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Pula Walking Food Tour
4.5
4 Ratings
Pula
Explore Pula’s culinary delights and rich history on a 3-hour walking tour. Savor local Istrian favorites and discover cultural gems.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Memorial to the Fallen Soldiers of the Anti-fascist Uprising of the Croats - Meeting place. Monument to fallen fighters and victims of fascism in Titov Park.
- Hotel Amfiteatar - Food and wine.
- Arena - 1st century Roman amphitheater, one of best preserved examples of Roman architecture in the world.
- The Twin Gates of Pula - One of the ten original gates providing an entrance into the town of Pula. Also known as Porta Gemina.
- Gate of Hercules - Oldest city gate.
- Gradska Trznica Pula - Fresh vegetables and fruit, and fish market. Visit on your own after the tour.
- Bistro Alighieri - Food andn wine.
- Arch of the Sergii - Built by the Sergi family, a powerful Roman family that has maintained its power and glory through the centuries.
- The Town Hall (City Palace) - The Communal Palace was built on the remains of a Roman temple, which can still be seen today.
- Chapel of St. Mary Formoza - The Basilica of St. Mary Formosa dates back to the 6th c. It is an exceptionally important Early Christian monument. Unfortunately, only the south chapel, shaped as a Greek cross, has been preserved.
- Istrian olive oil museum - Olive oil tastings. Visit on your own after the tour.
- Enoteca Istriana - Food and wine.
- Floor mosaic The Punishment of Dirce - The magnificent mosaic is divided into two parts. The mythological topic of the punishment of Dirke is extremely rare.
What's Included
- Professional tour guide
- 3 eateries
- 3 wine tastings
- 6 food tastings
- Snacks
- Alcoholic Beverages
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information
Discover Pula’s food, history, architecture, and culture on this 3-hour, small-group walking tour with a licensed tour guide. Try six of Istria’s gourmet staples from local restaurants and specialty food shops. Taste local Istrian favorites including prosciutto, pasta, cheese, and wine, just to name a few. Along the way, see and learn about the historical, cultural, and architectural components that make Pula a charming Istrian gem.
Highlights
• Take a walking food tour of Pula
• Enjoy at least six tastings at local eateries
• Try three local Istrian wines
• Visit Pula’s historic and cultural locations
• Small-group ensures a personalized experience
- Eateries and places that we visit can vary from tour to tour and are subject of change without notice
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This is a walking tour, please be sure to wear comfortable shoes
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers (children under 10 are free when sharing tastings with parent)
- This tour can provide substitutions for vegetarians and those who have shellfish allergies but cannot make substitutions for any other food allergies (such as gluten-free, dairy-free, etc) or food lifestyles choices (vegan, low-carb, paleo, primal, etc). Substitutions must be requested in advance with your ticket purchase. Please make a note in your “special request” portion at checkout. This tour can not accommodate last minute changes.
Location
Ul. Svetog Ivana 3
Ulica Svetog Ivana
Meeting at Fallen Fighters and Victims of Fascism monument.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Arnterik_b
Jul 27, 2019
A strong recommendation - We were extremely satisfied with this excursion. The food as well as the wines were excellent in all 3 restaurants. And our tour guide, Maja, gave us interesting introduction both to Pula and its history and to Istrian food traditions.
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Natalie
Sep 8, 2018
Istrian Cuisine with the Pula's Amphitheatre as a Backdrop - We did this small-group tour as a day trip from Rovinj, not only to highlight authentic Istrian cuisine but to see Pula's sights, including the amazing Arena. Maja, our wonderful and knowledgeable tour guide combined both in a great day's tour. Stopping at several restaurants and eateries, we were able to sample the abundant, various dishes, so much so, I remember not being able to finish the dessert at the final point (a travesty, I know). There were lovely pairings of wine at each place, and we ended buying the recommended organically produced sparkling moscato at the final bar (it did not last long, btw :)) I very much recommend this tour, to get a glimpse into the cuisine and sights of Pula. You'll have a great time, I am sure.
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Thomas
Aug 12, 2018
Great combination of food tasting and sightseeing - Great tour! Good combination of sightseeing and food experience! People from the agency were very helpful and our guide Maja was fantastic! Apart from the main sightseeing attractions(Pula IS quite interesting due to its past!), we visited three restaurants of which the first two offered us a starter and main dish (we got quite full at the end) and the last was offered more of a wine+cheese tasting occasion accompanied with dessert. Why not five stars? Unfortunately it was veeery hot on that day (we had to move indoors with AC instead of cosy street terrace) and some key persons were absent(due to pregnancy etc). Providing a complete but balanced overall food experience in many places in a row is not easy but Istria Gourmet Food Tours did a fairy good job here. I highly recommend anyone visiting Pula to join the tour!
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