The 4 Pula Olive Oil Tours Worth Planning 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 trace olive oil from Roman presses to modern production, watch two short films, then taste five extra virgin oils beside a supermarket example. An audio guide is available in 12 languages, with guided tasting support in English and German, plus a shop of oils, truffles, brandies, and souvenirs.

“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 the House of Istrian Olive Oil in Pula, you’ll explore Roman oil-making, watch short films, and taste premium Istrian oils beside a supermarket example. Your guide explains sensory faults, positive qualities, and polyphenols before serving a surprise dessert with extra virgin olive oil. Allow about 90 minutes.

“The museum portion was very informative. Could have been a bit more interactive to make it more enjoyable. We did the tasting portion with the desert. Our guide was quite knowledgeable and answered our questions. I will certainly question what Extra Virgin means moving forward.”

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

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

Spend a full day exploring Istria with guide Sini, visiting the artist village of Groznjan, walled Motovun, Lim Fjord, and Pazin Abyss. The tour includes air-conditioned transport, truffle and olive oil tastings, and free time for lunch. Groups are limited to eight people.

“Wonderful experience. Sini took us through Istria showing us some really spectacular views. The visits to Groznjan and Motovun were a great way of learning some local history and culture and very beautiful to walk around. Tasting the local truffle produce in Motovun was a lot of fun. Sini was a very friendly, organised and knowledgeable host who did a fantastic job and really made the experience. This experience was definitely one of the most fun experiences we had during our holiday in Rovinj.”

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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 local guide Toni for a private e-bike ride from Vodnjan through Bale, Barbariga, Fažana and Pula. Expect old fortresses, stone kazuns, ancient olive trees, a swim stop at a quiet beach, and a generous tasting of Istrian wines, olive oil, cheese, meats, olives, fresh bread and cake.

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