Food Tour Ljubljana
Discover traditional local food and authentic Slovenian restaurants
Taste local wines from many undiscovered regions
Learn about Slovenian traditions, rich cultural heritage and broad cuisine
Eat like a local in the company of a local
Enjoy beautiful sights of the city while walking
Meet and share experiences with other foodie travellers
Create a culinary story you will gladly share with others
Description
Get a taste of traditional Slovenian cuisine with this guided tour through Ljubljana restaurants.
Our tour combines sightseeing with discovering the best local food, and delicious wines from various regions, learning about Slovenian traditions, and exploring the city’s rich cultural heritage. A great way to put your taste buds on a rollercoaster ride, as well as get acquainted with main city attractions and other foodie travelers from around the world.
These will be some of the best hours you spend in the Slovenian capital — amusing, educational, and above all, tasty.
To turn this gourmet experience into week-long gastronomic endeavors, check out our Food and Wine Holidays Slovenia.
But if you just want to take a tour minus the food, you can do so at Walking Tour Ljubljana.
*Little foodies are welcome! To keep our tours fun and engaging for all ages, private experiences are required for families with kiddos under 10. You can book it in the checkout process.
*This December, join us on a special 2-hour Christmas Market Food Tour! Available daily at 4 pm from 1st to 31st December, this festive tour will take you on a culinary journey through Ljubljana’s magical Christmas markets.
Things to know
Our Food Tour Ljubljana includes 7 delicious tastings and 4 Slovenian wines. Among them, Istrian prosciutto and Slovenian cheese, Carnolian sausage, olive and pumpkin oli, dumplings “Idrijski žlikrofi”, a brilliant dessert “Prekmurska gibanica” and other tastings, but we really don’t want to give it all away.
We will be sampling food and wine at different locations along the way, some samples of food offer just a few bites, others a larger portion. Throughout the whole course of Food Tour Ljubljana, you will eat enough food that would equal a single meal.
As we walk from location to location to sample the food and wine, we will take enough breaks for architectural, cultural and historical insights of the city. Since we walk right through the old town, you get to see all the major attractions of Ljubljana.
As we walk through the old town of Ljubljana, we will stop at must-see attractions of our lovely capital and of course, make delicious pit stops for food tastings. Overall, from our starting location at Prešeren square to our last location at Gornji trg, we will walk for about 650 m / 0.4 mile at a leisurely pace. We will be sitting down for tastings at most locations, however, there will be some locations where we will be standing when tasting our delicacies.
It all depends on your needs. We do our best to accommodate the special dietary needs of our guests, however, we cannot guarantee you will be able to get all the tastings and experience the Food Tour to the fullest. Please provide us with your allergies/needs/preferences with the booking form and we will reply with our suggestions. If you have life-threatening allergies or health conditions, it is not recommended to take the tour.
Our Food Tour gladly accommodates vegetarians, just please don’t forget to state your preferences with the booking. We also do our best to accommodate vegans, however we cannot guarantee you will be able to get all the tastings and experience the Food Tour to the fullest. Please provide us with your preferences when submitting the booking form and we will let you know if we can accommodate you based on your information.
Our Food Tours in Ljubljana take place in any kind of weather and will not be canceled in case of rain. Please wear suitable clothing (raincoat, boots) and bring an umbrella if it’s raining.
We will stop at some local shops for tasting and you will have plenty of time there to purchase the desired items. Just please keep in mind that we need to stay on schedule for the food tastings that follow, so our guide will give you a warning as to when we are leaving towards the next tasting location, and you can finish your shopping in time.
Tipping is not customary in Slovenia, therefore not required on the tour. However, if you had a great time, gratuities are gladly accepted by our tour guides.
Absolutely! While our traditional dishes may contain gluten, we’re happy to accommodate gluten-free dietary needs with advanced notice. Please inform us of your restrictions at the time of booking, and we’ll ensure you have delicious gluten-free options available to enjoy the flavors of our traditional cuisine.