Croatia · WINE TOURS IN ISTRIA
Good wine tours in Istria fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 13 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Istria from Rovinj with three wineries, local food, Grožnjan, and a small-group guide on this relaxed 10-hour wine tour.
“Amazing experience, lovely wine, beautiful views and a great host and very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend! Also, the weather was absolutely great!”
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!”
Review of Olivo Istriano near Buje, with olive groves, wine, local food, family traditions, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Great experience guide very knowledgeable and informative and very friendly would recommend easy to get to”
Explore Istria’s wine country from Porec with three winery visits, up to 12 tastings, olive oil, local lunch, and hotel transport.
“We did a cooking class and wine tasting with our multi-generational family while staying in Rovinj. It was the most memorable day of our trip! Alen was a fantastic tour guide and Istrian expert! The private cooking class was fun and we had all the food and wine we could imagine. Thank you for the memories!”
Walk Pula’s Roman center, see the amphitheater, and enjoy a five-course Istrian dinner with wine and olive oil.
“The tour was perfect! Denis was so knowledgeable and was the best guide! I couldn’t believe all the history of Pula and never would have known half of it if it wasn’t for Denis. I would recommend this tour to everyone AND the food was AMAZING!!”
Paddle from Medulin Bay to Ceja, snorkel, sip Istrian wine, and watch sunset over Cape Kamenjak on this two-hour Pula tour.
“Very relaxing tour with an amazing view of the sunset. We had a lovely guide who gave us a lot of tips for the rest of our holiday.”
Review of Cape Kamenjak’s sunset kayak and SUP wine tour, with snorkeling, Ceja Island views, wine, photos, and practical booking advice.
“It was wonderful! It was the first time for me and my boyfriend on a SUP and we had a lot of fun! We went with Alexa and she made us feel so good, we got on really well with her and everyone who has the opportunity to do the tour with Alexa should do it!! The wine was super delicious and the sunset and the atmosphere was just great. We would do it again anytime!!🤩”
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”
Paint an Istrian canvas in Rovinj with step-by-step guidance, local wine, small groups, and a souvenir you take home.
“Toller Lehrer, tolles Ambiente und ein tolles Ergebnis. Ich kann den Workshop zu 100% empfehlen.”
Review of Pervino’s Istrian wine picnic, with local food, shaded views, pricing, practical tips, weather rules, and booking advice.
“Very nice place and excellent service. Really great vine cellar View is fantastic as well a lot of vine and olive oil options.”
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!”
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.”
Taste six organic wines at Šišan’s modern wine station, meet the winemaker, and explore Southern Istria’s red-soil terroir.
“Bruno oprowadził nas po winiarni, opowiedział nam historie tego miejsca. Spróbowaliśmy pysznych win i deski przysmaków. Gorąco polecam”
Water, stone, table and trail — the best of each.
