Overview
The House of Istrian Olive Oil located in the center of Pula
tells the story of olive growing in Istria through history to the present day. Visiting the museum, you can discover why Istrian olive oil was highly valued by the ancient Romans and how it was produced; what happened to olive oil production during the Middle Ages, how oil was produced by our ancestors and how it is produced today and finally, what are the secrets of creating an extra virgin olive oil of premium quality.
Every visit includes an oil tasting led by a trained person.
You will learn why Istrian olive oils are considered one of the best in the world, you can try oils from different Istrian producers, taste different varietal oils and blends.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Included in the price is the audio-guide in 12 languages.
Entry fee for the museum, Guided tasting of Istrian olive oils plus a surprise dessert
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Our House of Istrian Olive Oil is situated only 50 meters from the Roman Amphitheatre - Arena, in a building that used to be a gallery.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
When you come to our House of Istrian Olive Oil, first you will go through interesting exhibition - you will see how Romans in Istria made olive oil, where and how it was exported, you will see two short films about traditional processing and how we make olive oil today.
After that we will take you to tasting room where we'll go together through sensory analyses of high quality Istrian olive oils as well as the one that we usually buy in supermarket. We will teach you how to recognize good from bed olive oils, you will be able to find positive and negative attributes of oils and understand why are polyphenols important for our health.
At the end you will try pairing sweet dessert with olive oil. Duration of whole experience is around one or one-and-half hour, it depend on you and your interests.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Zagreb).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Olive Oil Guided Tasting and History in Pula
Can I cancel Olive Oil Guided Tasting and History in Pula for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 1 hour 30 min.
Where does it start?
Our House of Istrian Olive Oil is situated only 50 meters from the Roman Amphitheatre - Arena, in a building that used to be a gallery.
What's included?
- Included in the price is the audio-guide in 12 languages.
- Entry fee for the museum, Guided tasting of Istrian olive oils plus a surprise dessert
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English, Croatian, Italian.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Museum Olei Histriae
