Istria private day tour from Rovinj
Rovinj, Croatia
- 7 to 8 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the parts of the Istrian peninsula that interest you the most when you book this private day trip from Rovinj. This tour is fully customizable for you and your group, meaning you can choose the landmarks and attractions that you want to see and choose how long you spend at each place. Your driver can also recommend places to visit or create an itinerary for you.
- Set your own pace to explore the sights
- Enjoy city tours at the locations of your choice
- Ideal for solo travelers, couples, or small groups
- A private car means a personalized experience
What's Included
- Pick-up and drop-off at the address
- Professional English-Speaking guide
- Photo stops on the way
- Private city tours along the way
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We will pick up all travelers at the hotel (or the closest possible option).
Operating hours.9:00 am
Itinerary
1
Istria
7 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Multi-lingual guide on request
- Duration of the tour is up to 8h
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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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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Reviews
5.0
based on 9 reviews
Rebecca_R, May 2025
Ziga led us on an unforgettable journey through Istria's cultural wonders! 🏛️🥂. His knowledge of history and Istria was amazing
First stop: The breathtaking Euphrasian Basilica Complex in Porec, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is one of the best preserved early Christian cathedral complex with all the parts of the original structure so integrally preserved: the church, memorial chapel, atrium, and baptister. artifacts dated back from the 4th and 5th centuries (some even dating back to the 1st century!) left us in absolute awe. 🕰️✝️
Next came a Croatian spirits tasting that captured the essence of this region. We sampled:
Biska (mistletoe brandy)
Teranino (a blend of pomace brandy, local Teran red wine, cinnamon and cloves)
Limoncello, Mangocello and Watermeloncello (this part of Croatia was once part of italy and the Venitian Republic)
We even heard the basilica bells ring at noon during our tasting.
Lunch brought us to Groznjan, a mountaintop village. After WWII, artists and musicians breathed new life into this stunning settlement, transforming it into a haven of galleries and creativity. Our meal came with one of the most spectacular views of the entire trip! 🎨🏔️
Our final adventure took us to Pula's Arena, built between 27 BC and 68 AD. As one of only six remaining Roman amphitheaters worldwide—and the only one with all four side towers perfectly preserved—it left us speechless. Incredible to think this ancient marvel still hosts concerts today! 🏟️🎭
Response from Host, Jun 2025
What an amazing journey you had through Istria! Thanks for highlighting Ziga’s knowledge and the incredible stops along the way. From ancient basilicas to delicious local spirits and breathtaking views, we’re thrilled you got to experience so much. Hope to welcome you back soon! 😊
Mike_V, Sep 2024
Professional and personable tour guide and driver. He provided excellent information throughout the tour and answered all our questions most competently.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you, Mike_V, for your kind words! We're glad our guide provided a professional and engaging experience, answering all your questions and sharing his knowledge of Istria. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to hosting you on another journey soon!
Janice_S, May 2024
Our guide, Denis, was wonderful. We drove first to Porec which is filled with Roman buildings. We then moved onto Groznjan and also did a photo stop for Motovun as we did not want to climb up to the town. Denis really knew the towns and showed us all the important historical details. He also let us do things on our own if we wanted. He was totally open to whatever we wanted to do. In Groznjan, he suggested a restaurant with a million dollar view. He was incredibly generous with his patience and time. He also shared little details from his own life, really giving us insight into Croatian daily life. He suggested other places we would have liked to visit but we had to get back to our hotel. I highly recommend Denis- a safe driver, a knowledgeable guide and just a wonderful person. The day with Denis was an absolute pleasure.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you, Janice_S, for your thoughtful review! We're delighted to hear you had such a wonderful day with Denis. His passion for the region and accommodating approach really shines through. It's great that you enjoyed the Roman history, scenic stops, and even a restaurant with a view! We hope to welcome you back for more adventures soon!
Georg_D, Jun 2022
Perfekt Route,perfekt day
Very much information about Istria, the history and the people
Thanks to our tour guide!!
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Dear Georg_D,
first of all thank you for chosing us as your travel companions, we are so happy that you are sharing your great feedback with everyone here at Tripadvisor.
Your guide was Mr. Dalibor that particular day and we are so happy to have him in our team. He is knowledgable has a lot of information about the region of Istria, history and the people, as well as he knows all the route to make your trip perfect as you wrote.
thank you again for joining us and when you will be back do let us know.
Best regards,
Martin Popit
Julia_L, Jun 2022
Dalibor was an excellent guide and very accommodating from start to finish. He was very knowledgeable and his recommendations were exceptional! We loved the Basilica in Porec, the artist shops in Grozjnan, and fantastic views (and a great meal) from Fazin in Motovun. A wonderful day trip in Istria!
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Dear Julia_L,
thank you so much for your review, we are so happy that you had a "Perfect Istrian Day Trip" with us as your travel companions.
Dalibor is our regular guide and we are glad and proud that he is on our guides team. It's so nice to read that kind of feedback when we get to know that you enjoyed every part of the trip.
Thank you again, and if you are back in Istria do let us know we would be happy to host you again.
Best regards,
Martin Popit
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