Buje: Authentic Istrian family farm, guided walk, foods & wine

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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
2 hours 15 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 14 guests
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Language
English, Croatian
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Explore Istrian olive oil, wine, and local cuisine near Umag. Enjoy tastings in an intimate group, learn about production, and immerse yourself in nature and authentic flavors.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Experience the authentic magic of Istria with our Olivo Istriano guided walking tour with local food and wine tasting. We will meet at the Palazzina Montebello, built in 1899, and explore lush orchards with 31 varieties of estate-grown fruits. Continue the walk through scenic olive groves and vineyards, enjoying breathtaking view of a hilltop town and terraced fields. Discover our sustainable farming practices and learn ancient to modern techniques of olive oil production in the cellar, culminating in a professional tasting with a certified sommelier. Savor a farm-to-table food and wine pairing under a shady tree, featuring local charcuterie, cheese, seasonal fruits, and homemade bread, paired with regional wines. Finish with a surprise artisan dessert. This unique experience combines history, flavors, and family traditions—an immersive journey into Istria’s rich lands. Book now for an unforgettable taste of local culture, warmth, and craftsmanship!

Sample Menu

MAIN
Food, wine and olive oil
Typical Istrian charcuterie board featuring locally sourced products—perfectly complemented by two wines, homemade juice, and refreshing water.
DESSERT
Artisan ice cream with few drops of olive oil
To crown this extraordinary day, enjoy a surprise artisan dessert, rounding off your farm-to-table experience with a refreshing touch.

What You Get

Bottled water
Homemade juice and fresh water
Cellar visit
Guided walking tour in the orchard, vineyard and olive grove

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

Discover Istria's authentic charm with our Olivo Istriano experience, blending history, tradition, and flavors. Walk through our orchard, home to 31 varieties of fresh, estate-grown fruits, vibrant with color and scent. Then explore our olive groves and vineyards, boasting panoramic views of hilltop towns, terraced fields, and Istrian landscapes. We share our sustainable practices that produce top-quality olive oil. In the cellar, learn about ancient and modern harvesting techniques, from Roman times to today. A professional tasting with a certified olive oil sommelier helps you discover its subtle nuances. Outside the Palazzina, enjoy a food and wine pairing under a shady tree with a typical Istrian charcuterie board—Prosciutto, salamino, codfish, marinated anchovies, cheese, ricotta, olives, garden fruits, bread—paired with local wines, homemade juice, and water. Finish with a surprise artisan dessert, completing your farm-to-table experience. Join us for an unforgettable journey through Istria’s flavors, history, and family traditions—an authentic taste of the land served with warmth and passion.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Olivo Istriano | Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Grad Buje Istarska županija, Croatia, HR, 52460

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We will meet at our home, in a village of Kukov Vrh where Olivo Istriano is based. Follow Google Maps navigation: https://maps.app.goo.gl/W4mWSGwQvJ2Z98Tz8 Please enter on the main gate, there is a large garden in front of the house and the road trough it, come up and park on the left of the garage.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Highlight of our trip!
June 13, 2025
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This was a highlight of our trip! Rene gave the perfect tour, the views were spectacular, and the food and wine were delicious!

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Phenomenal farm tour and lunch
June 07, 2025
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Trip Advisor never sent them our booking, but they immediately figured out how to accommodate a surprise group of seven. Absolutely gorgeous grounds! Rene was exceptionally knowledgeable and funny ...read more

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Awesome!
September 26, 2024
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Unreal experience. If you have the chance to experience the family estate, do not miss it! Very informative, and a true genuine family that takes pride in their products. Generous with their portio...read more

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Great experience!
September 06, 2024
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Great experience! This Olive Oil farm has been in the family for 4 generations and what a nice family. Nice tour of the olive trees with explanation of the entire process. We then sat under a large...read more

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Eine Entdeckungsreise abseits von Touristenpfaden durch die istrische Geschmackskultur
September 05, 2024
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Die Geschichte von Istrien, was es alles braucht um Oliven ernten zu können und wie Olivenöl heute gewonnen wird. Abgerundet mit lokalen Köstlichkeiten. Das was du isst, verbindet dich täglich mit ...read more

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