Full-Day Market Tour and Cooking Class in Pula

Pula, Croatia offers a vibrant culinary experience that’s sure to delight any food enthusiast. Set out on a full-day adventure exploring the local Green Market, where you’ll discover the finest seasonal produce and learn about regional ingredients. Then, transition to a countryside studio for a hands-on cooking class, where you’ll prepare a delectable three-course meal paired with Istrian wine. This immersive experience promises to leave you with not only a full stomach, but also a deeper appreciation for Pula’s rich culinary traditions.

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Key Points

A guided full-day experience that combines a tour of Pula’s vibrant fish and green markets with a hands-on cooking class in a countryside studio.
Opportunity to learn about local Istrian ingredients, culinary traditions, and prepare a three-course meal using the fresh produce selected from the markets.
Cooking class led by a household cook in a serene countryside setting surrounded by olive trees, with the meal accompanied by local Istrian wine.
Highly rated 5.0-star experience with 2 reviews, highlighting the immersive nature of the market tour and cooking class.
Flexible logistics, including a central meeting point, option for transfer organization, and free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience.

Tour Overview

The full-day Market Tour and Cooking Class in Pula, Croatia offers a unique opportunity for both locals and travelers to enjoy the city’s vibrant culinary scene.

Rated 5.0 stars with 2 reviews, this experience includes a guided tour of Pula’s fish and green markets, a hands-on cooking class in a countryside studio, and the preparation of a delicious three-course meal.

Participants will have the chance to learn new recipes and techniques to impress their family and friends back home, all while enjoying a glass of local Istrian wine.

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Experience Highlights

Guided tours of Pula’s fish and green markets allow participants to select seasonal ingredients alongside a household cook.

In the countryside studio surrounded by olive trees, the cooking class offers an immersive experience. Guests can expect to prepare a three-course meal using the fresh, local produce.

During the meal, they’ll savor the fruits of their labor, accompanied by a bottle of quality Istrian wine.

Savor the fruits of your labor, accompanied by a bottle of quality Istrian wine.

This hands-on experience presents an opportunity for participants to learn new recipes and culinary techniques they can replicate at home to impress family and friends.

Market Tour and Ingredient Selection

Participants begin their culinary adventure by meeting at the main entrance of Pula’s Green Market.

With their expert guide, they explore the vibrant stalls, browsing the bounty of fresh, seasonal produce. The guide shares insights into local ingredients and culinary traditions, helping participants select the finest fish, vegetables, and herbs for their cooking class.

Wandering through the lively market, participants enjoy the sights, sounds, and aromas that define Istrian cuisine.

This hands-on experience sets the stage for a delightful day of learning, cooking, and savoring the flavors of Pula.

Cooking Class in Countryside Studio

After the vibrant market tour, participants are whisked away to a charming countryside studio surrounded by olive trees.

Here, they’ll don aprons and learn to prepare a delectable 3-course Istrian meal from a household cook. Under their guidance, guests chop, sauté, and assemble the fresh, seasonal ingredients procured earlier.

The cooking class offers a hands-on opportunity to master new recipes and culinary techniques. With the aromas of sizzling dishes and the serene countryside setting, you will savor every moment of this immersive foodie experience.

A well-deserved local wine accompanies the homemade lunch.

Three-Course Lunch and Local Wine

With the market tour complete, guests settle in for a well-deserved three-course lunch paired with a bottle of quality Istrian wine.

The meal showcases the fresh, seasonal ingredients selected from the market. First, they enjoy a starter course, followed by a delectable main dish.

The meal highlights the fresh, seasonal ingredients selected from the market, with a starter course and a delectable main dish.

To end on a sweet note, a dessert course is served. Throughout the leisurely lunch, guests can savor the local flavors and learn about the culinary traditions of the Istrian region.

It’s a true taste of Croatia, complemented by the tranquil setting of the countryside studio.

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Recipes to Impress Family and Friends

One of the highlights of the full-day market tour and cooking class is the opportunity to learn new recipes that can impress family and friends.

The household cook shares tips and techniques for preparing authentic Istrian dishes using the fresh, seasonal ingredients gathered at the local markets.

Participants learn how to recreate the three-course meal they helped prepare, from appetizer to dessert.

These new culinary skills allow them to bring a taste of Croatia back home, showcasing their cooking prowess and wowing their loved ones with flavorful, homemade dishes.

Meeting Point and Logistics

The meeting point for this full-day market tour and cooking class is at Narodni trg 9, 52100, Pula, Croatia, specifically the main entrance of the Pula Green Market.

The experience starts at 9:00 am. There’s a maximum of 8 travelers per group.

Transfer organization from Pula to the cooking location and back is available upon request. Confirmation is received at the time of booking.

The experience isn’t wheelchair accessible, but can accommodate food preferences and allergies with advance notice.

Guests can cancel for free up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

The price is from $222.98 per person, with a lowest price guarantee.

Additional Details and Booking Information

Confirmation is received at the time of booking this full-day market tour and cooking class in Pula, Croatia.

The experience isn’t wheelchair accessible, but dietary preferences and allergies can be accommodated with advanced notice.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start of the tour. This tour is priced from $222.98 per person, with a lowest price guarantee.

Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior. Tour priced from $222.98 per person, with a lowest price guarantee.

This tour has 2 reviews, all rated 5.0 stars.
The maximum group size is 8 travelers.
Transfers from Pula to the cooking location and back can be arranged upon request.
This tour is suitable for both locals and travelers.
The 3-course meal includes local wine, coffee, and a digestif.