Top Istria Walking Tours

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.

Avoid the tourist crowds with a private walking tour of Pula’s historic center. Stroll the streets for an intimate perspective of landmarks including the Roman amphitheater, city gates, harbor, and Venetian fortress, with illuminating insights provided by your local guide. Benefit from the flexibility of a private tour, exploring at a pace that suits you, and arrange a convenient departure time according to your schedule.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

See the grand and ancient architecture and vibrant city life of Pula on this walking tour. Enjoy learning about the history and culture of Pula, from its Roman inhabitants to the present day, and see the Roman arena, the best preserved of its type in the world. Take a trip around the old town and the harbor, and see the cathedral, the Venetian fortress and the Gate of Hercules as you explore Pula with your expert guide.

The ‘Golden Island’ of Krk lies in Kvarner Bay, just off the coast of Rijeka. On this tour, drive across to the island and spend the morning exploring its picturesque villages and beautiful beaches. Along the way, admire historic landmarks like Krk Cathedral and Frankopan Castle, walk the scenic seafront promenades, and tuck into a delicious lunch (own expense) of Krk cuisine and wine.

The seaside resort of Piran lies along the coast of Slovenian Istria, less than two hour’s drive from Rijeka. On this tour, cross the border and soak up the scenery as you journey along the Slovenian Coast. Along the way, visit the coastal villages of Portorož, Izola and Koper; enjoy a guided walking tour of Piran and see the former home of composter Giuseppe Tartini; and sample Slovenian food and wines.

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.

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.

From ugly duckling to a beautiful swan - discover how Opatija transformed itself quickly from a humble fisherman's village to a "place to be" for the Austrian aristocracy. Walk with me through the historical parts of Opatija, find out why it's nicknamed the Pearl of the Adriatic, the Old Dame or the Queen of tourism and why people consider this town to be the real cradle of tourism for the country. In this tour we will walk on the seaside promenade pass the old mansions, through the flower gardens where it all began, and discover it's past and present that makes Opatija one of the most beautiful towns in Croatia.

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.

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 :)

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.

Feel what it's like to fall in love again! The guide is absolutely inspiring, friendly and professional! Feel like a local and enjoz an Ice cream or coffee with a view! Rovinj is colorful and charming, Croatian and Italian - a small town with a big soul. Discovering it with me will open its heart and beauty even more. Besides being my hometown and my soulmate, Rovinj is our Mediterranean gem that needs to be explored. UNESCO has included our small boat @Batana@ as an important heritage and zou will see our small eco museum dedicated to the modest maritime tradition in Rovinj. Rovinj is the most photogenic town in Croatia. I can't wait to take you to the Old Town, a labyrinth of old and narrow streets, and show you all the special corners and memories written all over them. The city will romance you all the way through. Join me and make a walking postcard out of this tour .

See beautiful towns on the Istrian coast on this group tour. Depart from Rijeka with your driver-guide and make your way to Pula. Visit the amphitheater in Pula with entrance tickets provided. Admire the views along the coast and continue to Rovinj and relax as you enjoy this scenic part of Croatia.