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The 15 best Istria tours in Croatia. What each day involves, who runs it, what it costs, and whether it earns a spot on the trip.
Small-group truffle hunting in the Motovun forest, then a 3-course truffle-focused meal with drinks and dog-led expertise in Istria.
“Great tour very knowledgeable staff. They made the tour interesting and fun. And they feed you well. The dogs all seem very happy and well cared for.”
2-hour Brijuni sunset cruise from Fažana for wild dolphins, soft drinks included, and strong odds near open Adriatic.
“Personale accogliente e preparato. Esperienza rilassante e gradevole con interprete italiano simpaticissimo.”
Paddle Croatia’s Lim Bay by outrigger canoe on a small-group tour with cave legends, a Pirate’s Cave Bar stop, and sunset swimming.
“We did book this trip since we love it to be on the water as a family. With 5 of us we did have a great time on the afternoon sail. good boat, good guide showing us the nice places and really taking the time to make sure we did have a great experience. The…”
A private Novigrad wine tasting at a family winery. Pick your wines, enjoy 6 tastings with olive oil and snacks in English.
“Heerlijke wijnen. Fijne ontvangst. Ontzettend aardige gastvrouw die veel informatie gaf. Realistische prijzen voor de flessen wijn die je daar uiteraard ook kunt kopen.”
Kayak Croatia’s fjord-style Limski kanal from Lim Bay. Small group, included gear and snacks, swim break, and a relaxed return.
“We had a great time on this kayak tour. It was a lovely way to enjoy nature. Ilija was a fantastic guide - friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the area. Highly recommend!”
Private truffle hunting near Motovun with working dogs, a museum visit, and a hands-on Istrian truffle cooking session in 3 hours.
“Our experience was simply amazing! Our tour guide, Ben, and his furry colleagues, Stela and Trufi, were so much fun. We had a great mix of being active in nature, and then relaxing while eating many tasty foods made with truffles in their elegant restaurant space. All of the staff were friendly, knowledgable, and accommodating.…”
Buje family olive farm walk with an olive-oil sommelier tasting, Istrian wines, charcuterie pairing, and olive-oil gelato.
“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.…”
Ride through Brijuni National Park on the Kristina, then spend time on St. Jerolim for snorkeling, views, and a beach bar.
“It was a nice boottrip and we saw a lot of fish while snorkeling. Food on the island was good price quality was good balance. We had a good time.”
Full-day Lake Bled tour from western Croatia with Bled Castle entry, pletna boat ride, guided history, and hotel pickup.
“An amazing trip. Arriving at the castle to experience the first view of the lake was fantastic. We could appreciate the view in all it's glory. The traffic was busy, mainly due to being the first week of August and having to go through border control into Slovenia although I understand this will no longer…”
Hunt for truffles with Višnja’s Prodan family in Istria, then eat a three-course truffle meal, including eggs cooked in front of you.
“Wonderful to experience truffle hunting with Vishna and her family and their dogs. It wad amazing how adept the dogs are at finding truffles. After the hunt we were treated to truffle scrambled eggs and wine. Would highly recommend!!”
Rovinj’s St. Euphemia and Pula’s Roman amphitheatre with Istrian lunch, hotel pickup from Poreč. English tour, about 8 hours.
“Bonne ambiance, guide passionné par son Métier. Superbe visite de pula et son amphithéâtre qui vaut le déplacement. Dommage arrêt à pula un peu trop court.”
Ride a buggy through rural Istria from Fazana to Tri kažuna, St. Foška, and Mandriol, ending with sea views at Minor beach bar.
“Great experience, beautiful tour and very kind Tour guides. Had a lot of fun and saw a lot.”
Enjoy a private wine picnic in Istria, Croatia at Pervino: choose your wine, relax under oak shade, and snack on charcuterie, cheese, olives, and garden veg.
“Very nice place and excellent service. Really great vine cellar View is fantastic as well a lot of vine and olive oil options.”
Glass-bottom boat from Fažana to Brijuni with a St. Jerolim swimming stop, underwater viewing, and terrace sunset drinks. Small-group 2–4h.
“We had some wonderful time on Rio boat. Visited the Brijuni islands and some other islands in the surroundings. The weather was awesome, the sea very clear so we could see a lot of sealife. In the end, the sunset with some drinks on the boat`s terrace left us speechless. Enjoyed our trip a lot.”
A guided Kvarner Bay day trip to Opatija, Lovran and viewpoints from Mošćenice and Plomin, with pickup and local tastes included.
“The guide was enthusiastic and helpful the places visited were a joy. Super trip! Lovran and Opatija were stunning.”
