Private Pula Tour - Stones & Stories with a Sip of Wine

5.0 (6 reviews) Pula, Croatia
Duration1h 40m - 2h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Stroll with me through our historic town and enjoy a glass of local wine in a hidden corner of Pula with an amazing vibe: the only antique bookstore in Pula - Klub-Knjižara Giardini 2.

What better way to get to know a town than a relaxed chat with a local? :) Join me for a nice walking tour during which I will share with you interesting stories from our towns rich history, some tips and trick for getting around and relevant information about best museums or restaurants to visit.

We will finish the tour with a glass of wine in an antique bookstore in the city center. This hidden urban and cultural haven for bookworms, art lovers and intelectuals is situated in a small apartment just above the central square, yet spared from the noise, the rush and the summer heat.

Relax and cool yourself while listening to smooth ambiental music in this salon-like bookstore imagined as a place of leisure and immersion into local Art and Litterature.

What's included

  • A glass of local wine
  • Licensed tour guide
  • Entrance fees for attractions along the way (Amphitheatre 10 EUR, Temple of August 2 EUR)

What to expect

  1. Arco dei Sergi
    10m
    The triumphal arch of the renowned Sergi family still stands proud on one end of the most famous streets in Pula.
  2. Floor mosaic The Punishment of Dirce
    10m
    One of the "hidden gems" of Pula, a lovely mosaic was found during WWII and shows us the location of a once rich roman palace.
  3. Tempio Di Augusto
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Temple dedicated to goddess Roma and Emperor Augustus stands right next to the medieval Venetian City Hall on Pula's main square called Forum.
  4. Tito's Park
    10m
    In front of the park dedicated to fighters againt fascism during WWII stands a small model of Pula town center - perfect for explaining the city layout and the rest of our walking tour.
  5. Amphitheatre de Pula
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Through the story, we will go back to the Roman Ages and take a stroll through the long, rich and dramatic history of our most recognizable landmark.
    The story of our Arena can be told either from the outside or the inside, depending on the quests preference. (admission fee not included).
  6. The Twin Gates of Pula
    5m
    The first and the youngest of the three Roman town gates still standing today.
  7. Gate of Hercules
    5m
    .The Gates of Hercules are the oldest town gates of Pula.
  8. Zerostrasse
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    The visit to the Zerostrasse undergroung tunnel and Kaštel Fortress is optional, it's a bit of a climb up to the medieval fortress that today holds the Historic and Maritime museum and offers a nice view on the Amphitheatre as well as the shipyard side of town.
  9. Giardini 2
    20m
    Reward yourself with a glass of chilled wine in a hidden corner of Pula with an amazing vibe: the only antique bookstore in Pula - Klub-Knjižara Giardini.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet in the shade near the Arch of the Sergi Family, across from mr. James Joyce :)

End point

Ending the tour with a quiet sip of wine in a cosy antique bookstore.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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