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Pula Essentials Walking Tour

Pula, Croatia

From $24.10

Select Date and Travelers

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Visit Pula’s most historic buildings and famous architecture on a pre-dinner tour. This walking tour takes in Pula Arena, the only Roman amphitheatre in the world to have four preserved side towers, as well as the Old Town and the Kaštel fortress. Your local tour guide will also tell you where the best places to eat and drink are, and where to find day trips outside of the city too.

Learn about Pula’s Roman, Venetian and Austrian history as you tour the city
See views of Pula from above at the Kaštel fortress
Find out where to go next, including events happening in and around Pula during your stay
Limited to 15 people for a more personal experience

What's Included

Licensed tour guide

Entrance fees for sights seen along the way

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Tito's Park
Carrarina ul. 9, 52100, Pula, Croatia
Just at the end of Kandler Street, across the big anchor, you'll find a park with a casted model of the city dubbing as a fountain. You'll find me there.

End point

Flavijevska ul. 3, 52100, Pula, Croatia
The tour ends in front of the Arena main entrance for tourists willing to visit the Amphitheatre.

What To Expect

Titov Park

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Forum Square

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arch of the Sergii

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gate of Hercules

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Twin Gates of Pula

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Amphitheatre de Pula

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 4 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

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Delightful essential experience

Denise_F, May 2024

Hearing the history of Pula in a way that was both factual and interesting. Viewing the amphitheater and hearing its history. Walking through the streets of the old town. Stefano kept us entertained and interested.

Pula Evening Tour

Sean_T, Apr 2024

Stephano was engaging, fun and full of knowledge and stories. My wife and I enjoyed our tour last night.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thanks Sean!

Perfect way to start the holiday

Miriam_G, Oct 2023

Stefano was very friendly, knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the area. He gave us some helpful reviews for places to eat. Perfect way to start the holiday 👌

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Dear Miriam, thank you so much for the kind review. Enjoy your early Autumn Pula adventure!

Lovely, easy-going and educational experience.

Veronika_N, Sep 2023

Great walking tour! Stefano is a licenced, very knowledgable and skilful guide with great sense of humour. The day we took the tour, it was only my husband, me and another person (who we ended up befriending later that night). I'm happy we took the tour. Stefano told us tons of very interesting facts and stories about Pula's history — fascinating! He also answered tons of our questions :) and gave great suggestions about what to do and see in Pula. Lovely, easy-going and educational experience. I highly recommend!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you so much! Glad you and your husband enjoyed it!

Excellent

Sara_P, Sep 2023

Stefano was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable. We really enjoyed the tour. I would highly recommend to learn more about the history of Pula. It was very relaxed and slow paced. You are able to see different parts of the city that would normally be missed.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thanks Sara, it was a pleasure!

A wonderful evening tour

Martin_W, Aug 2023

Very knowledgeable guide, beautiful and fascinating city. If I’m holiday in the area this is a must-do tour to help understand Istrian history and culture

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

Walking in Pula with Stephano.

RegineSardana, Jul 2023

Stephano was a great guide. He walked in our pace patiently ,very knowledgeable about history and brought us to a nice modern restaurant on the end.. We stayed the rest of the night in that restaurant.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thank you for the kind review!

Best first excursion for Pula trip

Sophie_F, Jul 2023

Perfect first day of holiday treat. Led by a local of the city so you can ask as many questions such as recommendations for best ice cream/ restaurant places to go. Lots of tips shared on how to get the best out of the holiday. Made me have a greater appreciation for the city I am in. Great knowledge of the city and showed us places that weren’t even on Google recommendations for must see sights in the city. Great charisma, very interesting history and culture shared dating back to the year 0 and discussing the future of Pula. Wear comfy walking shoes as you’re constantly on your feet. 10/10 would recommend

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thanks Sophie, it was a pleasure!

Stefano Rocks

Makena_T, Jul 2023

Stefano is an amazing, funny, and knowledgeable tour guide! He made the experience by not only knowing everything about Pula but also answering all our questions that extended beyond the tour basics. Thank you!

Response from Host, Jul 2023

It was a pleasure Makena! Thank you so much!

Getting to know Pula

Leanne_H, Jun 2023

Our guide was very knowledgeable and showed us parts of Pula that we wouldn’t have found on our own. He also gave us some of Pula’s history and where to visit the next day.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Thanks Leanne!

Pula fun

Gayle_S, Oct 2022

Very interesting historical perspective shared along with a leisurely stroll through the streets of Old Town stopping at all the top spots

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Thank you Gayle!

Informative, wonderful and definitely recommended!

Lynsey_H, Aug 2022

Stefano was a wonderful guide - kind, interesting and clearly loves his home. We would have missed out on so much if we hadn’t done this tour! We feel more orientated and engaged with Pula as a result - even the older teenager loved it! Thank you for sharing your home with us Stefano

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Thanks so much Lynsey for your kind words and for coming along! It was a pleasure!

Our guide was amazing. He...

Sanja_O, Aug 2022

Our guide was amazing. He knew a great deal and is a brilliant story-teller. Was able to answer all our questions... and more! Highly recommended.

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Hvala Sanja! Enjoyed showing you around!

Great Intro to Pula!

James_P, Jun 2022

Guide was very friendly and took us around Pula to see the major sites. Answered group questions and highlighted key historical insights to Pula's history.

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Thanks James! Glad you had fun!

Insightful!

Tom_A, Jun 2022

Very enjoyable - the tour guide was very knowledgeable & gave some interesting insights into the history of Pula, surrounding area & neighbouring countries.

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Thank you Tom!

Excellent introduction

Matthew_S, Jun 2022

This was a great way to see the city and be introduced to Pula’s sights and history. Stefano was a fantastic tour guide and I highly recommend this excursion!

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Thanks Matthew for the kind words! Hope you enjoyed the rest of the trip!

Great introduction to Pula

Kevin_W, May 2022

It was a very informative tour. We started on time and the tour was nicely paced. Great introduction to Pula. Thanks very much. Highly recommended!

Response from Host, May 2022

Glad you liked it! Thanks Kevin!

Local Insight

Edward_P, Nov 2019

Stephan clearly loves his home town and did a wonderful job of giving us insights into the history, as well as the current scene - restaurants, the economy and music.

Response from Host, Nov 2019

Thank you so much! Hope you enjoyed the rest of your vacation!