Top Rovinj Cultural Tours

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This LBTQ-friendly tour takes you to several popular sites around Rovinj. Begin at Valdibora farmers' market area and make your way to Bridge Square with the expertise of a local guide. Walk along Carera Street and the waterfront to Main Square, explore the cobbled streets of Old Town, and more.

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.

The beautiful peninsula of Istria is known for its stunning coastal sights, historic attractions, and delicious culinary specialties. Save hours of research time searching where to eat in Istria, and go on a guided tour instead. Visit the tiny town of Hum, the ancient city of Motovun, and Groznjan town. Along the way, try a variety of local dishes, as well as wine and liquor.

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.

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.

Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. Do the Rovinj locals speak another language than Croatian? Is it true that Rovinj is famous as a scenic wonder by tourists? You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. What is the inspiration behind Rovinj’s architecture? What do Palud Marsh and The Duo Sorelle mean to the locals? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Rovinj. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!

Learn about the cunning pirates, skillful sailors and sturdy builders of the Istrian hilltop towns who praised their environment and lived off their surroundings for centuries before the known times. Discover the ancient community and organisation that held the Histri people as a whole till the arrival of the forceful Romans. * This itinerary includes pick up in Rovinj, Poreč or Pula. Contact me if you have a larger group and/or need me to pickup from a different location in Istria. * If you have a specific itinerary in mind contact me and I'll customize the tour for you.

Virtual tour, Central European time (Rome, Paris, Zagreb). Travel with us through time from 18th to 20th century and learn about local history and economy. From Austro-Hungarian Empire, to Yugoslavia, and modern Croatia. You will learn about abandoned places which former regimes left us. Discover where first torpedo in the World was invented, find out what Rijeka have in common with famous movie '' The Sound of Music'', discover how you can get deadly disease from old rags. After that you will visit ''Monument of Revolution'', hidden on a peak where Croatian history was created through centuries, here you will learn about WW2 struggles and how Yugoslavia was born. For the end of the experience we have a surprise for you in airbase and maybe transportation back home :-) Experience will be held from our homes and we will show you previously prepared videos, maps and pictures. After each segments we will discuss about what you have seen and answer on all your questions.

An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. What secrets and legends does Reach Golden Cape Forest Park have?This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!

Virtual tour, Central European time (Rome, Paris, Zagreb). Experience will be held from our homes and we will show you prepared videos, maps and pictures. Make a "walk" through European capital of culture, city of Rijeka. This is probably the only city in the World which changed 6 different countries in last century. Learn how city developed, about it`s turbulent past and specific local mentality. Lets feel the breeze of Saturday morning, visit local food market and see what is offering, hear street musician on a moment, pass ancient Roman remnants and climb on medieval fortress with great view over the bay. Make a walk through main city promenade, visit cathedral, and several other interesting points in the city. Find out why cannon ball is inside of cathedral wall, why narrowest street is bearing bats name, what is "Dead channel" and what represent red line in the middle of one city square. After each segments we will discuss about what you have seen and answer on all your questions.

Make a walkthrough European capital of culture, city of Rijeka. This is probably the only city in the World which changed 6 different countries in the last century. Learn how city developed, about its turbulent past and specific local mentality. Let's feel how city breathing, visit local food market and see what is offering, pass ancient Roman remnants and climb on medieval fortress with great view over the bay. Make a walkthrough main city promenade, visit the cathedral, and several other interesting points in the city. Find out why canon ball is inside of the cathedral wall, why the narrowest street is bearing bats name, what is "Dead channel" and what represents red line in the middle of one city square. During the tour we will discuss about past and present, history and culture, and experience together this unique city

Sign up because this way you will leave the city with the feeling of knowing it well. Many people do not explore it beyond the promenade and its pebble beaches. The city can offer much more - it is one of the very few places in Europe that continues with its own mix of Croatian and Italian culture. The old town is a well-preserved example of medieval architecture - witness to a time when living together was an imperative.

Learn about the history of Istria, not only the town we are visiting. I'll be happy to give you restaurant and sights suggestions according to the place of your stay. Take a tour with a true local and learn about the way of living in Istria.

Travel back in time to the days when togas were all the rage. Pula is to Croatia what Rome is to Italy. There is no hiding the city’s main attraction – an enormous Roman Amphitheatre. Wandering around the remnants of ancient history, you'll be able to picture gladiators fight in the blood-soaked dust. For even more dramatic ambience, modern and less belligerent gladiators will escort you during your Amphitheatre visit. They will be more than happy to pose for photos so that you could perpetuate this incredible visit. After historical sightseeing, we will head to Rovinj, otherwise known as little Venice. From above, this tiny seaside town is crowned with 18th century Church of St. Euphemia and Venetian terracotta roofs. Step inside and you will discover narrow cobbled streets, a stunning line of colourful buildings, and camera-worthy spots every way you look. On top of it all, you'll enjoy delicious Istrian cuisine. Sounds like a perfect day out.

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!

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.

This tour of "Istrian hill tops cities" will give you an impression of inner Istria. Driving to Groznjan we will stop for a photo on Lim Fjord. In Groznjan we will walk the ancient streets. If we are lucky, we might get to know one of the local artists. After Groznjan we will go to Motovun. In Motovun we will have a walking tour, tasting of truffle products and we will visit the city walls where you can enjoy the "View of half Istria". There you will have some free time for lunch, I can reserve a table for you at the famous restaurant "Mondo". There you can eat A la Cart, of course their specialty are truffle dishes. From Motovun we will go to a small olive oil producer and try one of the worlds best olive oils, Istrian "Liquid gold". On Our way to Vodnjan we will stop in Pazin to see the Abyss.

Foodies have certainly heard about truffles—the coveted and elusive ingredient prized by chefs the world over—but to really understand this ingredient, you need to go out truffle hunting. On this private tour from Zagreb, head to the Istrian forests for a truffle hunting excursion with a trained dog. Along the way, enjoy food and a glass of wine, and a tavern lunch, included in the tour price.