Buje: Authentic Istrian family farm, guided walk, foods & wine

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Istria, Croatia

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

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.

Enjoy an immersive, intimate local food, wine, and olive-tasting experience
Visit a family’s olive grove; learn their tradition and harvesting process
Try glasses of local Istrian wines, olive digestive, and elderflower juice
Learn the process of obtaining premium extra virgin olive oil

Sample Menu

Main

Food, wine and olive oil

Typical Istrian charcuterie board featuring locally sourced products—perfectly complemented by two wines, homemade juice, and refreshing water.

Dessert

Artisan ice cream with few drops of olive oil

To crown this extraordinary day, enjoy a surprise artisan dessert, rounding off your farm-to-table experience with a refreshing touch.

What's Included

Snacks

Istrian Delights! Charcuterie with prosciutto, salamino, cheese, fresh ricotta, olives, garden fruits. Homemade bread, fruit spread, baccala, marinated anchovies, cherry tomatoes. Surprise dessert!
Alcoholic Beverages

2 local wines paired with food
Bottled water

Homemade juice and fresh water
Guided walking tour in the orchard, vineyard and olive grove
Professional olive oil tasting of our Olivo Istriano olive oil
Cellar visit

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Olivo Istriano | Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Kukov Vrh 45, 52460, Buje, Croatia
We will meet at our home, in a village of Kukov Vrh where Olivo Istriano is based. Follow Google Maps navigation: https://maps.app.goo.gl/W4mWSGwQvJ2Z98Tz8 Please enter on the main gate, there is a large garden in front of the house and the road trough it, come up and park on the left of the garage.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.11:30 am

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Service animals allowed
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Sandra_C

Unreal experience. If you have the chance to experience the family estate, do not miss it! Very informative, and a true genuine family that takes pride in their products. Generous with their portions! My family loved this experience.

Reviews

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based on 37 reviews

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Geoffrey_S, Sep 2025

Great experience guide very knowledgeable and informative and very friendly would recommend easy to get to

A perfect way to embrace the beauty of the land and traditions

Kim_W, Aug 2025

This is a must do! We learned so much about the growing of Olives and how the oil is made - lovely informative tour followed by a wonderful tasting of delicious fresh charcuterie! We loved this special memorable morning!

Awesome!

Sandra_C, Sep 2024

Great experience!

Igor_O, Sep 2024

Great experience! This Olive Oil farm has been in the family for 4 generations and what a nice family. Nice tour of the olive trees with explanation of the entire process. We then sat under a large fruit tree to enjoy tasting the olive oil and a wonderful lunch with wine.

Must do when in Istria!

Leonie_K, Sep 2023

We were lucky enough to have a private tour with just the three of us (my mum, sister and I) and it was the loveliest experience. It was one of the highlights of our trip! Rene is a great host, explains everything with passion and with a joke and made you feel right at home. We met his nonna, mom and das as well and they were all super lovely. The tour is super informative and the tasting amazing, as it is all locally produced. 100% recommend!

Excellent trip, highly recommended

Richard_D, Jul 2023

We took three generations, from ages six to eighty, who all enjoyed themselves. The staff couldn’t have been more welcoming, educational and informative. Stunning gardens, lovely food, and a really interesting explanation of how olives are grown and used. It was a hot day and they were very considerate of us, actively pausing in the shade and giving us lots of drinks. Very highly recommended!

Excellent introduction to olive oil production

Lianne_B, Jan 2022

Rene made us feel like we were part of the family during our visit. We were pleasantly surprised by the snacks provided and he gave us a very informative presentation. This was one of the highlights of our trip to Istria.

Eine Entdeckungsreise abseits von Touristenpfaden durch die istrische Geschmackskultur

Katharina_A, Sep 2024

Die Geschichte von Istrien, was es alles braucht um Oliven ernten zu können und wie Olivenöl heute gewonnen wird. Abgerundet mit lokalen Köstlichkeiten. Das was du isst, verbindet dich täglich mit dem Ort, wo du lebst!

Authentisches Erlebnis

Britt_D, Aug 2024

Sehr interassente zwei Stunden mit Besuch der Plantage, Olivenölverkostung und lokale Speisen im wunderschönen Garten. Selbst unseren beiden Teenies hat es gefallen. Ist in der Nähe von Umag.

Kleinschalig maar super...

Jan_v, Aug 2023

Kleinschalig maar super interessant om te zien, goede uitleg. Lekkere hapjes en drankjes van de lokale leveranciers. Zeer aan te raden

Romantik pur, ein toller Abend voller schöner Eindrücke.

Katja_V, Jul 2023

Wir hatten einen unvergesslichen Abend. Die Führung über das Familienanwesen und den Olivenhain war sehr unterhaltsam aber auch informativ. Vielen Dank an André! Bei der anschließenden Verkostung des Olivenöls gab es auch andere istrische Spezialitäten sowie hausgemachten Wein, alles sehr köstlich und definitiv weiterzuempfehlen.