Top Pula Art & Culture

** This tour is offered only in English ** Join the Pula Essentials Evening Tour for a before dinner stroll through the main sights of the old town. The tour takes you through the Old town, touching Roman, Venetian and Austrian heritage and ending at the Pula Arena or the Kaštel fortress. - Get a kickstart on the historical and cultural background of the city of Pula - Receive tips on places to eat and the nightlife, suggestions for daily trips and other events going on.

Guarantee your admission to the impressive Pula amphitheatre, one of the world's largest, with this prepaid ticket. Explore the enormous structure at your leisure, visiting the four floors and the ancient Roman walls to learn about its history and past uses. Tickets are valid anytime during the amphitheatre's opening hours.

Immerse yourself in the ancient cities and fascinating culture of the Istrian Peninsula during this 8-hour day trip from Pula and Medulin. Wander the cobblestone streets of Bale and Rovinj and enjoy a typical Istrian lunch. Then head to Porec, where you can explore the 2,000-year-old ruins of Roman temples and a Byzantine-style basilica.

The tour offers personal experience that can be customized. I try making the visitors feel as if they are visiting their distant relative in Pula who is giving them an easy- paced and relaxed tour of the town. I also provide my clients with information about all of the interesting venues and landmarks and offer them a choice of choosing where and where not to go. Entering the facilities that require additional payment is also an option, but I usually don't include this in the original price since I let visitors decide this on the spur of the moment.

Make the most of half a day at sea to discover the coastal highlights of Kamenjak National Park. On a cruise from Medulin, you'll explore the shoreline around the archipelago, stopping along the way to swim in sea caves and bask on secluded island beaches. An onboard lunch and drinks are served while you're out on the water.

The sea cliffs, islands, and rocky coves of Cape Kamenjak lie just south of Banjole. On this tour, explore the natural wonders by bike, venture off-road to discover little-known viewpoints and hidden caves, and enjoy magnificent views from the southernmost point of the Istrian Peninsula. Along the way, stop to swim, enjoy a drink at the Safari Bar, and perhaps even try cliff jumping from the Kolumbarice cliffs.

Escape the bustling city and discover Brijuni National Park’s island sights on board a traditional boat. Relax on deck with a fresh Mediterranean lunch and unlimited drinks included, and listen as your guide shares insights into the park’s history. Look out for native wildlife as you sail the Adriatic, before disembarking with free time to explore the St. Jerolim Island (entrance not included), with opportunities to swim, sight-see, and sunbathe.

See Cape Kamenjak the intimate way, aboard a speedboat for just 12 people. Cutting out the crowds of the larger tourist boats, you'll enjoy unobstructed views of the wild coastline and its sea caves as your skipper steers you on a scenic route. Stops to swim at secluded coves and visits to tucked-away treasures like Seagull's Rocks and the Verudela Canyon are on the itinerary.

Go in search of dolphins off the Adriatic Coast on this half-day tour from Pula. Your onboard guides will share information on dolphin biology and behavior, as well as the local marine environment. Dinner will be served on board, as well as an open bar to make for an all-inclusive experience.

Discover Pula’s coves, cliffs, and remote beaches on this small-group kayaking adventure. Opting for a guided tour instead of exploring independently means you don’t need to worry about getting lost, and the guide provides top tips on the best spots to watch the sunset. As well as idyllic sunset views, visit sea caves, have a chance to go cliff jumping, and learn more about the history of the local area.

Avoid the daytime heat on an after-dark tour of Verudela, and enjoy the thrill of exploring by Segway. Zip along empty streets in a small group on a family-friendly excursion, and explore under the supervision of a guide, who also captures video and photo mementos of your journey to share with family and friends back home.

Discover sea caves on the Adriatic Coast on a kayaking tour around the Kamenjak peninsula in Premantura, south of Pula. You'll paddle along the southern cape of Istria and into two caves, plus go snorkeling, admire several bays and beaches, and jump in the water from the cliffs, if you wish.

Spend half a day kayaking, swimming, and cliff-jumping with this small-group tour from Valsaline Beach. You'll paddle out to sea, making your way to the so-called Tarzan cliff, where you'll have time to swim and cliff jump. You'll then continue to visit Pula's Cave, with time left over to swim and do more cliff jumping before returning to Valsaline Beach.

For adventurous travelers to Pula, this 3-hour sea kayaking tour has it all: snorkeling and sea cave exploration. A guide will lead your group on a paddle around the clear waters of Galeb’s Rocks with the option to experience the underwater world. Bonus: high-resolution photos and videos of your excursion are included.

Explore hilltop towns, taste truffles, visit UNESCO spots and sit down for a lunch in our favorite local restaurant. All the best things to do in Istria in only 1 day. Discover the UNESCO site, Euphrasian Basilica in Poreč, continue to the medieval town, Grožnjan, famous for its artists, and end up in the most famous hilltop town of Motovun. Enjoy lunch and truffle tasting with amazing views from the city walls.

When you've been around for 3000 years like Pula has, you've got some stories to tell. Assassinations, spies, wars, medieval feuds, commando attacks and unsolved mysteries are among them. Our tour will show the fascinating history of our town through captivating stories told on the places they happened. Rather than just throwing a bunch of dates you will forget in two minutes, we will tell you the real-life stories that will move you. The tour lasts two and a half hours and is in English. It starts at 6 pm Tuesday and Thursday in front of the amphitheatre downtown from May to the end of September.  

Venice lies roughly six hours around the Gulf of Trieste from Pula, Croatia by rail. This tour saves you about 3 hours of travel time each way with a direct high-speed catamaran ride across the Adriatic Sea. After you disembark, take a guided tour of St. Mark’s Square and explore the city on your own. Travelers can opt for add-ons, such as guided rides along canals, a gondola ride, and water taxis.

** This tour is offered only in English ** Join the Pula Essentials Evening Tour for a before dinner stroll through the main sights of the old town. The tour takes you through the Old town, touching Roman, Venetian and Austrian heritage and ending at the Pula Arena or the Kaštel fortress. - Get a kickstart on the historical and cultural background of the city of Pula - Receive tips on places to eat and the nightlife, suggestions for daily trips and other events going on.

Travel up the coast of the Istrian peninsula and visit three other Croatian towns during this half-day tour. Along with your guide and small group of seven or fewer, stop in Rovinj for a guided walking tour around the Old Town. Then it’s on to Bale, once the hideout of the infamous Casanova, as well as Vodnjan, home to the UNESCO-listed Kazuna Park before heading back to Pula.

If you choose to explore Pula’s history on your own, you could miss out on a lot of the important details. Explore the seafront city with a guide who doesn’t leave out a thing as you see important attractions such as the Pula Arena, an amphitheater where Roman gladiators fought. Plus, this Pula Roman heritage tour is offered in the morning or afternoon, making it easy for travelers to fit it into their busy schedules.

On a fun E-bike Tour accompanied by a gentle breeze, explore the magical Istrian peninsula. Take your electric bike and abandon yourself to a whole new experience • Cycling for 12-16km beside of the sea • Visiting southernmost point of Istria • Stop at the famous "Jungle" Safari Bar (sangrija, lemonade,beer–one drink) • Free time for swimming • Captured all photos and videos with GoPro • With some luck–we may even spot some dolphins

Get to know Slovenia's Lake Bled on this full-day tour from western Croatia. With your guide in the lead, visit Bled Castle (entrance fees included( and enjoy a serene boat ride on the lake itself. Pickup and drop-off from select hotels included.

Discover Istria’s charming towns and dramatic scenery—and indulge in tastings of the region’s specialties—on this two-in-one, small-group tour. Following your morning departure, travel via air-conditioned vehicle to Groznjan, a hilltop town known for its many artists. Continue next to Motovun for a tasting of truffles, olive oils, and more, and upgrade to add a local lunch to your itinerary. Finish with a sightseeing stop at the Pazin Abyss.

Discover botanical gardens, aristocratic villas, and charming promenades on this 7-hour trip to the elegant city of Opatija and its surrounding area. You'll save time organizing transport by having round-trip transfers included, and you'll get to visit smaller rural sites such as the fortified hilltop town of Mošćenice. Another highlight is a trip to Plomin village which has a stunning Old Town, and offers great views of Kvarner Bay.

Travel into the Istrian countryside to taste the local agricultural products on this day trip from Pula. With a guide in the lead and all transportation provided, visit the 11th-century town of Motovun for views and truffle-tasting. Head to a distillery perched on the banks of the River Mirna to learn the traditional methods for making jams, cookies, and chocolate made with herbs from the surrounding mountains.