4 Pula Olive Oil Tours to Build a Morning Around

1.House of Istrian Olive Oil Museum and Guided Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · from $35Our pick

At the House of Istrian Olive Oil in central Pula, you’ll explore Roman and modern production, watch two short films, and taste five Istrian extra virgin oils. An audio guide comes in 12 languages, while the tasting itself is offered in English or German.

“The exhibits were interestingly designed and entertainingly described. The staff member was very friendly and could speak a little German. The tasting and sampling were very exciting and delicious. A great tip for rainy weather in Pula!”

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2.Olive Oil Guided Tasting and History in Pula

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

At Pula’s House of Istrian Olive Oil, an expert guide leads you through Roman oil-making, traditional and modern production, and a sensory tasting of premium Istrian oils. Compare them with supermarket oil, learn about polyphenols, and finish with olive oil paired with dessert.

“Museum is smaller than expected and lay out was strange. However the guide for the olive tasting was incredible. Really enjoyed it!”

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3.Istrian hill top cities tour with truffle and olive oil tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $116Top rated

From Pula, guide Sini takes you by air-conditioned vehicle to Lim Fjord, artist-filled Groznjan, and medieval Motovun. You will taste truffle products, local cheeses, and several olive oils, with free time for lunch and views from Motovun’s walls.

“I am really happy I made this trip, Sini is a perfect guide, and we've actually seen even more than promised! The hill top cities are both very interesting and well worth visiting.”

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4.E Bike Tour with wine and olive oil tasting in Vodnjan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $76

Join guide Toni on a private e-bike ride from Vodnjan through Bale, Barbariga, Fažana, and toward Pula. Expect old fortresses, stone kazuns, a swim at a secluded beach, St. Fosca Church, and a generous tasting of Istrian wine, olive oil, cheese, meats, and olives.

“Great experience! Toni the tour guide showed us all the hidden places you wouldn’t manage to see on your own. It really is an advantage to be guided by a local. Bikes are brand new and comfortable, and olive oil tasting was an amazing thing to do (didn’t know i needed it so much, so glad i went!).”

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