Top Istria Food Tours

Instead of just sampling Istrian food specialties at a restaurant, this comprehensive foodie adventure allows you to gain a new appreciation of the effort that goes into local food and wine production, with behind-the-scenes experiences and guided tastings. Join a guide and his dogs for a truffle-hunting session in a forest, visit a wine cellar to try local wines, and round off the trip with a guided olive oil tasting.

Discover the food, culture, and history of Rovinj during this half-day small-group walking tour. Visit specialty food shops and local restaurants to sample Istria’s traditional cheese, pasta, prosciutto, wine, and more. Set out on a guided walking tour that includes six tastings (with three wine pairings) along with a stroll through a local market.

Looking for a food adventure? Indulge your taste buds on a food walking tour and savor the most delicious experience in Pula, where every food tasting is equivalent to a full dinner with drinks. On the Pula food tour, you'll learn about the city's food and wine culture from your knowledgeable guide, who will provide you with a unique local perspective filled with stories, facts, and history about the city's attractions and Istrian cuisine. The locals have handpicked the finest assortment of renowned dishes for you and your companions. After all, the food is there to be enjoyed.

Ready for a unique and memorable adventure? Join us in the hunt for one of the most expensive ingridients in the world- black truffle. Explore the untouched forest while watching our muzzles in action, accompanied by licenced truffle hunter who will tell you all secrets and fun facts about this istrian treasure. Getting hungry? Don't worry! Enjoy the cold platter with truffle products by Karlić family and afterwards join us in preparing your dish with truffles you found in the forest. Don't miss the opportunity! Book this unique tour and surround yourself with nature, animals and scent of a homemade meals.

This tour takes you into the turbulent past of Rijeka, and not just anywhere but exactly to the locations where that past took place. The tour of historical sites is also a trip to nature, where you can enjoy stunning views of the city. The focal point of the tour is a series of under- and above-ground fortresses that were built in the 30s of the 20th century as the defense of the then borders. With their construction and location, the fortresses are a masterpiece of military engineering of their era. At the same time, the route leading to them is equally interesting and historically important. The tour ends in the entrance hall of the unfinished underground fortress San Giovanni with socializing, a glass of wine and screening of a short film about the restoration of Rijeka after the Second World War. If this feels too much for you, check out our offer and book our basic WW2&UNDERGROUND DISCOVERING THE HISTORY OF MILITARY FORTS AND BATTLES. WE ARE TAKING YOU TO DEEP TOURS.

Learn about Pula's rich culinary traditions while you sample all sorts of local delights with this guided walking tour. You and your small group of fellow travelers will walk past some of the city's most important historic attractions, with plenty of food stops along the way. Be sure to come with an empty stomach: you'll try seven different food items, three types of wine, and olive oil.

Taste your way through the Istrian countryside on this private tour. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with your driver-guide. Take part in a truffle hunt with your guide and truffle-sniffing dog and visit a wine cellar. Sample some of the local wines and regional tapas. Enjoy personalized attention and experience the countryside at your own pace with convenient hotel pickup.

Visit the southernmost winery in Istria for a tasting session of its organic Trapan wine. You'll meet the winemaker Bruno, and learn about his passion for organic farming and production techniques as you sip a selection of six wines, specially picked for your tasting. Snacks and other local specialities from the region are provided to complement the wine.

Sample some regional wine and learn more about the family-run Pervino winery in Novigrad with this guided wine-tasting. Reach the winery by your own means and, you can enjoy our wine tasting where you’ll learn about their wines, spirits, and olive oil. Adults can try a selection of wines from and enjoy snacks like cheese, olives, and prosciutto while children play in the nearby garden.

Explore Rijeka's vibrant food scene on this 3-hour walking tour in Croatia's largest port city. Discover local markets and family-run eateries, sampling fresh seafood, traditional pastries, and local wines. As you stroll through the lively Korzo and Old Town, you’ll soak up the city's rich maritime history while learning about its famed pure drinking water. With a friendly local guide by your side, you'll enjoy a small group experience that’s all about tasting, exploring, and connecting with Rijeka’s flavors and culture. - Sample local delicacies like Fritule and enjoy fresh seafood. - Visit charming cafés and bakeries for sweet treats. - Explore cultural landmarks including churches and the National Theatre. - Enjoy a personalized experience with a maximum of 16 participants. Book Now and Experience the Flavors and Culture of Rijeka - The City That Flows!

Discover the enchanting beauty of Istria, often called the "Croatian Tuscany" on this unforgettable tour filled with fine wines, breathtaking landscapes, and authentic local flavors. What to Expect: Exclusive Wine Tasting: Begin with a guided tasting at a top winery, featuring 5 wines paired with local snacks. Cultural Exploration: Visit Motovun, a stunning medieval hilltop town offering panoramic views of rolling vineyards and truffle-rich forests. Olive Oil Experience: Enjoy a premium olive oil tasting at a renowned estate, followed by a traditional lunch paired with 3 additional exceptional wines. Tour Details: Duration: 9:30 AM to ~4:30 PM Group Size: Small and intimate (2 to 5 guests) Inclusions: Private transportation with guiding, one professional wine tasting (5 wines with local snacks), wine cellar visit, visit to Motovun, olive oil tasting, traditional lunch, and tasting of 3 more wines. Note: No obligation to purchase wine - buy only if you wish!

With vineyards aplenty in Croatia’s Istria region, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed if you want to plan a wine tasting. This small-group tour puts the itinerary in the hands of a local guide, giving you more time to focus on the region and its wine instead. You’ll visit three carefully selected Istria wine estates to sample their produce, and then finish on a high note with an early 4-course dinner.

Experience Istria from a different perspective! Istria of Wines and gastronomy, beautiful landscapes and small towns on hills surrounded by vineyards. In addition to the rich cultural and historical heritage, Istria hides a rich offer of specialties made from Malvazija and Teran wines, various truffle products, and the indigenous Istrian Boskarin cattle. We will visit famous local Istrian wineries, the town of Motovun, and taste excellent wines and traditional specialties. The "Istria Wine Tour" is an excellent choice for anyone eager for new gastronomic experiences and an escape from fast-paced city tourism. Excursion Program: - Departure: 07:00-07:30 from the Island of Krk and meeting locations around Rijeka - Sightseeing of the town of Motovun - Winery tours and tasting - Visiting town Rovinj for free time - Return from Istria: 18:00-19:00

this activity is very relaxed in every way. going around through conversation, learning and even pouring your own wine from the barrels. adjustable by your preferences; more seeing - eating just enough or more drinking - not seeing clearly enough. it is your vacation

I'm inviting you on special excursion to Istria. We will visit charming town of Motovun. This town is gem of medieval architecture and its surroundings keeps many legends and treasures. One of those treasures are definitely local truffles. You will be accompanied with professional hunter and dog while you will search for this precious fungi. After hunt you will have degustation of truffle products - cheeses, sausages, deserts, and more. Of course perfect match for such food is high quality local wine. As bonus you will have chance to climb on Motovun tower to end your experience with amazing view over the valley and forest. We are starting at pick up point of your choice. Then follows pleasant drive to Motovun (1- 1, 5h) Our truffle hunt will take approximately 1 hour Degustation of truffle products and wine will take another 1, 5 hour. After tower and some free time we can return to our original destination

Take a day to unwind in nature during this picnic experience that offers an escape from the city. Savor a delightful menu, including a selection of gourmet cheeses, various meats, and fine wine. All you have to do is reserve your spot and allow everything else to be taken care of, meaning you can relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.

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.

Discover the wine of Croatia’s Istrian peninsula with this wine tour from Rovinj and Pula. You’ll travel to three wineries in a small group that’s limited to just eight people for an intimate tour of wine tasting and eating. Learn about the local wine and growing techniques, then sit down for a traditional Istrian meal before your journey back.

We descend the vertical natural rock and enter the high underground rooms built in concrete. We begin our walk through the fort accompanied by special audio-visual surprise that will take us back in time. Since the facility was built on two levels, there is another abseil for the participants of the Abseil Plus tour. At the end of the tour for the bravest, there is another challenge – turning off the head torches and finding the way out in pitch darkness. At the exit we’re transported back to the starting point. We end the tours socializing and chatting with a glass of wine. If this feels too much for you, check out our offer and book TOUR THE UNDERGROUND WITH NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Abseil tour Regardless of which abseil level you want to try, please note again that no previous experience is required for any of them, that each is executed with professional support and guidance of our experienced licenced instructors. WE ARE TAKING YOU TO DEEP TOURS

Skip the bars and party boats, and treat yourself to a fun evening out at sea, where the Cape Kamenjak sunset provides a tranquil backdrop. Atop a kayak or stand-up paddleboard (SUP), you'll paddle with a guide on a scenic round-trip route to the uninhabited islet of Ceja near Istria. Stop to swim, snorkel, walk in the hills, and enjoy a glass of wine, too.

Travel from Rovinj with this half-day tour to discover the winemaking talent of Istria. Save time with this tour by allowing your guide to take you to two carefully selected regional wineries. There you’ll enjoy tours of their wine cellars and be guided through professional wine tastings, where you’ll get to sample a variety of wines, including ones made from indigenous grapes as well as international blends. Places are limited to 6 people on this small group tour.

Explore Pazin, a gem in the heart of Istria, starting with Pazin Castle, a medieval fortress overlooking the Pazinčica River abyss. Visit the Ethnographic Museum of Istria inside the castle to discover traditional Istrian life. Next, descend into the Pazin Cave, a 100-meter-deep wonder with stunning rock formations and crystals. Enjoy the natural beauty of Pazin's forests, rivers, and hills, including a refreshing swim at Zarečki krov waterfall. For an adrenaline rush, experience the Pazin zip line, soaring over the picturesque landscape and enjoying breathtaking views of the town and its surroundings. NOTE: Tours require a minimum of 4 people. Reservations are not accepted with fewer than 4 participants.

Yes, there is wine in Istria. Really good wine. It is grown here since the Romans arrived 2000 years ago. Nowadays, a new generation of winemakers is rethinking traditional Istrian winemaking methods of their grandfathers by introducing different new styles and approaches. One of the newest hypes are the organic wines. However, at the three wineries we will visit, there are different sorts of wines you are going to try. From young and fresh wines, to aged, and one of those “organic” wines. This tour will give you insight on small "family" run business versus the known wineries. Imagine yourself drinking finest Istrian wines in a small cellar at a wooden table, or while sipping a fresh Malvazija you are listening to nature because you are in the middle of Istrian landscape. You can choose, would you like to go up north Istria or stay around Pula and explore our south wine region. Though different in taste because of different soil/terroir, either way you will no go wrong