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The 6 Best Historical Tours in Slovenia

6 tours  ·  from $55

Every trip has one free day too few. These 6 historical tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

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From Ljubljana: Piran Trip with Historic Walking Tour

1.Piran Trip with Historic Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 91 reviews · 6 hours · from $73Our pick

Travel from Ljubljana to Piran by air-conditioned van, then explore the old port with an English-speaking guide. Walk Tartini Square, the city walls, and St. George’s bell tower before free time for food, shopping, a swim, or sunset views.

“We did this activity today. Everything was wonderful. The guide was very friendly and highly knowledgeable—honestly, the best guide I've ever had. I learned a lot and saw some beautiful landscapes. I 100% recommend it. Greetings from Greece!”

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Trieste: History of Prosecco and the Karst Region - What you actually taste at the winery
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Trieste: History of Prosecco and the Karst Region

2.History of Prosecco and the Karst Region

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 20 reviews · 7 hours · from $149

Travel from Trieste with an English-speaking guide to Prosecco and the Karst village of Štanjel. Taste sparkling wine, dry-cured ham, cheese, olive oil, local wine, and potica, then walk through Maks Fabiani’s Ferrari Garden. Guides may include Dean Tadic or Ernest.

“This was one of the best tours I have ever done. Dean our guide was friendly, knowledgeable a d had a great sense of humor. Highly recommended!”

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Historic Ljubljana Tour with Ljubljana Castle included - Starting among market stalls at Central Market
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Historic Ljubljana Tour with Ljubljana Castle included

3.Historic Ljubljana Tour with Ljubljana Castle included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $108Top rated

Walk Ljubljana’s compact Old Town with local guide Peter Mucnik, seeing the market, Plecnik’s bridges, Cathedral doors, and major squares before riding the funicular to Ljubljana Castle. This private English tour keeps the pace flexible and covers the city’s key sights in about three hours.

“Peter was a great guide; very personable and had a good sense of humor. We established a good rapport. The most physical part of the tour was the climb up to the top of the tower. Recommended.”

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Ljubljana Private Family-Friendly Historic Old Town Guided Tour - Mestni Trg and Ljubljana’s Baroque center
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Ljubljana Private Family-Friendly Historic Old Town Guided Tour

4.Ljubljana Private Family-Friendly Historic Old Town Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Explore Ljubljana’s Old Town on a private, family-friendly walk with Tea, a warm English-speaking local guide. Over two hours, you’ll see Baroque squares, the cathedral, market, Dragon Bridge, Triple Bridge, Plečnik’s library, and more. The pace can suit children, and discounted boat tickets may be available.

“Hello, we are a family with two young kids, 6 and 8 years old. We took 2-hour private walking tour in Ljubljana old town and want to share how it was.”

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Plečnik's Ljubljana -UNESCO heritage- A walk among architect Plecnik's creations - Crossing the river at Shoemaker’s Bridge
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Plečnik’s Ljubljana -UNESCO heritage- A walk among architect Plecnik’s creations

5.Plečnik’s Ljubljana -UNESCO heritage- A walk among architect Plecnik’s creations

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Walk through central Ljubljana with a local guide, including Tjasa when available, to see Jože Plečnik’s bridges, market, squares, Križanke, and National Library. The private tour costs $220.41 for up to six people and includes small local tastings.

“so wonderful!! my mom and i loved it :) thank you! 10/10 recommend. very informative and interesting!”

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Sip & Step: A Flavorful Walk Through Koper's History - Prešeren Square and De Ponte Fountain
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Sip & Step: A Flavorful Walk Through Koper’s History

6.Sip & Step: A Flavorful Walk Through Koper’s History

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $55Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide at Koper’s cruise terminal for a walking tour through Muda Gate, Cobbler Street, Tito Square, the cathedral, marina, and Carpaccio Square. Taste Istrian wine, olive oil, liqueur, salt, ham, and cheese, though the exact tasting can vary.

“Tour was enjoyable, started late waiting for others to join. It is 2 hrs, not 3. We tasted wine & oil, no cheese or meat. Stopped @ liquor mart to taste limoncello. Old city street food delicious!”

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