Top Pula Day Trips

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Get out on the waters off Pula, try kayaking, and explore beaches and caves you’d probably never find alone, all in one hassle-free kayak adventure. Head for the indented coastline of Seagull’s Rocks, get instructions, and follow your guide to paddle around cliffs, grottos, and tucked-away coves. Stop to snorkel in the caves, try cliff-jumping, and along the way, learn tales of Pula’s geology and history you’d otherwise miss.

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.

Visit the one of the best excursion in Pula, Istria. Best Thing to do in Pula, Istria is cruising with us on our modernly equipped boat VAGABUNDO. You will remember the special image of Pula and Brijuni for a long time because of the beautiful sunset and the opportunity to look at the dolphins. The three-hour voyage starts from the port of Pula and continues along the coast of the Brijuni National Park where you can see dolphins in their natural environment. Dolphins are frequent visitors to the Brijuni waters because of the abundance of fish that dolphins come to hunt in the evening. With beautiful sunset scenes, dolphins and Brijuni National Park, we serve dinner and drinks. For dinner you have the choice of a Mediterranean fish menu, meat menu or vegetarian menu. Drinks are served throughout the ride (coca cola, fanta, red and white wine and water).Upon your return to the Port of Pula, you have the opportunity to see the famous Pula giants and the Pula Arena at night.

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.

Leave Pula and kick back in the sun on a laidback half-day cruise around the Kamenjak peninsula. With the boat navigation and route left to the capable crew, your time is your own to relax. Stop to swim amid impressive coastal scenery, and snorkel in clear waters that teem with marine life. Lunch is included, along with time for cliff jumping (only if you dare).

Explore the most historic towns and villages of Istria on a private day trip from Pula. This flexible day trip allows you to customize your tour based on your own interests. Opt for a wander among the olive groves, explore medieval hilltop villages, or sample the finest Istrian cuisine. Choose between a morning or evening tour and visit Istria in whichever light you choose.

Sail with us on a five-hour trip on our modern boat VAGABUNDO to the waters of the all 14 islands Brijuni National Park. The trip starts every day at 12 noon and lasts until 5 pm. During the ride you can see the beauties hidden in the Brijuni National Park and our friendly staff will explain some of the interesting things which we visit. We serve lunch on board (fish, meat or veggie menu) and drinks throughout the trip (Coke, Fanta, red and white wine and water). After the tour we have a break for swimming on the beach near the Brijuni National Park where you can swim , jump to explore underwater world or visit the largest Austro-Hungarian fortress Punta Christo with a beautiful view of Pula and Brijuni National Park. The break lasts 2.5 hours.

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.

This combination tour offers two adventures in one convenient package. Admire nature’s handiwork at the Skocjan Caves, a colossal limestone cave system that is home to one of the world’s largest underground canyons. Then visit Lipica Stud Farm—a Lipizzan horse farm that has been in continuous operation since 1580. These elegant white horses were once used as mounts and carriage horses for European royalty.

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.

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.

Once you booked this small-group wine tour your personal driver is picking you up at the designated pick-up points. Then, you start your wine adventure and you’ll visit three wineries in Istria. All wineries use distinct winemaking methods and offer different atmospheres. At each winery, you will taste 3 wines. Welcome to the Istrian Wine Express!

You decided to spend your summer vacation in Istria, but you still havent organized your activities? Rent Rio boat for your group and enjoy a panoramic ride that explores hidden beauties of southern Istria. Be the creators of your own excursion and choose locations that you'd like to visit, or let us recommend you the most interesting places to see. You can rent a boat every day for five hours (12:00-17:00) and the price includes services by our skipper Ivan and host, drinks and Istrian food in three sequence.

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.

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.

Riding an e-bike along the beautiful trails of the town Vodnjan along stone walls through olive groves and vineyards.On start of the tour we visit old churches. Then we come to the area where are 7 fortresses and visit the largest one. After that we take a break from bikeing with a swim in the sea on a hidden beach. Upon our return we visit old field houses and go to a restaurant to taste Istrian prosciutto and cured meat products.

Discover the UNESCO-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park and avoid hidden costs on a day trip that includes entry, lunch, and round-trip transfer from your hotel. Learn about the park’s waterfalls, lakes, and forests from your guide, and enjoy an intimate look at the natural spectacle as you explore the site by foot.

Discover the underground world of Baredine Cave on a guided tour. The cave is home to thousands of stalactite and stalagmite formations, and it also contains a subterranean lake where an endemic species of non-pigmented salamander lives. After the cave, explore the on-site agricultural exhibit and taste Istrian wines.

Experience and taste the highlights of Istria while visiting Hum – the smallest city in the world, Motovun – the most attractive medieval town of Istria and Labin – the city of artists.

Charter a yacht for your own private daytime cruise from Pula or Rovinj, and see the Brijuni National Park as you wish. Choose from a selection of options when you book online to suit your preferred route, duration, or inclusions, and then leave the boat work in the hands of a capable skipper. Your time at sea is then your own to soak up the archipelago sights and swim in the sea.