These are the tourist scams Trzly has documented across Croatia, grouped by destination. Each one is real, with a clear way to stay safe. Read before you land.
Cách thức hoạt động: Restaurants list seafood dishes priced per kilogram in small print; ordering without asking the total first can result in a bill many times higher than expected.
Cách tránh: Always confirm the exact weight of the fish or shellfish and the final price in your currency before agreeing to have it cooked.
Cách thức hoạt động: Taxis waiting right at the cruise port or main gates sometimes quote a flat rate well above the metered fare for the short ride into the Old Town.
Cách tránh: Walk a short distance from the port gate before hailing a taxi, use a rideshare app where available, or confirm the exact price before getting in.
Cách thức hoạt động: Unofficial sellers near the entrance offer 'skip the line' tickets at a markup that may not be valid at the gate.
Cách tránh: Buy City Walls tickets only from the official booths at the entrance points or the official website, and be wary of anyone selling tickets on the street.
Cách thức hoạt động: Restaurant terraces along Stradun and near the Pile Gate sometimes add a per-person bread or table charge ('kruh'/coperto) to the bill that was not mentioned on the menu or by the waiter.
Cách tránh: Ask whether bread or a cover charge is included before ordering, and check the printed menu for a coperto line so the final bill holds no surprises.
Cách thức hoạt động: Unlicensed touts near the Old Town gates or cruise port offer a 'free' walking tour, then pressure the group at the end to pay a steep, non-refundable fee for a headphone system or reservation.
Cách tránh: Book walking tours through a reputable, licensed operator in advance, and be wary of anyone offering a spontaneous 'free' tour with vague pricing near the port or Pile Gate.