Olive Oil Guided Tasting and History in Pula: Discover the Story of Istrian Olive Oil

Embark on a guided tasting and history tour of olive oil in Pula. Discover the fascinating story of Istrian olive oil, from ancient Roman times to the present day. Sample the finest oils from local producers and learn the secrets of creating premium quality extra virgin olive oil.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Istarska ul. 30 - When you come to our House of Istrian Olive Oil, first you will go through interesting exhibition - you will see how Romans in Istria made olive oil, where and how it was exported, you will see two short films about traditional processing and how we make olive oil today. After that we will take you to tasting room where we’ll go…
What's Included
  • Audio-guide available in 12 languages.
  • Museum entry fee included.
  • Guided tasting of Istrian olive oils.
  • Surprise dessert.
Meal Options
  • Surprise dessert - A surprise dessert where we paired high quality extra virgin olive oil with something sweet.
Additional Information

The House of Istrian Olive Oil, situated in the heart of Pula, narrates the rich history of olive cultivation in Istria, from ancient times to the present era. A trip to this museum allows you to uncover the reasons behind the long-standing esteem for Istrian olive oil by the Roman civilization, how it was processed back then; what transformations olive…

Location
Istarska ul. 30
Istarska ulica
Our House of Istrian Olive Oil is situated only 50 meters from the Roman Amphitheatre - Arena, in a building that used to be a gallery.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Escape24857811145
Sep 17, 2024
Leerijk - This is highly recommended, pay 45€ for the platinum expierence that you can book directly. You will be guided by the museum, you will taste 5 different olive oils, 2 wines a delicious charquterie plate and a dessert. You will learn a lot about olive oil here, and what the difference is between that of the supermarket and that of the local farmer. Echt TOP
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Christine_w
Sep 8, 2024
Excellent - Very good tour guide full of information place was really clean and friendly staff and easy to get to
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Xandraas
Jul 1, 2024
Mega fun experience - We had the gold experience. So we got to taste a total of 8 oils. In addition, a comprehensive and very informative audio tour. A clear explanation of the oils, the taste and how to recognize good oils! One of the most fun things we've done. Definitely worth the time, you will also check your olive oil at home..!
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Ashleytc1970zz
Apr 12, 2024
A must-do in Istria! - The tasting was the most helpful part - don’t skip it! We did the basic 3 oil tasting and felt it was perfectly sufficient. Do the museum first, then the tasting if possible, as it will help to know some of the facts you’ll learn when you do the tasting.
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Adrienchloe
Sep 16, 2023
Unmissable visit to Pula! - Very good taste and cultural experience. We were welcomed by passionate and smiling people who taught us many things about this Istrian olive oil. In addition, the visit is quick and complete, which informs us about Istria and olive oil. In addition, you will be offered several tasting options.
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Catherineb779
Aug 6, 2023
Highly recommended tasting and museum - We had a fantastic Gold level tasting experience and explanation from the lovely Antonella. Very interesting to know about different olive oils and compare tastes. I strongly recommend this tasting and museum experience, 5 stars!
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David_b
Sep 20, 2024
Is it really Extra Virgin - The museum portion was very informative. Could have been a bit more interactive to make it more enjoyable. We did the tasting portion with the desert. Our guide was quite knowledgeable and answered our questions. I will certainly question what Extra Virgin means moving forward.
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Bowradawn
Jun 18, 2024
The History of Olive Oil - More types of olive oil to taste would be good. More information on how to make the right selection when buying Olive Oil. Museum was very informative.
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Patochelapetoche
Aug 2, 2024
Fine, but... - The museum is quite average, the audio guide does not always work and the visit is very short. Tasting ok but also shipped, the tourist again seems a money pump as in many other places in this country...
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Xeniapf0208
Aug 4, 2023
Danger! - Attention! If you go there, buy the tickets on site! A normal tour with a simple tasting costs 15 euros and you can buy the ticket at your leisure. With extra high-quality olive oil it costs a total of 24 euros. It is definitely interesting. But don't buy it for 30 euros on TripAdvisor. The lady at the cash desk couldn't explain the price to me either and the 15 euros I overpaid were gone.
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From $33
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).