Pula Cruise Port Guide

The short answer

Pula's star is its Roman Arena, one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters, near the harbor. Entry is 10 euros for adults and it is open long hours in summer. The compact Roman old town is next to it, so Pula is an easy walk-yourself day.

Getting ashoreDock or tender

Distance to townThe Arena and old town are close to the waterfront (exact distance not verified).

Gateway forRoman Arena, Temple of Augustus, Brijuni National Park (from Fažana), Rovinj

Walk to Arena and old townShort (not verified) · Free

On the chart

Where Pula lies

Antique-style chart of The Adriatic with ports marked

Pula Ravenna Trieste Venice Amalfi and Positano Bari Dubrovnik Hvar Koper Korčula Kotor Naples Rovinj Salerno Šibenik Sorrento Split Zadar

Where your ship docks

Ships dock or anchor in Pula's harbor, which sits beside the city center and the Roman Arena (exact berth and tender use not verified).

Shuttle. Not verified.

From the gangway

Getting to the sights

The way	Time	Cost
Walk to Arena and old town	Short (not verified)	Free
Bus or taxi to Fažana (boats to Brijuni)	Not verified	City day ticket about 4 euros (Wikivoyage, approximate)
Bus to Rovinj	Not verified	Not verified

Walk to Arena and old town

Time Short (not verified)Cost Free

Walk along the waterfront to the Arena.

Flat waterfront.

Bus or taxi to Fažana (boats to Brijuni)

Time Not verifiedCost City day ticket about 4 euros (Wikivoyage, approximate)

Pulapromet buses; buy at a kiosk (cheaper) or from the driver.
In Fažana, take the national park boat to Brijuni.

Brijuni needs most of a day; book the park tour.

Bus to Rovinj

Time Not verifiedCost Not verified

From Pula bus station.

Worth the trip

What to see

Pula Arena (Roman amphitheater)

Huge 1st-century arena still used for concerts.

How: Walk.
Time: 1 hour
Tickets: Adults 10 euros; children/students 5 euros; disabled adults 5 euros, companion free; under 5 free. Hours: April 8-20; May 8-21; June-August 8-22; September 8-21; October 8-19; November-March 9-17. May close for events (Arena Pula official).

Temple of Augustus and the Forum

Roman temple on the old main square.

How: Walk through the old town.
Time: 30 minutes
Tickets: Small fee (not verified).

Arch of the Sergii

Roman triumphal arch at the edge of the old town.

How: Walk.
Time: 15 minutes
Tickets: Free.

Kaštel (Venetian fortress) hill

Fortress with city views; history museum (not verified).

How: Short climb.
Time: 45 minutes
Tickets: Not verified.

Brijuni National Park

Islands with Roman ruins, safari park and Tito's former retreat.

How: Boat from Fažana.
Time: 4-5 hours
Tickets: Not verified; book with the national park.

A day ashore

Your day, hour by hour

Planned for a typical call. Check your ship's all-aboard time and be back an hour early. The ship will not wait.

8:30 Ashore; walk to the Arena (opens 8:00 in summer).
8:45-9:45 Arena.
10:00 Walk into the old town: Arch of the Sergii, Forum and Temple of Augustus.
11:30 Kaštel hill for the view.
12:30 Lunch: Istrian truffle pasta.
14:00 Market hall or a swim stop.
15:00 Back to the ship 1 hour before all-aboard.

Wise counsel

What goes wrong, and how to avoid it

Beware

Arena may close for events.
Summer heat; little shade inside the Arena.
The Archaeological Museum building is closed for renovation (AMI Pula).

Do this

Visit the Arena first thing to beat heat and groups.
Buy Arena tickets online at shop.ami-pula.hr to skip the line.

Practical matters

Fees, money and access

Rules & fees

No cruise caps or fees found for Pula.

Accessibility

Waterfront and old town are mostly flat with some cobbles. Arena entry has ramps on the ground level (not verified); upper levels have stairs. Disabled visitors pay a reduced fare and a companion enters free (Arena Pula).