natural beauty and charming medieval town? Than this is the right tour for you! The park is most famous for Skradinski buk waterfall which is part of our walk. You will enjoy exploring waterfalls and lakes by walking on wooden footpaths between the trees and travertine barriers. After the walk and some free time you will enjoy a nice boat drive to a small picturesque town, Skradin. Short walk there and then we will head back to Sibenik. This Gothic-renaissance city is a real pearl in the Adriatic coast. Šibenik conserves various beautiful and abundantly decorated medieval palaces hidden in old stone narrow streets. The center of the city is marked by the unique UNESCO St. James Cathedral. After the guided tour if you want you can stay in the old town. The old town is just 5-10 min easy waterfront walk distance from the cruise port. If not, we will drive you back to your hotel/port.

  3. Private Krka NP tour with transfer from Sibenik, Šibenik6

    6. Private Krka NP tour with transfer from Sibenik

    5.0· 1 reviews

    Leaving the cruise port, we will take a drive, for visit of National Park Krka, masterpiece of nature. Krka National Park is located within the territory of Sibenik-Knin County along the Krka River. Once in the Park, you may enjoy last set of falls, before the river meets the sea. The Skradinski Buk Falls is a form a spectacular multi level cascade over travertine cliffs. This waterfall is known as a most beautiful Waterfall in Europe. It is 46 meters high, which makes it the highest travertine (gypsum) barrier in Europe. Above the falls is a large plateau that offers spectacular views and a perfect photo opportunity. You'll also have a chance to visit the small ethnological exhibition and the old mill. The whole area is rich with flora and fauna. Due to strict new preservation laws, this extraordinary area has been kept in its original state.

  4. Krka Waterfalls half day, Private Tour from Sibenik, Šibenik7

    7. Krka Waterfalls half day, Private Tour from Sibenik

    5.0· 22 reviews

    Discover the natural beauty of Krka National Park with a guided tour from Sibenik. See the park’s famous Skradinski buk waterfalls, stop at stunning viewpoints and walk along wooden footpaths between the falls, lakes and trees. After the walk in the park, you will visit the small town of Skradin. You can get there with our vehicle or you can choose to enjoy a boat ride in the river canyon. After the short sightseeing of Skradin you can optionally take a coffee/beer break or free time for lunch. After that, return to Sibenik. Entrance tickets to the national park aren’t included in the tour, you pay them on spot.

  5. Kornati Experience small group (12 pax) boat tour, Šibenik8

    8. Kornati Experience small group (12 pax) boat tour

    4.9· 89 reviews· 9 hours

    Experience extraordinary landscape of Kornati National Park on board a small group boat tour from Šibenik. It includes a 9-hour complete cruise of the archipelago unique because of its savage and uninhabited islands, numerous bays with crystal clear sea and native wildlife. A tour includes plenty of stopovers for swimming, snorkeling, photo safari, hiking, lunch... Our tours are guided by local skippers. All our staff are fluent in English.

  6. Kvarner Bay Tour with Opatija, Lovran and Local Specialties, Šibenik9

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

    4.5· 6 reviews· 7 hours

    The coastline of Kvarner Bay is peppered with beautiful towns and historic locations. On this tour, you'll visit two of its most eye-catching spots – the pretty coastal village of Lovran and the cosmopolitan seaside resort of Opatija. Josip, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Known for its pastel-coloured villas and botanical gardens, Opatija was the place to be seen in the Austro-Hungarian Empire's golden age. Take a stroll along the Lungomare in the footsteps of many kings and emperors from the olden days.'

  7. National Park Krka by speed boat, Šibenik10

    10. National Park Krka by speed boat

    4.4· 42 reviews· 6 hours

    Welcome to traditional Dalmatian village and the place where Croatia stepped into the modern electric power era with one of the world’s oldest hydroelectric power plant. The river and waterfalls continually produce natural phenomena, such as travertine formations that are a slow process of calcium-carbonate sedimentation. In addition to that, rich and endemic species of plants and animals revive the nature with every new day and invite you to join the fun. Entrace ticket to National Park Krka is included in price

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