Private tour · up to 10 guests
For couples, families, friends, and small groups looking for a personalized experience, a flexible pace, and more time for questions, photographs, and special interests.
Guided tour · Private and group tours · Istria
Istria guided tours: hill towns, stories and flavors
Hill towns, churches, coats of arms, and landscapes reveal centuries of cultural encounters. Olive oil, wine, truffles, and recipes become stories of land and family, with optional tastings arranged only upon request.
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DurationHalf day or full day
Private tourUp to 10 guests
Organized groups11 to 50 guests
LanguagesEnglish · Italian · Croatian
Starting pointTo be arranged
AccessibilityChallenging routeHill towns such as Motovun and Grožnjan have steep climbs and descents, steps, and uneven stone-paved lanes. Some sections may be manageable with wide-wheeled mobility equipment, but not every route is accessible. Tell us your needs in advance so we can choose the most suitable stops and route together.
Choose your format
Private and group guided tours in Istria
The experience remains rich in local stories and meaningful details; the pace, organization, and level of personalization adapt to the number of participants.
Guided tour for organized groups · 11 to 50 guests
For associations, companies, schools, cultural groups, and organized travel. Route, duration, meeting point, and logistics are agreed in advance according to group size and needs.
A possible itinerary
Six encounters with inland Istria
Final stops depend on departure, season, opening hours, and interests.
- 01
Vodnjan and olive oil culture
Stone, churches, and one of Istria’s great olive-growing areas.
- 02
Bale, a compact stone town
Concentric lanes and stone homes between coast and hills.
- 03
Grožnjan, town of artists
Galleries, music, and views in a creative medieval town.
- 04
Motovun and truffle country
Venetian walls and views over the Mirna Valley.
- 05
A local producer
Oil, wine, or food as an encounter with family and land.
- 06
A detour made for you
A village, frescoed church, or viewpoint chosen for you.
The experience
Green Istria unfolds among hill towns, vineyards, and olive groves.
This tour connects landscapes, medieval towns, local producers, and family stories in an itinerary built around you. Istria is a borderland where languages, empires, food, and farming created a singular identity.
We can focus on history, olive oil and wine, photography, or small villages. We choose a few meaningful stops so you have time to look, taste, and experience the region without rushing.
“The real luxury in Istria is time—for a story, a view, a tasting, and an unexpected detour.”
Why this tour
An Istrian day designed around you
A custom route
Hill towns, history, oil, wine, or landscapes chosen for you.
An unhurried pace
Fewer stops, more quality, and time in each place.
Selected producers
Authentic tastings arranged upon request.
Clear logistics
Departure, transportation, and costs defined in advance.
A sensory experience
Would you like to explore Istrian olive oil more deeply?
Rossana is also a certified olive oil sommelier and offers professional tastings dedicated to Istrian extra virgin olive oils.
Practical details
A clear proposal, with no surprises
What’s included
- ✓ Licensed private guide
- ✓ Custom itinerary
- ✓ Storytelling throughout the stops
- ✓ Producer coordination
To be arranged
- — Transportation unless listed
- — Tastings and meals
- — Admissions
- — Additional services
Istria, shared with knowledge and a smile.Your tour guide for Pula, Rovinj, Poreč & Istria
Know the places. Hear the stories. Experience Istria.
I’m Rossana, a licensed guide throughout Istria, historian and olive oil sommelier. For over 25 years, I’ve told its history through places and the people who live in them: Pula’s Roman stones, Rovinj’s batana boats, local words and family recipes. Your questions help shape the walk, at your own pace.
- ✓Licensed local tour guide
- ✓Istrian history and flavors
- ✓Tours in English, Italian, and Croatian
Before you book
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need for a personalized Istrian day.
Is transportation included?
It is not included unless stated otherwise. On request, I can arrange the hire of a car, minivan, or coach, depending on group size and vehicle availability. This must be agreed before the trip; terms and costs will be specified in the proposal sent by email.
How long is the tour?
It can be a half day or full day, depending on the route and starting point.
Are tastings included?
Olive oil, wine, and local food tastings can be arranged and clearly listed in your proposal.
Which hill towns will we visit?
Motovun, Grožnjan, Vodnjan, Bale, and other places can form a realistic, unhurried route.
Is it suitable for families and seniors?
Yes. Distances, breaks, stops, and pace can be adapted to your group.
Public reviews
Experiences shared by those who lived them.
Reviews published for “Curiosities and secrets of Pula,” a tour personally guided by Rossana and available on Viator and Tripadvisor.
★★★★★5.0 out of 5Rating published on Viator and Tripadvisor
History you can feel
Fabio Massimo P. highlights Rossana’s knowledge and patience, and the way she brings Pula’s history and meeting of cultures to life.
Interesting and engaging
Barbara C. describes a visit rich in anecdotes that reveals Pula’s long history in a natural, engaging way.
Knowledge and flexibility
Elly030 praises the historical and artistic insight, flexibility, and clear communication before the tour.
Contact me directly
The form is still misbehaving…
I’m working on it, but for now it’s quicker to call or message me on WhatsApp. Tell me your date, group size, and what interests you—we’ll take it from there.
I usually reply within 24 hours and, during especially busy periods, within 48 hours.
Let’s keep it simple
One call or message, and we can start planning your visit to Istria.
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