Dubrovnik-Neretva County is Croatia's southernmost county, renowned for the UNESCO-listed walled city of Dubrovnik, the Pelješac Peninsula with its world-class wines and oysters, and the lush Neretva River delta. The region encompasses stunning Adriatic coastline, idyllic islands including Korčula, Mljet, and the Elafiti archipelago, and historic towns that blend Venetian and Ragusan architectural heritage.
Top food tours
Guided experiences that show you Dubrovnik Neretva through its food.
Dubrovnik Old Town Food Walk
A guided walk through Dubrovnik's historic streets tasting the best of Ragusan cuisine — from the Gundulić Square morning market to hidden konoba tastings, local sweets, and a traditional rozata dessert. Groups limited to 8 for an intimate experience.
Includes: Morning market with local guide · Konoba tasting platter · Franciscan pharmacy visit · Rozata and Maraschino tasting
Pelješac Wine & Oyster Boat Tour
A private boat tour from Dubrovnik to Pelješac Peninsula and Mali Ston Bay, including winery visits at a Dingač estate, fresh oyster tasting directly at the Mali Ston oyster farms, and a Dalmatian seafood lunch at a waterfront konoba.
Includes: Dingač wine estate tour · Oyster farm tasting in Mali Ston · Traditional Dalmatian lunch · Scenic coastal boat journey
Gruž Market Morning Experience
A guided early morning tour of Dubrovnik's main port market with a local guide who explains the seasonal produce, buys ingredients for an impromptu tasting, and introduces the vendors who supply the city's top restaurants.
Includes: Local fish vendor introductions · Seasonal produce tastings · Dalmatian olive oil and honey tasting · Breakfast burek at the market
Korčula Wine Heritage Tour
A full-day tour of Korčula Island's exceptional wine heritage, visiting producers of the rare Grk and Pošip white wines in the village of Lumbarda and Čara, with a seafood lunch paired with local wines and a visit to Korčula Town's Old City.
Includes: Grk wine from Lumbarda sandy vineyards · Pošip wine tasting in Čara · Korčula Old Town visit · Seafood lunch with wine pairing
Konavle Countryside Food Tour
An immersive rural food experience in the Konavle Valley featuring a working farm visit where local families make prosciutto, cheese in olive oil, and homemade spirits. Includes a full traditional lunch of Konavle specialties in a family konoba.
Includes: Prosciutto curing process · Konavle cheese tasting · Homemade rakija spirits · Traditional Konavle folk lunch
Tour formats
Different ways to experience Dubrovnik Neretva's food scene.
Street food tours
Guided market crawls and street food walks through Dubrovnik, Gruž Market, and Old Town food stalls; approximately €35-55
Market tours
Guided tours of Gruž Port Market and Old Town's Gundulićeva Poljana market with local producer introductions
Restaurant tours
Multi-course tasting dinners at top konobas and fine dining restaurants with sommelier wine pairing; €80-150/person
Specialty tours
Wine tours to Pelješac and Korčula, oyster farm visits in Mali Ston, olive oil tastings in Konavle; €70-130/person
Cooking classes
Take a piece of Dubrovnik Neretva home with you.
Dalmatian Home Cooking Class
Learn to cook three classic Dalmatian dishes — black risotto, pašticada (braised beef), and rozata dessert — with a local chef in a private kitchen near Dubrovnik Old Town. Includes market visit to source ingredients.
Adriatic Seafood Masterclass
Focus on the stars of the Adriatic kitchen: learn to prepare buzara (shellfish in wine), grilled Adriatic branzino, and octopus salad with a professional local chef. Includes Gruž Market trip and sit-down dinner of your creations.
Ragusan Sweet Treats Workshop
Learn the traditional sweet recipes of Dubrovnik — rozata (rose-scented custard), arancini (candied orange peel), and fritule (mini doughnuts) — in a cooking class that explores the Arabic and Venetian influences on Dalmatian confectionery.
DIY self-guided food tour
Create your own Dubrovnik food tour following this suggested route through Old Town and the waterfront
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Stop 1 (7AM): Gruž Market for seasonal fruit, local honey tasting, and coffee at the market cafe
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Stop 2 (8:30AM): Franciscan Monastery pharmacy for herbal products and the obligatory monastery cloister visit
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Stop 3 (10AM): Gundulićeva Poljana square market for olive oil and lavender products
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Stop 4 (12:30PM): Konoba Dalmatino for black risotto and fresh fish — order the peka 24h ahead
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Stop 5 (3PM): D'Vino Wine Bar for Croatian wine education and charcuterie tasting
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Stop 6 (5PM): Ice cream Perna on Stradun for Pelješac cherry gelato
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Stop 7 (7PM): Buža Bar cliff for Maraschino cocktail with sunset sea view
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Stop 8 (8:30PM): Konoba Kopun for traditional rozata and Ragusan capon dinner
Foodie tips
Get more out of every meal.
Mali Ston oysters are best September-April — summer heat can affect quality; plan a Pelješac trip for the shoulder season
Peka dishes (lamb, veal, octopus slow-cooked under embers) must be ordered at minimum 24 hours ahead — book through your hotel or call ahead
Dalmatian wines by the glass are exceptional value at D'Vino Wine Bar — ask for a tasting flight
The Gruž Market is at its best and most authentic from 6-8AM before the restaurants buy up the best produce
Rozata (Dubrovnik's rose custard) tastes best at Konoba Kopun, which uses the traditional recipe with rose liqueur