Top Rovinj Full-day Tours

Croatia is known for its culinary heritage, but it can be difficult to know where to go for a taste of traditional cuisine. Discover authentic Istrian fare on a food tasting tour from Rovinj, visiting Buzet, Motovun, and Novigrad along the way to sample a range of the region’s flavors. Try local liquors, olive oil, truffles, and wines, benefiting from round-trip transfer between dispersed locations.

Pula is the largest city in Istria, but is often overlooked by visitors to Rovinj due to its distance up the coast. Discover the city’s famous Roman monuments, beaches, and eateries on a day trip from Rovinj, and forget the hassle of travel with round-trip transport and hotel/port pickup and drop-off included. Explore the city with a guide, and avoid hidden costs with site entrance fees included.

Discover three small towns along Croatia’s Istrian peninsula on this full-day tour from Rijeka. Visit Hum, the ‘smallest city in the world’, and sample local specialty, ‘miska’ brandy; explore the hilltop medieval town of Motovun and taste regional foods and wines; and tour the famous Sculpture Park of Labin.

Discover the wine of Croatia’s Istrian peninsula with this wine tour from Rovinj and Pula. You’ll travel to three wineries in a small group that’s limited to just eight people for an intimate tour of wine tasting and eating. Learn about the local wine and growing techniques, then sit down for a traditional Istrian meal before your journey back.

Imagine mysterious lands hiding fabulous hilltop towns, colorful vineyards with old, authentic estates and wineries where you can taste the traditional flavors and enjoy the finest Istrian wines. During this whole day tour, you will visit three wineries where you will try 5 to 8 wines in each combined with delicious, local snacks like Istrian cheese, sausages, olive oil. All wineries to visit differ in approach to wine making and style of the wines but all are among the best in Croatia with an international recognition and awards. You will visit wine cellars and learn about different styles of production: long maceration, no maceration, ageing in barriques, in big wooden vessels or in stainless steel tanks... and taste fresh and aged wines made from indigenous, Istrian grape varieties but also blends with international grape varieties. You will also have 4-course early dinner in fantastic, family owned restaurant combining traditional cuisine with modern touch.

Indulge yourself with a truly unique experience and discover all special tastes of Istria. Start your day with a glass of sumptuous malvazija. Wine tasting is the best way to discover Istrian wine heritage. You will try 5 to 8 wines combined with delicious, local snacks. You will visit the wine cellar and get familiar with the process of wine production. Another Istrian specialties - truffles and truffle hunting are a fantastic way to see how this delicacy ends on our plates. Friendly host will explain you interesting facts about truffles while you go with him and his dogs to the forest to see how he finds truffles. Follows truffle tasting. You will visit famous Motovun to discover more charms of Istria. Third taste of Istria is of course olive oil. Istria is among the best olive oil producers in the world. While olive oil tasting you will try different olive oils and you will be explained about all aspects of growing olive grove and production. With olive oil go delicious snacks.

Croatia has a long and rich history tied to both land and sea. Most visitors spend all their time enjoying the beaches, but they're missing out. Explore the Istrian Hills during this half-day walking/driving tour and discover the bohemian Croatia from folklore and legend. Sample authentic delicacies and take in spectacular sites of ancient cities perched atop even older hills.

Pula, situated near the base of the Istrian peninsula, is the largest city in Istria. Its most famous attraction, the well preserved Roman amphitheatre, is one of the most famous sights in the whole of Croatia.

Visit two cities on Croatia’s Istrian Peninsula, Porec and Pula. First up: Pula, with its harbor, scenic coastlines, and Roman ruins. After a lunch of traditional Istrian cuisine, it’s on to Porec. Here, stroll the streets of the Old Town as your guide shares information about the region’s storied history.

Travel back in time to the days when togas were all the rage. Pula is to Croatia what Rome is to Italy. There is no hiding the city’s main attraction – an enormous Roman Amphitheatre. Wandering around the remnants of ancient history, you'll be able to picture gladiators fight in the blood-soaked dust. For even more dramatic ambience, modern and less belligerent gladiators will escort you during your Amphitheatre visit. They will be more than happy to pose for photos so that you could perpetuate this incredible visit. After historical sightseeing, we will head to Rovinj, otherwise known as little Venice. From above, this tiny seaside town is crowned with 18th century Church of St. Euphemia and Venetian terracotta roofs. Step inside and you will discover narrow cobbled streets, a stunning line of colourful buildings, and camera-worthy spots every way you look. On top of it all, you'll enjoy delicious Istrian cuisine. Sounds like a perfect day out.

The beautiful peninsula of Istria is known for its stunning coastal sights, historic attractions, and delicious culinary specialties. Save hours of research time searching where to eat in Istria, and go on a guided tour instead. Visit the tiny town of Hum, the ancient city of Motovun, and Groznjan town. Along the way, try a variety of local dishes, as well as wine and liquor.

Enjoy a private and authentic truffle hunting and tasting experience with your host Alex in Croatia. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food and includes private transfers from your hotel anywhere along the Western Coast of Istria. Your tour and tasting will take place at a truffle fair that is held at the foothills of Motovun, a beautiful village atop a hill in Istria. After truffle hunting, enjoy a truffle-inspired lunch and explore the region’s many exceptional food products, from wine to olive oil. A former foreign correspondent with a background in art history and history, Alex is passionate about food, wine and the truffles of the Istrian region, the home of his ancestors. A licensed guide of greater Istria, Alex is also a trained wine sommelier and an expert in olive oil and truffle tasting. Truffles are an important part of the culture and cuisine of Istria and Alex loves how they connect him to nature and to his ancestors.

Learn about the cunning pirates, skillful sailors and sturdy builders of the Istrian hilltop towns who praised their environment and lived off their surroundings for centuries before the known times. Discover the ancient community and organisation that held the Histri people as a whole till the arrival of the forceful Romans. * This itinerary includes pick up in Rovinj, Poreč or Pula. Contact me if you have a larger group and/or need me to pickup from a different location in Istria. * If you have a specific itinerary in mind contact me and I'll customize the tour for you.

Every season of the year brings with itself a different spectacle for the senses at the Plitvice Lakes. The Plitvice Lakes are famous for their 16 cascading lakes that form a gorgeous ring of water. The stunning scenery in the park was created by the flow of water over limestone that over time created travertine barriers that resulted in waterfalls, lakes, and caves. The Park was designated a national park in 1949 and in 1979 UNESCO entitled it a World Heritage Site. Enjoy the wonders of nature, an astonishing view, clean air, nature’s sounds and the sheer joy of just being somewhere so vast and diverse. Standing there, you can really say you have become one with nature. Plitvice National Park can rightfully be called the most magnificent place in all of Europe. Lunch at a local restaurant on your own. Continue the walks through the park and forest and enjoy the beauty surrounding you.

The city that is famous for canals, gondolas and rich history and culture, of course, we are talking about Venice. This amazing city is situated on a group of 118 small islands that are separated by canals and linked by over 400 bridges. The ancient Veneti people inhabited the region by the 10th century BC. During the Middle Ages and Renaissance, Venice was a major financial and maritime force. Buildings such as the Basilica of St. Mark and Palazzo Ducale, and the rich squares such as St. Mark's Square are just a part of the creations that decorate this, according to many, the most beautiful city in the world. Known for several important artistic movements, especially during the Renaissance period, this city truly is a ''living museum'', no wonder the lagoon and a part of the city are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your taste buds will also enjoy Venice and its seafood delicacies and afterwards, you can wash it all down with Veneto’s signature bubbly, prosecco.

This Italian city and the largest cargo port are located in the bay of the same name. If you start descending to the center of town, the beautiful scenes of the city and the Adriatic Sea will blend in front of your eyes. Since its position is at the intersection of different nations and cultures, Trieste can boast with its rich cultural and historical heritage. Do not overlook this charming Italian city, because it will amaze you with what it has to offer.

On the river Ljubljanica lies the capital and the largest city of Slovenia, Ljubljana. Ljubljana, a former Roman settlement from the 15th century BC, was first mentioned with its present name in the 12th century. Since then, Ljubljana has not ceased to develop. This hidden gem of Slovenia has a lot to offer, from great local cuisine to a host of interesting festivals that are held throughout the year. If you want to explore Slovenia, there is no better place to start than in Ljubljana.

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.

Visit Postojna Cave, the best-known cave in the world, and The Predjama Castle, the only preserved cave castle in Europe.

Visit Postojna Cave, the best-known cave in the world, and The Predjama Castle, the only preserved cave castle in Europe.

Live your unforgettable yachting experience in Istria! The Istrian region with its beautiful sea, rich culture, warm people, globally known olive oil and wines, offers the perfect place to relax on your holidays in style. Sports activities and parties in beach bars and clubs will satisfy the needs of the more adrenalin oriented seeking individuals. On the ISTRIA – ONE DAY BOAT TOUR – ROVINJ, BRIONI, CAPE KAMENJAK, LEVAN itinerary, you will visit some of the most magical places on the Croatian Adriatic coast. We suggest you set a tone for your visit to the skipper, so that the crew sails with you to the right bays, focusing on parties or privacy and relaxing or both. Depending on your preferences for crowded places full of action or more relaxing spots and hidden beaches, our experienced crew will know how to fine-tune your path on this itinerary.

Lake Bled is located in northwestern Slovenia where it adjoins the town of Bled. This is the only place where you will find an island in Slovenia. Take a boat ride in traditional wooden boats called pletnas to get across the lake, explore the island and maybe ring a bell at the Assumption of Mary Church, they say all your wishes will come true. After you get back to the shore, take a look around the Bled Castle and admire the view of the lake from it.

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.

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.