Pula Šijana Forest Bike Tour: Guided ride with forest café drink

Ride quiet forest trails under tall pines, no car traffic in sight

A guided bike tour from Pula's Verudela peninsula into Šijana forest, a centuries-old protected woodland where locals escape the heat. You ride shaded forest trails for roughly two to two and a half hours, stop at the Park of Labyrinths for photos, and rest at a forest café with a drink included. A live English-speaking guide leads groups of mixed fitness levels on either a classic bike or an e-MTB, and shares 360° photos and video of the ride afterward for free.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided bike tour through Šijana Forest

• Start at Verudela peninsula
• Briefing and bike fitting
• Ride along quiet roads
• Cycle shaded forest trails
• Explore Park of Labyrinths
• Stop at forest café for drink
• Return to starting point

The experience

The tour starts at Verudela peninsula next to the Aquarium Pula, where your guide fits your bike and runs through a short safety briefing before you set off along quiet roads away from city traffic. Within minutes the pavement gives way to a small woodland path that opens into Šijana forest itself: a centuries-old protected park thick with tall pines and oaks where the shade stays constant and car noise disappears entirely. The trails here are relaxed and rideable for families and casual riders. Even if you pick the e-MTB, the gentle climbs feel effortless, so the tour suits all fitness levels without requiring serious endurance.

Halfway through, you stop for a 20-minute break at a charming forest café where a refreshing drink is included and you can rest in the shade. Before you leave, the guide points out the Park of Labyrinths hidden inside the forest (a fun stop for photos and a short walk through its maze paths), and shares stories about Fort San Daniele, one of the Austro-Hungarian fortresses built into the greenery. A water bottle on your bike keeps you hydrated along the way, and the guide carries safety equipment for the whole group.

After the ride, your guide shares all the tour highlights captured on a 360° camera as photos and video, sent to you free. You can choose between a classic bike or an electric mountain bike at checkout, depending on how much pedal power you want to use.

What’s included

• Your choice of a classic bike or electric mountain bike.
• one drink at the forest café.
• bottled water on your bike.
• safety equipment.
• tour photos and 360° video shared free after the ride.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guided bike tour through the Šijana Forest in PulaGuide in English · 09:00Bike

E-MTB tourGuide in English · 09:00Tour by e-bike

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except WednesdayDeparts at 09:00Last departure this season: 25 May 2027

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 to 66 years) · Youth (16 to 17 years) · Under 16: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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.

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Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by MDSegway

Is this one for you?Choose the e-MTB if you want the forest trails without pedaling the climbs. Pick the classic bike if you prefer a more active ride through the woodland. Either way, the shaded forest paths and café break suit riders who want to explore Pula's local escape without the pace or distance of a serious cycling tour.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (16 to 17 years). Children under 16 can't be included in the booking.

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 is the Park of Labyrinths inside Šijana forest?

The Park of Labyrinths is a fun stop built into the forest where you walk through maze paths and take photos. The guide includes it as part of the tour route through the protected woodland.

Can I ride this tour if I'm not very fit?

Yes. The forest trails are relaxed and shaded, and the e-MTB option makes even gentle climbs feel effortless, so the tour is designed for all fitness levels and casual riders, including families.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs roughly two to two and a half hours from start to finish, including the 20-minute break at the forest café.

What's included in the tour price?

Your bike or e-MTB, a refreshing drink at the forest café, bottled water, safety equipment, and free photos and 360° video of the tour highlights sent to you after the ride.

Where does the tour start and how do I get there?

The tour starts at Verudela peninsula next to the Aquarium Pula. Public transportation options are available nearby if you don't have your own transport.