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For Groups Guided Tours and Trips Guided tours and trips for groups Index Ljubljana. A small capital for big experiences. 4 Ljubljana Old Town walking tour 6 City walk and funicular ride to Ljubljana Castle 8 Tourist boat cruise 10 City walk and boat cruise along the Ljubljanica Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia and the European Green Capital 2016, is regularly included on lists of Europe's most Ljubljana from the surface of Ljubljanica to the stars above the interesting destinations. It is a relatively small city with a 12 romantic soul, a fairy-tale appearance, a vibrant life, and a castle hill green heart. It is easy to explore as is offers more than 20 different guided tours. Which face of Ljubljana would you 14 'Taste Ljubljana' culinary tour like to get to know most of all? 16 A beer lover's experience of Ljubljana Ljubljana is a city that has love in its name. The name Ljubljana sounds very similar to the Slovenian word 'ljubljena', 18 Exploring Ljubljana by bicycle meaning 'the loved one' or 'beloved', and for those who know Ljubljana really well the two words mean the same. 20 Segway tour of Ljubljana Ljubljana is Europe in miniature. It is a place where prehistoric 22 Ljubljana, a green city pile dwellers meet Roman citizens, the Baroque holds hands with Art Nouveau, and the Slavic soul goes side by side with 24 Tivoli Park and Rožnik- the green lungs of Ljubljana the genius of the 20th century European architect and urban planner Jože Plečnik. 26 Experiencing Roman Emona Ljubljana has a green soul. It is a city that loves everything 28 Walking tour of Plečnik's Ljubljana green, which is reflected not only in its green appearance, but also in its prestigious European Green Capital 2016 title. 30 Walking tour of Baroque Ljubljana Ljubljana is bursting with taste. At the crossroads of 32 Walking tour of Art Nouveau Ljubljana diverse culinary traditions, it has retained its typical flavours. Traditional Ljubljana dishes can be found under the Taste 34 Tracing the footsteps of France Prešeren Ljubljana brand. Last but not least, Ljubljana is a small capital for big 36 Tour of Ljubljana's churches experiences. It offers a choice of different experiences 38 Literary routes of Ljubljana allowing you to discover its diverse and compelling stories. In order to make these experiences as easily accessible and 40 Exploring the cultural heritage of the Žale Cemetery convenient as possible, we have prepared more than 20 different guided tours of Ljubljana for groups. You can choose 42 Town Hall tour from tours taking you to Plečnik's, Prešeren's, Baroque or Art 44 December tour of festive Ljubljana Nouveau Ljubljana, visit Ljubljana's churches, the Town Hall or the Žale Cemetery, take a literary walk, experience the Roman 46 Experiencing Central Slovenia through its culinary delights 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 48 Price list immense variety of local flavours, explore the city's green surrounding areas and more. Edited by: Ljubljana Tourism, www.visitljubljana.com. Design: Prajs d.o.o., Ljubljana, May 2016. Photo: D.Wedam, Bobo, Dejan Habicht in Matija All tour itineraries can be modified to suit your needs (both Pavlovec, Tomo Jeseničnik, Mostphotos, Janez Kotar, Luka Esenko, Mankica Kranjec, Franci Virant, Nea Culpa, M. Pavcek, Andreja Žagar, Aleš in terms of content and duration) or devised from scratch to Frelih, B. Jakše & S. Jeršič, E. Kase, Janez Zalaznik, Gregor Vidmar, Mihael Grmek, J.Bavcon, Miran Kambič, Tomaž Ovčak. fully meet your requirements and expectations. 2 | Ljubljana - Guided tours for groups www.visitljubljana.com | 3 On this guided tour, you will take Booking a walk through the historical city 1 Ljubljana Old Town centre of Ljubljana to explore all Major sights and experiences: • Medieval city centre, Prešernov trg square, the major sights and, through them, Plečnik's Market, The Cathedral, Town Hall, walking tour get to know the city's history, art, Robba Fountain, Cobblers' Bridge, Križanke architecture, and way of life in the Summer Theatre, National and University Library, past and present. Kongresni trg square Ljubljana ranks as one of the smaller European What is included? capitals, but nevertheless it boasts an exceptionally • Expert guidance 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 including, among other things, the remains of the Roman city of Emona, the historical city centre with its medieval castle, Baroque façades, creations by the architect Jože Plečnik, decorative portals and uneven roofs, picturesque bridges spanning the river Ljubljanica, and the pleasant green Ljubljanica embankments − all within the distance of a nice and easy walk. Duration 2 hours Your guide will take you on a walk around the historical Price € 50−€ 110 per group. city centre, where you will learn the history and stories Tour times By arrangement, at mutually of Ljubljana's major sights. From the Prešernov trg convenient times. square, dominated by the Franciscan Church and connected to the Triple Bridge, you will head towards Starting point To be agreed on booking. Plečnik's Market and the Cathedral, continue to the Town Hall and the Robba Fountain, cross the Cobblers' The best time Any time of the year. Bridge, pass the National and University Library to Group size 1−50 people. The optimum group reach the Križanke Summer Theatre, and continue size is 30 people. to the Kongresni trg square. Medieval, Baroque, Art Nouveau, and Plečnik's Ljubljana − who knows which Who is the Groups wanting to see all Ljubljana's one you will like best. tour intended major attractions on a guided walk. for? Language Available in 18 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. A pleasant two hour exploration of Ljubljana Old Town's major sights. Križevniška street Butchers' bridge Prešernov trg square 4 | Ljubljana - Guided tours for groups www.visitljubljana.com | 5 In the company of a guide, you Booking will take a walk through the 2 City walk and funicular ride historical city centre of Ljubljana, Major sights and experiences • Ljubljana Castle, medieval city centre, Prešernov get to know the city's history, art, trg square, Plečnik's Market, The Cathedral, Town to Ljubljana Castle architecture, and way of life in the Hall, Robba Fountain, Cobblers' Bridge, Križanke past and present through its major Summer Theatre, National and University Library, sights, and take a funicular ride to Kongresni trg square Ljubljana Castle. What is included? • Expert guidance You definitely cannot go wrong if you choose this • Funicular ride to Ljubljana Castle guided walk around the historical city centre combined • Admission to Ljubljana Castle with a visit to Ljubljana Castle. It includes all Ljubljana's major sights and offers an insight into numerous interesting 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 Price € 80−€ 410 per group. where you will continue to the Prešernov trg square, dominated by the Franciscan Church and connected Tour times By arrangement, at mutually to the Triple Bridge, and further on to Plečnik's Market convenient times. and the Cathedral. Just a short walk from there is the 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 The best time Any time of the year. and brings you to Ljubljana Castle, the city's most prominent sight. The castle's Outlook Tower offers Group size 1−50 people. The optimum group the most beautiful views of the city, while its interior size is 30 people. houses several museum displays and other exhibitions Who is the Groups wanting to take a guided including, among others, 'Slovenian History', 'The Prison', and '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 18 languages. options Note You can opt for a tourist boat cruise along the river Ljubljanica instead of a funicular ride to Ljubljana Castle. A walking tour of the sights of Ljubljana Old Town combined with a tour of Ljubljana Castle. Ljubljana castle The view from the castle. Funicular railway to Ljubljana castle. 6 | Ljubljana - Guided tours for groups www.visitljubljana.com | 7 Tourist boats are an opportunity to Booking experience the historical city centre 3 Tourist boat cruise of Ljubljana, with its famous bridges, Major sights and experiences • Views of Ljubljana's numerous bridges from the picturesque façades, and green river, views of Plečnik's Market from the river, embankments, from a completely newly revamped Ljubljanica embankments, Špica different angle. A very relaxed cruise embankment with stunning views all along the What is included? way. • Expert guidance • Boat cruise Not many European capitals have a river that would be so deeply connected to the city as the river Ljubljanica is to the heart and soul of the historical city centre of Ljubljana.
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