Private Half-Day Tour

Bicycle Tour

This guided bicycle Experience makes a great addition to any stay on Hvar, taking you onto the island’s hidden tracks and roads in the company of experienced riders who know them inside out.

This guided bicycle tour will take you through the fragrant trails of Hvar to ancient fishing villages, as you depict your way through the centuries of living.

Overview

Your Experience begins in the ancient town of Stari Grad, exploring the island's north side. Cycling through the storied streets of Hvar's oldest capital, you will trace through centuries of history.

From the central part of town, you will follow the ancient trail of the Greek Hora, i.e. the UNESCO protected Stari Grad Plain. This cultural landscape has remained practically intact since it was first colonised by Ionian Greeks from Paros in the 4th century BC. The original agricultural activity of this fertile plain, mainly centering on grapes and olives, has been maintained since Greek times to the present. The site is also a natural reserve. The landscape features ancient stone walls and trims, or small stone shelters, and bears testimony to the ancient geometrical system of land division used by the ancient Greeks, the chora, which has remained virtually intact over 24 centuries.

Through the fragrant trails of Hvar, we set out towards one of the most beautiful harbours of the Adriatic, Vrboska. This small fishing village, located in a deep-set inlet and interconnected by numerous bridges, will surely remain one of the most beautiful memories of your Hvar vacation.

Through the aromatic dense pine forest, you will move on towards Jelsa where you will stop for a cup of coffee in the relaxing ambience of the historic main square.

After Jelsa, continue on to the heartland through many vineyards and olive groves. The Experience concludes back in Jelsa after a total route of 27 km.

Your guides

“Come as a guest, leave as a friend” is the motto of the Matković family, your guides for this Experience. Driven by a childhood dream, they transformed their passion for Hvar Island into a thriving business. Over the years, their commitment to thematically guided tours has brought the rich life and history of Hvar closer to visitors, adventurers, and nature enthusiasts.

Inspired by their family's century-old traditions, the Matković family crafts authentic local stories that set their tours apart. Their deep-rooted knowledge and love for the island ensure an immersive experience that blends natural beauty with cultural richness.

What’s included

  • Experienced and friendly guide
  • Bicycle and helmet
  • Private experience
  • Visit to an old Dalmatian Konoba (family wine cellar)
  • Wine tasting
  • Bottled water

Notes

  • Our guides are enthusiastic riders themselves, and they have carefully chosen both the equipment on offer and a wide range of itineraries, to ensure there's something to suit all abilities. Just reach out to us if you’d like to discuss a customised itinerary.
  • This Experience requires favourable weather conditions. If it is cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be given the option to reschedule for another date or receive a full refund.

Terms

For bookings of this Experience made more than 60 days in advance of your arrival date at your villa, the following conditions apply:

  • A booking deposit of 50% of the total booking price (including all fees and taxes) is due for payment at the time of reservation.
  • The remaining balance payment of 50% of the total booking price (including all fees and taxes) is due for payment no later than 60 days before your arrival date at your villa.

For bookings of this Experience made 60 days or less in advance of your arrival date at your villa, the following conditions apply:

  • Payment of 100% of the total booking price (including all fees and taxes) is due for payment at the time of reservation.

Please read our full Experience booking terms before booking.

Meeting place

Jelsa

Duration

3-4 hours

Difficulty

Easy to intermediate

Group size

up to 14

What to bring

Cycling clothing and shoes, sunscreen

Pricing

€130 p/p

Experiences are exclusively available to our guests

To book any of these unique enriching additions, contact us.