Top Rovinj Cultural Tours

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.

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.

The atmospheric fishing port of Rovinj is known for its picturesque beaches, cobbled Old Town, and lively bay area. On this walking tour, venture beyond the tourist hotspots and discover the historic town through the eyes of the locals. With a local guide, explore the lower and upper towns, take in the views from Saint Euphemia's, and find out the best places to stroll, shop, and eat.

Explore hilltop towns, taste truffles, visit UNESCO spots and sit down for a lunch in our favorite local restaurant. All the best things to do in Istria in only 1 day. Discover the UNESCO site, Euphrasian Basilica in Poreč, continue to the medieval town, Grožnjan, famous for its artists, and end up in the most famous hilltop town of Motovun. Enjoy lunch and truffle tasting with amazing views from the city walls.

Make the most of your time in Mediterranean Europe with a visit to Venice, just a few hours over the water from Rovinj. Discover the historic city with an included walking tour of Piazza San Marco and free time to explore. Travel with ease across the national border, with round-trip catamaran transfer, and learn about Venice’s history from your guide as you cross the Adriatic.

Make the most of your time in the Balkans with a day trip to Slovenia’s Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle from Rovinj. Discover the well-known cave’s natural formations, flora, and fauna before heading to Predjama Castle, nestled in the cliff face, to explore its medieval history and Renaissance architecture. Enjoy seamless transfer to each location with round-trip transportation from your hotel, and avoid hidden costs with entrance fees included.

Discover the UNESCO-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park and avoid hidden costs on a day trip that includes entry, lunch, and round-trip transfer from your hotel. Learn about the park’s waterfalls, lakes, and forests from your guide, and enjoy an intimate look at the natural spectacle as you explore the site by foot.

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.

Discover Istria’s charming towns and dramatic scenery—and indulge in tastings of the region’s specialties—on this two-in-one, small-group tour. Following your morning departure, travel via air-conditioned vehicle to Groznjan, a hilltop town known for its many artists. Continue next to Motovun for a tasting of truffles, olive oils, and more, and upgrade to add a local lunch to your itinerary. Finish with a sightseeing stop at the Pazin Abyss.

When in Rovinj, you definitely deserve to go beyond the bay area with its cafés and restaurants, beyond the beaches and the cocktail bars. Because this place hides secrets that have so far been difficult to discover and explore for the individual traveler as city tours were only available for organised groups.

Travel into the Istrian countryside to taste the local agricultural products on this day trip from Pula. With a guide in the lead and all transportation provided, visit the 11th-century town of Motovun for views and truffle-tasting. Head to a distillery perched on the banks of the River Mirna to learn the traditional methods for making jams, cookies, and chocolate made with herbs from the surrounding mountains.

From ugly duckling to a beautiful swan - discover how Opatija transformed itself quickly from a humble fisherman's village to a "place to be" for the Austrian aristocracy. Walk with me through the historical parts of Opatija, find out why it's nicknamed the Pearl of the Adriatic, the Old Dame or the Queen of tourism and why people consider this town to be the real cradle of tourism for the country. In this tour we will walk on the seaside promenade pass the old mansions, through the flower gardens where it all began, and discover it's past and present that makes Opatija one of the most beautiful towns in Croatia.

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.

This LBTQ-friendly tour takes you to several popular sites around Rovinj. Begin at Valdibora farmers' market area and make your way to Bridge Square with the expertise of a local guide. Walk along Carera Street and the waterfront to Main Square, explore the cobbled streets of Old Town, and more.

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.

Each tour is a unique experience made just for you and your interests. We make the tour together and interact. I encourage you to feel comfortable and part of the local atmosphere by understanding your background because I spent many years abroad.The tour and its price are made for the individual guests, it's affordable and a precious memory of your holidays. Rovinj won't be only a destination after this tour, it will be a place where you will want to return for inspiration.

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.

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.

Make a walkthrough European capital of culture, city of Rijeka. This is probably the only city in the World which changed 6 different countries in the last century. Learn how city developed, about its turbulent past and specific local mentality. Let's feel how city breathing, visit local food market and see what is offering, pass ancient Roman remnants and climb on medieval fortress with great view over the bay. Make a walkthrough main city promenade, visit the cathedral, and several other interesting points in the city. Find out why canon ball is inside of the cathedral wall, why the narrowest street is bearing bats name, what is "Dead channel" and what represents red line in the middle of one city square. During the tour we will discuss about past and present, history and culture, and experience together this unique city

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.

The exclusive tour only in the Christmas period! This special times brings magic in Rovinj. Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most beautifully decorated places in Rovinj. You will feel spellbound with the charming atmosphere, which you can feel only this time of the year! What is the story of the Christmas tree? Who was the first to decorate it in the world? What magical things can happen during the Christmas period? Have you heard about Christmas spells? You will hear miraculous Christmas legends about Rovinj. You will visit a magically lit Christmas tree and the old town around it. What makes it so popular? What local products must taste at Christmas? Fill your heart with the joy and experience magic of Rovinj.

Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. Do the Rovinj locals speak another language than Croatian? Is it true that Rovinj is famous as a scenic wonder by tourists? You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. What is the inspiration behind Rovinj’s architecture? What do Palud Marsh and The Duo Sorelle mean to the locals? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Rovinj. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!

An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. What secrets and legends does Reach Golden Cape Forest Park have?This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!

This picturesque fishing port on the west coast of Istria has much to offer. The town was originally an island. During the 18th century, it was connected to the mainland by filling in the channel. last few decades, Rovinj has become one of the most famous tourist destinations in Croatia attracting large numbers of tourists Annually. The relics of Saint Euphemia interred in the church at the top of the hill that dominates the entire city. Euphemia was a Christian lady, daughter of a Roman senator, who was arrested for refusing to offer sacrifices to the god Ares. After suffering various tortures, she was sentenced to death in the gladiatorial arena at Chalcedon, having been killed by a lion, becoming one of the first Christian martyrs, a saint in both catholic and orthodox beliefs. Croatian town is webbed with tangled cobbled streets, small squares, beautiful houses tightly crowded down to the seafront, highlighted by the tall church tower.