The 10 Best Cultural Tours in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County

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.

Inclusions: Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Driver/guide, Taste of wine and food, Insurance

Exclusions: Gratuities

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.

Inclusions: Local guide

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Experience the thrill of finding Croatia’s most precious tuber with an experienced forager in the Istrian countryside during this authentic truffle hunt outside Buzet town. Meet Daniela and her truffle dog and set out for a hunt through the woods to find fresh truffles. Afterwards, relax at her family farmhouse over lunch featuring the truffles you’ve found together and enjoy the glass of quality Istrian vine. In the first half of the tour, you will hunt truffles, drink Istrian vine and eat truffle delicacy. For the second part of the tour, you’ll explore the region and visit Buzet town, Hum town, Opatija (birthplace of Croatia’s tourism), drive through Rijeka (biggest port in Croatia) and enjoy amazing views of Istria peninsular and north Croatian coast from Trsat fort. This amazing trip is the perfect combination of a food tour and sightseeing. Experience how you can change “planets” in only a 2h ride from Zagreb.

Inclusions: Round trip transportation from Zagreb, Licensed driver/tour guide, Truffle hunting, 3 course degustation/meal (truffle and local Istrian products), Visit the Trsat fort, Visit the town of Opatija, Visit the town of Hum, Visit the town of Buzet

Exclusions: Drinks are not included

A private tour with a experienced, very well educated and fun driver guides who are very flexible and can customize the tour as the guests wish. The main goal is for you to be satisfied and not only to see and learn about this country but to have a lot of fun while exploring it.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle, Guaranteed to skip the long lines

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks, Gratuities

Visit Opatija, the pearl of the Adriatic that enchants you with its villas and parks on this 7-hour group sightseeing day trip. Round-trip transportation from your accommodation in Pula, Rovinj, Poreč, Novigrad or Umag is included. This tour operates in a group of up to 50 participants.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Professional guide, praline tasting in Opatija

Exclusions: Lunch

Istria – the heart-shaped peninsula where Continental Croatia meets the Adriatic – you will have the opportunity to see the beautiful and diverse Croatian landscape. Sit back and enjoy our one day tour to a region of an esteemed gastronomic acknowledgments (starring fresh seafood, prime truffles, wild asparagus, top-rated olive oils and award-winning wines) and once we sprinkle it with a historical charm of a medieval castles and towns you will truly have a little slice of heaven.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Driver, Experienced English-speaking guide, Coffee and cake

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Explore the most famous destinations of Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia & Hercegovina and Montenegro on our 8 days private tour.  Lots of fun, new knowladge and beautiful sights are guaranteed!

Inclusions: Dinner, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Guaranteed to skip the long lines

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

Vrbnik Wine Tales – tasting 9 wines & dinner with pick-up at your address! A unique and authentic „must see & experience“ tour on the island of Krk! We pick you up at your address and bring you back stress-free after tasting 9 exquisite Žlahtina wines - an autochthonous sort of wine that grows only in Vrbnik on the island of Krk. Visit of three most renowned wineries owned by local families with an original dinner in one of the most beautifull small towns on the Croatian islands.

Inclusions: Dinner, Transportation, Wine tasting, Authentic local food tasting, Personal chaperone, Guided tour

Exclusions: Possibility of purchasing wines in the winaries

Experience Mediterranean flavours in their purest form, the product of imagination and nature. Let these new tastes reveal themselves to you, intensifying your senses and dismissing the stress of the outside world, replacing it with new friendships and experiences to treasure and share. Istria, a wonderful peninsula that lies near the clear blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea, is famous for its coastal sights and its vibrant green inland vegetation, with numerous cultural-historic attractions and memorable natural vistas viewed from village hilltops. Additionally, it is a treasure trove of culinary delights. Istrian cuisine is a reflection of the climatic, geographical, and historical wonders of the area, combining multiple local culinary traditions based on olive oil, seafood, seasonal vegetables, aromatic spices, and indigenous plants. Hidden beneath your Istrian host’s smile is an on-going invitation to taste and discover the real features of this idyllic coastal land.

Inclusions: Tasting of wine, local liquors and food, Pickup and drop-off, Driver/guide, Transportation, Insurance

Exclusions: Gratuities

Krk island - The Golden island. First, we take you by boat to the small islet of Košljun where we will visit the Franciscan monastery, the greatest cultural and museum centre of Croatia. You will see varied collections of ethnography, archaeology, sacral art, a vast library, etc.Then we will visit the city of Krk. As you walk through the old town, you can see Illyrian ramparts, the Frankopan castle and Krk Cathedral. Later we visit Vrbnik, most famous for its widely known white wine - Vrbnička žlahtina. You will have the opportunity to taste homemade prosciutto, cheese and wine in a unique local tavern.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, guide, boat ride, Tickets to Kosljun, wine tasting

Exclusions: Lunch