Location: Pula
Top Things to do in Pula
Things to do in Pula, Istria: The Best Archaeology Tours
Pula is situated at the southern tip of the Istrian peninsula and is the area's largest city. Located beneath seven hills and with views of the Adriatic, Pula's unspoiled natural surroundings are magical. Known for its mild climate and tame, beautiful sea, Pula also has a long tradition of winemaking, fishing and shipbuilding. It is also home to many ancient Roman buildings, including the well-preserved, magnificent amphitheater.
Restaurants in Pula
1. Pula Essentials Evening Tour
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Join the Pula Essentials Evening Tour for a before dinner stroll through the main sights of the old town. The tour takes you through the Old town, touching Roman, Venetian and Austrian heritage and ending at the Pula Arena or the Kaštel fortress. - Get a kickstart on the historical and cultural background of the city of Pula - Receive tips on places to eat and the nightlife, suggestions for daily trips and other events going on.
Inclusions: Licensed tour guide
Exclusions: Entrance fees for sights seen along the way
2. Curiosities and secrets of Pula
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
A light, interesting, curious, and tasty tour that will make you 'discover the city' of Pola through history, famous characters, typical products of the area, traditional rivets, less known areas with interesting curiosities, beautifull panorama
Inclusions: Creamy espresso at the Pula market, or a refreshing tea
Exclusions: Private transportation
3. Pula History & Culture Walking VR Tour
Get a full Roman tour inside the Roman Amphitheatre incredible structure and visit even the underground of the Arena. Afterwards, you’ll take a walk through the historical city centre of Pula. On the way, you’ll see a perfectly preserved Roman mosaic, a triumph arch, and a Venetian Castello (if it’s not too muddy after the rain). During your tour, your guide prepared a pair of VR-cardboard glasses with our specially designed VR-app and you will see Pula what it looked like while the Romans were here! A real time-machine! At the end of the tour, you’ll try the culinary essentials of Istria. A glass of locally produced wine, a selection of fine Artisan Goat Cheese and one of the best extra virgin olive oils in the world.
Inclusions: English speaking Local certified Tour Guide, virgin olive oil tasting, “Skip-the-line” Pula Arena ticket, virtual reality glasses
Exclusions: Food & Beverage, Personal spending, Gratuities to Guide
Reviewed By Margaret C
We’d booked this tour with Costco as we had had good luck with their service on previous cruises—and they did not disappoint. Our guide, Jolanta Car, was waiting at the bottom of the gangplank with a sign. There were three of us + Jolanta. We walked to her car and began the hour and 15 minute drive into Istria. Jolanta speaks perfect english and carried on a running conversation all the way to the first stop: a little farm restaurant out in the hills. After a brief wait for the members of another tour (which arrived by bus), we had a light lunch with wine and could see Motovun—an old tiny town built on top of a mountain. That was our second stop. Jolanta parked the car and we started up the hill. My wife had recent surgery and chose not to make the walk, and waited in the car. The three of us walked to the top and Jolanta purchased tickets to walk around the wall, as well as a cappucino. We spent about a half-hour there, then walked back to the car and continued to a small distillery, where the owner provided an overview of their processing and provided free samples. Very informative. We returned to the ship on time. It was a wonderfult time and we felt like we had gained a new friend. As we left here, my wife asked if she had a card—she does and owns her own tour company ([email protected]). When we got back to the ship, my wife wondered if Yolanta could set up a private tour in Dubrovnik. We had not as it was supposed to rain—but perhaps a private tour could work. 45 minutes later, we had a tour and a deal. The Dubrovnik tour was also excellent and we recommend Jolanta without reservation.
4. Tour of the Pre-Roman Istria with lunch
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.
Inclusions: Local licensed guide, Lunch in a local inn (konoba) with fresh local produce directly from the owners garden.
Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages
Reviewed By kristina_959
We had an beautifull time on this tour. Our guide Hrvoje was excellent, knowledgeable and passionate about the Istrian Peninsula. Would highly recommend this tour as a great way to experience Istria.Excellent value for money!
5. Pula's amphitheatre and gladiators life during ancient Rome
When visiting Pula you can't skip the beautiful Arena. It is one of the most important monuments in Croatia that has to be visited. Do you know that it was built at the and of one known Roman road? and that it is considered to be one of the oldest in the world! During Roman times there were around 260-ties Arenas like this one around the Mediterranean. Gladiators were professional fighters that had to follow strict rules. Their diet was very curious. But do you know the way their wounds were treated? And what was the reward for a winner? About this topic and more on my tour.
Inclusions: Professional guides
Exclusions: entrance ticket not specified in the tour description, typs
6. Private Walking Tour in Pula Amphitheatre
You will discover an outstanding Roman Amphitheater from the 1 cent. AD. This experience will change your perspective of ancient Rome and enrich your knowledge about Roman culture. Join an exclusive private tour without waiting in the line for a ticket.
Inclusions: Entrance ticket included, Private licensed guide
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