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11 Best Istria Tours In Croatia

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The 11 best Istria tours in Croatia. What each day involves, who runs it, what it costs, and whether it earns a spot on the trip.

11 Best Istria Tours In Croatia

Truffle hunting & cooking tour

Truffle hunting & cooking tour - The Motovun forest hunt: pace, terrain, and what to expect

1.Truffle hunting & cooking tour

Most Popular 5.0

Small-group truffle hunting in the Motovun forest, then a 3-course truffle-focused meal with drinks and dog-led expertise in Istria.

“Such a fun experience. We felt like we were visiting a local family. We found a couple truffles with the help of Lily and Dalma. Both dogs were friendly and adorable. The lunch was amazing - food was delicious and the view was incredible. The whole family loved this activity. We highly recommend it as…”

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Lim Bay Outrigger Canoe Tour

Lim Bay Outrigger Canoe Tour - How the route plays out: Vrsar, Lim Channel, Rovinj, Poreč (and the cave legends)

3.Lim Bay Outrigger Canoe Tour

5.0

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…”

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PERVINO – Wine tasting

PERVINO - Wine tasting - Olive Oil and Snacks: What’s Actually on Your Plate

4.PERVINO – Wine tasting

4.5

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.”

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Kayaking Experience in Lim Bay Sea in The Croatian Fjord

Kayaking Experience in Lim Bay Sea in The Croatian Fjord - Gear, snacks, and an English-speaking guide who sets a relaxed pace

5.Kayaking Experience in Lim Bay Sea in The Croatian Fjord

5.0

Kayak Croatia’s fjord-style Limski kanal from Lim Bay. Small group, included gear and snacks, swim break, and a relaxed return.

“Because of the lower season, we were very fortunate to have a private trip! The trip was not too hard or long. Ilija lets you row at your own pace. Apart from the occasional small boat, it's very quite in the bay. We took some time to swim and relax, which was also very nice.”

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Private Truffle Hunting with Cooking Session

Private Truffle Hunting with Cooking Session - Following Truffle Dogs in the Motovun Forest

6.Private Truffle Hunting with Cooking Session

5.0

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.…”

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Buje: Authentic Istrian family farm, guided walk, foods & wine

Buje: Authentic Istrian family farm, guided walk, foods & wine - The orchard and olive grove walk: 31 varieties and harvest tradition

7.Buje: Authentic Istrian family farm, guided walk, foods & wine

5.0

Buje family olive farm walk with an olive-oil sommelier tasting, Istrian wines, charcuterie pairing, and olive-oil gelato.

“Great experience! This Olive Oil farm has been in the family for 4 generations and what a nice family. Nice tour of the olive trees with explanation of the entire process. We then sat under a large fruit tree to enjoy tasting the olive oil and a wonderful lunch with wine.”

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Brijuni Panoramic Tour and St.Jerolim Island

Brijuni Panoramic Tour and St.Jerolim Island - Timing That Can Make or Break Your Day

8.Brijuni Panoramic Tour and St.Jerolim Island

4.0

Ride through Brijuni National Park on the Kristina, then spend time on St. Jerolim for snorkeling, views, and a beach bar.

“Tour guide on the trip out explained all about the islands, he stayed on the boat and said he'd be back in a coulple of hours . The boat left us on the island for 3+ hours which was too long given that we walked around the island in 15 minutes. there was a tiny…”

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Full-Day trip to Lake Bled

Full-Day trip to Lake Bled - From Istria to the Julian Alps viewpoint: the drive and timing

9.Full-Day trip to Lake Bled

5.0

Full-day Lake Bled tour from western Croatia with Bled Castle entry, pletna boat ride, guided history, and hotel pickup.

“Seeing the beautiful Julian Alps for the first time and then seeing Lake Bled and its beautiful church and castle were worth the few hours in the bus. The tour guide was constantly informative and explained all the activities and procedures well in advance. We did the optional horse and cart ride around the lake…”

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Truffle Hunting with Three Course Meal by Local Family

Truffle Hunting with Three Course Meal by Local Family - The Three-Course Truffle Meal: What You Eat, and Why It Matters

10.Truffle Hunting with Three Course Meal by Local Family

5.0

Hunt for truffles with Višnja’s Prodan family in Istria, then eat a three-course truffle meal, including eggs cooked in front of you.

“What an unexpected surprise! The operation is family operated so very inviting. They provide everything that you will need to participate. The whole experience was truly magical. I could go back again if I were local. The pups were amazing. The information shared was very interesting. The cooking details were new and the food provided…”

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Day trip to Rovinj and Pula with lunch from Poreč

Day trip to Rovinj and Pula with lunch from Poreč - The Istrian lunch from the Poreč area: where the day becomes comfortable

11.Day trip to Rovinj and Pula with lunch from Poreč

5.0

Rovinj’s St. Euphemia and Pula’s Roman amphitheatre with Istrian lunch, hotel pickup from Poreč. English tour, about 8 hours.

“Tin the guide made this trip. He was very knowlagable funny and cared about everyone on the coach. It was well worth a visit Rovinj was beautiful definatly worth a visit”

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