The 7 Best Wine Tasting in Slovenian Istria

1.Piran Walking Tour with Local Wine and Food Tasting

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.Wine Tasting with Cold Cuts

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $36Best value

Visit Vina Poljšak’s underground cellar beneath a family home in Vipava, where the Poljšak family introduces you to local wines and serves a tasting with cold cuts and cheese. The private one-hour visit is offered in English and includes a guided look at the cellar plus several Slovenian and international grape varieties.

“I loved the service. Verynice people and good Slovenian alcohol:) The location in perfect in the city center.”

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6.Private Piran Walking Tour (tasting of local wine & products included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews

Join local guide Jan or another licensed Piran guide for a 90-minute private walk through Tartini Square, St. George’s Church, and Prvomajski trg. You’ll hear stories rather than a list of dates, enjoy local wine and products, and see three countries from the church hill.

“Tourguide Jan gave a very nice overview, history and tips of the city Piran!! Also the tastings were delicious. 👍🏻”

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7.Wine Degustation in the Heart of Slovenian Istria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Visit Santomas near Koper for a private 90-minute tasting led in English. Tour a six-generation family winery, learn about local refosco and malvasia, taste five wines and four olive oils, and enjoy views from the cellar tower. Sommelier Natalia is known for warm, clear explanations.

“Returning from Croatia, on the way to Italy, we enjoyed a stop that turned out to be much more than just a stopover: an unforgettable experience. We discovered this Slovenian winery almost by chance, but the choice turned out to be absolutely perfect.”

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