Top Friuli-Venezia Giulia Walking Tours

Prosecco Origins will take you back in time to the XIV century to discover the history of world’s favourite sparkling wine, exploring the pieces of land where it all began. Hidden in a little corner of north-eastern Italy and beautifully located in a unique setting overlooking the gulf of Trieste you’ll find the old villages of Contovello and Prosecco (of course), where you’ll get the chance to learn about the very first steps of Prosecco wine walking through the narrow streets of the ancient village and up and down the green terraced vineyards enjoying unbeatable views of the Adriatic Sea while tasting traditionally produced sparkling wines and regional delicacies from the nearby farmhouses. From wine-lovers to curious travellers, Prosecco Origins is the perfect experience for a getaway immersed in a unique environment, tasting locally produced wines and homemade delights while exploring the roots of a worldwide favourite. Come see where bubbles were born.

This magical Panoramic Tour of Trieste and Miramare Castle is ideal for travelers interested in historic architecture and magnificent scenery. Avoid the stress of busy public transport, and instead travel easily between sites in a comfortable vehicle, with pickup and drop-off included. The tour will showcase seaside scenery, caves, castles, mountains, and parks. You’ll avoid waiting in long visitor lines at Miramare Castle, as entrance tickets are included.

Explore Trieste at your own pace with this private guided walking tour. Learn about the history, culture, and art of the city in this tour that can be customized according to your interests. A local guide leads this stroll through Trieste, often called Vienna by the Sea, including both top landmarks and off the beaten path streets frequented by residents.

Come and discover the real Trieste, a cosmopolitan city, with an official, professional and kind guide who will introduce you to all the important places that have marked the history of this wonderful city. From Colonia Romana it has become "the little Vienna on the sea" thanks to the Free Port for being today a city dedicated to science. The tour of Trieste can only start from its magnificent Piazza Unità d'Italia, which opens onto the Gulf of Trieste, surrounded by splendid neo-classical style buildings. We will take a tour to discover the history, literature and art in a unique city with testimonies ranging from Roman times to the Middle Ages to reach the splendor of the Habsburg era. We will visit together its Roman remains, the medieval part with the splendid cathedral and the Hapsburg part passing along excavations, churches, squares, palaces, the grand canal and grand café. The city famous for its strong wind, called the bora, awaits you!

Discover the most beautiful corners of Slovenia’s Adriatic coast on this half-day excursion from Trieste. After meeting your guide at the port or at your hotel, you’ll travel by comfortable vehicle to Piran: a coastal city with history dating back to ancient times. Soak up its tranquil atmosphere, and stop by some of its main attractions. Then, continue along the coast and visit other seaside stops, including Portoroz, Izola, and Koper. To complement your sightseeing, you’ll also enjoy a traditional Slovenian meal, plus wine.

Explore Istria’s vibrant food and wine culture with a full-day, guided food tour from Trieste. With this tour, you’ll explore the villages of Buzet, Motovun, and Momjan and sample Istrian delights such as truffles, cheeses, and liquors you won’t find in the tourist shops. Learn about the olive oils and wine produced in this region as you sip and taste your way through the villages of Istria.

When your cruise ship drops anchor in the Port of Koper, don’t spend valuable vacation time planning a visit to Slovenia’s attractions. With this shore excursion, let someone else take care of planning and driving so you can quickly set off to see one of the country’s longest cave networks, and one of its most romantic alpine lakes. Travel with a private guide instead of a group on a crowded, plodding bus.

Place of memory located in the building where Fissan was born in 1930. Right in the house inhabited by Osiris Brovedani, which has become a museum, the memories of an incredible life come to life, made up of brilliant intuitions, difficult moments to forget and great generosity. Those on display are not just memories of the past and objects in the window, but contain a concentration of stories and experiences, even tragic ones, which serve to solicit fundamental questions about the identity of people, to add stories and reflections to our knowledge, such as stimulus to the exercise of solidarity and good will. The memory of the past is essential to live the present with greater awareness. It is necessary to remember the Nazi tragedy, together with the other episodes of extermination of the 20th century, to be able to recognize the ideological, nationalist and racial drift and restrain it in the bud.

With this tour with an authorized, professional and kind guide we will go to discover the Venetian past of this beautiful city. We will visit places that have marked its history including Piazza Libertà, the most beautiful Venetian-style square on the mainland. The influence of the long dominion of the Serenissima can be seen in the suggestive squares surrounded by arcades, in the loggias, in the palaces while the castle dominates the hill. From here your view will sweep over the red roofs of the city and then fly over the crown of moraine hills and the Alps. Udine is an elegant and convivial city, where scattered around the center you will find many restaurants, wine bars, cafes, elegant shops and elegant buildings. A city where the Patriarch of Aquileia and the Venetian lieutenants once resided. City of Tiepolo that has left many artistic testimonies still visible today e.g. in the fourteenth-century Cathedral and in the Patriarchal Palace. Udine, a real hidden gem awaits you!

Come and discover an ancient city that was called the second Rome! It's hard to imagine, but once upon a time, during the heyday of the Roman Empire, this small village near the Adriatic coast was a bustling trading city which was the fourth largest city in Italy due to its grandeur and splendor! Aquileia is an exceptional archaeological site that is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will visit the excavations and ancient remains of the Roman Forum, the necropolis and the imposing structures of the old river port. Do not miss the magnificent early Christian Basilica which houses the largest mosaic floor in the Western Christian world, an important stage in the history of European art. The last gem is the Domus Romana by Tito Macro. The largest reconstruction of a real Domus in Italy with original mosaic floors. In no other city - with the exception of Rome - is early Christianity as present as here. I'll take you to make it known!

With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

Visit Postojna Cave, the best-known cave in the world, and The Predjama Castle, the only preserved cave castle in Europe.

With this tour with an authorized, professional and kind guide we will go to discover the Venetian past of this beautiful city. We will visit places that have marked its history including Piazza Libertà, the most beautiful Venetian-style square on the mainland. The influence of the long dominion of the Serenissima can be seen in the suggestive squares surrounded by arcades, in the loggias, in the palaces while the castle dominates the hill. From here your view will sweep over the red roofs of the city and then fly over the crown of moraine hills and the Alps. Udine is an elegant and convivial city, where scattered around the center you will find many restaurants, wine bars, cafes, elegant shops and elegant buildings. A city where the Patriarch of Aquileia and the Venetian lieutenants once resided. City of Tiepolo that has left many artistic testimonies still visible today e.g. in the fourteenth-century Cathedral and in the Patriarchal Palace. Udine, a real hidden gem awaits you!

A private tour of Trieste is a popular choice for newcomers who wish to orient themselves and get inside tips and recommendations for hidden gems loved by locals. In addition to navigating for you, your guide provides background at the city’s top landmarks, from the main square to a panoramic view of the harbor. For your convenience, departure times are available throughout the day.

Visit the charming Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia, and Bled, a popular tourist destination, which is considered one of the most beautiful alpine resorts also known as the Alpine pearl.

Visit Piran, the town of music, artists and seamen, and enjoy a panoramic trip along the Slovene coast.

Visit the charming Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia, and Bled, a popular tourist destination, which is considered one of the most beautiful alpine resorts also known as the Alpine pearl.

Visit Piran, the town of music, artists and seamen, and enjoy a panoramic trip along the Slovene coast.

Discover what exactly are these osmizas? Osmizas are places where local wines (Terrano, Vitovska, and Malvasia) and traditional foods (eggs, sausages, salamis, and cheeses) can be bought and enjoyed just where they are produced. In 1784 peasants were allowed to sell foods and wines they raised and produced right in their cellars. In the region of Trieste, there are about 50 osmizas. On this tour, we will take you to the best, carefully chosen osmizas, the traditional farmhouse where you'll be able to taste authentic homemade products and local wines in a friendly, rustic atmosphere.

Visit the charming Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia, and Bled, a popular tourist destination, which is considered one of the most beautiful alpine resorts also known as the Alpine pearl.

One day dedicated to discover the stunning beauty of Dolomites running through their canyons! The tour will be choose according to the participants' skills and desires.

Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. We will walk around the Park Pietro Coppo and found there a market with old things. You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. What is the origin of the city name? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Izola. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!

Visit Postojna Cave, the best-known cave in the world, and The Predjama Castle, the only preserved cave castle in Europe.

Trieste is a charming seaport city also referred to as “Vienna by the sea”. The city’s main squares are decked with imposing Neoclassical buildings, and the Grand Canal, packed with open-air cafés. This is a witness to the fact that, just like Venice and its lagoon, this city also had an outstanding seafaring past. This vibrant city is influenced by Italian, Austro-Hungarian, and Slovenian culture which can be evidenced in its architecture. Admire the magnificent Piazza Unità d'Italia, the biggest square in Europe by the sea. As you walk around the historic center of the city you will discover the charm, the history, and the culture of this amazing city overlooking the Adriatic Sea.