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Historic Ljubljana Tour with Ljubljana Castle included
Ljubljana, Slovenia, Europe
$211.10
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Local expertise and personalized attention define this unique tour in Ljubljana. With guides who have lived in the city for decades, you will gain insights into its culture and contemporary issues.
- 🌍 All tours are led by licensed local guides with extensive knowledge of Ljubljana.
- 🎓 Most guides possess high formal education, ready to discuss economy, art, politics, and social issues in Slovenia.
- 👥 This is a private tour, ensuring your group receives dedicated attention without the distraction of large crowds.
- ♻️ The tour promotes sustainable tourism by showcasing locally made products rather than those from multinational companies.
- ✏️ Customization options are available to tailor the experience to your interests.
- 😄 Fun is prioritized; the tour avoids overwhelming you with excessive historical details.
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Historic Ljubljana Tour with Ljubljana Castle included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
- Castle funicular ticket and castle ticket with the viewing tower included
- All Fees and Taxes
Meeting point
Meet your guide at the Robba Fountain, a stunning Baroque fountain standing in the heart of Ljubljana, right in front of the Town Hall. It's one of the city's most recognizable landmarks, easy to spot and impossible to miss.
Return details
Meet your guide at the Robba Fountain, a stunning Baroque fountain standing in the heart of Ljubljana, right in front of the Town Hall. It's one of the city's most recognizable landmarks, easy to spot and impossible to miss.
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Ljubljana Old TownWe will walk through the old town of Ljubljana. We will visit the food market, see the Ljubljana Cathedral, Robba Fountain, Town Hall, the Cobblers` Bridge, National and University Library, river Ljubljanica, Congress Square, Preseren Square with a statue of the poet, Triple Bridge, Butchers` Bridge and Dragon Bridge.
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We will see the central food market of the city, operating on the same spot for about 120 years! You will see the merchants and goods they are selling. From fruits and vegetables to other home made produce brought from different parts of Slovenia and mostly ecologically produced: dairy products, meat, bread, oils, juices, flowers....ever seen a milk machine?
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Cathedral of St. NicholasWe will talk about the history of the cathedral and see the famous two doors, masterpieces of sculpture: the Slovenian door and the Ljubljana door. Both representing the history of the Christianity in Slovenia.
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Fountain of Three Carniolan Rivers (Vodnjak treh kranjskih rek)We will stop and admire the beauty of this Baroque fountain and explain its artistic and historical value.
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Town Hall (Magistrat)We will see the Town Hall from the outside and part of it from the inside. It was built in the late 15th century and Ljubljana mayors have governed the city in the very building since that time.
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Shoemaker's Bridge (Cevljarski Most)We will see this charming bridge designed by the famous architect Joze Plecnik. We will talk about the judiciary and punitive practices of the Middle Ages here. Why here? As this bridge witnessed a number of cheating butchers and bakers dipped in the river. We will also talk about the river itself and its importance for the city in the past and today.
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National and University LibraryWe will see the biggest homework of The Architect and witness rich symbolics of his architecture. This temple of knowledge is definitely worth of all the attention.
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French Revolution Square (Trg Francoske Revolucije)We have three historical stories at this square to see and to talk about: Teutonic knights and their monastery, Napoleonic wars and Illyrian Provinces, and Joze Plecnik, the architect.
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Congress Square (Kongresni trg)You will see the Congress Square and Star Park, Ursuline Church, the building of Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra - one of the oldest institutions of its kind in Europe, the Ljubljana University building and more. You will also hear why the name of the square is such as it is.
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Preseren SquareYou will see some of the most important Ljubljana landmarks from the Preseren Square. It offers a great view of the square, the Triple Bridge, the Franciscan Church, some of the biggest Art Nouveau architectural masterpieces of Ljubljana and of course a view of the statue of the poet, after whom the square is named. You will hear about his importance for Slovenian literature and also about his unheard love.
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Triple Bridge (Tromostovje)One of the biggest landmarks of Ljubljana is also one of the greatest works of the architect Joze Plecnik. We will talk about its history, its purpose and symbolics that the Architect loved to incorporate in his works. Why three bridges you ask?
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Franciscan Church (Franciskanska cerkev)You will see this beautiful Baroque church with a pink facade, that resembles Il Gesu church in Rome.
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Butcher's BridgeThe bridge is named also a "Love Bridge" today because of all the locks locked to it. You will get to know why this bridge is pretty new, why is it named Butcher`s Bridge and what is the meaning of those grotesque statues on it.
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Dragon Bridge (Zmajski Most)Dragon Bridge is one of the most well-known bridges in Ljubljana and a masterpiece of Art Nouveau architecture. You will get to know why a dragon is the symbol of Ljubljana.
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Ljubljana CastleWe will take the castle railway funicular to the top of the castle hill. You will hear more about the history of the castle and get to know what purposes it has served since it was built at the end of the 15th century. We will also climb the viewing tour for astonishing views above Ljubljana and Slovenia.
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Historic Ljubljana Tour with Ljubljana Castle included
Ljubljana, Slovenia, Europe
$211.10
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!