Skip to main content
Get Your Guide logo
Anytime
  • Become a supplier
  • Wishlist
  • Cart
  • Profile
    Menu

    Explore Primorje-Gorski Kotar County

    Places to see
    Back
    Places to see

    Top sights

    Cres Island

    Kupa River

    Sveti Grgur

    Trsat Fortress

    Angiolina Park, Opatija

    Lungomare Opatija

    Maiden with the Seagull

    Cities

    Rijeka

    Punat

    Opatija

    Baška

    Cres

    Krk Town

    Crikvenica

    Outside Primorje-Gorski Kotar County

    Nearby destinations

    Lazio tours

    Central Hungary tours

    Veneto tours

    Lombardy tours

    Tuscany tours

    Vienna (State) tours

    South Bohemian Region tours

    Nearby sights

    ColosseumAttraction in Rome, Italy

    Pantheon, RomeAttraction in Rome, Italy

    Roman ForumAttraction in Rome, Italy

    Trevi FountainAttraction in Rome, Italy

    St. Peter's BasilicaAttraction in Rome, Italy

    Piazza NavonaAttraction in Rome, Italy

  • Explore Primorje-Gorski Kotar County
  • Places to see
  • Top sights
  • Cities
  • Outside Primorje-Gorski Kotar County

Cres Island

Kupa River

Sveti Grgur

Trsat Fortress

Angiolina Park, Opatija

Lungomare Opatija

Maiden with the Seagull

Rijeka

Punat

Opatija

Baška

Cres

Krk Town

Crikvenica

Nearby destinations

Lazio tours

Central Hungary tours

Veneto tours

Lombardy tours

Tuscany tours

Vienna (State) tours

South Bohemian Region tours

Nearby sights

ColosseumAttraction in Rome, Italy

Pantheon, RomeAttraction in Rome, Italy

Roman ForumAttraction in Rome, Italy

Trevi FountainAttraction in Rome, Italy

St. Peter's BasilicaAttraction in Rome, Italy

Piazza NavonaAttraction in Rome, Italy

Istria Highlights Tour from Rijeka or Pula

4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2
6 reviews
Activity provider:
KoperTrips
Add to wishlist
image n.1 of Istria Highlights Tour from Rijeka or Pula activity in Rijeka, uploaded by supplier
image n.2 of Istria Highlights Tour from Rijeka or Pula activity in Rijeka, uploaded by supplier
image n.3 of Istria Highlights Tour from Rijeka or Pula activity in Rijeka, uploaded by supplier
Istria Highlights Tour from Rijeka or Pula
4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2
6 reviews

Experience and taste the highlights of Istria while visiting Hum, the smallest city in the world, Motovun, the most attractive medieval town in Istria, and Labin, the city of artists.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Reserve now & pay later
Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
Duration 7 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

Select participants and date

Participants

Highlights

  • Visit three medieval picturesque towns
  • Experience the highlights of Istria
  • Taste local delicacies and typical products

Full description

Hum is situated in the center of Istria with barely 20 inhabitants. Turn your trip to Hum into a beautiful story of Istrian small towns. This hidden part of Istria is extremely welcoming to visitors. According to the legend, Hum was built with the stones left over when giants were building towns in the river Mirna valley, an area in central Istria including the wonderful hill towns of Motovun, Roc, and Bale. Despite the small number of residents, Hum has preserved the ritual of Election of the Prefect for a Year. All the men from the parish gather at the Municipal Loggia (Town Hall) to elect the village superior by carving their votes into a wooden stick. Apart from being famous for being the smallest city in the world, Hum has recently become popular for Biska, which a brandy spiced with mistletoe and made according to an old recipe originating in Hum. Every year, at the end of October, the Grappa festival takes place here and hosts brandy producers from all over Istria. 

In the north of Istria, located high above the Mirna River, is probably the most attractive and famous medieval town of Istria, Motovun. This fascinating site on top of a hill is a characteristic symbol of the interior of Istria. The bell tower, which is 13th-century Romanesque-Gothic, has a crown that is crenulated and dominates the center of the historic town from its position adjacent to St Stephen’s 17th-century parish church. In the center square stands the Romanesque Municipal Palace, which was Istria’s biggest secular building when it was built. Many other historical buildings surround it. Motovun’s forest which reaches down the Mirna River’s valley is particularly good for finding truffles, the alleged aphrodisiac malodorous fungus that grows underground. These white truffles of Istria, which are in season from September to December, are said to be as good as even the best French and Italian truffles. Vineyards surround the town from all sides and Istria’s finest wines including the red Teran and the white Malvasia are produced from the grapes of these vineyards. The whole locality is sprinkled with superb restaurants serving konobe.

The city of Labin is an old medieval town located on a 320-meter hill with the new part of the town below. The Old Labin is the best preserved acropolis in Istria. Apart from many cultural and historical monuments, Labin is a city of artists. There are some 30 artists living and working there as well as several galleries. In nearby Dubrova, there is the Sculpture Par where International Sculptors Symposium have taken place for the past 40 years. In the summer, the old center is taken over by the Art Republic, which is a combination of music, performance, and fine arts. The town gates of St Flor, built in 1587, lead to the old town. There is also a 17th-century tower in the town offering a magnificent view. 

Includes

  • Guide
  • Transportation
  • Tastings of food and wine
  • Insurance

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women

Meeting point

At your accommodation in Rijeka or the cruise terminal.

Open in Google Maps

Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable shoes

From $134 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.2 /5
4.2 out of 5 stars

based on 6 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Value for money
    5/5

Customer photos

Filter
By star rating
Sort by:
Recommended
Recommended
Most recent
Highest rated
Lowest rated
4
4 out of 5 stars
N
Nicole – South AfricaSeptember 7, 2024 – Verified booking
Was just too short due to ship docking issues couldn’t spend enough time at the places- long distances, beautiful countryside, great vehicles, Our tour guide Dean was knowledge, patient and an absolute gem !
4
4 out of 5 stars
G
GetYourGuide traveler – BelgiumMay 21, 2024 – Verified booking
Had a nice day but program was changed, Rovinj instead of Labin. It would be better to announce that in advance. Fortunately, we visited Rovinj itself the next day and did Labin instead. But otherwise OK, pleasant guide.
3
3 out of 5 stars
S
Sandro – BelgiumAugust 30, 2023 – Verified booking
Fun trip with some fine information on the history of Istria. The tastings were good, but not exceptional. You could do the tastings on your own, yet then you would miss out on the historical information. We didn't do the last village as was described, however. Which was a pity. Please be aware that the time and location of pickup is only communicated the evening before. I would have liked to know this sooner.

Product ID: 192549

Activity provider:
KoperTrips
  • Croatia
  • Zagreb County
  • Things to do in Rijeka
  • Tours in Rijeka

Top Attractions in Rijeka

  • 1Trsat Fortress

Experiences in Rijeka

  • 1Rijeka Cruises & boat tours
  • 2Rijeka Day trips
  • 3Rijeka Airport transfers
  • 4Rijeka Canoe & kayak tours
  • 5Rijeka Family-friendly activities
  • 6Rijeka Snorkeling
  • 7Rijeka Water sports
  • 8Rijeka Transfers
  • 9Rijeka Public transportation tickets
  • 10Rijeka Walking tours
  • 11Rijeka Bus & minivan tours
  • 12Rijeka Extreme sports & adrenaline
  • 13Rijeka Hidden gems
  • 14Rijeka Beach trips
  • 15Rijeka Cave tours
  • 16Rijeka Island tours
  • 17Rijeka Night tours
  • 18Rijeka Sightseeing
  • 19Rijeka Food & drinks
  • 20Rijeka Nature & adventure

Tours in Croatia

  • 1Split Tours
  • 2Zadar Tours
  • 3Dubrovnik Tours
  • 4Pula Tours
  • 5Makarska Tours
  • 6Zagreb Tours
  • 7Omiš Tours
  • 8Rovinj Tours
  • 9Porec Tours
  • 10Trogir Tours
  • 11Medulin Tours
  • 12Umag Tours
  • 13Cavtat Tours
  • 14Šibenik Tours
  • 15Novalja Tours
  • 16Fažana Tours
  • 17Korčula Tours
  • 18Opatija Tours
  • 19Vodice Tours
  • 20Biograd na Moru Tours

Things to do in Croatia

  • 1Things to do in Split
  • 2Things to do in Zadar
  • 3Things to do in Dubrovnik
  • 4Things to do in Pula
  • 5Things to do in Makarska
  • 6Things to do in Zagreb
  • 7Things to do in Omiš
  • 8Things to do in Rovinj
  • 9Things to do in Porec
  • 10Things to do in Trogir
  • 11Things to do in Medulin
  • 12Things to do in Cavtat
  • 13Things to do in Šibenik
  • 14Things to do in Novalja
  • 15Things to do in Fažana
  • 16Things to do in Korčula
  • 17Things to do in Opatija
  • 18Things to do in Vrsar
  • 19Things to do in Hvar City
  • 20Things to do in Plitvice

Top destinations

  • Paris
  • Barcelona
  • Rome
  • Amsterdam
  • Prague
  • London
  • Budapest
  • Vienna
  • Marrakesh
  • Lisbon
  • Milan
  • Dubai
  • Istanbul
  • Venice
  • Berlin
  • Florence
  • New York City
  • Split
  • Málaga
  • Hamburg

Top attraction categories

  • Amsterdam Cruises & boat tours
  • Budapest Cruises & boat tours
  • Paris Cruises & boat tours
  • Berlin Cruises & boat tours
  • Venice Gondola tours
  • London Harry Potter tours
  • Rome Hop-on Hop-off tours
  • Paris Hop-on Hop-off tours
  • Paris Family-friendly activities
  • Berlin Shows & musicals
  • Hamburg Cruises & boat tours
  • Paris Shows & musicals
  • Paris City cards
  • La Maddalena Cruises & boat tours
  • Cologne Cruises & boat tours
  • Prague Cruises & boat tours
  • Rome City cards
  • Zadar Cruises & boat tours
  • Stockholm Cruises & boat tours
  • Vienna Concerts & operas

Popular Attractions

  • Caminito del Rey
  • Memorial and Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau
  • Colosseum
  • Seine River
  • Sagrada Familia
  • Eiffel Tower
  • Warner Bros. Studio London
  • Pompeii Archaeological Site
  • Disneyland Paris
  • Vatican Museums
  • Louvre Museum
  • Siam Park
  • Mount Etna
  • Lake Como
  • Moulin Rouge
  • Blue Lagoon, Malta
  • Notre Dame Cathedral
  • Palace of Versailles
  • Last Supper
  • Anne Frank House
  • Croatia
  • Zagreb County
  • Things to do in Rijeka
  • Tours in Rijeka
Get it on Google PlayDownload on the App Store
  • Contact
  • Legal Notice
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookies and Marketing Preferences
  • General Terms and Conditions
  • Information according to the Digital Services Act
  • Sitemap
  • Do not Sell or Share my Personal Information
  • About Us
  • Careers
  • Blog
  • Press
  • Gift Cards
  • Explorer
  • As a Supply Partner
  • As a Content Creator
  • As an Affiliate Partner
Paypal
Mastercard
Visa
Maestro
American Express
Jcb
Discover
Klarna
Google Pay
Apple Pay
Ideal
Bancontact

© 2008 – 2025 GetYourGuide. Made in Zurich & Berlin.

Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn