Istrian Olive Oil Guided Tasting in Pula

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.

When you come to our House of Istrian Olive Oil, first you will go through an interesting exhibition - you will see how Romans in Istria made olive oil, where and how it was exported, and you will see two short films about traditional processing and how we make olive oil today. After that, we will take you to the tasting room where we'll go together through sensory analysis of high-quality Istrian olive oils as well as the one that we usually buy in the supermarket. We will teach you how to recognize good from bad olive oils, you will be able to identify positive and negative attributes of oils and understand why polyphenols are important for our health. 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. The duration of the whole experience is around 1–2 hours, depending on the experience you choose.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation 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.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.