Enter the House of Istrian Olive Oil in the center of Pula. Learn how Romans made olive oil and where and how it was exported. See two short films that show the traditional olive oil making process and how olive oil is made today. Take a seat in the tasting room and take a close look at the taste, aroma, texture, and appearance of high-quality Istrian olive oils, as well as olive oil typically found in a supermarket. Learn how to recognize good from bad olive oils. Understand the positive and negative attributes of Olive Oil. Try a pairing of sweet dessert and olive oil.

For all the foodies who love to explore local cuisines! During a 3-hour tour, you will enjoy a variety of dishes from all parts of Istria, ranging from traditional to modern classics, and find out more about local customs. It's a fun and informative tasting tour to the food market, but also local restaurants, and food shops in the very city center of Pula. Part of the tour will take place at the green market. It's a place where you will feel the local vibe while strolling through domestic food, a variety of fish and seafood, fruits, vegetables, meat, and traditional goat cheeses. Explore the market building that is not only a delight for the stomach but also an architectural masterpiece. Pula is the city on the sea, so when in Pula, you shouldn't miss all the variety of daily fresh fish and seafood that it has to offer. Alongside your seafood dish sip some of the best Istrian wines. Hear the story about the importance of goats in Istria, why there is a goat on the flag of Istria, and try different goat cheeses. Istria is best known for its (holy trinity) wine, olive oil, and truffles. You really shouldn't leave this area without trying them, luckily, on this tour, we will cover the tasting of all of these products. You will taste a range of different olive oils, and learn that Istria produces the best olive oils in the world. Hear the stories about different types of truffles and how to hunt them. Try different types of local brandy and decide on your favorite. Not to reveal all the details, you can expect some great seafood and cheese, a glass of local soda drink or wine, some Croatian chocolates for those with a sweet tooth, and much more. Our suggestion is – come hungry!

My name is Marina, I've been working as a licensed tour guide in Istria for over 15 years and am specialized in guiding german-speaking guests. Experience Pula's highlights in a personalized way through a individualized city tour. We can focus on any topic that may be of interest to you – the local lifestyle, culture, nature or food, whatever it may be, I'm sure we'll have something to talk about. We'll meet up in front of my city's main attaction, an undeniable gem on the mediterranean sea – Pula's roman Amphitheatre. You'll find out what it was built and used for, which goes way beyond the gladiator games. The path will naturally lead us to other antique parts of the city. Besides the Amphitheatre, Pula can proudly count three roman city gates that are still standing up to this day. The Twin, Hercules and Sergii gates – the beautifully preserved details will allow me to reveal the story behind them. As a foodie and passionate cook when it comes to local cuisine, the tour wouldn't be complete without taking you to the Pula farmer's market. It's the place where locals buy and sell products that are native to Istrian soil. While we're already talking about trade, our next point will lead us to the Forum square. It was the roman version of our beloved farmer's market, but not only that – as the heart of every roman city, this is where you will see remains of the August temple and admire our venetian city hall which is also the perfect opportunity to explain why there is a goat on our regional flag. The tour ends with my favourite view of the city – a little higher up, as we visit the city castello. Even if you're not a romantic just joining me for the beautiful view, we're standing by a location of big military importance throughout history. With its pristine loaction it was used by the romans, venetians, austrians and many more in order to protect the city.

Discover the most important historical highlights of Pula on a walking tour with a local guide. Visit the Cathedral, the Roman Forum, Augustus Temple, and City Hall. Begin your tour in front of the Pula Arena, and get a brief and informative overview from your guide. Next, continue on to the Pula Castle, built by the Venetians in the 17th century. Learn about its fascinating history and previous inhabitants. From there continue on to the Cathedral, and then to the Roman Forum, including the Augustus Temple and City Hall. See Roman mosaics along the way and visit the Arch of Sergii. Explore the Pula Market, established in the early 1900s, and then head to the ancient Gate of Hercules. Learn insider information as your guide regales you with in-depth knowledge about the history, architecture, culture, and rich heritage of Pula.

You will meet your guide at Arena at 7 PM, and then we know you will amaze your senses! The historical importance of Pula is still seen even after more than 2000 years since the Romans came. We will pass some of the most important architectural phenomena of that time with an outstanding Amphitheatre (outside visit) being the most memorable. During our walk, we will stop at 5 different food stations (full dinner) where we will taste some of the unique local dishes and drinks, we will combine new & trendy with local and traditional so you will be able to understand what makes Istrian gastronomy so special.

Embark on a guided walking tour around Pula and admire this modern city's history, culture, and architecture. Get an entry ticket to the Pula Arena and admire this magnificent ancient site.  Meet your guide at Forum square, in front of the temple of Augustus, to begin your tour. Stroll through the old streets of Pula, and immerse yourself in all the main sights. Listen as your guide tells you about this ancient city's historical facts and secrets.  See The Temple of Augustus, the well-preserved 2,000-year-old Roman temple, and the Arch of the Sergii. Next, continue walking around the ancient city walls, past the famous local café street, and grab a coffee, if you like. Discover the incredible mix of coastal and continental, ancient and modern, on this walking tour. Marvel at the hidden gems in every corner and the architecture. Although empires like the Romans and Venetians left their mark, this city is also vivid, vibrant, and full of today's modern art culture. End your tour at the Pula Arena, where you will feel like a real-life gladiator. Wander around one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters in the world. Make sure you get a picture of the stunning view over Pula from the top of one of the world's six largest surviving Roman arenas.

Our local professional guide will show you magic among the ancient streets of the medieval gem Pula. Explore and witness the most interesting highlights in the Christmas period of Pula. Learn about the local cuisine and customs in the Christmas market and dive deep into the atmosphere of magical celebrations. Discover an ancient Forum Square where in former times the Romans discussed the main issues of managing the city, voted in parliament, and tackled many more problems of Pula's development. Nowadays, there is a Christmas market at its place, blooming with surprises and intriguing scenes. Through storytelling, become familiar with key Christmas legends about Pula as well as visit the famous cathedral and the Twin Gates, which are all decorated for Christmas.