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Ljubljana and Bled Tour: Explore Slovenia's Alpine Pearl
4.8
13 Ratings
Trieste
Come by the enchanting city of Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital, and the well-liked Bled, recognized as one of the prettiest alpine retreats, and often referred to as the Alpine pearl.
Come by the enchanting city of Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital, and the well-liked Bled, recognized as one of the prettiest alpine retreats, and often referred to as the Alpine pearl.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Ljubljana Old Town - As the capital and largest city of Slovenia, Ljubljana serves as the cultural, educational, economic, political, and administrative hub of the nation. It is celebrated for its rich history, showcased through its distinctive architectural heritage. The old town center is nestled between Ljubljana Castle and the Ljubljanica…
- Ljubljana Old Town - As the capital and largest city of Slovenia, Ljubljana serves as the cultural, educational, economic, political, and administrative hub of the nation. It is celebrated for its rich history, showcased through its distinctive architectural heritage. The old town center is nestled between Ljubljana Castle and the Ljubljanica River, where the essence of the city is most palpable. Visitors will experience a blend of ancient and modern architecture. The old town center is home to the works of Slovene architect Jože Plečnik, who played a significant role in designing Ljubljana’s iconic bridges, town squares, and parks. Over three decades, Jože Plečnik transformed Ljubljana from a provincial town into the capital of the Slovene nation, reshaping its urban landscape. His influence is evident throughout the city, especially along the Ljubljanica River. Visitors will explore fascinating buildings and monuments, including the Ljubljana Town Hall, the Triple Bridge, the Shoemakers’ Bridge, Ljubljana Cathedral, the Robba Fountain, Prešeren Square, Congress Square, and other attractions. The Ljubljana Dragon, a symbol of the city, is featured atop the Ljubljana Castle tower and on the Dragon Bridge crossing the Ljubljanica. It represents power, courage, and greatness.
- Lake Bled - Bled, an Alpine town, is one of Slovenia’s oldest and most picturesque tourist destinations. Its main attraction is the lake encircling Bled Island, which hosts several buildings, the most notable being the Gothic church dedicated to the Assumption of Mary. The church features a wish-granting bell and is a popular spot for newlyweds and visitors. Lake Bled promises to leave a lasting impression, offering various sports activities and providing a setting for romantic moments. Visitors can stroll around the lake, enjoying the crisp alpine air and observing swans and ducks at play. Bled Castle, perched on a cliff above the glacial lake, is the oldest Slovene castle according to historical records. The tour concludes with visits to other local monuments and a delightful treat of vanilla and custard cream cake known as cremeschnitte (kremšnita). There will also be opportunities to capture stunning photos of the lake, island, castle, and surrounding Alps.

What's Included
- Driver/guide
- Insurance
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Driver/guide
- Insurance
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Pletna boat ride
- Food and drinks
- Pletna boat ride
Additional Information
- Hotel Guests must advise supplier as soon as possible: hotel details or any other preferred pickup location.
- Cruise Passengers must advise supplier as soon as possible: ship name, arrival time and departure time.
- Hotel Guests must advise supplier as soon as possible: hotel details or any other preferred pickup location.
- Cruise Passengers must advise supplier as soon as possible: ship name, arrival time and departure time.
Location
Molo dei Bersaglieri
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(13 Ratings)
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Gregg_k
Nov 6, 2025
A great trip into a country I’d only new very little about - This was a very informative tour with explanations places that were very historical and pretty ..
Dean was over the top with his support within his country and explanations ,
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Soniyan708
Oct 7, 2025
Lovely - Ester was very knowledgeable and spoke fluent English. Gave us good information and tips. The weather was chilly but we tried to make the most of it. Wish we had more time maybe hour or two but overall very happy. Safe driver and answered all questions.
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Pamela_k
Sep 25, 2025
Great Tour - We really enjoyed Lake Bled and loved Ljubiana. Our tour guide Tina was terrific and really knew the area. She took us on a walking tour of Ljubiana and we had enough free time to eat and explore on our own.
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Andrea_f
Aug 28, 2025
Serene Slovenia - A beautiful journey to Slovenia. We met the driver at the waterfront and made our way to Lake Bled. Serene is the best word to describe Lake Bled. We had 75-minutes to explore Lake Bled which is ample time to stroll around the lake and enjoy the traditional custard Slovenian cake. We made our way to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. We had about 90minutes which is ample time to stroll the streets of the city. It’s very picturesque.
This is not a guided tour of Slovenia, it is merely a drop off and pick up at each point, however ample history and culture of each place and sites is provided in the drive. I thoroughly enjoyed my time visiting Slovenia. Both places are small and the yo e at each place I felt was lore than ample.
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Luciano_d
Jun 6, 2025
My trip to Trieste - Great experience traveling all over Europe specially in Trieste, also by using Viator we received an excellent service
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Jeanette_h
Jun 5, 2025
Beautiful Lake Bled - A beautiful day of sightseeing but would be better to do Lake Bled only and have more time there. We didn’t have enough time to climb up to the Castle as it takes over an hour to walk around the Lake. And one also has to stop for lunch and enjoy the local delicacy, Kremsnita.
Our guide, Ernest, was friendly and knowledgeable, and really looked after us, offering good advice at our stops in Ljubljana and Lake Bled so we could make the most of our time there.
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Susan_h
Apr 29, 2025
Great trip to Slovenia - This was an all day trip from Trieste Italy to Slovenia but we stopped at 2 beautiful cities & got to explore both. Our guide gave us great information.
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Gregbj9277ao
Sep 27, 2024
A magnificent and beautiful day out - An amazing day from start to finish. Greeted early by our fantastic guide Ernest P.
who all day kept us informed with knowledgeable facts and humor. Told us of places of interest and places to try traditional Slovenian food. He gave us options so that we had the most amount of time in the appropriate sites. Overall day 10/10. Enrnest was the best !!!!!
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David_h
Jul 6, 2024
Great day trip - Both locations were beautiful places to visit. Nice drive through the countryside. Guide had a fun sense of humor.
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Kathy
Aug 15, 2025
Overall good tour but long drive and bus not comfortable - Would have liked a bit of commentary on the drive from Trieste, Italy to Slovenia. A small break to grab something to eat would be good too.
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