Top Ljubljana Cultural Tours

Visit Slovenia’s iconic attractions during a small-group guided day trip, departing from central Ljubljana. Slovenia’s abundance of beauty is seen from capital to coast. On this voyage you will cruise to the karst region to admire the Škocjan Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then head to Lipica and observe the elegance of Slovenia’s Lipizzaner horses. Stop in the medieval coastal village, Piran, known for tasty local seafood specialties and stunning views of the Adriatic Sea. This tour is limited to eight people to ensure a personalized experience.

Get out of the city and experience two of Slovenia’s alpine lakes on this tour. Depart from your Ljubljana hotel in an air-conditioned minivan with a driver-guide and travel to Lake Bled. Ride a traditional wooden pletna boat to the Church of the Assumption of Mary in the middle of the lake. Head up to Bled Castle and explore the fortress. Travel on to Bohinj Lake and pause at Vingar Gorge.

Experience delectable flavors from Slovenia’s rich culinary heritage during this guided small-group sightseeing and walking tour in Ljubljana. Explore the vibrant farmers market and discover refreshing tastes. Enjoy a delicious lunch among locals at a nearby restaurant and learn the history of Slovenia’s capital city and see sights like the beautiful buildings hovering along Ljubljanica River.

Taking a guided walking tour of Ljubljana is an excellent way to get to know the city especially if you’re short on time. You’ll pass by the most popular sights while learning about the city’s history, architecture, and culture from your guide. The tour concludes with a tour of the medieval Ljubljana castle where you can climb to the top of the castle tower and enjoy panoramic views of the city.

Get a comprehensive overview of Slovenia's highlights in just a single day on this 12-hour tour from Ljubljana. With your guide in the lead, visit Vintgar Gorge, Bled, Postojna Cave, and Predjama Castle. Travel with a small group of just 8 people or fewer, ensuring personalized attention and an intimate atmosphere. Entrance fees and round-trip transportation from Ljubljana hotels included.

In this exploration of Tito's Socialist Yugoslavia, which Slovenia was a part of, communist gems come to life, including typical architecture, Coca Cola's communist factories, socialist punk music and Luka Dončič's basketball predecessors. Comparing the Communist past and Capitalist present, the tour shows the influence of communism and workers’ self-management on today’s life in Slovenia. It showcases amazing examples of Yugo-nostalgia, cult of personality, brutalist architecture, the "spomenik" monuments, attitude towards religion, censorship and the secret police jail. Yugoslavia’s type of Communism was unique in the world, and this tour tries to do it justice.

This tour is definitely different for many reasons: - it is run by locals and locals only. We are not only licensed tour guides but have also lived in Ljubljana for decades and know the city like our own pocket. - most of the guides have high formal education, and are glad to explain more also about economy, art, politics, contemporary social issues and how people of Slovenia live today. - the tour is a private tour. Which means we dedicate our time and knowledge to you and to you only. It also means you do not have to share the attention and squeeze with 30 other tourists, which often happens at "free" or other non-private tours. - we are aware of negative impacts of tourism on local environment. We will always present you locally made products and not products of multinational companies and will introduce you to sustainable tourism practices in Ljubljana. - the tour can be customized. - we will not bore you with numbers and years of every laid brick. The tour is also fun :).

Ideal for families, this day trip from Ljubljana combines two of Slovenia’s top attractions, Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle. From Ljubljana, you’ll travel with ease to Postojna Cave to explore stalactite-studded caverns and limestone passages in an electric train. Then, you’ll take a tour of the fairy tale Predjama Castle perched on a hillside at the mouth of a gaping cavern. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Ljubljana are included on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people.

This beer tour is definitely different from other beer experiences. As we do both: we introduce you to the thriving local craft beer scene, and we also do the sightseeing on the way. In the past decade, same as in many other countries around the world, Slovenia has seen a brewing renaissance. Microbreweries have taken over a significant part of the brew market and culture of beer drinking has risen to a whole new level. Let`s taste them together! So if you are interested in art, history and architecture and you are you also a beer fan, this is definitely the tour for you! Besides: - the tour is run by licensed and local tour guides only. We like to share our deep knowledge of Ljubljana with you, dear visitors, and appreciate a pint of quality local craft beer as well; - the tour is a private tour. We dedicate our time and knowledge to you and to you only; - we will always present you locally made products and not products of multinational companies; - the tour can be customized.

Explore Slovenia’s lesser-known sights on this off-the-beaten-path day trip departing from Ljubljana. Join a small group and an expert guide as you set off for frozen-in-time medieval towns, hidden lakes, ancient castles, snow-capped peaks and more. Discover the Podsreda Castle and Planina Cave, but keep an open mind, as day-to-day itineraries fluctuate depending on group preferences and other factors. To ensure a quality experience, this tour is limited to eight people. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, as are all entrance fees.

Take a break from the busy streets of Ljubljana and explore the Karst region of Slovenia with a tour of Skocjan Caves and the Lipica Stud Farm. Skip the hassle of navigating outside of Ljubljana on your own and enjoy small group transportation directly to the attractions. You’ll discover the world of the Lipizzan horse, one of Europe’s oldest horse breeds, at the Lipica Stud Farm and then enjoy a tour through the magical underworld of mysterious passages ways, giant stalactites, underground lakes, and more in the Škocjan Caves.

The Austrian city of Salzburg lies within day-trip distance of Ljubljana, but the journey can be laborious by train or public bus. This full-day small-group tour provides an easier and more relaxed alternative: with comfortable return transport through the Alps by air-conditioned minivan or car, a guide to show you Salzburg’s sights including Mozart’s birthplace; and free time to explore independently. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for convenience.

In less than three hours from Ljubljana, you can be in Venice, Italy, to explore its canals, bridges, centuries-old architecture, and main attractions like St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco) and Rialto Bridge (Ponte di Rialto). Don't miss the chance to see one of Europe's top cities in one day.

The Austrian capital of Vienna is renowned for its imperial history and UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic center. On this full-day tour from Ljubljana, enjoy comfortable round-trip transport by minivan and benefit from a small group size. In Vienna, visit the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace, drive the famous RingStrasse, and admire landmarks such as St. Stephen’s Cathedral on a guided walking tour, then enjoy some free time to explore independently.

Experience life in Slovenia through the ages on this interactive guided tour of Ljubljana Castle. As you explore the medieval fortress, visit different ‘time stations’ where costumed actors guide you through the city’s history, from Roman battles to the legend of St. George and the dragon, to medieval emperors.

Tick off two of Slovenia’s top attractions in just one day on a private day trip from Ljubljana. Ideal for first-time visitors and time-pressed travelers, this tour guarantees the undivided attention of a private guide and grants yu access to one of the largest cave networks in the world. Plus, all admission tickets are included so you won’t be surprised by any hidden charges.

Journey from Slovenia to Venice on this small-group, full-day trip departing from Ljubljana. After arriving by shuttle, explore Venice’s enchanting mazes and hidden gems. Linger in front of quaint storefronts and iconic plazas as you soak up the enchanting sites. People watch at St. Mark’s Square, stroll through charming side streets, and discover why Venice is one of Europe’s most-loved cities. The group is limited to 15 people to ensure a quality experience.

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

This is one of the first regular feminist tours in the world, if not the first. Though a beautiful walk--taking you to the Old Town and all the amazing central squares--it reveals women's stories behind Ljubljana's attractions. Praised by scholars, comedians and tourism professionals, the Ljubljana Feminist Tour celebrates both the historic struggles for women's rights and the amazing achievements of contemporary Slovenia in gender equality. We invite you to put on feminist glasses and discover Ljubljana's iconic female artists, factory owners and factory workers, architects, political leaders, as well as the Women’s Anti-Fascist Front.

This is an all-encompassing 4-hour trip to the classic and avant-garde coolness of Ljubljana. It reveals as much about its Medieval, Habsburg and Socialist past as it does about its contemporary position on the crossroads between Central Europe and the Balkans. The tour deals with the urban heart of the city, its creative soul and its independent spirit. You will see ancient monasteries put to alternative use, while discovering what Metelkova, Rog Factory, Jože Plečnik, Slavoj Žižek and Luka Dončić are all about. Not to mention amazing graffiti and street art gems. (The price includes a delicious warm snack.)

Explore the Karst Plateau region of Slovenia and its treasures on this full-day tour from Ljubljana. Stop in the charming village of Stanjel and its beautiful castle before sampling some of the region’s famous prosciutto ham paired with teran wine from the area. Then head to the Lipica Stud Farm for a chance to see the famous Lipizzaner horse breed made famous by the Spanish Riding School of Vienna.

Experience the classic Ljubljana sights and attractions combined with the best of urban creativity. You will see the gems of Ljubljana, from the Old Town and Prešernov Trg Square to famous churches and bridges. In addition the tour features local designer’s fashion stores, art galleries, coffee shops, murals and street art. This spicing of classic Ljubljana sightseeing with urban cultural practices exposes the city as a complex combination of both historical cultural heritage and today's urban art innovations.

The 1970s and 1980s punk music in Slovenia was amazing. It was very unique in the Communist East. And very unique in the whole world! ‘Children of Socialism’, 'Via Ofenziva', ‘Ljubljana Dogs’, ‘Bastards’, ‘Berlin Wall’, ‘Ciao Bitches!’, ‘The Tattletales’ and ‘Niet’, these are just a few names of the bands that were turning an alternative scene into an opposition movement. The Slovenian punk scene was comprised of middle-class and working-class youth that was often beaten up and imprisoned by Communist authorities. However, many of the punk bands were supported by the League of Socialist Youth and were able to release their records on state-controlled labels. Come and join a bike ride back to the socialist punk times, accompanied by amazing music and radical lyrics.

This tour is definitely different for many reasons: - it is run by locals and locals only. We are not only licensed tour guides but have also lived in Ljubljana for decades and know the city like our own pocket. - most of the guides have high formal education, and are glad to explain more also about economy, art, politics, contemporary social issues and how people of Slovenia live today. - the tour is a private tour. Which means we dedicate our time and knowledge to you and to you only. It also means you do not have to share the attention and squeeze with 30 other tourists, which often happens at "free" or other non-private tours. - we are aware of negative impacts of tourism on local environment. We will always present you locally made products and not products of multinational companies and will introduce you to sustainable tourism practices in Ljubljana. - the tour can be customized. - we will not bore you with numbers and years of every laid brick. The tour is also fun :).