Olive Oil Museum and Tasting Experiences in Pula

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By Museum Olei Histriae

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Features

Free cancellation available
1h
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Multiple languages

Overview

2000 years of Istrian olive oil at one place!
Unique olive oil museum - learn about the history of olive oil making, from Roman times, when Istrian olive oils were highly prized, to the present day. Find out about olive varieties, health benefits and much more.
Educational tasting experiences - discover the essentials of extra virgin olive oil and taste the best olive oils from Istria: Chiavalon, Mate, Vošten, Oleum viride, Rheos and many others.
Shop in largest local store in centre of Pula: awarded olive oils and wines, truffel products, Istrian brandies, cosmetics form olive oil and lavander, olive wood products
● Visit the House of Istrian Olive Oil, located just 50 metres from the Roman Arena.
● Taste Istrian extra virgin olive oils and learn how to recognise differences in taste and quality.
● Learn about Istrian olive oil, its history and traditions from an expert guide.
● Choose from different tasting experiences, including premium olive oils and local food and wine pairings.

Activity location

Istarska ul. 30
- 30 Istarska ulica
- 52100, Pula, Istarska županija, Croatia

Meeting/Redemption Point

Istarska ul. 30
- 30 Istarska ulica
- 52100, Pula, Istarska županija, Croatia

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Dates

Travellers

Museum & Olive Oil Tasting in Multilingual

1h
Opening hours: Mon 10:00-16:00
English

Green experience: Taste 3 extra virgin olive oils and learn how to recognise quality through their aromas and flavours.
Museum admission is included.: Duration with museum visit: app 50 minutes.

Languages available

Price details

€24.00 x 2 Adults€48.00

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Museum, Oil Tasting & Dessert in Multilingual

1h
Opening hours: Mon 10:00-16:00
English

Gold experience: Taste 8 award-winning Istrian olive oils, and finish with a surprise dessert pairing. Museum admission included.
Museum admission is included.: Duration with museum visit: 60-70 min

Languages available

Price details

€32.00 x 2 Adults€64.00

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Olive Oil Tasting, Food & Wine in Multilingual

1h
Opening hours: Mon 10:00-16:00
English

Platinum experience: Taste a selection of premium extra virgin olive oils together with local Istrian
food, wine, and a surprise dessert pairing.
Museum admission is included.: Duration with museum visit: 2 hours

Languages available

Price details

€48.00 x 2 Adults€96.00

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What's included, what's not

Local Istrian specialities and wine in the Platinum Experience
Admission to the Olive Oil Museum
Premium and internationally awarded Istrian olive oils in selected experiences
Guided tasting of 3 or 8 extra virgin olive oils, depending on the selected experience
Dessert pairing in selected experiences
Audio guide available in the museum in 12 languages

Know before you book

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transport options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Advance reservation is required for the Platinum Experience.
- The museum shop offers a selection of Istrian extra virgin olive oils, local brandies, truffles, lavender-based cosmetics, and souvenirs.
- In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
- This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Our experience starts with olive oil museum visit, where you'll discover the history and culture of olive growing, find out more about ancient and modern olive oil production, and learn about health benefits of olive oil. After exploring the museum, together, we'll taste and compare different olive oils, learn how to recognise olive oil quality and polyphenols through aroma and taste, understand labels and discover how to use and store olive oil properly. Depending on the experience you choose, you will also taste local Istrian specialities paired with olive oil and wine, followed by a sweet dessert pairing with olive oil. *****GOLD EXPERIENCE - Discover the best of Istria! Guided tasting of internationally awarded Istrian olive oils with surprise desert pairing at the end. Museum admission included. *******PLATINUM EXPERIENCE Premium guided olive oil tasting with selection of local Istrian specialities and deserts. Discover the flavours of Istria through a selection of local specialities paired with olive oil and wine. The experience concludes with a surprise dessert pairing. Museum admission included.

Location

Activity location

Istarska ul. 30
- 30 Istarska ulica
- 52100, Pula, Istarska županija, Croatia

Meeting/Redemption Point

Istarska ul. 30
- 30 Istarska ulica
- 52100, Pula, Istarska županija, Croatia

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