Top Istria Art & Culture

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.

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.

Brijuni Islands consist of 14 islands that are an extraordinary mix of natural beauty as well as cultural and historical heritage. Indigenous plants, preserved Mediterranean maquis and meadows where deers and mouflons freely graze are a part of the Brijuni landscape that you will experience during the tour. The archaeological and other sites located away from the island’s centre can be visited by train: the Verige Bay with the remnants of Roman villa Rustica from the 1st century AD, as well as the safari park that is home to zebras, Somali sheep, humped zebu cattle, dromedary camels, llamas and an elephant. It is noteworthy that as many as 200 dinosaur footprints have been identified on the Veli Brijun Island. The archaeological museum, located in a Venetian castle dating from the 16th century, the small Gothic Church of St. German with display of fresco replicas and Glagolitic monuments of Istria and the exhibition “Tito on the Brijuni Islands” will fulfill your tour.

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.

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.

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.

Visit two of Slovenia’s most popular attractions in one day on this tour from Rijeka. Cross the border and enjoy a guided tour of the historic Lipica Stud Farm, the world’s oldest stud farm and the origin of the world-famous Lipizzaner white horses. Next, visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Škocjan Caves, a natural wonder with an underground river and dramatic stalactites.

On a fun E-bike Tour accompanied by a gentle breeze, explore the magical Istrian peninsula. Take your electric bike and abandon yourself to a whole new experience • Cycling for 12-16km beside of the sea • Visiting southernmost point of Istria • Stop at the famous "Jungle" Safari Bar (sangrija, lemonade,beer–one drink) • Free time for swimming • Captured all photos and videos with GoPro • With some luck–we may even spot some dolphins

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!

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.

Experience the unmatched beauty and romance of Venice—all without booking a hotel—on a day trip to ‘the Floating City’ from Pula. Cross the Adriatic Sea and Venetian Lagoon on a high-speed catamaran, and enjoy a half day of leisure time to spend as you wish. Ride a gondola through the famous Venetian canals, savor northern Italian cuisine, shop for handmade masks, or visit world-famous landmarks like St. Marks Basilica and the Doge’s Palace on your own before returning to Pula in the evening.

When in Rovinj, you definitely deserve to go beyond the bay area with its cafés and restaurants, beyond the beaches and the cocktail bars. Because this place hides secrets that have so far been difficult to discover and explore for the individual traveler as city tours were only available for organised groups.

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 the Pula Essentials Evening Tour for a before dinner stroll through the main sights of the old town. The tour takes you through the Old town, touching Roman, Venetian and Austrian heritage and ending at the Pula Arena or the Kaštel fortress. - Get a kickstart on the historical and cultural background of the city of Pula - Receive tips on places to eat and the nightlife, suggestions for daily trips and other events going on.

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

Venture away from the coast to discover the hilltop towns and idyllic countryside of the Istrian Peninsula on this full-day tour from Poreč. Explore the artist’s town of Grožnjan, sample regional truffles in Livade, visit historic Motovun, and tuck into a typical Istrian lunch in Pazin.

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.

Discover three small towns along Croatia’s Istrian peninsula on this full-day tour from Rijeka. Visit Hum, the ‘smallest city in the world’, and sample local specialty, ‘miska’ brandy; explore the hilltop medieval town of Motovun and taste regional foods and wines; and tour the famous Sculpture Park of Labin.

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.

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

If you would like to see Istrias Art, culture & history mosaic our tour is ideal soulution for you. Take a day of the beach and see why Romans liked Istria so much. Also we will visit Lim Channel – one of the most beautiful Istrian bays. It is a part of the 35 km long Lim Valley, stretching almost all the way to the town of Pazin at the heart of 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.

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.

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.