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GUIDED TOURS FOR GROUPS visitljubljana.com Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia and the Euro- pean Green Capital 2016, is regularly included on lists of Europe's most interesting destina- Index tions. It is a relatively small city with a roman- tic soul, a fairy-tale appearance, a vibrant life, and a green heart. It is easy to explore as is 1 Ljubljana Old Town Walking Tour 4 offers more than 20 different guided tours. Ljubljana. Which face of Ljubljana would you like to get 2 Guided Tour of the Old City Centre and Ljubljana Castle 6 to know most of all? A small capital for 3 City tour and Boat Cruise along the Ljubljanica 8 Ljubljana is a city that has love in its name. The Ljubljana from the Surface of Ljubljanica to the Stars name Ljubljana sounds very similar to the Slo- 4 10 big experiences. venian word 'ljubljena', meaning 'the loved one' above the Castle Hill or 'beloved', and for those who know Ljubljana really well the two words mean the same. 5 Ljubljana Beer Experience 12 Ljubljana is Europe in miniature. It is a place 6 Ljubljana Wine Experience 14 where prehistoric pile dwellers meet Roman 7 Exploring Ljubljana by Bicycle 16 citizens, the Baroque holds hands with Art Nouveau, and the Slavic soul goes side by side 8 Ljubljana Jogging Tour 18 with the genius of the 20th century European 9 Ljubljana Nordic Walking Tour 20 architect and urban planner Jože Plečnik. 10 The Treasures of Tivoli Park 22 Ljubljana has a green soul. It is a city that loves everything green, which is reflected not only in 11 A Bicycle Tour Through Plečnik’s Ljubljana 24 its green appearance, but also in its prestigious European Green Capital 2016 title. 12 Taste Ljubljana Food Tour 26 13 Walking Tour of Plečnik’s Ljubljana 28 Ljubljana is bursting with taste. At the cross- roads of diverse culinary traditions, it has re- 14 Walking Tour of Baroque Ljubljana 30 tained its typical flavours. Traditional Ljubljana dishes can be found under the Taste Ljubljana 15 Walking Tour of Art Nouveau Ljubljana 32 brand. 16 Walking Tour of Prešeren's Ljubljana 34 Last but not least, Ljubljana is a small capital 17 Ljubljana Literary Routes 36 for big experiences. It offers a choice of dif- ferent experiences allowing you to discover its 18 Exploring the Cultural Heritage of the Žale Cemetery 38 diverse and compelling stories. 19 Ljubljana Beekeeping Trail Guided Tour 40 In order to make these experiences as easily accessible and convenient as possible, we have 20 Tourist Boat Cruise 42 prepared more than 20 different guided tours 21 Moustache Tour 44 of Ljubljana for groups. You can choose from tours taking you to Plečnik's, Prešeren's, Ba- Price list 46 roque or Art Nouveau Ljubljana, visit Ljubljana's churches, the Town Hall or the Žale Cemetery, take a literary walk, experience the Roman city of Emona, see the city on a river cruise or from the seat of a bicycle, get to know Ljubljana's green soul, enjoy the immense variety of local flavours, explore the city's green surrounding areas and more. All tour itineraries can be modified to suit your needs (both in terms of content and duration) or devised from scratch to fully meet your re- quirements and expectations. Published by: Ljubljana Tourism, www.visitljubljana.com. Design and prepress: Prajs d.o.o. Photo: D. Wedam, Bobo, Dejan Habicht in Matija Pavlovec, Tomo Jeseničnik, Mostphotos, Janez Kotar, Luka Esenko, Mankica Kranjec, Franci Virant, Nea Culpa, M. Pavcek, Andreja Žagar, Aleš Frelih, B. Jakše & S. Jeršič, E. Kase, Janez Zalaznik, Gregor Vidmar, Mihael Grmek, J.Bavcon, Miran Kambič, Tomaž Ovčak. 2 | Ljubljana - Guided tours for groups www.visitljubljana.com | 3 On this guided tour, you will take Major sights and experiences: 1 a walk through the historical city • Medieval city centre, Prešernov trg square, Ljubljana Old Town Walking Tour Plečnik's Market, The Cathedral, Town Hall, centre of Ljubljana to explore all Robba Fountain, Cobblers' Bridge, Križanke the major sights and, through them, Summer Theatre, National and University Library, get to know the city's history, art, Kongresni trg square architecture, and way of life in the What is included? past and present. • Expert guidance Ljubljana ranks as one of the smaller European capitals, but nevertheless it boasts an exceptionally rich history and tradition, a recognizable style, culture and art, and an atmosphere reminiscent of both Central Europe and the Mediterranean. The city has preserved evidence of a five-thousand-year history, arranged in a mosaic in- cluding, among other things, the remains of the Roman city of Emona, the historical city centre with its medi- eval castle, Baroque façades, creations by the architect Jože Plečnik, decorative portals and uneven roofs, pic- turesque bridges spanning the river Ljubljanica, and the pleasant green Ljubljanica embankments − all within the distance of a nice and easy walk. Your guide will take you on a walk around the histori- Duration 2 hours cal city centre, where you will learn the history and Price € 60−€ 135 per group. stories of Ljubljana's major sights. From the Prešernov trg square, dominated by the Franciscan Church and Tour times By arrangement, at mutually connected to the Triple Bridge, you will head towards convenient times. Plečnik's Market and the Cathedral, continue to the Starting point To be agreed on booking. Town Hall and the Robba Fountain, cross the Cob- blers' Bridge, pass the National and University Library The best time Any time of the year. to reach the Križanke Summer Theatre, and continue to the Kongresni trg square. Medieval, Baroque, Art Group size 1−50 people. The optimum group size is 30 people. Nouveau, and Plečnik's Ljubljana − who knows which one you will like best. Who is the Groups wanting to see all Ljubljana's tour intended major attractions on a guided walk. for? Language Available in 19 languages. options Note Check out also the two guided tours including, besides a guided city walk, a funicular ride to Ljubljana Castle and a tourist boat cruise along the river Ljubljanica respectively. Križevniška street Butchers' bridge Prešernov trg square 4 | Ljubljana - Guided tours for groups www.visitljubljana.com | 5 In the company of a guide, you Major sights and experiences 2 will take a walk through the • Ljubljana Castle, medieval city centre, Prešernov Guided Tour of the Old City trg square, Plečnik's Market, The Cathedral, Town historical city centre of Ljubljana, Hall, Robba Fountain, Cobblers' Bridge, Križanke Centre and Ljubljana Castle get to know the city's history, art, Summer Theatre, National and University Library, architecture, and way of life in the Kongresni trg square past and present through its major What is included? sights, and take a funicular ride to • Expert guidance • Funicular ride to Ljubljana Castle Ljubljana Castle. • Admission to Ljubljana Castle You definitely cannot go wrong if you choose this guided walk around the historical city centre combined with a visit to Ljubljana Castle. It includes all Ljubljana's major sights and offers an insight into numerous in- teresting stories about life in Ljubljana in the past and present. The tour begins in front of the Town Hall, a building with a rich history now used as the seat of the City Municipality of Ljubljana. From the Town Hall and the Robba Fountain in front of it you will go on a walk around the historical city centre during which you will learn about the history of all the city's major sights. The walk will take you across the Cobblers' Bridge and past the National and University Library and the Križanke Duration 2 hours Summer Theatre to the Kongresni trg square, from where you will continue to the Prešernov trg square, Price € 100 - € 535 per group. dominated by the Franciscan Church and connected to the Triple Bridge, and further on to Plečnik's Market Tour times By arrangement, at mutually and the Cathedral. Just a short walk from there is the convenient times. bottom station of Ljubljana's funicular railway, which Starting point To be agreed on booking. whisks you up 70 vertical metres in just a minute and brings you to Ljubljana Castle, the city's most promi- The best time Any time of the year. nent sight. The castle's Outlook Tower offers the most Group size 1−50 people. The optimum group beautiful views of the city, while its interior houses sev- size is 30 people. eral museum displays and other exhibitions including, among others, 'Slovenian History', 'The Prison', and Who is the Groups wanting to take a guided 'Virtual Castle'. tour intended walk to get an insight into Ljubljana's for? history, art, architecture, and way of life in the past and present. Language Available in 19 languages. options Note You can opt for a tourist boat cruise along the river Ljubljanica instead of a funicular ride to Ljubljana Castle. Ljubljana Castle The view from the castle. Funicular railway to Ljubljana Castle. 6 | Ljubljana - Guided tours for groups www.visitljubljana.com | 7 This tour is an excellent combination Major sights and experiences 3 of learning about the city’s history, • Views of Ljubljana's numerous bridges from the City Tour and Boat Cruise along river, views of Plečnik's Market from the river, art, and architecture and enjoying newly revamped Ljubljanica embankments, Špica the Ljubljanica a tourist boat cruise alont the river embankment Ljubljanica. It allows you to get to What is included? feel Ljubljana to the full in just two • Expert guidance hours. • Boat cruise In the company of your guide, you will take a walk- ing tour of the historical city centre during which you will be immersed in the history and stories behind Lju- bljana's major sights.