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Pula: Rt Kamenjak Boat Tour with Swim & 3-Course Lunch
Pula: Rt Kamenjak Boat Tour with Swim & 3-Course Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (48)5hYou board a small boat at Pula's Port Bunarina and spend five hours cruising the caves, islands, and bays of Cape Kamenjak, with a three-course lunch cooked onboard and served while you're anchored. Swimming and snorkeling gear are included, as are cold drinks and local wine. The boat's glass-bottom section lets you watch the reefs without getting wet, and the crew keeps the group small enough that you're never fighting for space or attention.Is it for me?Book this if you want the best of South Istria's coast in one day without renting a boat or coordinating separate lunch and transport—the small group size and onboard kitchen mean you get personalized attention and fresh food at anchor, not a crowded ferry schedule.Free cancellationKids −53%fromUS$ 88View ›
Dolphin Watching Sunset Speedboat Tour Rovinj: Small Group
Dolphin Watching Sunset Speedboat Tour Rovinj: Small Group★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (33)1h 30mA shared speedboat tour in Rovinj for up to 10 passengers that searches for dolphins in quieter waters away from crowded tour routes, with the engine cut when dolphins approach. The tour includes complimentary beer, soft drinks and water; a live guide speaking English or Italian; hotel pickup; and a return view of the old town from the sea. If dolphins don't appear, you rejoin the next tour free of charge.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Rovinj without a car—pickup is included, so you skip the logistics of reaching the dock. The small group of 10 means you're not lost in a crowd, and the skipper cuts the engine when dolphins appear, giving you a quiet moment instead of a chase.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 74View ›
Transparent Kayak Tour Pula: See through the bottom
Transparent Kayak Tour Pula: See through the bottom★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (26)3hYou’ll paddle over crystal-clear waters in a transparent kayak or SUP around Cape Kamenjak’s islands, spotting marine life below you and stopping to snorkel in quiet bays. With a friendly local guide leading the way and GoPro photos included, you’ll get small moments—like sharing snacks on sun-warmed rocks—that stick with you long after.Free cancellationfromUS$ 71View ›
Private Kayak Tour Pula & Snorkeling at Saint Jerolim Island
Private Kayak Tour Pula & Snorkeling at Saint Jerolim Island★★★★★★★★★★ 4.69 (26)3hThis is your chance to kayak from Pula to wild Saint Jerolim Island, snorkel in crystal-clear waters, snap underwater photos with a GoPro, and wander past hidden forts and creative seaside sculptures—all led by a friendly local guide who shares stories you won’t find in any brochure.Free cancellationKids −100%fromUS$ 75View ›
Dolphin Watching Boat Trip Vrsar: Evening Cruise with Drinks
Dolphin Watching Boat Trip Vrsar: Evening Cruise with Drinks★★★★★★★★★★ 4.40 (20)2hAn evening dolphin-watching cruise departing from Vrsar takes you through the archipelago on a wooden boat for two hours, with an experienced captain guiding the search for wild dolphins in their natural habitat. Complementary drinks—white wine, orange juice, schnapps and water—are served on board. The guide speaks English, Italian or German, and the trip suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book the English-language option if that's the guide you need, or choose Italian or German at checkout—the commentary is what lets you understand what the captain is seeing and why the boat is moving the way it does. The two-hour timing means you're on the water during the golden hour, which is when dolphins are most active and the light is at its best for watching them.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −19%fromUS$ 29View ›
Pula Kayak Tour: Blue Cave & Purple Cave with Snorkeling
Pula Kayak Tour: Blue Cave & Purple Cave with Snorkeling★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (16)3hYou paddle 45 minutes to the Blue Cave, explore inside with time for photos, then continue to the Secret Canyon where you snorkel and can jump from the rocks. The tour includes all kayaking and snorkeling gear, a life vest, professional photos, and a guide who knows the coast. You're back at the meeting point in three hours, with the option to extend if the group wants more time in the water.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Pula's Blue Cave and Secret Canyon without arranging your own boat or gear—the guide handles the route, the equipment, and the timing so you can focus on paddling and the water itself.Free cancellationfromUS$ 77View ›
Opatija walking tour: Pearl of the Adriatic in 90 minutes
Opatija walking tour: Pearl of the Adriatic in 90 minutes★★★★★★★★★★ 4.57 (14)1h 30mA 90-minute walking tour of Opatija led by a local guide in English, German or Croatian, starting at Opatija Harbor. You walk the scenic promenade past mansions and gardens, visit the abbey church that named the town, see the first hotel on the Adriatic coast, and discover the Croatian Walk of Fame alongside one of the largest beaches. The guide explains how Opatija transformed from a modest village into the "Pearl of the Adriatic" and the cradle of Croatian tourism.Is it for me?The 90-minute walk moves at a moderate pace through town streets and the seaside promenade, so you'll need comfortable shoes and a moderate level of fitness — it suits anyone who wants to understand Opatija's history without a full-day commitment.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 189View ›
Rovinj Sunset Kayaking Tour: Paddle the Old Town from the Water
Rovinj Sunset Kayaking Tour: Paddle the Old Town from the Water★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (13)3h 30mA 3.5-hour kayaking tour in Rovinj where you paddle a sit-on-top kayak along the old town's seaside, stop at St. Catherine Island to walk and photograph, then continue to Figarola Island before returning. The tour runs at sunset or in the morning depending on which option you choose, includes a guide in English, lifejacket, drybag and a drink at the end, and keeps group sizes small enough that you're not packed into a tour boat with dozens of other people.Is it for me?Book the sunset option if you want to paddle as the light changes and the old town glows — the morning tour works just as well if you prefer to be on the water earlier and have the rest of the day free. Either way, you're in a small group with a guide who adjusts the pace, so it's not a race or a crowded boat full of tourists.Free cancellationfromUS$ 71View ›
Self-Guided Walking Tour of Rovinj: 9 Stops, Your Pace
Self-Guided Walking Tour of Rovinj: 9 Stops, Your Pace★★★★★★★★★★ 3.50 (8)2hA self-guided walking tour of Rovinj covers 9 stops across the Old Town and waterfront, from Valdibora Square to the Riva promenade, with audio stories and a map on your smartphone. Start whenever you like, pause at any point, and explore at your own pace with no groups or schedules. Audio and text are available in seven languages.Is it for me?Two hours leaves room for a leisurely morning or afternoon in Rovinj without blocking the rest of your day. The self-guided format means you can linger at a café on Grisia Street or sit on the rocks at Monte Beach without anyone waiting, and start or stop whenever the mood fits your schedule.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 5.90View ›
Private Cultural Walking Tour in Rovinj Old Town
Private Cultural Walking Tour in Rovinj Old Town★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (8)2hA private two-hour walking tour through Rovinj Old Town with a local English-speaking guide, covering the Church of St. Euphemia, Grisia Street, the Balbi Arch and the narrow lanes that connect them. The route is suitable for all fitness levels and follows the town's layered history—Venetian influence, baroque details, and the stories tied to each stop. Museum entry tickets are optional and purchased separately.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to explore Rovinj's history and architecture with a guide who knows the stories behind each street and building, rather than wandering on your own. The private format means the pace and stops are yours to shape, and two hours is enough to cover the main sites without rushing through them.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 369View ›
Walking tour of Rovinj: local history and narrow streets
Walking tour of Rovinj: local history and narrow streets★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (6)1hA walking tour of Rovinj led by a licensed local guide covering the town's history and the broader story of Istria. You walk the cobbled streets, visit the Church of St. Euphemia to see the sarcophagus of Euphemia, and hear how the town developed. The guide offers restaurant and sights suggestions tailored to where you're staying.Is it for me?This is a shared walking tour with a licensed local guide, so you move as a group at a walking pace through the town. It suits anyone who wants the history and stories behind what they're seeing, told by someone who actually lives here, rather than a self-guided walk or a longer bus-based tour. Suitable for all fitness levels, though the streets are cobbled and involve some walking.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom · per groupUS$ 189View ›
Pula to Poreč Transfer: Private Car & Airport Pickup
Pula to Poreč Transfer: Private Car & Airport Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (5)50mYou book a private car from Pula airport, port, or hotel, and a driver meets you at your chosen pickup point. The vehicle is air-conditioned with WiFi on board, and you're driven directly to your accommodation or destination in Poreč. Baby seats are available if you need them. No waiting, no negotiation — the price is fixed and the route is yours to choose.Is it for me?Book this if you want to avoid taxis, shared shuttles, and the uncertainty of arranging transport on arrival — the fixed price and confirmed driver mean you can step out of the airport and into your car without thinking about it.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 145View ›
Pula to Rovinj Transfer: Private Car & Airport Pickup
Pula to Rovinj Transfer: Private Car & Airport Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (4)50mYou get picked up at Pula airport, your hotel, or the port and driven directly to your Rovinj accommodation in a private, air-conditioned car with WiFi on board. The driver handles the route and timing, so you arrive without the stress of arranging local transport or haggling over fares. Booking in advance locks in the price and guarantees your pickup time.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing in Pula and want to reach Rovinj without arranging taxis, waiting for shuttles, or figuring out local transport — the driver handles the route and timing, which is what turns a transfer into one less thing to think about.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 127View ›
Rovinj: 3-Hour Kayak Rental & Snorkeling Around Islands
Rovinj: 3-Hour Kayak Rental & Snorkeling Around Islands★★★★★★★★★★ 4.00 (3)3hYou rent a kayak and paddle around five islands off Rovinj's coast, choosing where to stop and how long to stay. Red Island is the main draw, with clear water for snorkeling and space to beach the kayak and explore. The rental includes the kayak, paddle, snorkeling gear, inflatable vest and dry bag for three hours, and you set your own pace with no guide or fixed itinerary.Is it for me?Right for independent travelers and families who want to explore the islands at their own pace without a guide or fixed schedule — the three-hour window gives you enough time to reach Red Island and snorkel without rushing.Free cancellationNewfromUS$ 29View ›
Pula Airport to City: Private Transfer & Pickup
Pula Airport to City: Private Transfer & Pickup30m–40mYou get picked up at Pula Airport arrivals with your name on a board, driven directly to your accommodation in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water included, and charged a fixed price with no hidden fees. The driver speaks English and waits for you at baggage claim, so you skip the taxi queue entirely and arrive without negotiating transport on your first day.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing in Pula with luggage and want to skip the taxi negotiation at the curb; the fixed price and flight tracking mean you arrive knowing exactly what you'll pay and when your ride will be waiting.Free cancellationKids −33%fromUS$ 35View ›
Rovinj & Grožnjan: Istrian Wine Tasting & Family Lunch
Rovinj & Grožnjan: Istrian Wine Tasting & Family Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (11)7h–9hYou visit an Istrian family winery for a guided tasting with cheese and cured meats, spend free time walking the medieval streets of Grožnjan, then eat homemade pasta and farm meat at a traditional restaurant with wine included. Hotel pickup from Rijeka or Opatija takes the logistics off your hands, and the whole day stays under one itinerary instead of three separate bookings.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste Istrian wine without arranging three separate stops and a driver — the fixed itinerary and included transport mean you show up and the day unfolds without you having to coordinate timing or find your way between villages.fromUS$ 295View ›
Private Transfer from Poreč to Ljubljana – Door-to-Door Ride
Private Transfer from Poreč to Ljubljana – Door-to-Door Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (1)2h 13mYou’ll get picked up right where you want in Poreč and dropped off wherever you need in Ljubljana—no stress, no hauling luggage. Local drivers know shortcuts and can answer your questions along the way. It’s comfortable, private, and fits families or groups easily.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 417View ›
Pula to Zagreb: Private Transfer & English-Speaking Driver
Pula to Zagreb: Private Transfer & English-Speaking Driver2h–3hYou get picked up at your Pula hotel or airport and driven directly to your Zagreb destination in a private car with an English-speaking local driver. Luggage is handled for you, water is on board, and the price is fixed before you book — no haggling, no surprises, no public transport transfers. The drive takes roughly three and a half hours depending on traffic.Is it for me?Book this if you're traveling with luggage and want to skip the bus station, taxi queue, or train schedule altogether — a private car and a driver who knows where he's going takes that entire problem off your hands for the three-hour drive to Zagreb.Free cancellationfromUS$ 362View ›
Pula to Zagreb Private Transfer: 3-Hour Drive
Pula to Zagreb Private Transfer: 3-Hour DriveYou get picked up at your Pula hotel or airport with your name on a board, travel three hours in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver, and arrive at your Zagreb destination without arranging transport or haggling over the fare. Hotel or airport drop-off included, luggage handled, schedule fixed.Is it for me?Worth booking if you land in Pula or are leaving from there and want to reach Zagreb without arranging a bus, negotiating a taxi fare, or managing luggage transfers—the driver waits for you, the price is fixed, and you arrive on your schedule instead of a timetable's.Instant confirmationfromUS$ 354View ›
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