Slovenia · CASTLE TOURS IN SLOVENIAN ISTRIA
The 8 best castle tours in Slovenian Istria you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
From Koper or Piran, ride an electric train through Postojna Cave, look for the cave-dwelling olm, then tour Predjama Castle, built into a 123-meter cliff. The five-hour trip includes transport, tickets, guide, pickup, and drop-off. English, German, and Italian departures are available, with private and small-group options.
“Amazing cave system and castle. Our guide was great. Definitely recommend.”
From Koper, your driver-guide takes you to Postojna Cave for an electric-train ride and guided walk through its 10°C underground halls. You then visit Predjama Castle, built into a 123-meter cliff. Pickup is available from hotels, the cruise terminal, bus and train stations. Guides such as Tina and Ernest have received especially warm praise.
“Cave and castle were beautiful. It's a bit of a drive too both and it felt like we were rushed at both sites. We still had enough time though to enjoy both sites. Caves were a bit chilly when on the train. Shorts and light jacket is more than enough if your from a cooler climate.”
Travel from Koper by air-conditioned bus or minibus with a driver-guide such as Stanley, Luka, Andi, or Rastka. Ride an electric train into Postojna Cave, walk through huge chambers for about 45 minutes, then stop for photos at Predjama Castle. Cave admission and port pickup are included, but castle entry is not.
“The Caves are beautiful and huge. An electric train takes you in and out. In between you have a 1 hour walking tour and 3 tops with an English speaking host. The walks are on good solid concrete or up steps but are not pushed. Bring a camera that takes good shots with little light. You canNOT take flash pictures but can take camera shots and videos without the flash. It is wonderful!!!”
From Koper Cruise Terminal, ride an air-conditioned van to Postojna Cave, enter by electric train, and walk through its cool underground halls with a local guide. Your English-speaking escort, possibly Yuri, Mateja, Marina, or Neva, handles timing and transport. The tour ends with a 15-minute photo stop at Predjama Castle, not an interior visit.
“Both the cave and castle were wonderous experiences. Must sees. Chose my cruise because it would stop in Koper, Slovenia so that I could take this tour. The van was comfortable and the tour guides friendly. Both the cave and castle had self-guided options.”
From Koper, a driver-guide takes you to Predjama Castle, built into a 123-meter cliff, then Postojna Cave, where an electric train carries you through vast underground halls. Expect about five hours, pickup at your port or hotel, included admission, and a cave temperature of 10 °C. Guides may include Matt, Dejan, or Ernie.
“Koper Tours guide Matt was an excellent host for our cruise stop in Koper. From finding him as we disembarked (super easy) to the drive out to the cave and castle (good info on Slovenia history and culture), to a couple quick extra stops on the drive back because we were ahead of schedule. Thanks Matt and Koper Tours! You made our first time experience in Slovenia memorable.”
Travel from your Portorož hotel with a live English, German, or Italian guide to Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle. Ride the cave train, see the proteus, and explore a medieval fortress built into a 123-meter cliff. Guides such as Dean and Ernie add useful Slovenian history along the way.
Travel from Piran to Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle with a guide such as Mauritio, Dian, or Ernest. Ride an underground electric train, see the proteus, then tour a medieval castle built into a 123-meter cliff. English, German, and Italian tours are available.
“It was a great trip with a fantastic, very simpatico tour guide. My teenage son and I were picked up in Piran and during the tour to the caves he told us a lot of very interesting facts about Slovenia. Mauritio if youŕe reading this, kind regards to you from Graz! The caves were really amazing and the cave castle too! But you have to wear warm clothes when you go into the the caves.”
Travel from Koper by included round-trip transport with a driver-guide, then spend about two hours at Postojna Cave and two at Predjama Castle. Ride an electric train through Slovenia’s famous underground passages, see the proteus, and explore a cave castle tied to the legend of Erazem.
“There was a lot of stairs and dress warm for the cave experience, but it was awesome! This was a lovely trip!”
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