Top Istria Culture

Visit Pula’s most historic buildings and famous architecture on a pre-dinner tour. This walking tour takes in Pula Arena, the only Roman amphitheatre in the world to have four preserved side towers, as well as the Old Town and the Kaštel fortress. Your local tour guide will also tell you where the best places to eat and drink are, and where to find day trips outside of the city too.

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.

Guarantee your admission to the impressive Pula amphitheatre, one of the world's largest, with this prepaid ticket. Explore the enormous structure at your leisure, visiting the four floors and the ancient Roman walls to learn about its history and past uses. Tickets are valid anytime during the amphitheatre's opening hours.

If you choose to explore Pula’s history on your own, you could miss out on a lot of the important details. Explore the seafront city with a guide who doesn’t leave out a thing as you see important attractions such as the Pula Arena, an amphitheater where Roman gladiators fought. Plus, this Pula Roman heritage tour is offered in the morning or afternoon, making it easy for travelers to fit it into their busy schedules.

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.

White sand beaches, rugged sea cliffs, and hidden caves dot the coast of Pula. With this tour, discover the wild coastline by water and get adventurous as you swim, snorkel, and kayak along the shore. Paddle out to explore caves and coves, hop off to cliff jump and swim in the turquoise waters, and stop to snorkel at a tranquil beach.

Spend half a day kayaking, swimming, and cliff-jumping with this small-group tour from Valsaline Beach. You'll paddle out to sea, making your way to the so-called Tarzan cliff, where you'll have time to swim and cliff jump. You'll then continue to visit Pula's Cave, with time left over to swim and do more cliff jumping before returning to Valsaline Beach.

Get out on the waters off Pula, try kayaking, and explore beaches and caves you’d probably never find alone, all in one hassle-free kayak adventure. Head for the indented coastline of Seagull’s Rocks, get instructions, and follow your guide to paddle around cliffs, grottos, and tucked-away coves. Stop to snorkel in the caves, try cliff-jumping, and along the way, learn tales of Pula’s geology and history you’d otherwise miss.

For adventurous travelers to Pula, this 3-hour sea kayaking tour has it all: snorkeling and sea cave exploration. A guide will lead your group on a paddle around the clear waters of Galeb’s Rocks with the option to experience the underwater world. Bonus: high-resolution photos and videos of your excursion are included.

Escape the busy mainland and discover the Adriatic’s underwater landscape on a catamaran tour. Admire marine life and the remains of a submerged town through the boat’s glass undercarriage, and enjoy a diving show and views of the coastline as you relax on deck with light refreshments provided by your crew. Learn more about the sights with audio-commentary available in five different languages.

Escape the bustling city and discover Brijuni National Park’s island sights on board a traditional boat. Relax on deck with a fresh Mediterranean lunch and unlimited drinks included, and listen as your guide shares insights into the park’s history. Look out for native wildlife as you sail the Adriatic, before disembarking with free time to explore the St. Jerolim Island (entrance not included), with opportunities to swim, sight-see, and sunbathe.

If you don't have time to see all of Cape Kamenjak, make sure you see the highlights on a kayak tour led by a local guide. While the beaches in the region are idyllic, the true treasures of the cape are the sea caves where pools of cobalt-blue water teem with fish. Use your time to swim and snorkel amid the glowing seawater, and jump from the cliffs, if you dare.

Enjoy a family-friendly day away from the bustling mainland on a kayak tour to Fratarski Island. Explore the island’s natural landscape and visit secluded bays to snorkel and swim in the Adriatic waters, looking out for marine life under the supervision of a guide. Choose a morning or afternoon excursion to suit your schedule, with snorkeling equipment available free of charge.

Discover Pula’s coves, cliffs, and remote beaches on this small-group kayaking adventure. Opting for a guided tour instead of exploring independently means you don’t need to worry about getting lost, and the guide provides top tips on the best spots to watch the sunset. As well as idyllic sunset views, visit sea caves, have a chance to go cliff jumping, and learn more about the history of the local area.

The atmospheric fishing port of Rovinj is known for its picturesque beaches, cobbled Old Town, and lively bay area. On this walking tour, venture beyond the tourist hotspots and discover the historic town through the eyes of the locals. With a local guide, explore the lower and upper towns, take in the views from Saint Euphemia's, and find out the best places to stroll, shop, and eat.

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.

Explore hilltop towns, taste truffles, visit UNESCO spots and sit down for a lunch in our favorite local restaurant. All the best things to do in Istria in only 1 day. Discover the UNESCO site, Euphrasian Basilica in Poreč, continue to the medieval town, Grožnjan, famous for its artists, and end up in the most famous hilltop town of Motovun. Enjoy lunch and truffle tasting with amazing views from the city walls.

Travel up the coast of the Istrian peninsula and visit three other Croatian towns during this half-day tour. Along with your guide and small group of seven or fewer, stop in Rovinj for a guided walking tour around the Old Town. Then it’s on to Bale, once the hideout of the infamous Casanova, as well as Vodnjan, home to the UNESCO-listed Kazuna Park before heading back to Pula.

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.

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.

Explore hilltop towns, taste truffles, visit UNESCO spots and sit down for a lunch in our favorite local restaurant. All the best things to do in Istria in only 1 day. Discover the UNESCO site, Euphrasian Basilica in Poreč, continue to the medieval town, Grožnjan, famous for its artists, and end up in the most famous hilltop town of Motovun. Enjoy lunch and truffle tasting with amazing views from the city walls.

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 is known for its culinary heritage, but it can be difficult to know where to go for a taste of traditional cuisine. Discover authentic Istrian fare on a food tasting tour from Rovinj, visiting Buzet, Motovun, and Novigrad along the way to sample a range of the region’s flavors. Try local liquors, olive oil, truffles, and wines, benefiting from round-trip transfer between dispersed locations.

The tour offers personal experience that can be customized. I try making the visitors feel as if they are visiting their distant relative in Pula who is giving them an easy- paced and relaxed tour of the town. I also provide my clients with information about all of the interesting venues and landmarks and offer them a choice of choosing where to go, and what to skip. This tour includes free enter to all of the landmarks that are usually under payment.