Ljubljana Essentials

Most loved introduction to the yummy side of Ljubljana: taste food, wine, craft beer, coffee and desserts from small, local, independent, family-run businesses as well as their stories.

Get to know Ljubljana through our favourite food, wine, craft beer, coffee and desserts spots. A must-do 101 crash course on everything foodie in town.

Ljubljana Essentials


3,5 hrs

lots of food and drinks

90 eur / adult

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Your best start to understand what our cuisine, and people, are all about. We’ll eat, drink, share the dishes and stories: while passing most of Ljubljana’s main sights we’ll explore what it means to live in Slovenia and Ljubljana. Through talking to your foodie guide and the people behind tabletops, you will discover during this food tour small businesses with daily fresh, local and seasonal ingredients, their unique dishes and stories that differentiate them from the rest. Sample their hand-selected goodies, learn all about making the best espresso, chat with vendors at the farmers market and much more – from high end cuisine to lip-smacking comfort food, Ljubljana has it all. And it’s yours to discover.

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • experience daily fresh traditional and contemporary Ljubljana cuisine
  • dine where the locals do
  • talk to some local chefs, each with their unique story and culinary vision
  • gain insight into the best local eateries, gourmet stores and dining hideaways
  • enjoy a personalised, customised walking tour in a small group with up to 6 people (if you have a bigger group, let us know to prepare something special for you)
  • meet your new local foodie connection in town who’ll be happy to answer anything (yes, also about Melania if you wish)
  • you won’t leave hungry (for food or information), we promise!

Duration: app. 3,5 hours.

Walking distance: Approximately 2km with frequent stops in between

Time: daily at 4.30 pm or by demand, Saturdays at 11:30 am and 4:30 pm – except Sundays and public holidays. Tours starting at 11.30 am also include a visit to the farmers market. Tours starting at 4.30 pm have a different route but same amount of food & drinks. You let us know your preferred time of starting and we’ll do our best to make it happen – once one slot is full, we will open another one. If you wish to start outside of designated hours, it is also possible but we consider this as a private tour.

Min./max. participants: 2 – 6 (we like to keep it simple). PLEASE NOTE: We currently require a 2 guest minimum on initial bookings. Are you travelling in a bigger group? Let us know and we’ll arrange it!

Suitable for children and dogs!

Allergic to certain foods? Want to taste more/less? Desire a different time slot? Prefer a higher / lower budget? Let us know in advance and we will accommodate your taste or prepare a private foodwalk for you.

Price:

  • 90 eur/person: at least 4 sit-down stops, 8 tastings (depending on starting time) including coffee & dessert + a choice of 3 drinks (2 dcl craftbeer / 1 dcl wine / any three other non-alcoholic drinks)
  • discounts for children – see form above

Exclusions: extra drinks, personal purchases. Gratuities and tips are highly appreciated.

Interested? Good choice! We can’t wait to share our cuisine and stories with you. Sign up at least one day in advance using the form above. We will try to accommodate any last minute inquiries if possible – please Whatsapp or txt us. If you’re experiencing troubles with our booking system, we apologise so please email us or use the custom form and we’ll get back to you asap!

*Prices are 60 eur extra if there is only one person on the walk.

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