What to do and see in Rijeka, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County: The Best Walking Tours

February 8, 2022 Janean Rudisill

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.
Restaurants in Rijeka

1. Lipica Stud Farm and Skocjan Caves from Rovinj

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Spend a day in Lipica Stud Farm, where you will experience the world of white Lipizzan horses, and visit the magnificent Škocjan Caves which are on UNESCO’s list of natural and cultural world heritage sites.

Inclusions: Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Driver/guide, Insurance

Exclusions: Food and drinks, 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

2. Highlights of Istria from Rijeka

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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 .

3. Golden Island of Krk from Rijeka

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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

4. Pula, Rovinj & Panoramic Istrian Coast from Rijeka

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Visit Pula, the largest city in Istria, Rovinj, one of the most picturesque and romantic towns on Mediterranean, and enjoy the panoramic drive through the towns on Istrian coast.

Inclusions: Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Driver/guide, Insurance, Pula amphitheatre entrance fee

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By 603joanne

Absolutely amazing cave tour, the cave is beautiful and the tour guide was knowledgeable and passionate. My whole family loved this. Can get a bit cool in the cave, but not super cold. A great place to visit!

5. Piran & Panoramic Slovenian Coast from Rijeka

Koper Trips - Tours & Shore Excursions

Visit Piran, the town of music, artists and seamen, and enjoy a panoramic trip along the Slovene coast.

Inclusions: Food and wine tasting, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Driver/guide, Insurance

Exclusions: Entrance fee for the museum and aquarium, Other food and drinks, unless specified in inclusions

Reviewed By 603joanne

Absolutely amazing cave tour, the cave is beautiful and the tour guide was knowledgeable and passionate. My whole family loved this. Can get a bit cool in the cave, but not super cold. A great place to visit!

6. Lipica Stud Farm & Skocjan Caves from Rijeka

CroTrips - Tours & Shore Excursions

Spend a day at Lipica Stud Farm, where you will experience the world of white Lipizzan horses, and visit the magnificent Škocjan Caves which are on UNESCO’s list of natural and cultural world heritage sites.

Inclusions: Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Driver/guide, Insurance

Exclusions: Food and drinks, 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. Pula Day Trip from Rijeka

CroTrips - Tours & Shore Excursions

Pula, situated near the base of the Istrian peninsula, is the largest city in Istria. Its most famous attraction, the well preserved Roman amphitheatre, is one of the most famous sights in the whole of Croatia.

Inclusions: Pula city tour, 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. Flavours of Istria Tasting Experience from Rijeka

CroTrips - Tours & Shore Excursions

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

9. Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle from Rijeka

CroTrips - Tours & Shore Excursions

Visit Postojna Cave, the best-known cave in the world, and The Predjama Castle, the only preserved cave castle in Europe.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Insurance, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Postojna Cave entrance fee, Predjama Castle entrance fee

Exclusions: Food and drinks, 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. Plitvice lakes private excursion from Rijeka or Opatija

Real Croatia

Every season of the year brings with itself a different spectacle for the senses at the Plitvice Lakes. The Plitvice Lakes are famous for their 16 cascading lakes that form a gorgeous ring of water. The stunning scenery in the park was created by the flow of water over limestone that over time created travertine barriers that resulted in waterfalls, lakes, and caves. The Park was designated a national park in 1949 and in 1979 UNESCO entitled it a World Heritage Site. Enjoy the wonders of nature, an astonishing view, clean air, nature’s sounds and the sheer joy of just being somewhere so vast and diverse. Standing there, you can really say you have become one with nature. Plitvice National Park can rightfully be called the most magnificent place in all of Europe. Lunch at a local restaurant on your own. Continue the walks through the park and forest and enjoy the beauty surrounding you.

Inclusions: Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Entrance fee to Plitvice lakes NP, English speaking driver / guide

Exclusions: Meals, Personal expenses

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