The 11 Food and Drink Tours in Istria That Earn Their Price

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 102 reviews · 3 hours · from $127Our pick

Hunt Istrian truffles with friendly dogs, then enjoy fresh truffle dishes, homemade wine, and countryside views at Karlić Tartufi.

“Everything about our experience was exceptionally good. I would highly recommend this opportunity if you are a n Istria.”

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Istria: Guided Tour of Inner Istria with Food Tasting

2.Istria: Guided Tour of Inner Istria with Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 8 hours · from $108Top rated

Explore Inner Istria from Rovinj with Grožnjan, Motovun truffles, Pazin Abyss, local tasting, and a relaxed small-group guide.

“Fantastic day out, Sini is very knowledgeable and explains the history and culture of the area very well. We would highly recommend this tour.”

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PERVINO – Wine tasting

3.PERVINO – Wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Taste six Istrian wines at family-run Pervino in Novigrad, with tailored pours, charcuterie, olive oil, and a relaxed private setting.

“Very welcoming and lovely service. Asked for out preferrences and made us feel valued. I would definately recommend!”

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Pula: House of Istrian Olive Oil Museum and Guided Tasting

4.House of Istrian Olive Oil Museum and Guided Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · from $35

Taste five Istrian olive oils, learn Roman production methods, and spot quality oil at Pula’s House of Istrian Olive Oil.

“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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Olive Oil Guided Tasting and History in Pula

5.Olive Oil Guided Tasting and History in Pula

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

Taste Istrian olive oils, explore Roman production, and learn to spot quality at Pula’s House of Istrian Olive Oil.

“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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Istrian hill top cities tour with truffle and olive oil tasting

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

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

Explore Groznjan, Motovun, Lim Fjord, truffles, and olive oil on an eight-hour Istrian tour from Pula.

“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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Taste of Istria – wine, brandy, vinegar, local food

7.Taste of Istria – wine, brandy, vinegar, local food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $52

Taste Istrian wine, brandy, vinegar, and local food at Tre Terre Estate, with vineyard views, lavender fields, and a small-group tasting.

“Last friday we did a tour with 4 friends; it was really amazing! We tasted different kinds of olive oil and had a terrific explanation of how they make the oil! After that we went to the winehouse of cossetto. There we tasted different wines aRead more”

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Private Sparkling Wine Tasting in Istria

8.Private Sparkling Wine Tasting in Istria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $26Best value

Taste five classic-method sparkling wines at family-run Misal Winery in Istria, with snacks, local stories, and a relaxed private visit.

“Misal Sparkling Wines is one of my favorite sparkling wine producers and, in my humble opinion, among the best in the region. Their wines are delicious, aromatic, and full of flavor, showcasing the essence of Istrian winemaking. The wine tasting was simple but thoroughly enjoyable, thanks to the friendly and knowledgeable host who made the experience fun and engaging. Fairly priced and of exceptional quality, their sparkling wines are perfect for any occasion. If you are in the area, it is absolutely worth stopping by to try them!”

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E Bike Tour with wine and olive oil tasting in Vodnjan

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

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

Ride e-bikes through Istrian villages, beaches, olive groves, and Vodnjan wineries, with local wine, olive oil, and family-style tastings.

“Very interesting olive oil tour. Was great to do this tour with a true native from Istra who knows lot of secrets about olive oil. Hope to see you again.”

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