Top Ljubljana Food & Drink

Experience the delightful culture of Ljubljana during a traditional supper and folk dance event. The capital of Slovenia is the country's epicenter of culture and it shows. Sit back and enjoy an expressive folk dance show original to the region. Indulge in customary foods, savor local wine and play traditional games. After filling up on Slovenian folklore, you will receive a memorable gift as you depart.

Walk around the beautiful streets of Ljubljana and tantalize your taste buds at the same time with this food-themed guided tour. It’s a great way to learn about Slovenian traditions and discover fantastic local eateries that you might not find otherwise. Potential stops include the Central Market, the Old Square, and Mestni Trg square, with plenty of delicious tastings along the way.

Don’t miss out on wine tasting at the Lepa Vida winery in the Vipava Valley because your chosen session is booked out by booking this shared experience in advance. Meet one of the winery’s owners as they take you through a wine tasting session, telling you about the wine as you sample different wines paired with seasonal homemade snacks.

Let your taste buds do the touring during this small-group food and walking tour of Ljubljana. A friendly local guide greets you and ushers you through a city farmer’s market, gourmet shops, and maybe even local diners as you taste your way through the Slovenian capital. Customize your walk to focus attention on the foods that most interest you, and make them vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc if you so choose. Taste a variety of soups, tapas, charcuterie, street food, wine, beer, and coffee as you explore some of the city’s best culinary offerings. A small-group tour offers a more personalized experience.

Discover Slovenian craft beer at a guided beer tasting in Ljubljana that takes a foamy dive into what makes the country’s brews distinctive. You’ll sip your way through a series of seven beers from Slovenia paired with light snacks; interactive games and challenges make it a great way to meet fellow beer lovers, whether you’re a solo traveler or arriving with a group.

Explore the fascinating network of subsurface caves during a guided tour of the Postojna Caves and Predjama Castle, leaving from Ljubljana. As you enter the two-million-year-old caves aboard a mini-train, learn about why this is one of Slovenia’s most popular attractions. Walk with your guide and witness bizarre stalactites, stalagmites, and other rock formations that make up the 13-mile-long (21 km) system of underground caves. Also venture to the enchanting Predjama Castle, a famous castle that still clings to Slovenia’s limestone cliffs.

Experience two of Slovenia’s most alluring destinations during an afternoon half-day, small-group tour departing from Ljubljana. Traverse the countryside to the Predjama Castle nestled under a natural cliff archway and learn of its legends as you explore the bizarre staircases and chambers. Next, journey to Postojna Cave, home of unusual yet immaculate stalactites and stalagmites. With your guide, voyage on a mini-train into its network of caves and caverns which makes up the largest karst cave in the country. This tour is limited to eight people to ensure a quality experience.

Discover Slovenia’s three most visited sights including Lake Bled, Predjama Castle, and Postojna Cave during a memorable small-group day trip departing from Ljubljana. Experience the serenity of Lake Bled as you cross to Bled Island on a two-oar pletna boat. Visit Bled Castle which rises high atop a cliff where amazing views can be captured and enjoy some free time. Explore the winding stairways of Predjama Castle and then observe bizarre rock formations in Postojna Cave—the second-longest cave network in the country.

Enjoy the pristine Slovenian countryside during this all-day guided tour of Bled and the Bohinj Valley departing from Ljubljana. Surrounded by majestic mountains, Lake Bled seems like it’s drawn from a fairytale. During this tour, visit the 11th-century Bled Castle set high atop a cliff and then head to Bled Island. The tour finishes with a visit to the Bohinj glacier lake, the largest lake in Slovenia.

Visit Slovenia’s iconic attractions during a small-group guided day trip, departing from central Ljubljana. Slovenia’s abundance of beauty is seen from capital to coast. On this voyage you will cruise to the karst region to admire the Škocjan Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then head to Lipica and observe the elegance of Slovenia’s Lipizzaner horses. Stop in the medieval coastal village, Piran, known for tasty local seafood specialties and stunning views of the Adriatic Sea. This tour is limited to eight people to ensure a personalized experience.

Explore Slovenia’s vast natural beauty on this Alpine day trip departing from Ljubljana. Join a small group and an expert guide and set off for the Alps, Lake Bled and Triglav National Park. Stroll Škofja Loka, a quaint old town in the countryside and many other cultural and natural points of interest. Group size is limited to eight people to ensure an intimate and personalized experience.

Get the most from your Slovenian travels with this day trip to Bled and Postojna from Ljubljana. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, and visit must-see sights such as the Postojna Cave, Lake Bled, and Predjama castle. 

Gin lovers—this one’s for you. Instead of going to a bar, take your Slovenian gin knowledge to the next level by visiting one of Ljubljana’s only gin and whisky distilleries. Enjoy commentary about the distillery’s history and how its signature spirits were developed and perfected; then, best of all—taste Broken Bones Gin and three delicious cocktails.

Save yourself the time it takes researching what to eat in Ljubljana and where to get it and take this private food tour of the city. Walk with your personal food guide around Ljubljana as they show you the restaurants and eateries you need to know, as well as a stop along the way try some local wine as well.

Checking out Slovenian wines by yourself while in Ljubljana is one thing; testing your knowledge and tasting skills with other wine-lovers quite another. This wine-tasting provides the latter: taking you to a 300-year-old wine bar to learn about seven top Slovenian wines in an relaxed and interactive experience. Savor the wines, uncover their history and characteristics, and enjoy tasting challenges and appetizers in an engaging and enriching atmosphere.

Discover Slovenian wine in a guided tasting with a sommelier in Ljubljana, and sample wines from across the country’s wine regions. Since you’ll get expert advice on tasting Slovenian wine, it’s a unique chance to learn about Slovenian terroir and an invitation to travel across Slovenia's vineyards without leaving Ljubljana.

We will visit the best foodie spots at the market and around the central Ljubljana- you'll try some local cheese, delicious local meat, seafood, pumpkin seed oil, delicious home made bread, traditional soup, and among other things amazing Slovenian typical pastry. We will pair most of the foods with wine. Get ready to dive into the flavours of Slovenia!

Discover the second-largest city in Slovenia during a day trip to Maribor and Ptuj from Ljubliana. Ideal for lovers of culture and wine, this tour transports you between dispersed attractions—which include the ancient castle of Ptuj and the Drava River—with ease and offers insight into the culture of the Lower Styria region of the country.

After we meet it is time for our culinary journey to begin! We will walk through streets of the Old town of Ljubljana and stop at 5 different local restaurants, which are known for making home-made traditional food representing different Slovenian regions in each way. On our delicious journey we will try home-made local cold cuts, three warm dishes along with glasses of Slovenian local wines and a desserts with coffee/tea at the end. While exploring Slovenian cuisine and local wines, we will also learn about Slovenian past and present, people and its character as well as about local customs which differ from region to region all being influenced by different neighbouring countries. If you have preferences or diet restrictions, let me know and I will customise your experience.

Slovenian wines are only just attracting international attention. Yet with a heritage dating back around 2,500 years, the Vipava Valley is a destination worth exploring. On this small-group tour, led by a sommelier guide, learn about winemaking, sample different varietals, explore vineyards and cellars, and discover so much more than you could independently. This full-day tour includes hotel transfers, snacks and wine tastings: lunch is at your own expense.

Despite its small size, Slovenia is a place known for the diversity of its regions ... so, it is no surprise that also the culinary characteristics of each region significantly differ one from another. But instead of traveling the whole country to experience them all, join us on this foodie journey and travel through our beautiful country tasting bits and pieces of each region while learning the history and curiosities of dishes, surroundings, local culture, and culinary habits. Spoil your tastebuds with more than 15 tastings in more than 7 local shops: - pastries and cakes, - cheese and meat platters, - honey, different kinds of oils and liqueurs, - unique local specialties such as štruklji, gibanica and much more! As no food experience is complete without a glass of quality local wine, this tour includes also tasting 3 wines from different wine regions of Slovenia. *Special menus (vegetarian, lactose-free etc.) are available upon request*

SEE, FEEL & TASTE Positive Vibes, People, Places, Food, Art... This locally guided boat & walking tour allows you to explore this unique city and cruise around whilst doing so! See the best Ljubljana's spots from the river (boat) ground (walking) and sky (skyscraper) point of view. We will sail with a beautiful licensed boat of Ljubljana which is spacious enough to feel comfortable and safe. The boat is open which will give you the true feeling of being one with the river and its beautiful surroundings, but it can be closed with panoramic windows as it can be cold or a bit rainy this time of year. For the other part of the tour, we'll walk through the beautiful Baroque old town, Art-Nouveau new town, Town Hall, Dragon Bridge, Farmers Market, and of course experience life of the local people. Last but not least, we will visit old skyscraper with its remarkable architecture and enjoy a panoramic view of Ljubljana from above the sky. Let's go for the extra (s)mile! :)

Get out of the city and eat a traditional Slovenian meal at a countryside restaurant on this food tour. Depart from your hotel in a private vehicle and make your way to the village of Dolsko. At a traditional village restaurant, learn about Slovenian cuisine from your guide. Sample a wide variety of Slovenian food as you enjoy your 4-course meal.

Visit the wine region of Jeruzalem in eastern Slovenia without having to worry about driving home with this full-day tour. Admire the terraced vineyards, sample a variety of fine wines, and learn about their origins as you visit three wineries in the region with your personal tour guide. Take a midday break for lunch at a family-owned tourist farm or restaurant to indulge in regional culinary dishes.