Top Istria Food & Drink Classes

Do something few foodies in Istria ever get to, and follow the coveted truffle from the ground to your plate with this small-group truffle-hunting and tasting experience. Accompany the sniffer dogs trained to root out the truffles, and then head into a local family kitchen to use these fresh ingredients to make a meal with your hosts, as you learn all about the history of these mushrooms.

Immerse yourself in the wild scenery of Istria’s Motovun Forest—and discover Croatia’s truffle-hunting traditions first-hand—on this one-of-a-kind, small-group tour. Pick a start time that works best for you, meet your guide in the village of Paladini, and head out accompanied by truffle dogs in search of the valuable mushrooms. After your hunting experience, return to enjoy a 3-course meal—plus drinks—prepared with a generous quantity of local truffles.

Tour a Pula market with a guide to help you choose the best seasonal ingredients before showing you how to cook incredible food with them in a countryside cooking studio. Enjoy delicious local wine outside surrounded by olive trees as you taste the three-course lunch you’ve all put together. Walk away with new recipes to impress your friends and family back home.

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.

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.

Pula is more than Roman relics and Medieval streets—the food here is great too. Take a walk through the winding streets of the city and discover the local cuisine with an experienced local guide. Visit an olive oil museum and taste this local delicacy, then enjoy Croatian tapas with local wine while you learn more about this history of Pula.

Olive oil is one of Croatia’s key local products, and traveling around you will see countless olive groves covering the countryside. Learn about the history of olive oil making in Croatia, from the Roman times when oils made here were highly prized, to the modern day, and taste different types of local olive oils to see the difference in taste and quality.

Explore the rich culinary traditions of Istria during a guided food tasting in Pula. Visit a specialty shop featuring products from small Croatian family farms, where a knowledgeable local host introduces you to a selection of artisanal cheeses, traditional prosciutto, premium extra virgin olive oils, and regional wines. This intimate experience goes beyond just tasting; it’s a delightful exploration of local stories and authentic flavors cherished by the community. Perfect for food enthusiasts and travelers seeking an authentic taste of Croatia, this small-group event brings you closer to the heart of Istrian gastronomy.

Those in search of a foodie experience can embark on this journey to discover authentic Istrian olive oil, wine, and local delicacies near Buje. Discover some of the finest olive oil in the region and delve into the process of crafting premium extra virgin olive oil in the tasting room. Immerse yourself in an olive grove tour to learn about different olive tree varieties, Istrian nature, and the oil itself.

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.