Excursion Hvar town on foot & a'capella concert tour at Hvar

Indulge your senses with the sights and sounds of Hvar during this half-day walking tour of the town and concert at a Franciscan Monastery. Walk through history and view the longest and largest piazza of all the Croatian islands. A thick-walled fortress overlooks the harbour and reaches down to the water where you begin your walk into the old town and to a Franciscan Monastery.

After tendering ashore, depart the pier area and begin your scenic walking tour of Hvar.

Walking Tour

Cars are banned from Hvar Town so its streets and people converge onto an expansive piazza, the largest in all of Dalmatia. The piazza connects the older part of town to the newer southern side, which was developed from the 15th century onwards. During your guided walking tour, proceed along the promenade and up to the 16th-century Renaissance Cathedral. Your walking tour continues on to the dock, where sailboats and fishing boats bob and sway in the evening breeze. From here, walk back up to the square en route to the Cathedral of St. Stephen, which is adorned with a treasury and graceful, 17th-century bell tower; one of three bell towers rising above the tiled rooftops. Next, a visit is made to the very heart of the port to see the large Arsenal, which features a striking arched portal and houses Europe's first community theatre, established in 1612.

Franciscan Monastery

Your final stop is at the 15th-century Franciscan Monastery. Upon arrival, visit the impressive Renaissance Cloister, the old refectory housing a collection of lace, manuscripts and books, and the church, which is home to a remarkable collection of paintings. Your tour of the monastery concludes in the garden, where a local group of singers serenade you a cappella. Refreshing drinks are served prior to the beginning of the concert.

Following your walking tour, ample time is available to explore the town at your leisure before tendering back to the ship.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Hvar Town, Fortress, Piazza, Arsenal, Renaissance and St. Stephen Cathedrals, Franciscan Monastery, Renaissance Cloister, Paintings, Singing Performance

Note

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking (approximately 0.5 km/0.3 miles) occasionally over cobblestone surfaces and periods of standing with over 25 stairs to negotiate. This tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility or those who utilise a wheelchair. We recommend wearing comfortable clothing, walking shoes and sun protection. Credit cards are not accepted in all venues, we suggest to bring local currency. The tour sequence may vary. Please note that on Sunday, visit of the Cathedral will be substitued with the visit of the renovated and opened Theater.