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The 7 best Istria county tours in Croatia. What each day involves, who runs it, what it costs, and whether it earns a spot on the trip.
Night-time transparent kayak in Pula lets you paddle Verudela’s coast while LED lights reveal fish and seabed life beneath you.
“We were welcomed by a very friendly team, and making stuffed zucchini was truly a wonderful experience.”
Hunt wild truffles with trained dogs in Motovun forest, learn Istrian microclimate tricks with Nikola Tarandek, then eat truffle-forward food in Livade.
“We had a wonderful truffle hunting experience with our guide, Nikola! He led us through the forest with his adorable dogs, Archie and Zora, and we even discovered part of a white truffle. Nikola shared insights into the history and process of truffle hunting, which made the walk even more enjoyable. After the hunt, we…”
Private 3-hour boat tour from Fazana for sea cave snorkeling, cliff jumps, and Brijuni’s protected waters, with Pula harbor views.
“Mega netter Skipper… toller Ausflug… alle begeistert”
Private taxi from Fažana to Sveti Jerolim for snorkeling and swimming, pets welcome, fast crossing, then flexible all-day time on the island.
“Wunderschöne Insel super Guide alles in allem ein wunderschöner Ausflug würden wir jederzeit wieder machen”
Šišan wine tasting in a modernist station: meet the winemaker, sample 6 organic southern Istria wines, and learn the terroir.
“Bruno oprowadził nas po winiarni, opowiedział nam historie tego miejsca. Spróbowaliśmy pysznych win i deski przysmaków. Gorąco polecam”
A 2-hour private walking tour through Pula’s Roman landmarks, Venetian castle views, and market stops, with skip-the-line Arena access.
“So informative! Pula has amazing architecture & history it was great to have a guide to explain everything to us.”
3-hour kayak tour from Pula exploring Grotta di Quarzo, sea-only islands, snorkeling on sandy shallows, and optional cliff jumping with staff.
