10 Cultural Tours in Ljubljana That You Shouldn't Miss

August 15, 2021 Weston Hennigan

Slovenia, wedged between Austria and Italy, has always been proud of its unique heritage. The capital, Ljubljana, is a perfect example of this blend of German, Mediterranean, and Slovenian culture. The old town is a blend of Baroque, Renaissance, and Art Nouveau buildings, watched over by a medieval castle. Cut through the gardens of Tivoli Park to the National Museum of Contemporary History for a history of modern Slovenia, featuring crumbled statues of Stalin and a recreation of a WWI trench.
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1. Ljubljana & Bled Private Tour from Zagreb

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Discover Bled, the beautiful lake hidden in the mountains of Slovenia, on this 10-hour tour from Ljubljana. In the company of a guide, enjoy the view from the castles on Bled Island, located in the middle of the lake. Get to know Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia and a true Baroque gem with its own unique charm.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax), National Park fees, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Guaranteed to skip the long lines

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks

Reviewed By TineMorrison

We hired Adam at the last second to take us to Plivitce lakes for the day. He was super flexible with timing given that we booked the tour the night before at 11 pm. Adam was a great conversationalist and we enjoyed learning about his experiences during our 2 hour drive to the lakes. He was helpful in showing us around and gave great local suggestions of places to try in Zagreb.

2. Private Guided Tour of Ljubljana and Lake Bled from Zagreb

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Get to know Slovenia, the only European country that unites the Alps, the Mediterranean and the Pannonian Plain.  Amazingly enough thanks to its geographical and climatic diversity you can, in a single day, pick autumn fruits in the morning, swim in the Adriatic in the afternoon, and go night skiing in the evening. Get inspired by picturesque Lake Bled and its Alpine backdrop and discover Ljubljana - tone of Europe's greenest and pleasant capitals awarded with the Green Capital of Europe title for 2016.

Inclusions: Light refreshment (coffee and cake), Professional guide, Private tour, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation in private vehicle and driver

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By catherinenyceats

My fiancé and I had such a good time with Jakov!! His knowledge of Croatian history and the surrounding countries was unbelievable, and he weaved in interesting stories and little facts as we strolled along in Samobor or drove through the beautiful vineyards. There was never a moment that wasn’t fun! He has such a great sense of humor and his passion for leading tour guides is wonderful. It’s clear he has so much experience as a tour guide and really is so great at what he does. We felt like we could’ve been old friends with him by the end of the day, and we’re so glad we had this opportunity. It was definitely the highlight of our stay in Zagreb!!

3. The Best of Slovenia, Bled lake, Postojna cave and Ljubljana

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Discover the Best of Slovenia in 1 day on this private day trip from Zagreb. Enjoy the view of Bled lake, explore Postojna cave and get to know Ljubljana the capital of Slovenia.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Postojna cave entrance ticktes 25€

Reviewed By TineMorrison

We hired Adam at the last second to take us to Plivitce lakes for the day. He was super flexible with timing given that we booked the tour the night before at 11 pm. Adam was a great conversationalist and we enjoyed learning about his experiences during our 2 hour drive to the lakes. He was helpful in showing us around and gave great local suggestions of places to try in Zagreb.

4. Ljubljana and Bled Small Group Tour from Zagreb

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You're staying in Croatia, but would love to discover Slovenia as well? Nothing easier, this one-day tour from Zagreb will give you exactly that! Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, will introduce you to the Slovenian architecture, rich history and amaze you with a unique blend of a big city and nature with its bridges, parks and numerous cafes. The two-hour walking tour, accompanied by a professional local guide, through the most beautiful parts of the city is a perfect introduction to getting to know Slovenia. After Ljubljana relax in the run up to Bled, which will fascinate you with its tame nature and unique scenes that call you to explore them and capture many unforgettable photos.

Inclusions: Tour guide;, Walking tour of Ljubljana Old Town with a local guide;, Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle;, Insurance;, VAT

Exclusions: Funicular ride ticket in Ljubljana;, Entrance fee for the Bled Castle;, Ticket for 'pletna' boat ride to Bled Island;, Meals and drinks are not included in the price.

Reviewed By RedheadedGoby

Had a really nice time there. The guide was very well familiar with the surroundings and led us well. The water falls are amazing. Can really recommend this trip in Hrvatska, vrlo dobro ;)

5. Ljubljana the Capital & Lake Bled from Koper

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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.

Inclusions: Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Driver/guide, Insurance

Exclusions: Pletna boat ride, Food and drinks

Reviewed By 603joanne

Absolutely amazing cave tour, the cave is beautiful and the tour guide was knowledgeable and passionate. My whole family loved this. Can get a bit cool in the cave, but not super cold. A great place to visit!

6. The Deadly Walk - Ljubljana Cemetery Tour

Žale, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia Slovenia in colours
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Ljubljana Cemetery, named Žale, is truly a piece of art and completely off the beaten track. Join this unique "Deadly Walk" and learn about the country.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, A souvenir at the end of the tour, Advice on what else to do in Ljubljana or Slovenia., Professional and local guide

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Reviewed By Pija S

This has been a great experience for me as a local, discovering the city center in a brand new way. Tour guide Tjaša is very nice, she has a good knowledge of history and also knows many fun facts. I recommend this tour for locals and tourists!

7. Ljubljana - Personalized Private Tour

Kavarna Union, Miklošičeva cesta 1, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia Slovenia in colours
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This personalized walking tour of Ljubljana is special as is the guide, that is me. I was born and raised in Ljubljana and I have lived here almost all my life. I know every corner, street and many stories about it. I know the known and I have seen the unknown. The tour is unique because is always adopted to your wishes even if you don't know what your wishes are.

Inclusions: Little tastings on the way tell so much more about the city and its residents., Advice on what else to do in Ljubljana or Slovenia., All Fees and Taxes, Professional and local guide

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Reviewed By LukaSkySlovenia

Our tourist guide Tjaša made the tour really enjoyable and a pleasant experience. We laughed a lot, considering it was a tour on a graveyard but were also impressed by all the interesting facts she knew about the people which were buried there. Slovenia has a really cool history when told by someone who know how to tell an interesting story.

8. Ljubljana private walking tour with a local

Krekov trg, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia Ljubljana.info
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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 :).

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Reviewed By nataliagG1713PT

Great and informative tour with interesting insights about the history and culture of Ljubljana and - of course- various types of craft beers. For us, the private tour with Peter was a great combination of sightseeing and fun. Peter was a great guide who shared many interesting information with us and answered all our questions about Slovenia, its capital and the art of making craft beer. Highly recommend this tour, esp. to people who are visiting the city for the first time or want to learn more about craft beers.

9. Walking tour of Ljubljana and Ljubljana Castle with a local

Krekov trg, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia Ljubljana.info
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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 :).

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Reviewed By nataliagG1713PT

Great and informative tour with interesting insights about the history and culture of Ljubljana and - of course- various types of craft beers. For us, the private tour with Peter was a great combination of sightseeing and fun. Peter was a great guide who shared many interesting information with us and answered all our questions about Slovenia, its capital and the art of making craft beer. Highly recommend this tour, esp. to people who are visiting the city for the first time or want to learn more about craft beers.

10. Bled & Ljubljana, private tour from Zagreb

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Visit the magical Lake Bled in the north of Slovenia and walk amongst a stunningly beautiful alpine landscape. There is the possibility to visit a medieval castle perched high on a cliff top, overlooking the lake below. After drinking in the beautiful scene, visit Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia.

Inclusions: WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, Entrence fee for castle , Tickets for boat

Reviewed By 659aleksandark

There is no correct words or frases to describe satisfaction of traveling with Permansio. We did transfer from Zagreb, Croatia to UK. All the way, our driver Max attended to all our needs and wishes in very friendly manner, and the owner agreed no questions asked on every single itinerary changes for us to reach our destination safely. I highly recommend Permansio because if You need to get to any destination in the World these guys will take You there at any cost and through any barrier. I am happy that I finally found a company that I can trust and relay for any transfer that I need. Thank You guys from heart.

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