The 11 Food Experiences in Slovenia That Earn Their Price

1.Ljubljana Small Group Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 306 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108Our pick

Spend about three and a half hours tasting Slovenian food and drinks at markets, eateries and specialty shops while walking central Ljubljana. Guides such as Alenka, Meta and Nataša explain local dishes, wine regions and city life. Expect six or more tasting stops, 2 to 3 kilometres of walking, and a flexible meeting point sent before departure.

“Our guide was wonderful and shared many interesting stories. She was very engaging. It poured rain the whole time but that did not deter her from showing us the sites and sharing some wonderful food and wine.”

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2.Piran Walking Tour with Local Wine and Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 297 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42Best value

Join local guide Jan for a two-hour walk through Piran, from Tartini Square and Venetian Gothic houses to St. George’s Church and First of May Square. Finish with small bites, local wine, olive oil, meats, cheeses, and truffles at a nearby gourmet shop.

“Great tour! Jan was so informative and the little shop we did the tasting at was adorable. All of the products are all natural, healthy and best of all support the local community! Highly recommend! Make sure to eat before hand though since it’s more small bites and not meal size.”

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3.Food & Wine Tour Ljubljana – Local Foodie Adventure in Slovenia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 262 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114

Start at Prešeren Square and follow a guide such as Simona, Nataša, Tanja, or Alenka through Ljubljana’s Old Town. You’ll enjoy seven food tastings, four Slovenian wines, Central Market, local restaurants, and stories about the city and its cuisine.

“Simona was so engaging, knowledgeable, and fun! We sampled a delicious array of dishes and wines. Ran into her the following day and she greeted us with a big smile! We practically felt like locals ❤️”

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4.Vintgar Gorge Best Experience and Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 137 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Travel from Lake Bled to Vintgar Gorge by shuttle, then walk the boardwalks and bridges at your own pace to Šum Waterfall. Finish with three Štruklji flavors and two craft beers or apple juice at Natour Bar. The route is scenic but includes stairs and an uphill exit.

“The program was very good, the hosts are reachable, reliable, and flexible. Thank you for everyhing. We enjoyed the beers and the dumpling too :)”

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5.Ljubljana’s Traditional Flavors: A 3-Hour Food Journey

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 37 reviews · 3 hours · from $100

Join a local English-speaking guide such as Simona, Tanja, or Alenka for three hours of Slovenian food and wine in Ljubljana. Expect seven tastings, four wines, four restaurant stops, market browsing, old-town sights, and stories about local customs.

“We recently participated in the Foodie-Tour in Ljubljana. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable about the dishes and wines we tried. The tour was well-organized, and the food was really good. The guide was a bit reserved but always open to our questions and keen to ensure we had a good time. A few more insider tips or fun facts about Ljubljana would have made the experience even better, but it didn't detract from the overall enjoyment. We had a great time and enjoyed the company of the other participants from Wales and France. Overall, this tour is a great way to explore the culinary side of Ljubljana.”

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6.Food & Wine -> Gourmet tour in Piran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $144

Meet Jan at 1:00 pm in Tartini Square for a small-group food and wine walk through Piran. You will sample Istrian seafood, olive oils, meats, pasta, Slovenian wine, spirits, and gelato at local restaurants, with history and food stories along the way.

“Jan, our guide, kept the energy up throughout the tour, which had us eating a ridiculously excellent assortment of local cuisine. The food was abundant, delicious, fresh, and expertly prepared. Just be aware, there is a LOT of it! Big thanks again to Jan, who was aways quick with a handshake any time we saw him around Piran after the tour. I recommend this tour unconditionally!”

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7.Food & Wine tour with a Sommelier

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 3 hours · from $104

Meet sommelier Ana Povše at Ljubljana’s central market for three hours of Slovenian food and wine. Visit four or more local stops, taste specialties from all Slovenian regions, learn pairing basics, and hear candid stories about Ljubljana from a small-group guide.

“Vanesa was fantastic!! We went to a bunch of great spots and learned about food and wine regions along the way. One of the spots we liked so much we went back that night for dinner. And she had great recos, we ended up going to almost all of them while in the city and there wasn't a miss. I'm vegetarian and Vanesa didn't know beforehand. (I had emailed and conformed but I think there was a miscommunication and she didn't know before we arrived.) I was more than fine to skip food at some of the spots, but she was so quick to accommodate at every stop. Awesome experience.…”

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8.Food and Wine Tasting with a Sommelier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $114

Meet sommelier Ana Povse at Ljubljana’s Central Market for a 2.5-hour tasting of Slovenia’s regional food and wine. Expect several stops with cheese, local meat, soup, seafood, sweets, and a traditional walnut pastry, plus a friendly introduction to pairing and Slovenian customs.

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9.Eat & Drink Ljubljana Food Tour by Sigismundi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $153

Join Sigismundi Luxury Adventures for a three-hour English food walk through Ljubljana. With hosts such as Janez, you will visit local eateries, the Farmers Market, and Tromostovje while tasting five drinks and seven dishes, including orange wine, craft beer, pizza, oysters, žlikrofi, and gibanica.

“This was a great food tour!!! It was so nice to walk around the city and try the food the locals eat as well as some traditional Slovenian food! We had a few of glasses of lovely wine too. The tour guide was very friendly and told us about the history as well. There was a person who wanted vegetarian and they were very accommodating for them which was nice to see. Would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Ljubljana!!”

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10.Slovenian food and wine city walk in Ljubljana, 4 hours of mouthwatering moments

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $207

Spend four hours walking Ljubljana with a private guide, tasting Slovenian food and wine along the way. You’ll visit Preseren Square, hear about poet France Preseren, and enjoy lunch and snacks. Primoz is one named guide associated with this experience.

“A fun and memorable experience in Ljubljana! Primoz was a wonderful host and guide. The food and wine choices were exceptional and we enjoyed every minute. A highlight of our trip to Slovenia for sure!”

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11.Slovenian Coast Tour with Food and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $141

Join guide Dean for a relaxed 5.5-hour drive from Trieste along Slovenia’s coast. Visit Koper, Izola, Strunjan, Piran, and Portorož, with old-town walks, sea views, and a local tasting of wine, prosciutto, cheese, and olive oil. Pickup is available for hotels and cruise passengers.

“This tour of the Slovenian coast was an unforgettable experience and a perfect way to discover some of the region’s hidden gems. The vibe was relaxed and well-paced and our guide, Dean, gave us a wonderful feel for the history, culture, and coastal charm of Slovenia. Dean truly made the experience exceptional. He was incredibly passionate about Slovenia and brought every stop to life with engaging stories, historical context, and personal touches. We especially loved how he shared his own connection to the places we visited — even pointing out where he attended kindergarten and high school — which made the tour feel authentic, personal, and memorable. The tasting of…”

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