SLOVENIA
Slovenia's standouts.
The 10 most popular food & drink tours in Slovenia. What each one actually involves, who runs it, and what it costs.
In Ljubljana’s castle cellar, taste 7 Slovenian wines in an interactive 2-hour session with snacks, games, and a host-led learning quiz.
“Really good. Very reasonable and a lot packed in the day. Would recommend for anyone wanting to do more than just Bled staying Ljubijiana”
LjubljanaYum small-group food walk mixes Tromostovje sights with markets, diners, and beer and wine tastings over about 3.5 hours.
“Enjoyed the tour overall. Lots of good food and wine. Guide was knowledgeable but a little quirky. I liked it all”
2-hour Piran walking tour with guide Jan, plus local wine and food tasting in Istria’s seaside town.
“Jan was an excellent guide through the city. He spoke knowledgeably about the history and architecture of the region. The high point of the tour was the food and wine tasting at the new shop just off the main square near the harbor. The selection of local wines, meats, cheeses, and olive oils was amazing.…”
Guided food and wine walk in Ljubljana with 7 tastings and 4 Slovenian wines, plus local tips and a small-group pace.
“Had a great time on our tour. I appreciated our guides approach to letting the conversation flow and inputting facts and information about Slovenia as we went. Not scripted, felt like an authentic experience. The food was tasty and was timed/structured well”
2-hour, English-led wine tasting in Bled with 7 Slovenian wines, appetizers, and interactive games in a 100-year cellar.
“The evening was fantastic! Boris told us everything there is to know about Slovenian wines! His story, descriptions and the tasting itself were very entertaining and we absolutely recommend the experience! It is so nice to see the enthusiasm for a product of the country and the wine was fantastic. We are very happy to…”
Sip 5 to 9 Lepa Vida wines with seasonal salami and bread at Vipava Valley’s Lepa Vida Boutique Winery. Small group, 2 hours.
“We were so upset that we were unable to make this experience due to a time delay crossing the border from Bosnia. Not more than 2 hours later, the host messaged us to double check that we were okay— so kind!”
Self-guided Vintgar Gorge walk from Lake Bled to Šum Waterfall, with Štruklji tasting plus craft beer or apple juice.
“A must do from Bled - really pretty and good value for money. Well organised and explained while being able to do your own thing/go at your own pace. Definitely add the beer tasting!”
Taste seven Slovenian wines with appetizers in a 300-year old Ljubljana cellar. English expert guide, games, and a certificate.
“It was fantastic, even for someone who is not really good in describing the taste or the smell of a certain wine it was so nice. We had a very nice 'guide' who explained the rich history and culture of the Slovenian wines to us. We were a little bit in love with the wineculture…”
A 2.5-hour Fonda Fish Garden boat visit with wine and olive oil tasting from Portorož, in English, with a small group feel.
“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…”
Sample six Slovenian craft beers in 2 hours in Ljubljana. Includes appetizers, games, expert guides, and a beer ambassador certificate.
“Very enjoyable with tasting of 6 craft beers Knowledgeable man called Luka gave us our demonstration”
