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Medulin boat trip with Blue Cave, Cres & lunch from Pula
Medulin boat trip with Blue Cave, Cres & lunch from Pula★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (166)9hA full-day boat tour from Pula departing Medulin, visiting the Blue Cave for snorkeling, cruising past the Hrid Zaglav Lighthouse, and anchoring on Cres Island for two hours of free time or a guided walk. Lunch on board features local Croatian fish, meat or vegetarian options with wine, beer and soft drinks included; an English-speaking guide leads the day and pickup is included from Pula.Is it for me?Spend your day cruising the Medulin archipelago, swimming in the Blue Cave's crystal waters, and exploring Cres island at your own pace—with lunch, guide and boat all included.Free cancellationMost bookedKids −60%fromUS$ 88View ›
Pula: Kayak, Snorkel & Cliff Jump Tour with Drinks & Photos
Pula: Kayak, Snorkel & Cliff Jump Tour with Drinks & Photos★★★★★★★★★★ 4.82 (164)3hYou’ll paddle Pula’s coastline by kayak with a local guide, stop for snorkeling in crystal-clear water, and try cliff jumping if you’re up for it. Cold drinks are included and your whole adventure gets captured on GoPro — even those awkward underwater moments. It’s relaxed, sometimes messy fun that leaves you sun-warmed and smiling.Free cancellationKids −30%fromUS$ 59View ›
Istria Sea Cave Kayak Tour: Swim, Snorkel & Cliff Jump
Istria Sea Cave Kayak Tour: Swim, Snorkel & Cliff Jump★★★★★★★★★★ 4.76 (163)3hYou’ll paddle along Istria’s dramatic Kamenjak coast by kayak with a local guide, then swim into a sea cave where sunlight glows blue around you. Try snorkeling or even cliff jumping if you’re feeling brave. Includes all equipment plus fruit and bottled water for a proper break after exploring.Free cancellationfromUS$ 71View ›
Truffle Hunting and Brunch in Motovun: Hunt with Dogs
Truffle Hunting and Brunch in Motovun: Hunt with Dogs★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (151)2h 15mTruffle hunting and 3-course brunch in Motovun pairs a 1-hour forest hunt with trained dogs (Bella and Lila) against a three-course tasting of your own truffles, truffle spreads, and homemade chocolate cake in a family summer kitchen. The experience runs about 2 hours and includes welcome rakija, white wine, and stories from local hunters and a food anthropologist who speak six languages. Guests drive their own cars to the grove; specialized infant seats are available.Is it for me?This works best for small groups or families who want to do the hunting themselves rather than watch—you're digging in the forest and eating what you find within the same morning. If you're traveling without a car, arrange the pickup when you book so the logistics don't get in the way.Free cancellationTravelers' pickTop ratedfromUS$ 132View ›
Pula: Kamenjak Boat Tour & Snorkeling with Cliff Jumping
Pula: Kamenjak Boat Tour & Snorkeling with Cliff Jumping★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (122)4hYou board a twelve-person boat skippered by its owner, motor to protected coves and caves at Cape Kamenjak that larger ships can't enter, snorkel with provided gear, and swim or jump from rocks in water clear enough to see the color change inside the cave. Soft drinks and snacks are included. The tour runs about four to five hours from a 10am or 2pm start, with timing flexible if weather shifts.Is it for me?Right for swimmers and snorkelers who want small-group access to caves and coves that bigger boats can't reach. Expect four to five hours on the water with stops for swimming and snorkeling; the boat's small size is what makes the narrow cave and protected bays possible.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromUS$ 88View ›
Pula: Cape Kamenjak Kayak & Cave Snorkel Tour
Pula: Cape Kamenjak Kayak & Cave Snorkel Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.79 (119)3h 30mYou paddle a kayak for three hours along Cape Kamenjak, swim through a sea tunnel into Velika Kolombarica cave, and snorkel in the turquoise water inside. The guide films you underwater, provides all equipment including snorkeling gear and lifejacket, and packs lunch and water. You return to the starting point by early afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you're a confident swimmer who wants to explore a sea cave and snorkel without arranging a boat, equipment, or a guide yourself — the licensed operator handles all three, and the 3-hour window fits easily into a day in Pula.Free cancellationfromUS$ 70View ›
Snorkeling in Brijuni National Park: Lunch & Drinks Cruise
Snorkeling in Brijuni National Park: Lunch & Drinks Cruise★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (118)5hA five-hour cruise through Brijuni National Park combines a scenic route past the archipelago's islands with a snorkeling stop at Sv. Jerolim, where you swim and explore the seabed in your own time. Lunch and unlimited drinks are served aboard the traditional wooden boat Lucija (or drinks only aboard Emilio, depending on your choice at checkout). A live English-speaking guide narrates the route. The experience suits all fitness levels and families with small children.Is it for me?Choose the LUNCH & DRINKS option if you want a full meal and wine as part of the day without stopping ashore; pick DRINKS ONLY if you prefer to eat separately or travel lighter. Either way, the snorkeling is self-guided, so you control how much time you spend in the water versus relaxing on the beach.Free cancellationKids −36%fromUS$ 38View ›
Pula walking tour: Amphitheater, Fortress & Forum in 90 minutes
Pula walking tour: Amphitheater, Fortress & Forum in 90 minutes★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (101)1h 30mA 90-minute guided walking tour of Pula covers the Amphitheater, Venetian Fortress, Cathedral, Forum, Roman mosaic, market building and ancient city gates with a local English-speaking guide. The route moves through the old town on foot, with the guide explaining each site from the outside; children from age 2 are welcome, and the tour runs in all weather.Is it for me?If you have a free afternoon or a few hours between other plans, this tour gives you the shape of Pula's history and layout without the work of finding each site yourself or waiting for entry times—your guide moves you through the old town and explains what you're standing in front of.Free cancellationLikely to sell outInfants freefromUS$ 24View ›
Pula Pub Crawl: Drinking Games & 3 Venues with Guide
Pula Pub Crawl: Drinking Games & 3 Venues with Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.76 (100)4hA guided pub crawl in Pula starting at 10 PM where you visit at least three local venues, play beer pong and other drinking games, and meet travelers from around the world. The guide leads the group through each stop, teaching Croatian toasts and running challenges like Jenga with funny dares and limbo. You can add the biggest club afterward if you want to keep going.Is it for me?Meet your guide and fellow crawlers at 10 PM, then move through three venues playing beer pong, Jenga, and limbo with a group that's already your crew by the second bar.Free cancellationBest valuefromUS$ 18.87View ›
Rovinj Walking Tour: 7 Stops from Lower Town to St. Euphemia
Rovinj Walking Tour: 7 Stops from Lower Town to St. Euphemia★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (100)1h 30mYou walk from the lower town uphill through Rovinj's medieval streets to Saint Euphemia's church with a licensed guide who was born here. Along the way, you learn where locals buy fruit, drink coffee, and eat gelato — the kind of knowledge that doesn't make it into guidebooks. Small groups mean you're not herded through with fifty other people.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to understand Rovinj beyond the waterfront cafés and beaches, guided by someone who actually lives here. The uphill walk is steady but manageable at a slow pace, and strollers are welcome if you're traveling with small children.Free cancellationKids −100%fromUS$ 33View ›
Pula Kayak Tour: Cliff Jumping & Snorkeling with GoPro
Pula Kayak Tour: Cliff Jumping & Snorkeling with GoPro★★★★★★★★★★ 4.82 (99)3hYou paddle into a Sea Canyon with a guide who knows the geology, then kayak to a hidden beach accessible only by water. There you can snorkel, swim, or cliff jump with instruction. The tour includes all gear, bottled water, and free GoPro photos of the day. Three hours total, and you leave with pictures you didn't have to take yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to paddle into a canyon and reach a beach most visitors never see, without figuring out the route or gear yourself — the three-hour structure and included equipment mean you show up and go.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-40%fromUS$ 35View ›
Pula Kayak Tour: Hidden Beaches, Snorkeling & Cliff Jump
Pula Kayak Tour: Hidden Beaches, Snorkeling & Cliff Jump★★★★★★★★★★ 4.80 (90)3hA guided kayak tour along the Adriatic coast near Pula takes you through hidden bays and past limestone cliffs, with time to snorkel in turquoise waters and swim on a secluded beach. The tour runs three hours with an experienced English-speaking guide, stable sit-on-top kayaks, snorkeling gear, and optional cliff jumping for anyone who wants it; professional HD photos are included so you can relive the day afterward.Is it for me?Book this if you're comfortable paddling for three hours straight and want to combine kayaking, snorkeling, and optional cliff jumping in one outing—the guide leads you through hidden spots you can't reach on foot.Free cancellationfromUS$ 53View ›
Medulin: Glass Boat Tour to Kamenjak & Golumber Cave
Medulin: Glass Boat Tour to Kamenjak & Golumber Cave★★★★★★★★★★ 4.80 (87)3hYou’ll ride a glass-bottom boat from Medulin through island waters, spot sea life beneath your feet, swim off Kamenjak’s cliffs or explore Golumber cave with your guide (yes, “the mermaid”), and see Porer lighthouse rising above the sea. Expect laughter, salt air, and small surprises that linger after you’re back on land.Free cancellationKids −33%fromUS$ 35View ›
Medulin Archipelago Boat Tour: Swim Kamenjak, Porer Lighthouse
Medulin Archipelago Boat Tour: Swim Kamenjak, Porer Lighthouse★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (79)6hA private boat tour of the Medulin archipelago carries up to 40 passengers to Kamenjak National Park for swimming and a dive into Golumbera cave, then past Porer lighthouse (built 1846, perched on an 80-meter cliff) and smaller isles before a two-hour beach break on Levan Island. The tour includes lunch, soft drinks, sightseeing and a captain-led route that changes if weather or sea conditions demand it.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to swim in a sea cave and see a lighthouse from the water—two things you cannot do from shore. The six-hour route and the 40-person limit mean the boat stays long enough at each stop to actually explore, not just pass by.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 1,651View ›
Pula Snorkeling & Cliff Jumping: Sunset Kayak Tour
Pula Snorkeling & Cliff Jumping: Sunset Kayak Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (75)3hSnorkeling and cliff jumping on a kayak adventure along Pula's Muzil peninsula, where you paddle dramatic coastline, explore sea-accessible canyons and hidden passageways, and finish at a secluded beach at sunset. The 3-hour trip includes kayak, snorkeling gear, safety equipment and a local guide in English or Croatian; groups stay small and children from age 8 are welcome. A safety briefing covers both the paddle and the cliff jump so you know what to expect before you leave the shore.Is it for me?The trip departs from Pula's coast and is built for small groups, so if you're staying in the city without a car, confirm the meeting point and pickup options when you book—the guide leads everything once you're on the water, and the 3-hour window means you can fit it around other plans without losing a full day.Free cancellationKids −19%fromUS$ 59View ›
Pula Arena: Roman Amphitheater Entry & Gladiator Tunnels
Pula Arena: Roman Amphitheater Entry & Gladiator Tunnels★★★★★★★★★★ 4.05 (74)1hYou enter the Pula Arena at your own pace, walk the 2,000-year-old stone structure that once held 5,000 spectators, descend into the underground gladiator passages, and see ancient olive oil production equipment on display. Entry fees are included, and the site is open year-round with extended summer hours until late evening.Is it for me?Right for anyone visiting Pula who wants to see one of the world's largest Roman amphitheaters and walk the actual passages where gladiators prepared—no guide required, no group schedule, just you and 2,000 years of stone.Instant confirmationKids −50%fromUS$ 15.12View ›
Pula: Clear Kayak Sunset Tour & LED Night Sea Adventure
Pula: Clear Kayak Sunset Tour & LED Night Sea Adventure★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (72)1h 45mYou’ll slip into a clear kayak as sunset falls on Pula’s Histria beach, guided by locals who know these waters by heart. With LED lights glowing beneath you, watch nocturnal Adriatic sea life come alive without ever getting wet. Photos are included—so is that odd feeling of floating between worlds for an evening.Free cancellationfromUS$ 65View ›
Snorkeling in Rovinj: kayak, cliffs & underwater views
Snorkeling in Rovinj: kayak, cliffs & underwater views★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (59)3hSnorkeling in Rovinj combines kayaking along the Adriatic coast with guided time in the water and access to a secluded island reachable only by boat. The three-hour activity includes snorkeling equipment, a safety briefing, paddling instruction, cliff jumps, tour photos and a drink. A live guide leads the group in English, Italian or German, and children from age 3 are welcome.Is it for me?You're paddling and snorkeling yourself, not watching from a boat — the guide leads the route and teaches you to paddle, but you operate the kayak and the snorkel gear. Book this if you want to be in the water and moving under your own power, rather than sitting while someone else navigates. It suits a morning or afternoon when you have three hours free and want to see the Adriatic coast without renting a kayak on your own.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −16%fromUS$ 42View ›
Private Boat Tour from Rovinj: Swim & Explore Istrian Islands
Private Boat Tour from Rovinj: Swim & Explore Istrian Islands★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (58)3hA private boat tour from Rovinj with an experienced skipper who customizes the route to your wishes over three hours. You choose two stops from panorama drives to Porec or Rovinj, snorkeling on two islands, a run through Lim Fjord with the Pirate Cave, or a dolphin safari, and every option includes a swimming stop. The skipper answers questions and takes you to the best spots along the way.Is it for me?Book this if you're traveling as a small group or family and want the boat and the skipper's attention for the full three hours. A fixed group tour moves at one pace and stops where the schedule says; a private boat lets you linger where you want and skip what doesn't appeal to you.from · per groupUS$ 295View ›
Sunset Ride Opatija Madonnina Boat Tour: Private Wooden Boat
Sunset Ride Opatija Madonnina Boat Tour: Private Wooden Boat★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (53)1h 20mThe Sunset Ride Opatija is a guided boat tour departing from Opatija harbour aboard Madonnina, a small traditional Croatian wooden boat, with stops at Volosko and along the Lungomare coastal promenade. The tour includes a glass of Malvazija wine from a local winery, interpretation from a licensed guide in English, German or Croatian, and a Polaroid photo you take home. The boat holds up to seven guests, creating an intimate setting rather than a crowded group experience. You can book this as a private tour for your party or join a shared departure.Is it for me?Choose the private option if you want the boat and guide to yourselves; pick the shared departure if you are comfortable meeting other guests and want a lower price. Either way, the boat holds no more than seven people, so the experience stays intimate and you are not navigating a large group.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 38View ›
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