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13 Guided Tours in Slovenia to Build a Day Around

13 tours  ·  from $23 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 13 guided tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Ljubljana: Guided Walk & Funicular Ride to Ljubljana Castle - Starting beside Town Hall and Robba Fountain
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Ljubljana: Guided Walk & Funicular Ride to Ljubljana Castle

2.Guided Walk & Funicular Ride to Ljubljana Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 576 reviews · 2 hours · from $23Best value

Walk Ljubljana’s historic center, cross Plečnik’s bridges, and ride the funicular to the castle for city views at $23.

“Urban is a great guide, packed with information. We learned about the history of the city and country; what it means to be Slovenian. He even offers some humour. He made himself very clear, even though there were about 15 people in the group. the walk is very well planned.”

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Ljubljana: 2h walking tour with local guide - Prešeren Square and the Triple Bridge
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Ljubljana: 2h walking tour with local guide

3.Ljubljana: 2h walking tour with local guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 433 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

See Ljubljana’s landmark squares, bridges, market, cathedral, and Dragon Bridge on a lively two-hour walking tour with a local guide.

“The tour was informative about the history, culture and architecture of Slovenia/Ljubljana with some quirky fun facts. Miha was a great host/guide. Thank you.”

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Guided Sit on Top Kayak Trip on Soca River - Learning the river before the rapids
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Guided Sit on Top Kayak Trip on Soca River

4.Guided Sit on Top Kayak Trip on Soca River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 284 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $82Top rated

Paddle the Soca River from Bovec with a professional guide, free gear, mountain views, and a stop near Boka Waterfall.

“Nice Tour, wonderful Guide! We had an awesome view from the Soca River to the Mointains. It was a lot of fun and our guide Matzi did a great job! We recommend this trip.”

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From Zagreb: Ljubljana and Lake Bled Small Group Guided Tour - A small van and a long but useful ride
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From Zagreb: Ljubljana and Lake Bled Small Group Guided Tour

5.From Zagreb: Ljubljana and Lake Bled Small Group Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 278 reviews · 11 hours · from $129

Spend 11 hours exploring Ljubljana and Lake Bled from Zagreb, with a small group, local guide, pletna boat option, and free time.

“Great trip visiting beautiful spots perfect to fill a day during a stay in Zagreb.Our guide/driver Domagoj was excellent,very informative and great company during the excursion.Highly recommend it to anyone who loves exploring.”

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From Bled: Self-Guided E-Bike Tour to Vintgar Gorge - Starting in Bled: a quick lesson and a clear route
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From Bled: Self-Guided E-Bike Tour to Vintgar Gorge

6.Self-Guided E-Bike Tour to Vintgar Gorge

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 254 reviews · from $51

Ride an e-bike from Bled to Vintgar Gorge, walk its one-way trail, and return through Slovenia’s hills on a flexible self-guided outing.

“Really good fun, well sign posted, great that you get your entry to the Vintgar Gorge included and the two operators who set us up with our bikes and showed us the map were so nice and super helpful!”

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Bled: Guided Kayaking Tour in a Transparent Kayak - Getting Comfortable in a Two-Person Transparent Kayak
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Bled: Guided Kayaking Tour in a Transparent Kayak

7.Bled: Guided Kayaking Tour in a Transparent Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 191 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $76

Paddle Lake Bled in a transparent kayak, watch fish below, and see the island and castle glow on a guided sunset tour.

“The activity was really fun, a great way to see the sights of the lake. Our guide (we are bad with names, he was a young guy) was great, very informative. We would recommend this trip to everyone. Well worth the money.”

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From Ljubljana: Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle Guided Trip - Predjama Castle fits into the cliff
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From Ljubljana: Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle Guided Trip

8.Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle Guided Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 185 reviews · 5 hours · from $76

Explore Postojna Cave by electric train and tour Predjama Castle on a small-group trip from Ljubljana with guide Ines.

“our guide Ines was very good, she told us about the history, culture and traditions of Slovenia. she explained well about the places, we visited. overall, very satisfactory experience.”

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Best Guided Kayaking Tour in Soča Valley With Photos - Getting ready for the river
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Best Guided Kayaking Tour in Soča Valley With Photos

9.Best Guided Kayaking Tour in Soča Valley With Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 168 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $87

Paddle the emerald Soča near Bovec on a small-group sit-on-top kayak tour with local guides, transfers, safety gear, and action photos included.

“The kayak tour was super fun! We had a group of 6 with our guide, Anze, and he was calm and nice with clear instructions. Felt safe the entire way, even without kayak experience.”

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From Bled: Self-Guided E-Bike Tour to Vintgar Gorge - Starting in Bled: a quick lesson and a clear route
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From Bled: Self-Guided E-Bike Tour to Vintgar Gorge

10.Self-Guided E-Bike Tour to Vintgar Gorge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · from $58

Ride a quality Scott e-bike from Bled to Vintgar Gorge, then hike its one-way trail with timed entry and clear local route advice.

“The Ebikes were a great way to travel to the gorge and experience the beautiful countryside. We went on a rainy day and still had a fantastic experience. Also Vintgar gorge is a must see while in Bled.”

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Guided Clear Kayak Tour in Bled - The briefing and getting into the kayak
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Guided Clear Kayak Tour in Bled

11.Guided Clear Kayak Tour in Bled

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Paddle Lake Bled in a clear kayak by day or sunset, with castle views, island bells, small groups, and lights beneath the boat.

“The guide was funny and very kind ! The lake at night is really beautiful ! It's an activity out of the ordinary ! We loved it !”

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Ljubljana Castle: Time Machine Guided Tour + funicular - Arriving at the castle and finding the funicular
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Ljubljana Castle: Time Machine Guided Tour + funicular

12.Ljubljana Castle: Time Machine Guided Tour + funicular

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 52 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $27

Travel through Ljubljana’s past with costumed actors, a live guide, castle admission, and funicular access in this lively one-hour tour.

“Tour guidato con guida preparata, simpatica e molto colta. Gli attori sono stati bravi e non scontati, miachiando attimi divertenti con la storia. Davvero piacevole e meritevole.”

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Ljubljana by E-Bike: Guided City Highlights Tour - Starting at Congress Square
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Ljubljana by E-Bike: Guided City Highlights Tour

13.Ljubljana by E-Bike: Guided City Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 28 reviews · 3 hours · from $84

Ride Ljubljana’s old town and riverside lanes by e-bike, hear local stories, and finish with castle views on this small-group city tour.

“Het was heel leuk om Ljubljana per fiets te verkennen. De gids vertelde vlot en met tussendoor de nodige humor. Hij wist ons veel te vertellen over de geschiedenis van Slovenië en Ljubljana in het bijzonder. Het duurde drie uur, maar ik heb tot het eind met interesse geluisterd. Ik had nog wel iets meer over het echt oude centrum willen weten. Maar het was zeker de moeite waard!”

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