Wine Tasting in Slovenia: The 15 Best Cellar Visits

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.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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4.2-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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5.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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6.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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7.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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8.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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9.Wine Tours in Slovenia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $394

Leave Ljubljana at 11 a.m. for a seven-hour wine day in the Vipava Valley. A guide such as Tina or Boris drives your small group, introduces Slovenian grapes and wine styles, and takes you to local wineries for tastings, cellar visits, cheese, charcuterie, and snacks. Hotel pickup and return are included.

“My husband and I are frequent wine tour participants around the world, and this wine tour in Slovenia matched the best of what we have experienced to date. Our guide was very professional in his communication skills and the two wineries we visited offered sumptuous tasting options as well as elaborate cheese and charcuterie. The informative discussions held throughout the day enlightened us both on Slovenian grape varieties and wine styles in a very relaxed setting.”

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10.Vinag Wine Cellar Tour with Wine tasting and snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 27 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $38

Start at Trg svobode 3 and descend 23 steps into Vinag’s 2.2-kilometre underground cellar. A live guide in English or Slovenian explains the 1847 winery, its barrels, tanks, and wine-making methods before you taste three wines with cheese, nuts, and dried fruit. Guides such as Martin and Jerry have made the tasting especially engaging.

“Martin was a great guide, we have learned a lot and enjoyed tasty Slovenian wines.”

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11.Vipava Valley Wine Express Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 26 reviews · from $112

Travel from Ljubljana into the Vipava Valley with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Rocco or Vladimir. Visit two authentic wineries, including a home estate and an old cellar, and taste seven wines with local ham, cheese, bread, olive oil, and other appetizers. The five-hour afternoon trip is for adults only.

“The Guide was excellent; the wine was delicious. Highly recommend.”

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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.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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14.Slovenian wine tasting at Hotel Triglav Bled’s wine cellar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $46

Meet at Hotel Triglav Bled for a one-hour tasting led by a WSET-certified sommelier such as Danijel Galjot or Benjamin. You’ll sample at least five Slovenian wines, including native varieties such as Rebula, Pinela, and Zelen, with local snacks in a historic cellar above Lake Bled.

“The tasting was really great, wines were very good and we learned about the wine (and wine regions) of Slovenia.”

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15.Wine Tasting with Cold Cuts

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

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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