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- German
- German
- Portuguese
- Portuguese
- English
- English
- Italian
- Italian
- French
- French
- Spanish
- Spanish
Explore Rovinj at your own pace with a self-guided walking tour on your phone. You get a clear map of all 9 stops, simple directions through Google Maps, and short audio stories you can play when you reach each location.
The route covers the historic Old Town and waterfront, from Valdibora Square to the Riva promenade, passing sites like the Balbi Arch, Grisia Street, and the Bell Tower of St. Euphemia.
Start anytime, pause whenever you like, and explore freely. No groups, no schedules. Audio and text available in 7 languages.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Start your walk at Rovinj Market in Valdibora Square. Just open Ciceru nearby to begin exploring the open-air stalls and waterfront setting, where trade, color, and salt air still define the city’s rhythm.
Wrap up your tour on the Riva promenade. Take a moment to enjoy the waterfront, the tightly packed façades, and the place where Rovinj’s island past finally met the mainland before ending your walk.
Itinerary
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1Rovinj Market
Start your walk at Rovinj Market in Valdibora Square. Just open Ciceru nearby to begin exploring the open-air stalls and waterfront setting, where trade, color, and salt air still define the city’s rhythm.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Rovinj Heritage Museum (Pass by)
Stand before the red façade of the Califfi Palace and observe its Baroque windows and stone details, a former noble residence that now anchors the square from the outside.
Admission ticket free -
2Balbi Arch
Pause under the Balbi Arch and look up at the carved stone faces and the Lion of Saint Mark, the ceremonial gateway that once controlled entry to the island city.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Walk across Piazza Matteotti and take in the pastel façades and harbor views, a square built on land reclaimed from the sea when Rovinj stopped being an island.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Climb Grisia Street and admire its steep stone pavement, shuttered windows, and gallery-lined façades, an outdoor corridor where art and daily life merge.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Church of St. Euphemia (Pass by)
Look up at the bell tower of St. Euphemia and observe its Venetian-inspired form and rotating statue, a landmark visible from almost anywhere in town.
Admission ticket free -
5
Stand on the rocks of Monte Beach and take in the contrast between stone, sea, and the church above, a raw edge where the old town meets the Adriatic.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
View the remaining sections of the old city walls and notice how houses are built directly into the fortifications, turning defense into everyday architecture.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Wrap up your tour on the Riva promenade. Take a moment to enjoy the waterfront, the tightly packed façades, and the place where Rovinj’s island past finally met the mainland before ending your walk.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- 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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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