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The 15 Best Koper Tours & Shore Excursions

49 tours  ·  from $32 a head

Koper is a working port with a short day attached: most people are off a ship and back on it by evening. The 15 below cover the cave and castle run, the Istrian hill towns and the coast road, timed against a sailing.

Private Mediterranean Fish Cooking Workshop with Irena - Cleaning and filleting seabass
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Private Mediterranean Fish Cooking Workshop with Irena

1.Private Mediterranean Fish Cooking Workshop with Irena

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $199Our pick

Learn to clean, fillet, and cook Adriatic seafood with Irena at Fonda Fish Garden near Portorož, followed by a fresh Mediterranean meal.

“Irena's dedication to the sea, the environment and the produce we worked with is truly remarkable and takes this experience to the next level. I've always been somewhat apprehensive when it came to handling fish but through this workshop I gained knowledge that empowered me to venture into cooking with fish more. Did I mention that the workshop took place under a pine tree by the sea? The authentic surroundings made the time stand still while we worked on our food which turned out absolutely delicious. Loved every minute of this experience”

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An Unforgettable Day With Fish, Wine and Olive Oil Tasting - The 11:00 a.m. start in Portorož
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An Unforgettable Day With Fish, Wine and Olive Oil Tasting

2.An Unforgettable Day With Fish, Wine and Olive Oil Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Visit Fonda Fish Garden from Portorož for a boat tour, fish-farm insight, local wine, olive oil, and a seaside snack.

“An unexpected surprise. We had a fantastic introduction to the Fonda fish farm which is really more like a fish garden. The information provided was fascinating and we learned so much. Plus we had the opportunity to take a boat out to see the gardens. They are amazing! And we also had a lovely wine and snack at the end. It was a wonderful time and we highly recommend this experience.”

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Hop & Taste Slovenian Riviera Hop-On Hop-Off & Local Bites - The drive through Izola and the Adriatic viewpoint
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Hop & Taste Slovenian Riviera Hop-On Hop-Off & Local Bites

3.Hop & Taste Slovenian Riviera Hop-On Hop-Off & Local Bites

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 76 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $70

Explore Koper, Izola, and Marezige with coastal views, wine, olive oil, burek, ice cream, and local transport on this flexible tasting tour.

“We were supposed to visit 4 towns on this trip but due to the bus driver being late picking us up on the first 2 stops we were unable to make the last 2. We were from a cruise ship so timing was of great importance. Our guide was very good but we were in the hands of the bus driver unfortunately.”

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Panoramic Tour to Piran with Sweet Surprise - The panoramic drive and its short photo opportunities
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Panoramic Tour to Piran with Sweet Surprise

4.Panoramic Tour to Piran with Sweet Surprise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 67 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $37

Explore Slovenia’s coast from Koper to medieval Piran, with scenic views, local commentary, two hours of free time, and handmade chocolate.

“Quite disappointing. The site made the day sound attractive. In reality, we got transportation to Piran, with one 5 minute stop on the way. Not worth the money spent or my time.”

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From Koper: Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle Tour - The electric train into Postojna Cave
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From Koper: Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle Tour

5.Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 60 reviews · 5 hours · from $133

Ride through Postojna Cave, meet the cave olm, and explore cliffside Predjama Castle on a five-hour tour from Koper.

“This was a great pick when we where cruising in Slovenia. It was so easy to locate the staff when we got off the ship and our tour guide was very friendly and informative as we drove to our destinations. One tip - make sure you take some warm clothes for the Caves as it is very cold. We had to hire a coat/cape at €4 each (so we all looked like something out of the Hobbit!!) but it did the job. Would defiantly recommend booking before you go if you are cruising.”

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Hop & Taste Slovenian Riviera Hop-On Hop-Off & Local Bites - The drive through Izola and the Adriatic viewpoint
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Hop & Taste Slovenian Riviera Hop-On Hop-Off & Local Bites

6.Hop & Taste Slovenian Riviera Hop-On Hop-Off & Local Bites

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 47 reviews · 1 day · from $47

Explore Slovenia’s coast from Koper with Adriatic views, Marezige wine and olive oil, old-town tastings, and traditional burek.

“I loved all of our stops. Learning the history of the country, the food. It was a wonderful experience. Especially our guide Natasha, she is so knowledgeable and kind. Definitely recommend if you are not sure what to plan out for the day.”

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Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle from Koper - The cave’s famous underground resident
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Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle from Koper

7.Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle from Koper

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $139

Review of the Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle tour from Koper, with train ride, cave walk, practical tips, pricing, and honest drawbacks.

“Great experience! Dress warmer than you think you should! The train ride in and out of the cave is very chilly. Not recommended for those who struggle to walk long distances or climb stairs. The overall experience was great and well narrated.”

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Tour to Postojna and Predjama Castle from Koper - What the one-and-a-half-hour cave visit feels like
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Tour to Postojna and Predjama Castle from Koper

8.Tour to Postojna and Predjama Castle from Koper

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $118

Ride an underground train through Postojna Cave, then photograph Predjama Castle on a practical half-day trip from Koper.

“I would say if you only had one thing to see in Koper, then go see Postojna cave. It'll be nothing that you have ever seen before. Simply Amazing.”

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Istria - Truffles: Hunting & Cooking & Tasting, Slovenia - Meeting the hunter and the truffle dog
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Istria – Truffles: Hunting & Cooking & Tasting, Slovenia

Lake Bled and Ljubljana Group Shore Experience from Koper - The road to Lake Bled
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Lake Bled and Ljubljana Group Shore Experience from Koper

Lake Bled and Ljubljana Full-Day Tour from Koper - Ljubljana’s Plečnik-shaped old town
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Lake Bled and Ljubljana Full-Day Tour from Koper

11.Lake Bled and Ljubljana Full-Day Tour from Koper

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $141

Review of the Koper tour to Ljubljana and Lake Bled, with guide quality, timing, transport, costs, highlights, drawbacks, and booking advice.

“Would really say 4, but the guide (Dean) was excellent, so I kept it at 5. I wish we had 15 more minutes in Lake Bled to be able to visit either the castle or the church, but they pad the time based on ship departure and traffic. Additionally, the parking was terrible in Ljubljana, so we missed out on the walking tour. Dean gave a quick description because he didn’t want to waste our time driving around, and told us to take pictures of anything we wanted more information on.”

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Postojna Cave & Photostop Predjama castle - Group Tour from Koper - Entering Postojna Cave by electric train
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Postojna Cave & Photostop Predjama castle – Group Tour from Koper

12.Postojna Cave & Photostop Predjama castle – Group Tour from Koper

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $153

Explore Postojna Cave by electric train, then photograph Predjama Castle on a five-hour small-group trip from Koper.

“Our driver was waiting for us at the port and we were joined by 4 other people. We had a wonderful time at the caves. These are the most amazing caves I have ever experienced. It it really worth the trip. Great experience.”

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Shore Excursion/Private Tour - Lake Bled and Ljubljana from Koper - Lake Bled, the Alpine stop with the famous cream cake
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Shore Excursion/Private Tour – Lake Bled and Ljubljana from Koper

13.Shore Excursion/Private Tour – Lake Bled and Ljubljana from Koper

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

See Lake Bled and Ljubljana from Koper with a private guide, castle views, local cream cake, and free time in Slovenia’s capital.

“We can not say enough good things about our guide Alinka! We had such an amazing tour and she was so organized every step of the way calling ahead for special tables at restaurants, showing us hidden photo spots in Ljubljana and Lake Bled. We were a group of 3 couples and this was one of the best excursion day of our cruise. We saw sooooo much of this beautiful country. Highly recommend this tour and we all want to come back to beautiful Slovenia!”

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Small Group Tour to Lake Bled & Ljubljana from Koper - Finding the guide at Koper port
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Small Group Tour to Lake Bled & Ljubljana from Koper

Panoramic Piran and Salt Pans: E-Bike Boutique Tour - The hill above Portorož gives you the big picture
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Panoramic Piran and Salt Pans: E-Bike Boutique Tour

15.Panoramic Piran and Salt Pans: E-Bike Boutique Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $220

Ride an e-bike from Piran to Portorož and the Sečovlje salt pans, then finish with Slovenian wine, cheese, and local food.

“This was a wonderful way to see the towns around Kotor. We arrived on a cruise and was met at the port. Bikes were in excellent conditions and felt safe thru the whole trips. The trip ended at a restaurant where we enjoyed fabulous wine and charcuterie. A perfect day!”

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