Top Istria Art & Culture

Welcome to Pula, the southern tip of the Istrian Peninsula famous for its mesmerising Adriatic views. A coast that is home to ancient temples and the best-preserved Roman amphitheatre outside Italy. A Croatian city that has seen a lot of turmoil between Romans, Ostrogoths, Venetians and the Allied forces in World War II. A seaside town well-known for the world’s best wine and Rakija. Wine lovers should never miss the chance to try it. Your guide will take you on a journey to the past of the capital of Istria, to see ancient Roman temples living in harmony with a modern vibrant city and to learn about the Italian heritage of what is today part of Croatia.

Explore several popular sites around Pula on this LBTQ-friendly tour. Tour Pula Arena, (which is among the six largest surviving Roman arenas in the world and largely intact), Golden Gate Square, the Sergi Arch, the Pula Forum, and more. You’ll also visit a local market and learn about the city’s history and daily life from an informative guide.

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This LBTQ-friendly tour takes you to several popular sites around Rovinj. Begin at Valdibora farmers' market area and make your way to Bridge Square with the expertise of a local guide. Walk along Carera Street and the waterfront to Main Square, explore the cobbled streets of Old Town, and more.

If you ever wanted to see all the steps of creating a ceramic piece, get to know materials used in creating it and feel the clay on the pottery wheel and experience a pot being created in your own hands ... then this is the experience for you! In a real working atmosphere with all materials and equipment at hand you will work along with a mentor on the pottery wheel step by step. You will also try out handbuilding technics which is interesting as well. Maybe after this workshop you will decide to continue at home and make pottery a relaxing hobby!

Join us and discover the untouched beauty of the southernmost cape of Istria. Jump into our sea kayaks and take your vacation on the next level! Take in the scenic views of islands & rugged Kamenjak coastline during a 40 minute paddle to our stop, the sea cave. We'll set aside our kayaks to explore & safely swim into the sea cave with the help of the guides. With our snorkeling equipment and guides native to the area, you won't miss any detail. For adrenaline lovers, cliff jumping right beside the cave is an additional fun experience! After the cave exploring, taking pictures and cliff jumping we hop on our kayaks to carelessly paddle back along the coast and bays with quick breaks on the way. 

A unique tour of Porec offering you an insight into the wine production of Istria region, as well as tasting some great olive oils and cheese. You will be tasting some of the best local wines and food from the Porec area whilst enjoying some great Roman and Venetian architecture.

Venice lies roughly six hours around the Gulf of Trieste from Pula, Croatia by rail. This tour saves you about 3 hours of travel time each way with a direct high-speed catamaran ride across the Adriatic Sea. After you disembark, take a guided tour of St. Mark’s Square and explore the city on your own. Travelers can opt for add-ons, such as guided rides along canals, a gondola ride, and water taxis.

Make the most of your time in Mediterranean Europe with a visit to Venice, just a few hours over the water from Rovinj. Discover the historic city with an included walking tour of Piazza San Marco and free time to explore. Travel with ease across the national border, with round-trip catamaran transfer, and learn about Venice’s history from your guide as you cross the Adriatic.

Make the most of your time in the region and benefit from Poreč’s close proximity to Venice on a day trip to the romantic city. Cruise across the Adriatic via high-speed catamaran to discover Venice’s famous canals and landmarks, learn about the city’s history on a guided tour of St. Mark’s Square, then enjoy free time to peruse shops, restaurants, and attractions, before sailing back to Poreč.

When you've been around for 3000 years like Pula has, you've got some stories to tell. Assassinations, spies, wars, medieval feuds, commando attacks and unsolved mysteries are among them. Our tour will show the fascinating history of our town through captivating stories told on the places they happened. Rather than just throwing a bunch of dates you will forget in two minutes, we will tell you the real-life stories that will move you. The tour lasts two and a half hours and is in English. It starts at 6 pm Tuesday and Thursday in front of the amphitheatre downtown from May to the end of September.  

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Expect nothing less than fabulous when you book our premium wine tasting, because that’s exactly what we’re delivering. With our insider knowledge of the region, and with our connections with some of Istria's best winemakers, you'll have a time of your life. Our wine tour starts at winery Kabola. Owned by Markežić family, this winery has a long tradition of producing top-notch sparkling, macerated, semi-sweet and sweet wines. Glass of wine and peaceful surrounding will surely help you to properly unwind. Our next stop is Brtonigla, where we will visit winery Cattunar, owned by Cattunar family. The winery produces wide range of malvasia and teran in different styles and ranks. After short tour of winery and wine cellar, you will be presented with the wine production accompanied with wine degustation.

Explore one of the most charming cities on the Adriatic coast – Piran. This scenic town found its home in a secluded Piran Bay. With the Adriatic shimmering around it, Piran has a rich cultural heritage that is mostly influenced by its time within the Venetian Republic. Its medieval centre is adorned with cobbled streets, colourful houses, cafes & restaurants. It might be tiny, but it has a lot to offer, from Tartini main square, city walls, Church of St. George, and a lovely promenade. Without a doubt, one of the best things to do in Piran is to see a town from above, and the best way to do it is by visiting Piran’s City Walls. Situated on the hill behind the town centre, climb up onto the walls and you’ll be rewarded with an epic panoramic view. Be sure to bring your camera!

Travel back in time to the days when togas were all the rage. Pula is to Croatia what Rome is to Italy. There is no hiding the city’s main attraction – an enormous Roman Amphitheatre. Wandering around the remnants of ancient history, you'll be able to picture gladiators fight in the blood-soaked dust. For even more dramatic ambience, modern and less belligerent gladiators will escort you during your Amphitheatre visit. They will be more than happy to pose for photos so that you could perpetuate this incredible visit. After historical sightseeing, we will head to Rovinj, otherwise known as little Venice. From above, this tiny seaside town is crowned with 18th century Church of St. Euphemia and Venetian terracotta roofs. Step inside and you will discover narrow cobbled streets, a stunning line of colourful buildings, and camera-worthy spots every way you look. On top of it all, you'll enjoy delicious Istrian cuisine. Sounds like a perfect day out.

Visit two cities on Croatia’s Istrian Peninsula, Porec and Pula. First up: Pula, with its harbor, scenic coastlines, and Roman ruins. After a lunch of traditional Istrian cuisine, it’s on to Porec. Here, stroll the streets of the Old Town as your guide shares information about the region’s storied history.

We guide you on the road to the past, take on many cultures, peoples and civilizations that in the old past have created this heartbreak of red earth - Istria

Travel into the Istrian countryside to taste the local agricultural products on this day trip from Pula. With a guide in the lead and all transportation provided, visit the 11th-century town of Motovun for views and truffle-tasting. Head to a distillery perched on the banks of the River Mirna to learn the traditional methods for making jams, cookies, and chocolate made with herbs from the surrounding mountains.

Croatia has a long and rich history tied to both land and sea. Most visitors spend all their time enjoying the beaches, but they're missing out. Explore the Istrian Hills during this half-day walking/driving tour and discover the bohemian Croatia from folklore and legend. Sample authentic delicacies and take in spectacular sites of ancient cities perched atop even older hills.

Discover botanical gardens, aristocratic villas, and charming promenades on this 7-hour trip to the elegant city of Opatija and its surrounding area. You'll save time organizing transport by having round-trip transfers included, and you'll get to visit smaller rural sites such as the fortified hilltop town of Mošćenice. Another highlight is a trip to Plomin village which has a stunning Old Town, and offers great views of Kvarner Bay.

Get to know Slovenia's Lake Bled on this full-day tour from western Croatia. With your guide in the lead, visit Bled Castle (entrance fees included( and enjoy a serene boat ride on the lake itself. Pickup and drop-off from select hotels included.

Immerse yourself in the ancient cities and fascinating culture of the Istrian Peninsula during this 8-hour day trip from Pula and Medulin. Wander the cobblestone streets of Bale and Rovinj and enjoy a typical Istrian lunch. Then head to Porec, where you can explore the 2,000-year-old ruins of Roman temples and a Byzantine-style basilica.

From one hotel, head out on daily adventures into Croatia and Slovenia. This week-long Handcrafted tour is crammed with trips to picturesque lakes and dramatic countryside.

A unique tour in Istria combined with the heritage of Poreč and walking in nature through olive trees. For 6 years in a row, Istria is the best olive region in the world according to the Flos Olei Guide (2016-2021). For over 30 years olive oil plantation produces extra virgin olive oil, rewarded with several medals in regional contests.

It can be difficult to fit in all of Pula’s highlights, especially for visitors with limited time. Glide through the city on an electric bike tour to discover its Roman amphitheater, coastal promenade, and more, zipping between locations easily while still enjoying an intimate look at each landmark. Benefit from the flexibility of a private tour and explore at your own pace, saving time with pickup from selected Pula hotels.

The boat-trip starts in Medulin harbour. After boarding, you will receive a welcome drink. The trip begins with a panoramic view of Medulin's archipelago. After circa 50 minutes ride the boat arrives at the southernmost point of Istria - park of Nature Kamenjak, where cliffs and underwater caves can be found. It’s possible to swim with our guide inside the cave (30 minutes). The ride continues around “Porer,” the former Austro-Hungarian lighthouse, built in 1846. Afterwards we make a stop for a meal which is served on the boat : you can choose fish, meat or vegetarian Drinks during the meal are included in the price. Last but not least, we cruise towards the private island “Ceja” on which you will have a two or three hours stop for sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling and where you can find a local restaurant-bar. Our boat trip will slowly end, by heading back to Medulin. *In case of unstable weather, the boat-trip can be adapted or rescheduled. Thanks for understanding!

Bale, Rovinj and Vodnjan with olive oil tasting from Pula is a small group tour, the best way to explore Bale and Rovinj. In Rovinj we have 3h free time after the guided walking tour, so you can have lunch and explore on your own. Afterwords we try some of the worlds best olive oils in Vodnjan, "the capital of olive oil".

This tour of "Istrian hill tops cities" will give you an impression of inner Istria. Driving to Groznjan we will stop for a photo on Lim Fjord. In Groznjan we will walk the ancient streets. If we are lucky, we might get to know one of the local artists. After Groznjan we will go to Motovun. In Motovun we will have a walking tour, tasting of truffle products and we will visit the city walls where you can enjoy the "View of half Istria". There you will have some free time for lunch, I can reserve a table for you at the famous restaurant "Mondo". There you can eat A la Cart, of course their specialty are truffle dishes. From Motovun we will go to a small olive oil producer and try one of the worlds best olive oils, Istrian "Liquid gold". On Our way to Vodnjan we will stop in Pazin to see the Abyss.

You will discover an outstanding Roman Amphitheater from the 1 cent. AD. This experience will change your perspective of ancient Rome and enrich your knowledge about Roman culture. Join an exclusive private tour without waiting in the line for a ticket.

Virtual tour, Central European time (Rome, Paris, Zagreb). Travel with us through time from 18th to 20th century and learn about local history and economy. From Austro-Hungarian Empire, to Yugoslavia, and modern Croatia. You will learn about abandoned places which former regimes left us. Discover where first torpedo in the World was invented, find out what Rijeka have in common with famous movie '' The Sound of Music'', discover how you can get deadly disease from old rags. After that you will visit ''Monument of Revolution'', hidden on a peak where Croatian history was created through centuries, here you will learn about WW2 struggles and how Yugoslavia was born. For the end of the experience we have a surprise for you in airbase and maybe transportation back home :-) Experience will be held from our homes and we will show you previously prepared videos, maps and pictures. After each segments we will discuss about what you have seen and answer on all your questions.

Make a walkthrough European capital of culture, city of Rijeka. This is probably the only city in the World which changed 6 different countries in the last century. Learn how city developed, about its turbulent past and specific local mentality. Let's feel how city breathing, visit local food market and see what is offering, pass ancient Roman remnants and climb on medieval fortress with great view over the bay. Make a walkthrough main city promenade, visit the cathedral, and several other interesting points in the city. Find out why canon ball is inside of the cathedral wall, why the narrowest street is bearing bats name, what is "Dead channel" and what represents red line in the middle of one city square. During the tour we will discuss about past and present, history and culture, and experience together this unique city

Virtual tour, Central European time (Rome, Paris, Zagreb). Experience will be held from our homes and we will show you prepared videos, maps and pictures. Make a "walk" through European capital of culture, city of Rijeka. This is probably the only city in the World which changed 6 different countries in last century. Learn how city developed, about it`s turbulent past and specific local mentality. Lets feel the breeze of Saturday morning, visit local food market and see what is offering, hear street musician on a moment, pass ancient Roman remnants and climb on medieval fortress with great view over the bay. Make a walk through main city promenade, visit cathedral, and several other interesting points in the city. Find out why cannon ball is inside of cathedral wall, why narrowest street is bearing bats name, what is "Dead channel" and what represent red line in the middle of one city square. After each segments we will discuss about what you have seen and answer on all your questions.

Escape from the urban rush into the mountains following the river (that was a historical border) from its mouth to a source. This tour is a unique combination between urban and countryside - you will be following historical route with a story that discovers the River and life connected to it - harbor, industry, traffic and lot more. Leaving the city and entering the countryside, you will experience beautiful nature leading you to the place where it all began - it's source.

A story about the intertwined destiny between the port and the city that over time almost become synonymous. Cycling tours include visits to a number of places of maritime importance, historical and current. Time: 2 hours Length: 10 -12 km Level: Easy, 95% flat terrain road .

Visit Postojna Cave, the best-known cave in the world, and The Predjama Castle, the only preserved cave castle in Europe.

Visit Krk, one of the largest islands in the Adriatic Sea, situated in the Kvarner Bay. More than 2.500 hours of sunshine per year, make it the sunniest part of Europe.

Experience and taste the highlights of Istria while visiting Hum - the smallest city in the world, Motovun - the most attractive medieval town of Istria and Labin - the city of artists.

Visit Postojna Cave, the best-known cave in the world, and The Predjama Castle, the only preserved cave castle in Europe.

Explore the Istria peninsula with a local guide as you taste your way through the region. This food-focused tour begins in the tiny town of Hum, which has only 30 residents. Then it’s on to the ancient walled city of Motovun, followed by the hilltop village of Groznjan. Along the way, taste local delicacies, wines, and liquors, and learn about the area’s history.