13 Food & Drink Experiences in Slovenia to Build a Day Around

1.2-Hour Interactive Wine Tasting Experience in Ljubljana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 382 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $72Our pick

Join Boris or Tina for a two-hour tasting in Ljubljana’s castle wine cellar. You’ll sample seven wines from Slovenia’s main wine regions, test your tasting skills, hear local stories, and pair the glasses with bread, cheese, olives, walnuts, and Slovenian oil. The group can include up to 15 people.

“This was a last minute book for us, but we are so glad we did it! Boris was awesome and gave us a comprehensive background of Slovenian wine. It helped that the wine was pretty amazing too! This is a must do for any wine lover who wants to learn more about Slovenian wine and their production processes around the country. I will be recommending. This to all my friends who travel to Ljubljana in the future!”

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2.Ljubljana Small Group Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 306 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Spend about 3.5 hours walking 2 to 3 kilometres through Ljubljana while sampling Slovenian food, wine, and beer. A guide such as Alenka, Meta, Nataša, or Karmen leads a group capped at seven, with stops that can include markets, casual diners, gourmet shops, and local eateries. Expect shared plates, city stories, and a flexible meeting point sent before the tour.

“Outstanding experience!!! the food was so great and our guide was out of this world. So friendly and informative overall a great experience.”

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3.Piran Walking Tour with Local Wine and Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 297 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Walk Piran’s old town with local guide Jan, hearing stories about fishermen, artists, Venetian buildings, and daily life. The route includes Tartini Square, the Venetian House, St. George’s Church, and First of May Square, followed by local wine, cheese, meats, olive oil, and other Istrian specialties. Expect a small group, about two hours, and plenty of practical tips.

“A perfect way to get an overview of the city of Piran. Jan was friendly and knowledgeable about the city. At the end of our tour we had tastings of local food and wine. Definitely recommend this tour!”

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4.Food & Wine Tour Ljubljana – Local Foodie Adventure in Slovenia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 262 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114

Spend about three hours walking central Ljubljana with guides such as Simona, Tanja, Natasha, or Alenka. You’ll visit the Central Market when open, stop at Old Town restaurants and food shops, try seven tastings and four Slovenian wines, and hear the stories behind local dishes. Come hungry, especially if you enjoy meat, cheese, honey, and regional specialties.

“I'm always a bit skeptical to see so many 5 star ratings but this tour did not disappoint!! I can't add much more to what others have said...i concur with comments regarding Simona's fun, personable and knowledgeable guidance during the tour and of course the delicious, plentiful representation of traditional food of Slovenia. Very enjoyable 3 hours.”

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5.2-Hour Interactive Wine Tasting Experience in Bled

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 243 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $70

Meet at 8:30 pm in Bled for a two-hour tasting of seven Slovenian wines from several wine regions. Boris or Tina may lead the session, explaining local grapes, wine facts, and regional styles through games and challenges. Bread, cheese, olives, and other small appetizers are included, and the evening ends back at the cellar.

“Had a really great time! Our wine expert was very knowledgable, and also made the evening fun! It was very informative and wine choices were great, would recommend!!”

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6.Wine Tasting with Pairing Snacks in Vipava Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30Best value

Meet Irena or Matija at Lepa Vida Boutique Winery in Osek, near Šempas, for a relaxed tasting of at least five, usually seven, house wines. Learn about Vipava Valley wine and food while sampling homemade salami, dried meats, bread, water, and seasonal snacks. You can buy bottles or arrange shipping afterward.

“We were so upset that we were unable to make this experience due to a time delay crossing the border from Bosnia. Not more than 2 hours later, the host messaged us to double check that we were okay— so kind!”

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7.Wine Tasting Experience with Appetizers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 108 reviews · from $62

Meet your English-speaking wine expert at Dvorni bar for a two-hour tasting of seven Slovenian wines, paired with appetizers and lively stories about the country’s wine regions. Hosts may include Boris, Nina, or Tina. Expect games, tasting challenges, and a souvenir certificate at the end.

“we had an amazing experience! the wine and the sommelier were super! really recommend!”

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8.An Unforgettable Day With Fish, Wine and Olive Oil Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

You’ll travel by boat to the Fonda Fish Garden, learn how this unusual marine farm works, and finish with a local wine and snack tasting. The 2.5-hour English-language experience starts in Portorož at 11:00 am, costs $79.82 per person, and includes admission.

“An unexpected surprise. We had a fantastic introduction to the Fonda fish farm which is really more like a fish garden. The information provided was fascinating and we learned so much. Plus we had the opportunity to take a boat out to see the gardens. They are amazing! And we also had a lovely wine and snack at the end. It was a wonderful time and we highly recommend this experience.”

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9.Beer Tasting Ljubljana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $49

Meet at Holidays’ Pub in central Ljubljana for six Slovenian craft beers, appetizers, beer facts, games, and friendly challenges. Guides such as Luka and Mitja explain the styles and local brewing scene in English, while a small group of up to 20 keeps the evening social. You return to the pub after two hours with a Slovenian beer ambassador certificate.

“Our host was very knowledgeable and passionate about the local beers and giving the best experience. We all certainly had a great time!”

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10.Walking Tour with Local Wine and Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 52 reviews · from $41

Walk Piran’s medieval lanes with a licensed English-speaking guide, visit Tartini Square, the Minorite Monastery, and St. George’s hilltop viewpoint, then taste Slovenian wine, truffle cream, olive oil, salami, and other local foods. Small groups of up to 10 keep the outing personal. Guide Jan is one possible host.

“Very informative & interesting. The guide adjusted his pace to our’s . He spoke fluent English. His explanations of various wines, olive oils was very good. All in all a very intresting tour.”

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11.Istria – Truffles: Hunting & Cooking & Tasting, Slovenia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $154

Meet Jerneja in Gažon, walk into the Istrian countryside with a professional hunter and trained dog, then return to her home to prepare fuži pasta with truffles. You will taste tartufata, truffle cheese, salami, local Malvasia, and learn how to spot fresh truffles rather than imitations.

“We had SUCH a good time with Sara and Liza hunting for truffles and learning all about their life in Slovenia! When people ask us what the best part of our honeymoon was, we always say our day in Slovenia! If you are considering booking, just do it! You will not be disappointed. After we watched Liza sniff out the truffles and learned all about how they hunt etc., Sara prepared a pasta dish with the truffles as well as delicious Slovenian wine and appetizers. I just can't say enough nice things about this tour!!!”

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12.Food & Wine -> Gourmet tour in Piran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $144

Meet Jan at 1:00 pm in Tartini Square for a three-and-a-half-hour walking tour through Piran’s food scene. In a group capped at six, you’ll taste Istrian seafood, pasta, olive oil, salami, wine, fish dishes, grappa, and gelato, with local history woven into the route.

“Wow, do not go to Piran and miss out on this experience. Our host Jan was amazing, gave us great commentary on the history and highlights of Piran during this walking tour. We stopped at some great restaurants and experienced wonderful local food and great wine. The highlight being a beautiful little gourmet outlet called The Taste of Piran. Definitely include this tour in your trip. Fantastic experience.”

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13.BEER WAY Ljubljana: Boat & Craft Beer Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 16 reviews · 1 hour · from $56

You’ll spend one hour on a cushioned boat with an English-speaking local guide, tasting four beer styles from four Ljubljana microbrewers. The route passes Prešeren Square, the Triple Bridge, Plečnik’s Covered Market, the Dragon Bridge, and Cobbler’s Bridge. Some departures may include a brewer introducing the beer in person.

“It was amazing. Our guide was fantastic and had great energy and so informative.”

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