Top Istria Food & Drink

With vineyards aplenty in Croatia’s Istria region, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed if you want to plan a wine tasting. This small-group tour puts the itinerary in the hands of a local guide, giving you more time to focus on the region and its wine instead. You’ll visit three carefully selected Istria wine estates to sample their produce, and then finish on a high note with an early 4-course dinner.

Go in search of dolphins off the Adriatic Coast on this half-day tour from Pula. Your onboard guides will share information on dolphin biology and behavior, as well as the local marine environment. Dinner will be served on board, as well as an open bar to make for an all-inclusive experience.

Visit the southernmost winery in Istria for a tasting session of its organic Trapan wine. You'll meet the winemaker Bruno, and learn about his passion for organic farming and production techniques as you sip a selection of wine, specially picked for your tasting. Snacks and other local specialities from the region are provided to complement the wine.

Sample some regional wine and learn more about the family-run Pervino winery in Novigrad with this guided wine-tasting. Reach the winery by your own means and, you can enjoy our wine tasting where you’ll learn about their wines, spirits, and olive oil. Adults can try a selection of wines from and enjoy snacks like cheese, olives, and prosciutto while children play in the nearby garden.

Sail with us on a five-hour trip on our boat VAGABUNDO to the waters of the all 14 islands Brijuni National Park. The trip starts every day at 12 noon and lasts until 5 pm. We serve lunch on board (fish, meat or veggie menu) and drinks throughout the trip (Coke, Fanta, red and white wine and water). After the tour we have a break for swimming on the beach near the Brijuni National Park where you can swim , jump to explore underwater world or visit the largest Austro-Hungarian fortress Punta Christo with a beautiful view of Pula and Brijuni National Park. The break lasts 2.5 hours.

You will be introduced to the best olive oil region in the world! Starting from our authentic Istrian olive oil tasting room where you will be presented with the process of obtaining premium extra virgin olive oil. After a presentation and degustation we will move to the olive grove where you'll get to know a bit more about various types of olive trees. Through this experience you will discover Istrian nature, our carefully tended olive trees and premium extra virgin olive oil. As it is a for max 10 people it will be a relaxed one :)

Taste your way through the Istrian countryside on this private tour. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with your driver-guide. Take part in a truffle hunt with your guide and truffle-sniffing dog and visit a wine cellar. Sample some of the local wines and regionally tapas. Enjoy personalized attention and experience the countryside at your own pace.

The sandy beaches, rocky coves, and traditional fishing villages of the Medulin Archipelago are best explored from the water. With this tour, set sail on a scenic full-day cruise and admire views of Kamenjak National Park, Cape Kamenjak, and Porer lighthouse. Stop to swim, tuck into a tasty lunch on board, then head ashore on Levan Island, where you can relax on the beach or grab a cocktail (own expense) from the beach bars.

Discover the underground world of Baredine Cave on a guided tour. The cave is home to thousands of stalactite and stalagmite formations, and it also contains a subterranean lake where an endemic species of non-pigmented salamander lives. After the cave, explore the on-site agricultural exhibit and taste Istrian wines.

The House of Istrian Olive Oil located in the center of Pula tells the story of olive growing in Istria through history to the present day. Visiting the museum, you can discover why Istrian olive oil was highly valued by the ancient Romans and how it was produced; what happened to olive oil production during the Middle Ages, how oil was produced by our ancestors and how it is produced today and finally, what are the secrets of creating an extra virgin olive oil of premium quality. Every visit includes an oil tasting led by a trained person. You will learn why Istrian olive oils are considered one of the best in the world, you can try oils from different Istrian producers, taste different varietal oils and blends.

Discover the beautiful Istrian coast by taking a day trip with our beautiful wooden boat. You will have the opportunity to visit the romantic Rovinj, stroll through its streets, admire the Lim fjord Natural Park and see the pirate cave, visit Vrsar or take a dip on the beach to cool off. On board during the journey you will be served with a fish or meat or vegetarian lunch with wine and aqua. The guide on board will explain the most interesting things you will see

Once you booked this small-group wine tour your personal driver is picking you up at the designated pick-up points. Then, you start your wine adventure and you’ll visit at least 2 important wineries in Istria. All wineries use distinct winemaking methods and offer different atmospheres. At each winery, you will taste 5 wines. Welcome to the Istrian Wine Express!

Skip the bars and party boats, and treat yourself to a fun evening out at sea, where the Cape Kamenjak sunset provides a tranquil backdrop. Atop a kayak or stand-up paddleboard (SUP), you'll paddle with a guide on a scenic round-trip route to the uninhabited islet of Ceja near Istria. Stop to swim, snorkel, walk in the hills, and enjoy a glass of wine, too.

Discover the wine of Croatia’s Istrian peninsula with this wine tour from Rovinj and Pula. You’ll travel to three wineries in a small group that’s limited to just eight people for an intimate tour of wine tasting and eating. Learn about the local wine and growing techniques, then sit down for a traditional Istrian meal before your journey back.

Make the most of half a day at sea to discover the coastal highlights of Kamenjak National Park. On a cruise from Medulin, you'll explore the shoreline around the archipelago, stopping along the way to swim in sea caves and bask on secluded island beaches. An onboard lunch and drinks are served while you're out on the water.

Don't miss the unique experience of searching for dolphins with a sunset experience and dinner on board.Take memorable photos and create unforgettable memories.

Taste your way around Pula with this food walking tour of the city’s speciality shops, eateries, and markets. You’ll discover the history of the wider Istrian cuisine as you walk with a guide, and sample favorite local snacks and wine each time you stop. A total of six food tastings and three wine tastings are included on the tour, so be sure to come with an appetite.

Choose this Kamenjak bike tour and go through areas of the nature reserve not accessible by vehicle, while getting to see some of the reserve’s most stunning areas up close. Bike helmet and bike rental, along with round-trip transport from Pula included. Plus, upgrade to add a wine-tasting experience if you’d like.

Explore Istria’s colorful food and wine scene with a guided walking food tour of Porec. You’ll sample local favorite’s such as prosciutto, pastas, and cheeses paired with local Istrian wines at 3 local eateries and speciality food shops. A guided food tour of Porec allows you to sample a much greater variety of foods than you could on an afternoon exploring on your own.

Explore the gastronomic scene of Istria and get a healthy dose of adrenaline in the process with this small-group tour from Opatija. Riding all-terrain vehicles in pairs, you’ll visit viewpoints in Vizinada and a local winery. Sample wines, gin, and assorted snacks at the winery while you’ll look out at its vineyards. Places on this tour are limited to 8 people.

Many of Istria’s acclaimed wineries lie near to Porec, but visiting them is difficult without a rental car. This small-group tour steps up: with a minivan and driver-guide to take you to three estates for tastings, so you needn’t worry about driving. Admire the countryside, sample up to five wines at each of two stops, and enjoy tastings paired with a meal at the third. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Discover the food, culture, and history of Rovinj during this half-day small-group walking tour. Visit specialty food shops and local restaurants to sample Istria’s traditional cheese, pasta, prosciutto, wine, and more. Set out on a guided walking tour that includes six tastings (with three wine pairings) along with a stroll through a local market.

Discover the colorful flavors of Istrian cuisine on a walking food tour in Umag. You’ll visit three local eateries and sample local seafood, pastas, cheeses, and more paired perfectly with Istrian wines. This tour gives you the opportunity to taste way more eats than you could on an afternoon exploring on your own and leaves you with plenty of ideas on where to dine for the remainder of your visit.

Yes, there is wine in Istria. Really good wine. It is grown here since the Romans arrived 2000 years ago. Nowadays, a new generation of winemakers is rethinking traditional Istrian winemaking methods of their grandfathers by introducing different new styles and approaches. One of the newest hypes are the organic wines. However, at the three wineries we will visit, there are different sorts of wines you are going to try. From young and fresh wines, to aged, and one of those “organic” wines. This tour will give you insight on small "family" run business versus the known wineries. Imagine yourself drinking finest Istrian wines in a small cellar at a wooden table, or while sipping a fresh Malvazija you are listening to nature because you are in the middle of Istrian landscape. You can choose, would you like to go up north Istria or stay around Pula and explore our south wine region. Though different in taste because of different soil/terroir, either way you will no go wrong