Istria Olive Oil Tours: 5 Worth Booking

1.Buje: Authentic Istrian family farm, guided walk, foods & wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $77Our pick

At Olivo Istriano near Buje, Rene or Andre leads you through a family orchard, olive grove, vineyard, and cellar. You will learn how extra virgin olive oil is made, taste several oils with a certified sommelier, then enjoy Istrian prosciutto, cheese, fish, wine, juice, and artisan ice cream with olive oil. The two-hour visit is limited to 16 people.

“Great experience! This Olive Oil farm has been in the family for 4 generations and what a nice family. Nice tour of the olive trees with explanation of the entire process. We then sat under a large fruit tree to enjoy tasting the olive oil and a wonderful lunch with wine.”

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2.Pula: House of Istrian Olive Oil Museum and Guided Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · from $35

Visit the House of Istrian Olive Oil in central Pula for an audio-guided museum visit, two short films, and a guided tasting of five extra virgin oils. You’ll compare premium Istrian oil with supermarket oil, learn about aroma and texture, then try a sweet dessert with olive oil. The shop sells oils, truffles, brandies, cosmetics, and souvenirs.

“The exhibits were interestingly designed and entertainingly described. The staff member was very friendly and could speak a little German. The tasting and sampling were very exciting and delicious. A great tip for rainy weather in Pula!”

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3.Olive Oil Guided Tasting and History in Pula

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

At the House of Istrian Olive Oil in Pula, you’ll explore Roman oil-making, watch short films, and taste several Istrian oils with an English-speaking expert. Learn to spot good and flawed oil, understand polyphenols, and try extra virgin olive oil with a surprise dessert. The small-group session lasts about 90 minutes.

“Museum is smaller than expected and lay out was strange. However the guide for the olive tasting was incredible. Really enjoyed it!”

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4.Istrian hill top cities tour with truffle and olive oil tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $116

Travel from Pula in an air-conditioned vehicle with guide Sini to Istria’s hilltop towns, the Lim Fjord, and Pazin Abyss. Walk Groznjan, explore Motovun, taste truffle products and about 10 olive oils, then enjoy free time for lunch. The small group is limited to eight people.

“This is the perfect tour with some cultural and history as well as olive oil and truffles. Sini was a great tour leader, knowledgeable and considerate.”

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5.Poreč: Olive Grove Walk and Tasting with Local Products

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1h 30m · from $23Best value

Join Vlado in a family olive grove near Nova Vas for a 30-minute walk, then learn to taste award-winning extra virgin oils with cheese, salami, bread, and wine. The 90-minute private experience includes Adriatic and Novigrad views, but you must arrange your own transport and wear walking shoes.

“Vlado a été super tant dans ses explications qu'avec la degustation.”

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