Split to Mostar & Kravice Waterfalls Day Trip with Guide

Summary

Mostar’s old bridge, bazaar colors & Kravice’s wild spray in one day

You’ll step into Mostar’s old streets with a local guide, cross its famous bridge, wander colorful bazaars, then cool your feet at Kravice Waterfalls’ wild pools before heading back to Split. Expect real stories, new flavors (try the baklava), and moments you might keep replaying long after.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed getting off the van in Mostar was the smell — coffee, a little smoke, something sweet I couldn’t place. Our guide, Jasmina, waved us over with a grin and started walking us through these winding streets that felt older than anything back home. She pointed out bullet holes in some walls (I almost missed them), and then we turned a corner and there it was: the Old Bridge. I’d seen pictures but standing on it, you feel how high up you are — kids were actually jumping off for coins while their friends cheered from below. It’s strange how everyone just stops talking for a second to watch.

We had time to wander after Jasmina’s stories. The bazaar is loud — vendors calling out in Bosnian and Turkish, copper things clinking together, fabrics everywhere. I tried this pastry called baklava (sticky, nutty) and bought a scarf from an old woman who winked when she handed me change. I kept thinking about how the bridge connects two sides of town — Christian and Muslim — but honestly it just felt like one big swirl of people. Maybe that’s the point.

Later we drove out to Kravice Waterfalls. The air got heavier and greener as we got closer; you could hear water before you saw it. It wasn’t crowded (maybe luck), so we kicked off our shoes and waded in. The rocks were slippery and cold but after the heat of Mostar it felt perfect. Some folks swam all the way under the falls but I just sat on a boulder watching sunlight catch in the spray. On the ride back to Split I kept replaying that sound — water hitting stone, laughter echoing around us — not sure why it stuck with me so much.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Visit Mostar and Kravice Waterfalls

• Travel from Split to Mostar
• Meet local English-speaking guide
• Take hour-long Mostar city tour
• See Old Bridge and old town
• Learn about cultural and religious history
• Enjoy 2 hours free time in bazaar
• Travel to Kravice Waterfalls park
• Visit Kravice Waterfalls for 1.5 hours
• Return to Split

Top questions

How long is the day trip from Split to Mostar & Kravice Waterfalls?

The tour lasts a full day, including travel time between Split, Mostar, and Kravice Waterfalls.

Is there a local guide in Mostar?

Yes, a licensed English-speaking local guide leads an hour-long tour in Mostar.

How much free time do you get in Mostar?

You have about two hours of free time to explore Mostar after the guided tour.

Can you swim at Kravice Waterfalls?

Yes, you can swim or wade at Kravice Waterfalls during your visit.

Is lunch included on this tour?

No lunch is included; however, you have free time in Mostar to buy food or snacks.

Are hotel pickups available from Split?

The tour includes round-trip transportation from Split but does not specify hotel pickup; check when booking.

Do I need my passport for this trip?

Yes, bring a valid passport as border crossing is required between Croatia and Bosnia & Herzegovina.

Is this day trip suitable for families or children?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels and infants can join with prams or strollers.

What’s included

Your day includes comfortable round-trip transport from Split with an English-speaking guide throughout; an hour-long walking tour of Mostar led by a licensed local guide; entrance fees for highways; insurance coverage; plus plenty of free time to explore both Mostar’s bazaar and relax at Kravice Waterfalls before returning in the evening.