Slovenia · WALKING TOURS
The old towns here are small, flat and built for feet. These 15 walks cover Ljubljana, Piran and Koper, priced by length, with a note on the ones that finish at the top of a hill.
Spend two hours with an English-speaking guide exploring Ljubljana’s old center, from Town Hall and Robba Fountain to the market and cathedral. Then ride the funicular 70 vertical meters to Ljubljana Castle. Guides such as Urban, Tina, and Jagoda add humor, local stories, and useful orientation.
“Urban was a tremendous, entertaining guide - full of useful information.”
Spend four hours walking Ljubljana’s old and modern center, stopping for generous tastings of Slovenian food, oil, and five wines. Guides such as Jasmina, Anna, Tusi, and Pauloma mix city stories with practical restaurant tips. Expect a full meal, not a few token bites.
“Lovely walking tour, full of fun historical information, amazing food and wine and our guide was awesome!”
Walk Ljubljana’s old center with an English-speaking local guide, following a compact route from Prešeren Square to the Dragon Bridge and market. Guides such as Tibor, David, Irina, and Žiga add history, humor, food tips, and local insight. Expect outside visits only, with no entrance fees included.
“We had a wonderful experience with our tour guide in Ljubljana. The tour was not only pleasant and well-paced, but also incredibly informative. She shared a wealth of historical, cultural, and social insights that gave us a much deeper understanding of Slovenia and its capital. The route she chose was beautiful, showcasing the charm of the city through its architecture, landmarks, and hidden corners.”
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.”
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.”
Join licensed guide Klemen at Prešeren Square for a 2.5-hour introduction to Ljubljana. Walk past the market, Dragon Bridge, and Town Hall, cruise the Ljubljanica, sample local foods, and finish with a view from Ljubljana’s skyscraper and a slice of Prekmurje layered cake.
“Friendly guide, knowledgeable and interesting. The tour was insightful but wasn’t what we expected. Not sure why we went to the fish market but missed the churches, dragon bridge and other local tourist sights.”
Explore Ljubljana’s Old Town privately with guides such as Peter or Milos. Walk from the central market along the Ljubljanica to the cathedral, Plečnik’s bridges, Congress Square, and Dragon Bridge while learning about Slovenian history, folklore, food, and daily life.
“We toured the old city with Peter, and loved his knowledgeable approach to the vast history here. I am so glad I booked this tour, because it gave me a full view of the chapters of Ljubljana. He pointed out so many interesting things along our walk. And he has s very engaging way of talking. Thank you Peter for your enthusiasm for your city! If you have 2 hours, book this walking tour.”
Walk Ljubljana’s Old Town with an English-speaking local guide such as Luka, Tibor, Barbara, or David. Cross Dragon Bridge and Triple Bridge, taste Slovenian food, see Plečnik’s finest work, and ride the funicular toward Ljubljana Castle. Castle admission is optional and costs extra.
“Barbara was our tour guide she was amazing. She was very competent and taught us so much about Slovenia and Ljubljana. There were so many details we would never have known without her. We had Italian speaking family on our trip and she was very patient with us and allowed us to translate. She also gave us many suggestions on where to eat.”
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!”
Meet a private Lokafyer in central Ljubljana for a two to six hour walk built around your interests. Guides such as Teo, Tao, and Antonio have helped visitors find key sights, local food tips, markets, street art, and lesser-known corners. Choose English or Spanish and set the meeting place and time.
“Teo was extremely interesting and the tour was excellent.”
At Domačija Loncnar near Bohinj, you’ll feed friendly alpacas, learn about their care, and lead them on an easy 1.5-hour walk toward a scenic river spot. Your private guide speaks English, Slovenian, or Croatian, and the calm pace leaves plenty of time for photos and nature.
“The experience was really amazing ! The guide and his daughter were really kind and we appreciated talking with them ! We highly recommend booking this experience !”
Walk around Lake Bled with a costumed medieval guide, then finish at St. Martin Parish Church. You’ll hear about Bled from medieval times through the 20th century, including Heinrich Himmler, while enjoying the best lake viewpoints. The private fee covers up to 10 people.
“Excellent tour of Lake Bled including all aspects of its history, geography and social development. Highly recommend this tour!”
Start at Ljubljana’s Tourist Information Center at 11 a.m. for a two-hour English walk through the old town with a local guide. Visit Town Hall, Triple Bridge, Prešeren Square, and St. Nicholas Cathedral, then ride the funicular to Ljubljana Castle for city views. Guides have included Alan and Urban.
“Ljubljana is a quaint city and the important sights are all within a short walk. So a walking tour is the ideal way to get to know the city. In a walking tour, having a good guide is critical and our guide Alan did not disappoint. The only dampener was literally the weather, as the rain came soon after the walk began. But Alan did a good job of moving from spot to spot when there were short breaks in between the showers.”
Spend three private hours walking Ljubljana with a local guide, likely Rok, tracing the old town, Triple Bridge, cathedral, town hall, National Library, and castle. Hotel pickup is offered, and your group of up to 15 can set the pace, though castle and cathedral admission cost extra.
“Sweet short and not too overwhelming tour of Ljubljana. Guide was punctual, polite and funny - knowledgeable of the city but didn't go into too much detail. 10/10”
Meet at Ljubljana’s Tourist Information Center for a private, two-hour walk through the Old Town. Your English-speaking guide covers major sights, squares, the market, architecture, and city life. Guides such as Miro, Špela, Andrej, and Tomaž are praised for clear stories and a friendly style.
“We booked the 9am tour in August. Perfect time, no crowds and cooler. Great way to see the old town, market and squares”
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