Metelkova Tours and Activities

Hi, my name is Živa and I love hosting bike tours! I have been doing this for 5 years now. Why take my tour? Two reasons; I have lived in Ljubljana for most of my life and know it like the back of my hand, and my tours only allow 3 or 4 people at the time, making smaller, friendlier, and definitely more fun tours. So come, let's explore this amazing town together!

Discover the beauty and culture of Ljubljana by bike on an afternoon city tour. Enjoy a 3-hour guided ride through Metelkova city, Tivoli Park and the Krakovo district. Cruise by stately landmarks such as the National Gallery and the Opera House, and view bustling public spaces like Central Market, Cobbler’s Bridge and French Revolution Square. Along the way, learn about the vibrant culture and history of Slovenia's treasured capital.

This is the original alternative tour of Ljubljana. It is filled with alternative cultures, indie lifestyles, and graffiti and street art. This walking tour showcases the most colourful places and spaces in town like Metelkova, Rog Factory, ŠKUC gallery and Alkatraz gallery. It includes stories of local rebellion from the World War 2 Liberation Front to contemporary subcultures, and explores issues such as urban art, ecology, LGBTQ history, symbolic resistance, political art and radical ideas.

True, you heard it right. Ljubljana is a beautiful old town with centuries-old historic buildings, narrow streets, beautiful Baroque churches and monuments, numerous street cafes and restaurants. But Ljubljana is more than that. There are also buildings and areas in the center of town that once served military or manufacturing purposes and were abandoned due to contemporary political, social and economic circumstances. Since then these areas have been populated by squatters, artists and bohemians, who have turned them into zones of creativity, liberal thought, solidarity with marginalized social groups and into zones of independent arts. Join us on this tour, where we visit alternative parts of town, and we also walk through the old town past the sights that testify to the rich history of the city from the ancient Romans through the Middle Ages to the present.

What a great way to explore Ljubljana – on wheels! Not only the main attractions, located in the pedestrian zone, but an unique opportunity to cover a wider area without skipping the cozy stops where locals enjoy soaking up the city vibe. Hop on a comfortable fat-tire stylish beach cruiser bicycle and enjoy Ljubljana from a different perspective. The main advantage of exploring the lively capital on two wheels is the ability to see interesting places outside of the pedestrian city center.

Welcome to Ljubljana. Walking across Plečnik’s bridges, the charming small coffee shop along Ljubljana River and the amazing view from Ljubljana’s skyscraper of the whole city surrounded by impressive mountain ranges, will certainly make you fall in love with this wonderful city. Perfectly suited for discovery on foot, our self-guided audio tour allows you to set the pace and explore at your leisure as you uncover the stories of this amazing city. To discover this fascinating city in your own time and at your own pace just download this self-guided audio tour, pop in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and start walking. You will see a striking skyscraper, a fine collection of modern art and numerous examples of the work of Slovenia’s eminent architect. The tour will take approximately two hours, but you can pause the audio guide when needed. Grab a bite to eat or do some shopping along the way. Please note that this tour is only available in English.

THE CASTLE RUN Our goal is to make our way up to and back from the historic, Ljubljana castle. Although we have some uphill running in the first half of the tour, the magnificent city view we experience from the castle makes it all worthwhile. Before we start the ascent, we will visit park Tivoli to see the exhibition of large-format photographs, open throughout the year. We take a different route to and from the castle, so manage to explore all of the city's major attractions, like the works of the famous 20th-century architect Jože Plečnik, Dragon bridge, Prešeren Square, Central market, Robba Fountain and many more… We will take care of the route, but you are in charge of the pace :)

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