Top Pula Day Trips

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.

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.

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.

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!

Set sail from Pula to see the coast as the sun sets. Travel to Brijuni National Park and enjoy dinner and drinks on deck as you spot dolphins leaping out of the sea and swimming alongside the boat in their home waters of the park. On your way back to Pula, see the lights of the city illuminate the Roman arena and watch as the nightlife comes into view.

Exploring the beaches and sea cliffs around Pula is even more atmospheric by night. On this evening tour, travel in a unique transparent kayak with multi-coloured LED lights on the bottom. As you paddle along the coast, look down to see the illuminated underwater world, cruise over corals and through caves, and spot marine life such as jellyfish and sea urchins.

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.

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.

Discover the UNESCO-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park and avoid hidden costs on a day trip that includes entry and round-trip transfer from your hotel. Learn about the park’s waterfalls, lakes, and forests from your guide, and enjoy an intimate look at the natural spectacle as you explore the site by foot.

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.

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.

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.

This combination tour offers two adventures in one convenient package. Admire nature’s handiwork at the Skocjan Caves, a colossal limestone cave system that is home to one of the world’s largest underground canyons. Then visit Lipica Stud Farm—a Lipizzan horse farm that has been in continuous operation since 1580. These elegant white horses were once used as mounts and carriage horses for European royalty.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Explore the most historic towns and villages of Istria on a private day trip from Pula. This flexible day trip allows you to customize your tour based on your own interests. Opt for a wander among the olive groves, explore medieval hilltop villages, or sample the finest Istrian cuisine. Choose between a morning or evening tour and visit Istria in whichever light you choose.

Get ready for a 30 km E-Bike ride to the beauty of our Cape Kamenjak, Premantura and back to Verudela, Pula. We start from our point at Verudela, Pula and first we cycle 4km to Cave Romanae (the oldest quarry in Istria) then we continue along the coast to Cape Kamenjak, to Školjić beach, where we rest (15km total). On that beach you can have drinks or you can jump into the water. After we rest we take one more time our E-MTB bike and drive 15km back to Verudela, Pula, along the way we pass place Banjole, Vinkuran and Pješčana uvala. (30km total drive).

Come join our captain on a fun and relaxing cruise around beautiful Pula! This classic Elan 35 motor yacht is ready for charter with a local captain who can show you all the popular destinations and many well-kept local secret treasures... All day long you can swim in beautiful azure Adriatic, sunbathe in your privacy on the bow sundeck of and taste incredible local specialties on the way. You can try out different local restaurants on the way, or you can bring and prepare your own food on the boat!

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.

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.

Party while sailing through Croatia’s Pula archipelago. Admire Brijuni National Park, swim on the Barbariga Coast and watch the sunset from the water. Get the party started with a free welcome shot before ordering your choice of cocktails and shots. Expect DJs, dancing and a CO2 show. You can even round the night off with free entrance to the afterparty.