Photos: Юрий Д.К., Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0 Judgefloro, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain Clubture Network, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Photos: Юрий Д.К., Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0 Judgefloro, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain Clubture Network, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Pučka tržnica, a market morning
Your local guide
Luka Franković
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Highlights
- A market hall built in 1903
- Marble counters explained by a local trader
- Three generations selling in one hall
- Seasonal Istrian produce on show
- A working Pula morning, live
About this tour
This session shows a working morning inside Pučka tržnica, the cast-iron and glass market hall built in 1903. You see the marble fish counters downstairs and the fruit and vegetable stalls above, with produce that changes through the Istrian seasons. My family has traded fish here for three generations, so this is a market explained from the inside.
We start downstairs with a sound check among the fish counters, then move upstairs for the second stop, taking questions about what is in season. I send a short list of what was on the stalls that day once we finish.
It suits anyone curious about everyday Pula rather than only its monuments. It also suits early risers, since the market is busiest before mid-morning.
Included
- Live video session with a local guide
- A close look at the dishes and where locals buy them
- A short list of places and dishes to try later
Not included
- Food and drinks shown on camera
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Pula before heading out.
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The fish hall 15 min
The camera moves along the marble counters of the 1903 cast-iron market hall, and I explain what is being sold that morning and why my family has traded here for three generations.
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Produce stalls 15 min
Upstairs among the fruit and vegetable stalls, I point out the seasonal Istrian produce on show and how the market changes through the year.
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Your questions 7 min
Time to ask anything about Pula: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 3 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Istrian truffles and Stari Grad, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Zagreb time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 8 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Pula, showing you The fish hall and Produce stalls live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need to buy or cook anything?
No. This is a conversation: the guide describes the dishes and where to find them, so you can try them yourself whenever suits you.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I carry the phone through the market hall live as it fills up for the morning.
Times shown in Zagreb time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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