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- German
Rovinj is a small town, but it hides one or the other unexpected treasure.
Why is Rovinj located on a peninsula?
What does Saint Euphemia have to do with Rovinj?
Why is Rovinj called "Little Venice?"
What is a batana?
Get to know Rovinj privately and individually and explore the old town with a local, German-speaking city guide.
"A clever person finds the best education while traveling"
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
At the city gate
Itinerary
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1Balbi Arch
Balbi Bogen is the entrance door to the charming labyrinth of small alleys and squares in the old town of Rovinj. At the top of the balbi arch is a Venetian lion, I will tell you personally what that means.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Trg G. Matteottija
Here we will see the town hall, the imposing city palace from the 16th century in which the city administration is still located today. You can find out more on site.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Garzotto
The Great Square or Veliki trg: in the Middle Ages there was a market square here. Here you can see beautiful Renaissance houses from the 16th century and watch how all the main streets from the old town of Rovinj led to the market square.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Ulica Grisia
Grisia Street is one of the landmarks of the old town of Rovinj, where we will see countless small art galleries. Grisia leads us to the plateau of the parish church of Saint Euphemia.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Church of St. Euphemia
All over the world there are many legends about the life and death of St. Euphemia, but she is especially venerated in Rovinj. Perk up your ears and hear what I have to tell you about the city's patron saint.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Old Town
In the old town we will see numerous winding streets with colorful houses, as well as balconies, typical Istrian galleries, also called Baladur and the old fortress walls You will learn from me how thousands of residents lived together on a small island for centuries.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Ulica Sv. Križa
Here we will see the Gate of the Holy Cross, one of seven entrance gates that Rovinj had. Today three are still preserved.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Port of Rovinj
In the port of Rovinj we will see very special wooden boats: the batanas. These boats were built by local shipbuilders, often on the ground floor of their own homes, and the Rovinj batana is a Croatian intangible cultural heritage.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
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- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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