Top Rovinj Historical Tours

Discover botanical gardens, aristocratic villas, and charming promenades on this 7-hour trip to the elegant city of Opatija and its surrounding area. You'll save time organizing transport by having round-trip transfers included, and you'll get to visit smaller rural sites such as the fortified hilltop town of Mošćenice. Another highlight is a trip to Plomin village which has a stunning Old Town, and offers great views of Kvarner Bay.

Get to know Slovenia's Lake Bled on this full-day tour from western Croatia. With your guide in the lead, visit Bled Castle (entrance fees included( and enjoy a serene boat ride on the lake itself. Pickup and drop-off from select hotels included.

The atmospheric fishing port of Rovinj is known for its picturesque beaches, cobbled Old Town, and lively bay area. On this walking tour, venture beyond the tourist hotspots and discover the historic town through the eyes of the locals. With a local guide, explore the lower and upper towns, take in the views from Saint Euphemia's, and find out the best places to stroll, shop, and eat.

Make the most of your time in Mediterranean Europe with a visit to Venice, just a few hours over the water from Rovinj. Discover the historic city with an included walking tour of Piazza San Marco and free time to explore. Travel with ease across the national border, with round-trip catamaran transfer, and learn about Venice’s history from your guide as you cross the Adriatic.

Discover Istria’s charming towns and dramatic scenery—and indulge in tastings of the region’s specialties—on this two-in-one, small-group tour. Following your morning departure, travel via air-conditioned vehicle to Groznjan, a hilltop town known for its many artists. Continue next to Motovun for a tasting of truffles, olive oils, and more, and upgrade to add a local lunch to your itinerary. Finish with a sightseeing stop at the Pazin Abyss.

Croatia is known for its culinary heritage, but it can be difficult to know where to go for a taste of traditional cuisine. Discover authentic Istrian fare on a food tasting tour from Rovinj, visiting Buzet, Motovun, and Novigrad along the way to sample a range of the region’s flavors. Try local liquors, olive oil, truffles, and wines, benefiting from round-trip transfer between dispersed locations.

Make the most of your time in the Balkans with a day trip to Slovenia’s Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle from Rovinj. Discover the well-known cave’s natural formations, flora, and fauna before heading to Predjama Castle, nestled in the cliff face, to explore its medieval history and Renaissance architecture. Enjoy seamless transfer to each location with round-trip transportation from your hotel, and avoid hidden costs with entrance fees included.

Discover the UNESCO-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park and avoid hidden costs on a day trip that includes entry and round-trip transfer from your hotel. Learn about the park’s waterfalls, lakes, and forests from your guide, and enjoy an intimate look at the natural spectacle as you explore the site by foot.

Book yourself a tailor-made journey in Istria which allows you to travel exclusively your style. The essentials (guide & transport) are included and the rest will be created just like you want or with recommendations from your licensed local guide. This tour is perfect for solo travelers, couples, families and small groups up to 8 people.

From ugly duckling to a beautiful swan - discover how Opatija transformed itself quickly from a humble fisherman's village to a "place to be" for the Austrian aristocracy. Walk with me through the historical parts of Opatija, find out why it's nicknamed the Pearl of the Adriatic, the Old Dame or the Queen of tourism and why people consider this town to be the real cradle of tourism for the country. In this tour we will walk on the seaside promenade pass the old mansions, through the flower gardens where it all began, and discover it's past and present that makes Opatija one of the most beautiful towns in Croatia.

When in Rovinj, you definitely deserve to go beyond the bay area with its cafés and restaurants, beyond the beaches and the cocktail bars. Because this place hides secrets that have so far been difficult to discover and explore for the individual traveler as city tours were only available for organised groups.

The ‘Golden Island’ of Krk lies in Kvarner Bay, just off the coast of Rijeka. On this tour, drive across to the island and spend the morning exploring its picturesque villages and beautiful beaches. Along the way, admire historic landmarks like Krk Cathedral and Frankopan Castle, walk the scenic seafront promenades, and tuck into a delicious lunch (own expense) of Krk cuisine and wine.

Discover three small towns along Croatia’s Istrian peninsula on this full-day tour from Rijeka. Visit Hum, the ‘smallest city in the world’, and sample local specialty, ‘miska’ brandy; explore the hilltop medieval town of Motovun and taste regional foods and wines; and tour the famous Sculpture Park of Labin.

Pula is the largest city in Istria, but is often overlooked by visitors to Rovinj due to its distance up the coast. Discover the city’s famous Roman monuments, beaches, and eateries on a day trip from Rovinj, and forget the hassle of travel with round-trip transport and hotel/port pickup and drop-off included. Explore the city with a guide, and avoid hidden costs with site entrance fees included.

Visit two cities on Croatia’s Istrian Peninsula, Porec and Pula. First up: Pula, with its harbor, scenic coastlines, and Roman ruins. After a lunch of traditional Istrian cuisine, it’s on to Porec. Here, stroll the streets of the Old Town as your guide shares information about the region’s storied history.

Go back in time with our experienced guides that will take to a journey through time and most beautiful cities of Istria, the most well-known Croatian region. Feel the romance of past times on an excursion through the towns that will overwhelm you with their beauty. Pula One of the oldest Istrian towns whose history goes back for 2000 years. Take a walk through the town, see the Arena, Triumphal arch of the Sergi family, temple of Augustus and many more Rovinj Built on an island with lots of colorful houses with Venetian architecture, squeezed one to another and to the very edge by the sea and with the wonderful church of St. Euphemia on the very top. Poreč Antic town with the Decumanus street and the Euphrasian Basilica from the 6th century that represents the real example of Byzantine art with its well-known mozaics. There is also the old roman house and many more of the cultural monuments that still live in the legends and history of the region.

This picturesque fishing port on the west coast of Istria has much to offer. The town was originally an island. During the 18th century, it was connected to the mainland by filling in the channel. last few decades, Rovinj has become one of the most famous tourist destinations in Croatia attracting large numbers of tourists Annually. The relics of Saint Euphemia interred in the church at the top of the hill that dominates the entire city. Euphemia was a Christian lady, daughter of a Roman senator, who was arrested for refusing to offer sacrifices to the god Ares. After suffering various tortures, she was sentenced to death in the gladiatorial arena at Chalcedon, having been killed by a lion, becoming one of the first Christian martyrs, a saint in both catholic and orthodox beliefs. Croatian town is webbed with tangled cobbled streets, small squares, beautiful houses tightly crowded down to the seafront, highlighted by the tall church tower.

Escape from the urban rush into the mountains following the river (that was a historical border) from its mouth to a source. This tour is a unique combination between urban and countryside - you will be following historical route with a story that discovers the River and life connected to it - harbor, industry, traffic and lot more. Leaving the city and entering the countryside, you will experience beautiful nature leading you to the place where it all began - it's source.

Travelers that want to see more of Croatia in less time should make the most of the trip from Rijeka to Zagreb with this one-way private transfer, where you can explore Croatia's celebrated Plitvice Lakes National Park. After convenient hotel pickup, head right to the park. Enjoy views of lakes and waterfalls, and plentiful flora and fauna. After soaking up the natural sights, enjoy swift travel to Zagreb, where you're dropped off at your hotel.

A story about the intertwined destiny between the port and the city that over time almost become synonymous. Cycling tours include visits to a number of places of maritime importance, historical and current. Time: 2 hours Length: 10 -12 km Level: Easy, 95% flat terrain road .

This is an ideal tour if you want to see and enjoy the Croatian capital and visit it as part of a one-day tour from Opatija or Rijeka. We start with a drive from Opatija which lasts approximately 2 hours (depending on traffic) to reach Zagreb. As soon as we get there we head to the center where we start the "drive" part of the tour, by covering the larger Green Horseshoe of Zagreb and it's main sights. This part of the city was mostly build after the 1850s and it is full with parks, galleries, embassies, important buildings. After we see the main sights of the downtown, we parking the car we continue for a walking tour of the upper town of Zagreb - Kaptol and Gradec where the history of the city lies. We discover how the city developed through the ages, what makes it unique and interesting and we cover the main highlights of the cities' past and present. This tour lasts approximately 1,5 hours, followed by some free time in the city before driving back from Zagreb to Opatija.

Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. Do the Rovinj locals speak another language than Croatian? Is it true that Rovinj is famous as a scenic wonder by tourists? You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. What is the inspiration behind Rovinj’s architecture? What do Palud Marsh and The Duo Sorelle mean to the locals? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Rovinj. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!

Colorful and charming, Croatian and Italian - a small town with a big soul. Besides being my hometown and my soulmate, Rovinj is our Mediterranean gem that needs to be explored. A town that holds a special place in my heart and those who visit it. Rovinj is the most photogenic town in Croatia. I can't wait to take you to the Old Town, a labyrinth of old and narrow streets, and show you all the special corners and memories written all over them. I must warn you though, the city will romance you all the way through. For many it's love at first sight, others prefer to take things slowly, nevertheless by the end of this tour, you will be in love again. FULL ITINERARY: • Pick up at the Partisan Memorial, near the open-air market • Small square • Carrera street • Maršal Tito Square, main square • Balbi's Arch • Old Town • Church of Saint Euphemia • La Colonna • Visit the Batana Eco-Museum after the tour If you wish to customize this tour, feel free to reach out.

Learn about the history of Istria, not only the town we are visiting. I'll be happy to give you restaurant and sights suggestions according to the place of your stay. Take a tour with a true local and learn about the way of living in Istria.