Pula is one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world. At its heart stands the Pula Arena — a 1st-century amphitheatre that remains one of the six largest Roman amphitheatres in existence — but the city has far more to offer than this single monument.
The Roman Core
A 90-minute guided walk through Pula old town connects the major monuments while providing the historical context that transforms stone into story.
- The Arena: Built between 27 BC and 68 AD, capacity 23,000 spectators
- Arch of the Sergii: A triumphal arch from 29 BC in the heart of the old town
- Temple of Augustus: One of the best-preserved Roman temples in the world
- The Forum: Still functioning as Pula main square after 2,000 years
- The Twin Gates: Roman city gates with first-century stonework intact
Beyond the Standard Route
The best guided tours in Pula go beyond the headline monuments to explore the Roman street grid, the medieval overlay on Roman foundations, and the Venetian and Austro-Hungarian layers that complete the city architectural biography.
You walk across stones that Roman gladiators walked across. When you understand where you are, the whole city changes.
Booking Guided Tours
- Tourist office on the Forum offers official guides
- Evening tours of the Arena are especially atmospheric
- Private tours available for groups or with specialist art historians
