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

5.0 (6 reviews) 1 h 40 min – 2 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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Private Pula Tour - Stones & Stories with a Sip of Wine — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Amphitheatre as seen from the top of Pula's fortress - Kaštel — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 40 min – 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, French
Operated by: Saša Radost

What is included

Included

Included: Alcoholic beverages: A glass of local wine
Included: Licensed tour guide

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees for attractions along the way (Amphitheatre 10 EUR, Temple of August 2 EUR)

Itinerary

Arco dei Sergi

10 min

The triumphal arch of the renowned Sergi family still stands proud on one end of the most famous streets in Pula.
Floor mosaic The Punishment of Dirce

10 min

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.
Tempio Di Augusto

10 min Admission 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.
Tito's Park

10 min

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.
Amphitheatre de Pula

30 min Admission 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).
The Twin Gates of Pula

5 min

The first and the youngest of the three Roman town gates still standing today.
Gate of Hercules

5 min

.The Gates of Hercules are the oldest town gates of Pula.
Zerostrasse

15 min Admission 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.
Giardini 2

20 min

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.