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Most tours show you the Arena and the Forum. La Yugo Vita takes you somewhere completely different.
You ride in a restored 1979 Zastava 101 — the Stojadin — through the Yugoslav-era history of Pula with a local guide who knows the city from the inside. The shipyard that employed thousands. The workers' housing built as part of the socialist deal. Military zones still closed off today. A former army centre now home to artists and activists.
The car is part of the experience. It turns heads everywhere it goes. People on the street stop and share their own memories of the same model. That does not happen on any other tour in Pula.
Best suited for: couples, small groups of friends, history enthusiasts, cold war and Yugoslav nostalgia travellers, and anyone who wants to see the real Pula rather than the tourist version. Not suitable for travellers with limited mobility as the experience involves a vintage vehicle without accessibility adaptations.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pick-up by Zastava 101 (Stojadin) at pre-agreed locations in the city of Pula, outside the pedestrian zone. Drop-off as agreed.
Look for a restored red 1979 Zastava 101 parked outside of the main entrance. It is hard to miss. Your guide will be with the car.
Itinerary
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Hop into a restored 1979 Zastava 101 and discover the side of Pula that most visitors never find. La Yugo Vita is a private two hour ride through the Yugoslav era history of the city. Your driver knows Pula from the inside, and the stories you will hear are not in any guidebook. The route takes you past the Uljanik shipyard, through Veruda where workers were given apartments as part of the socialist system, and along the coast to a military gate that never really opened. Brijuni sits across the water just ahead, close enough to see, impossible to reach. The Stojadin's engine sounds like something between a sewing machine and a tractor. People on the street wave, smile, and occasionally stop to share their own memories of the same model. That does not happen on a minibus tour. At some point during the ride, if you want it, you can take the wheel yourself. Every ride ends back where it started. You will take a small souvenir home and a version of Pula that most visitors completely miss.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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