Top Ljubljana Day Trips

Explore Slovenia’s vast natural beauty on this Alpine day trip departing from Ljubljana. Join a small group and an expert guide and set off for the Alps, Lake Bled and Triglav National Park. Stroll Škofja Loka, a quaint old town in the countryside and many other cultural and natural points of interest. Group size is limited to eight people to ensure an intimate and personalized experience.

Explore the fascinating network of subsurface caves during a guided tour of the Postojna Caves and Predjama Castle, leaving from Ljubljana. As you enter the two-million-year-old caves aboard a mini-train, learn about why this is one of Slovenia’s most popular attractions. Walk with your guide and witness bizarre stalactites, stalagmites, and other rock formations that make up the 13-mile-long (21 km) system of underground caves. Also venture to the enchanting Predjama Castle, a famous castle that still clings to Slovenia’s limestone cliffs.

Surround yourself with the natural landscape of Slovenia on this 6-hour trip to Lake Bled. Visit the Church of the Assumption, Bled Island, and Vintgar Gorge. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Ljubljana, entrance fees, and boat rental fee included. Travel with a small group of just eight people, which ensures personalized attention and an intimate atmosphere.

Take a break from the hustle of Ljubljana with a half-day trip to the gorgeous emerald green waters of Lake Bled. You’ll enjoy convenient pick-up from your Ljubljana hotel and be delivered to the shores of Lake Bled by your English-speaking driver where you can tour the dramatic cliffside Bled Castle, take a ride in a traditional 'pletna' handmade boat out to Bled Island, or just laze away the day on the shore of this picture-perfect lake. Food and attractions are all optional and not included in the price of the tour.

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.

Enjoy the pristine Slovenian countryside during this all-day guided tour of Bled and the Bohinj Valley departing from Ljubljana. Surrounded by majestic mountains, Lake Bled seems like it’s drawn from a fairytale. During this tour, visit the 11th-century Bled Castle set high atop a cliff and then head to Bled Island. The tour finishes with a visit to the Bohinj glacier lake, the largest lake in Slovenia.

Experience two of Slovenia’s most alluring destinations during an afternoon half-day, small-group tour departing from Ljubljana. Traverse the countryside to the Predjama Castle nestled under a natural cliff archway and learn of its legends as you explore the bizarre staircases and chambers. Next, journey to Postojna Cave, home of unusual yet immaculate stalactites and stalagmites. With your guide, voyage on a mini-train into its network of caves and caverns which makes up the largest karst cave in the country. This tour is limited to eight people to ensure a quality experience.

Kranjska Gora is one of the Julian Alps’ most popular destinations, but there is more to see nearby, and this full-day tour will take you to some of the region’s best sights. After exploring Kranjska Gora, you’ll stop at alpine lakes and nature reserves, and have the option to zip line from the biggest ski jump in the area (own expense). On the way back to Ljubljana, you’ll stop at a village for a traditional Slovenian lunch.

Take advantage of Ljubljana’s close proximity to Croatia’s capital—Zagreb by going on an action-packed day tour. Cut the stress out of figuring out public transport routes by having round-trip transport in a comfortable minivan included. You’ll go up the Zagreb funicular to Upper Town, visit St. Mark's Square, Kamenita Vrata, Kaptol, Dolac farmers market, Ban Jelacic Square, and Lower Town. You won’t have to worry about the trip being overcrowded as you’ll travel in a small group. Conveniently, you’ll also have the free time to explore the city independently.

Get the most from your Slovenian travels with this day trip to Bled and Postojna from Ljubljana. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, and visit must-see sights such as the Postojna Cave, Lake Bled, and Predjama castle. 

Visit the Slovenian coast’s gorgeous seaside villages of Portoroz and Piran on a day trip from Ljubljana. Take a break from the hustle of Slovenia’s capital city and enjoy lovely views of the Slovenian countryside as you make your way to the coast of the Adriatic Sea. You’ll enjoy a guided tour of Piran’s narrow medieval streets and stop off at the Port of Roses before returning to Ljubljana

Taste your way through Slovenia’s savory capital on this small-group food tour through Ljubljana. Taste nine national specialties as you explore the city on foot with your expert guide. No traditional meal would be complete without trying some Slovenian wine, so you try plenty of that as well. Between bites, learn about Ljubljana’s fascinating architectural and cultural history. Groups are no more than 15 people, to ensure a personalized experience.

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.

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.

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 :).

Slovenian wines are only just attracting international attention. Yet with a heritage dating back around 2,500 years, the Vipava Valley is a destination worth exploring. On this small-group tour, led by a sommelier guide, learn about winemaking, sample different varietals, explore vineyards and cellars, and discover so much more than you could independently. This full-day tour includes hotel transfers, snacks and wine tastings: lunch is at your own expense.

Experience Ljubljana’s nightlife with a pub crawl through Slovenia’s capital city. This tour is perfect for solo travelers or groups interested in meeting other travelers. You’ll spend time getting to know the other members of your tour at the first pub and then make your way through the city ending the night in one of the hottest dance clubs in Ljubljana. Your party guide will sponsor challenges and games along the way to ensure everyone has a fantastic time.

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.

Let your taste buds do the touring during this small-group food and walking tour of Ljubljana. A friendly local guide greets you and ushers you through a city farmer’s market, gourmet shops, and maybe even local diners as you taste your way through the Slovenian capital. Customize your walk to focus attention on the foods that most interest you, and make them vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc if you so choose. Taste a variety of soups, tapas, charcuterie, street food, wine, beer, and coffee as you explore some of the city’s best culinary offerings. A small-group tour offers a more personalized experience.

Discover Slovenian wine in a guided tasting with a sommelier in Ljubljana, and sample wines from across the country’s wine regions. Since you’ll get expert advice on tasting Slovenian wine, it’s a unique chance to learn about Slovenian terroir and an invitation to travel across Slovenia's vineyards without leaving Ljubljana.

Avoid the crowds by pre-booking your entrance ticket to Ljubljana Castle. Ride the funicular to the top of Castle Hill, then explore the medieval fortress at your own pace, visiting the Pentagonal Tower, Castle Chapel of St George, Penitentiary, and Rustika gallery, then enjoying spectacular views from the Watchtower.

Experience the delightful culture of Ljubljana during a traditional supper and folk dance event. The capital of Slovenia is the country's epicenter of culture and it shows. Sit back and enjoy an expressive folk dance show original to the region. Indulge in customary foods, savor local wine and play traditional games. After filling up on Slovenian folklore, you will receive a memorable gift as you depart.

Tumbling through lush lowland forest, the Sava River is one of Slovenia’s most beautiful waterways. Discover it on an 8-mile (13-kilometer) white-water rafting adventure, with an experienced instructor/guide and all the equipment you need, plus transfers. Max out the adrenaline with a zipline experience, racing 820 feet (250 meters) across the river at heights up to 82 feet (25 meters).

This is an exclusive, one of a kind wine tour just for you and your family/friend. There must be a minimum of two people for the tour. We cannot afford to take a single person on the tour because of the costs associated with driving you to Maribor and back, paying the wine makers for the wines etc. Sitting in vineyards, visiting cellars, sipping wine and enjoying nature is what you can expect from this tour. I will not lecture you about the wine, I will let you experience it. Touch it, smell it, drink it, learn about it and most importantly ENJOY it. We will pick you up at your hotel, airbnb, or a camping ground. We will then drive to Maribor about hour and a half visit the the wine region of Maribor. This is one of a kind experience where, you get to see true wine cellars. We promise you will have a true wine experience and truly be a part of the experience of wine. We will drink about 6 or more wines. Afterwards we will drive you back to where we picked you up.