Pula Essentials Walking Tour: Roman & Venetian old town

Walk the layers of Pula's past in an evening before dinner

The Pula Essentials Walking Tour is an evening stroll through the old town with a licensed guide in English, covering Roman, Venetian and Austrian heritage and finishing at the Pula Arena. The tour runs 1.5 to 2 hours and includes a guide. The Arena is viewed from outside only, with interior entry available separately. You'll get tips on local restaurants, nightlife and day trips before heading to dinner.

Step-by-step itinerary

Evening walking tour of Pula old town

• Meet and introduction to Pula history
• Visit Roman life centrepoint and bars
• See main entrance to old Roman town
• View oldest gate to Circolo social club
• Explore old majestic entrance to old town
• Walk around Amphitheatre external walls

The experience

The tour starts in the old town with a guide who walks you through the layers of Pula's history. You'll see the Roman forum (once the centrepoint of civic life, now a place to have a drink), and pass the main entrance gate that still serves as a meeting point today. The route takes in the oldest gate still standing, which guards access to the Circolo, the Italian community's social club, and an old entrance to the old town that holds traces of more recent history.

The walk ends at the Pula Arena, where you circle the external walls and finish at the main entrance. The guide offers practical suggestions along the way: where to eat in the evening, what's happening in the city, and which day trips make sense from Pula. The Arena itself is not entered as part of the tour, though you can arrange a separate visit once you're there.

What’s included

• Licensed tour guide in English.
• tips on local restaurants, nightlife and day trips.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 16:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Youth (14 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 13 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 29 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by SG Turist

Is this one for you?At 1.5 to 2 hours, the tour fits before dinner and leaves the rest of your evening free. If you want to enter the Pula Arena itself, you'll arrange that separately after the walk ends.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 17 years); Child (3 to 13 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the Pula Arena and why does the tour end there?

The Pula Arena is a Roman amphitheatre and the most recognizable landmark in the city. The tour circles its external walls and finishes at the main entrance, giving you a full view of the structure and the option to go inside on your own if you choose.

Is this tour suitable if I'm not very fit or I have mobility concerns?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels and is wheelchair accessible. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and service animals are allowed.

What language is the tour in?

The tour is offered only in English with a licensed guide.

Will the guide recommend places to eat and things to do?

Yes. Along the way, the guide gives tips on restaurants and nightlife, suggestions for day trips from Pula, and information about events happening in the city.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs 1.5 to 2 hours, leaving time to have dinner afterward or explore further on your own.