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Things to do in Rijeka, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours
Rijeka (Croatian pronunciation: [rijěːka] ( listen); Italian: Fiume [ˈfjuːme]; Slovene: Reka; German: Sankt Veit am Flaum; see other names) is the principal seaport and the third-largest city in Croatia (after Zagreb and Split). It is located in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County on Kvarner Bay, an inlet of the Adriatic Sea and has a population of 128,624 inhabitants (2011). The metropolitan area, which includes adjacent towns and municipalities, has a population of more than 240,000.
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1. Highlights of Istria from Rijeka
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
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
Reviewed By DrTomG
As part of a doctors group we were asked to help out on the childrens hospital ....and we visited these caves on the advise of some locals and found them very interesting .
2. Golden Island of Krk from Rijeka
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Visit Krk, one of the largest islands in the Adriatic Sea, situated in the Kvarner Bay. More than 2.500 hours of sunshine per year, make it the sunniest part of Europe.
Inclusions: Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Driver/guide, Insurance
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Bev B
Driver picked us up from the hotel had a great day beautiful scenery and the driver was passionate about his country
3. Full-Day Istria Truffle Hunt and North Croatian Coastline Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
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
Reviewed By Destination546443
Upon arrival we were warmly welcomed by Guide Goran. The guide and tour was extremely good, very flexible (appreciate this!) and for that he deserves a special thanks. We had two great days there, which obviously also added up to the experience. Goran is such a warm personality and highly motivated guide (recommendable!). I truly enjoyed walking the six of us through the area. The scenery was beautiful and it was a relieve to walk in such a quiet and peaceful environment. The atmosphere is so special that it really felt like home to all of us. All respect for Goran who does a great job there; a true sample of excellent tour guide! Many thanks again and I recommend Pathfinder Tours to everyone!
4. Opatija, Rijeka, Trsat and Lovran Private tour from Zagreb
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4.7 based on 10 reviews
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
Reviewed By TineMorrison
We hired Adam at the last second to take us to Plivitce lakes for the day. He was super flexible with timing given that we booked the tour the night before at 11 pm. Adam was a great conversationalist and we enjoyed learning about his experiences during our 2 hour drive to the lakes. He was helpful in showing us around and gave great local suggestions of places to try in Zagreb.
5. Istria Private Guided Day Trip from Zagreb
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
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
Reviewed By catherinenyceats
My fiancé and I had such a good time with Jakov!! His knowledge of Croatian history and the surrounding countries was unbelievable, and he weaved in interesting stories and little facts as we strolled along in Samobor or drove through the beautiful vineyards. There was never a moment that wasn’t fun! He has such a great sense of humor and his passion for leading tour guides is wonderful. It’s clear he has so much experience as a tour guide and really is so great at what he does. We felt like we could’ve been old friends with him by the end of the day, and we’re so glad we had this opportunity. It was definitely the highlight of our stay in Zagreb!!
6. Pula Day Trip from Rovinj
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3.0 based on 1 reviews
Pula, situated near the base of the Istrian peninsula, is the largest city in Istria. Its most famous attraction, the well preserved Roman amphitheater, is one of the most famous sights in the whole of Croatia. Enjoy a small guided group tour with a maximum of 15 travelers.
Inclusions: Pickup and drop-off, Driver/guide, Transportation, Insurance
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Bev B
Driver picked us up from the hotel had a great day beautiful scenery and the driver was passionate about his country
7. Flavours of Istria Tasting Experience from Rijeka
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
Reviewed By Bev B
Driver picked us up from the hotel had a great day beautiful scenery and the driver was passionate about his country
8. Rijeka History Walking Tour & Trsat Castle
Exclusive experience in Rijeka "The European Capital of Culture 2020". Visit statue of J.P. Kamov, Chapel of St. Nepomuk, Liberation monument on Delta, Memorial bridge, HNK Ivana pl. Zajca, Old City Hall, City Tower, Modelo Palace, Municipial Palace, St Vitus Cathedral, Galeb – the former yacht of J.B. Tito, warehouses in the harbour, the pier of Rijeka – Molo Longo, market and it's pavilions, house of Simeon Adamic, Turkish house and Trsat Castle all in one tour
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional Local Tour Guide, Rijeka History walk Tour, Guided visit to Trsat Castle
Exclusions: Food & Beverage, Gratuities to Your driver/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.
9. Golden Island of Krk - Shore Excursion from Rijeka
Visit Krk, one of the largest islands in the Adriatic Sea, situated in the Kvarner Bay. More than 2.500 hours of sunshine per year, make it the sunniest part of Europe.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Insurance, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Bev B
Driver picked us up from the hotel had a great day beautiful scenery and the driver was passionate about his country
10. Highlights of Istria - Shore Excursion from Rijeka
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: Driver/guide, Insurance, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Taste of wine and food
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Bev B
Driver picked us up from the hotel had a great day beautiful scenery and the driver was passionate about his country
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