The 11 Food Experiences in Slovenia That Earn Their Price

1.Ljubljana Small Group Food Walking Tour

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.Walking Tour with Local Wine and Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 52 reviews · from $41Best value

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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5.Ljubljana’s Traditional Flavors: A 3-Hour Food Journey

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 28 reviews · from $102

Meet your English-speaking guide at Prešeren Square for three hours of Slovenian food, wine, city sights, and local stories. Visit the central market and four restaurants, enjoy seven tastings and four wines, and learn where to eat next. Guides may include Tanja, Alenka, or Simona.

“Very fun tour. Great selection of foods to try. The guide provided a lot of other information a long the way about Ljubljana and Slovenia.”

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6.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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7.Food & Wine tour with a Sommelier

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 3 hours · from $104

Meet at Ljubljana’s central market for a three-hour food and wine walk with sommelier Ana Povše. Visit at least four local spots, pairing Slovenian cheese, meat, seafood, soup, sweets, and regional wines while learning about the country’s food traditions and wine regions. Groups are capped at 10.

“Fantastic range of foods and wines and information from Ana”

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8.Food Tour Bled – Explore Slovenia Through Its Tastes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $141

Spend about 2.5 hours tasting Slovenian food and regional wines at five stops around Bled. Your guide connects each tasting with local customs and the town’s cultural heritage, while a short Lake Bled visit helps you get your bearings. Lunch, alcoholic drinks, coffee, and tea are included.

“The tour was excellent! We had a very friendly and knowledgeable guide and learned a lot about a country, culture, and food we had little experience with previously. We made five stops with good food and wine pairings at most. We regularly do food tours when we travel, and I can’t recommend a better way to learn about a city. Don’t eat lunch beforehand!”

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9.Food is Love

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $102

Explore Maribor with an English-speaking guide, stopping at eateries, cafes, and street food stands for local tastes. Learn the city’s medieval story, sample regional wine and food, and visit the Old Vine House, home to a grapevine over 400 years old. The private tour lasts about three hours and costs $102.35 per person.

“Great experience! It was so fun to explore the city while also trying local specialties. The tour was well organized, ran smoothly, and allowed for packing a lot into a short amount of time!”

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10.Šmarna Gora: Hiking and Food Tour from Ljubljana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $136

From central Ljubljana, a local English-speaking guide takes you up Šmarna Gora in about an hour, sharing tales of Turkish invasions and the hilltop church bell. Enjoy Slovenian food, drinks, and wide views over the Ljubljana basin before walking back down. Guide Alenka has earned special praise for her warm, well-informed approach.

“10 out of 10 experience! Alenka was a great guide, she was very friendly and knowledgeable and offered many insights and information. The hike was great 👍, awesome views at the top, well worth it! Highly recommended.”

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11.Food and Wine Tasting with a Sommelier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $114

Meet sommelier Ana Povše at Ljubljana’s Central Market for a 2.5-hour tasting of Slovenia’s food and wine traditions. You’ll sample wines from different regions, local cheese and meat, soup, seafood, sweets, and a walnut-filled pastry while learning about pairing, customs, and protected Slovenian dishes. The group is limited to 10 people.

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