Top Koper Art & Culture

When your cruise ship drops anchor in the Port of Koper, don’t spend valuable vacation time planning a visit to Slovenia’s attractions. With this shore excursion, let someone else take care of planning and driving so you can quickly set off to see one of the country’s longest cave networks, and one of its most romantic alpine lakes. Travel with a private guide instead of a group on a crowded, plodding bus.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site of caverns, karst formations, and underground passages, the Skocjan Caves are a magnificent day trip from Koper, but visiting the caves requires coordinating transport with a guided cave tour. This half-day, small-group shore excursion from Koper takes care of both in one booking, leaving you with time left over for a bonus stop at the Koper Cathedral.

Ljubljana and Bled are two of the top destinations to visit in Slovenia, and you can see both with ease on this tour. Travel with your driver-guide to the capital Ljubljana and stroll through the old town center. Admire the varied architecture and stop by Ljubljana Town Hall, the Triple Bridge, Ljubljana Cathedral, and other attractions. Then continue to Bled, where you can take in views of the lake and the church on Bled Island.

Visit one of Slovenia’s most beautiful and oldest seaside villages on a short day trip from Koper. Perfect for cruise ship visitors or travelers with limited time, you’ll enjoy a scenic drive along the Slovenian coast stopping for photos at panoramic viewpoints of the Gulf of Trieste. You’ll have two hours of free time to explore the charming narrow streets and medieval architecture of Piran before making your way back to Koper.

Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle are two of Slovenia’s most dramatic sites, but matching tours and transport to a ship’s arrival can be a logistical headache. Explore the vast, natural cave and the dramatic castle on a tour that’s tailored to your cruise schedule to make the most of time in port; you’ll be on your way to the scenic karst landscape an hour after the ship docks.

Ensure a comfortable day of sightseeing with private van transport for your group of up to eight people. From the fairytale Predjama Castle to underground caverns in Postojna Cave, you’ll cover two Slovenia highlights in a single day. Door-to-door service starts at your hotel or cruise port in Trieste or Koper, saving you the hassle of driving, parking, and coordinating separate tours.

This private tour of Lipica Stud Farm is ideal for animal lovers. You’ll have the ultimate stress-free day without any transport to organize as round-trip transfers are included. Once you get to Lipica Stud Farm, you’ll bypass long lines, as entrance tickets are provided. Enjoy learning about the history of the stud farm, visiting the Museum of the Lipizzaner, and seeing the beautiful horses up close.

Get out of the city and into nature on this tour of the Skocjan Caves, which takes the hassle out of arranging transport and your own itinerary. Travel in a private car with a driver from your cruise ship port or accomodation to the caves and explore the large underground cave. Take advantage of your local guide's foodie knowledge to get some great dining recommendations too.

Wander the charming streets of one of Slovenia’s most beautiful and oldest towns on a guided walking tour of Piran.You'll wander the narrow streets and enjoy the medieval architecture while learning about the region’s Venetian influence and local traditions from your guide. You'll also visit the lovely seaside villages of Portorož, Izola, and Koper on a scenic drive along the Slovenian coast.

Explore seaside villages and taste local flavors with a hop on-hop off taste tour of the Slovenian coast. This tour is perfect for cruise ship visitors or visitors with limited time. You’ll get a great introduction to Slovenian culture by visiting several coastal villages in one trip. You’ll visit such coastal towns as Izola, Piran, Portoroz, and Koper spending as much time at each destination as you wish.

Departure from your accomodation in Piran/Koper/Izola/Trieste. Drive through different reagions in Slovenia to Upper Carniola Reagion. There is famous lake Bled. On Bled, we will drive around the lake, stop for castle visit and pletna ride to the island. Known as "must do it" on Bled is a cake – Bled Cake. After visit we will continue to capital of Slovenia – Ljubljana. One hour walking tour around Ljubljana seeightseeing points, then some free time for enjoy the capital by your self. Among the historical, cultural and nature information, we will provide you also life seeing facts, to understand how the living goes on in our country. After all, we will drive back to starting point.

With echoing chambers, galleries, and stalactite-lined halls, Postojna Cave is one of Slovenia’s most popular—and beautiful—attractions. Check it off in just half a day on this convenient shared tour with 2-way transfers from Koper cruise port, homes, and hotels. Ride a train through the cave, learn about the bizarre “human fish”, and grab a photo in front of Predjama Castle, built into a cavern mouth.

Get off the boat and spend a day in the Slovenia with this private full-day shore excursion to Postojna Cave and Ljubljana from Koper. An experienced local guide will meet you at port and take you one of the country’s best natural wonders, like karst caves, full of cavernous rooms and halls. After spending time exploring the cave system your tour will continue on to the marvelous city of Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital and a city ripe for exploring. Make stops at the Franciscan Cathedral, the fountain of Francesco Robba and Town Hall, among other places. You’ll have time to explore the city and do some shopping before driving back to port.

Visit the charming capital city of Ljubljana on a full day tour from Koper. You’ll enjoy convenient round-trip transportation from Koper to Ljubljana where you’ll then tour the top sights on a walking tour. You’ll receive a great introduction to the the city's history, art, and architecture before being whisked away to the Ljubljana castle by cable car for fantastic panoramas of the city.

Lipizzaners are one of the most gracious white horses and their home, is right in Lipica, for more than 400 years. Lipica Stud Farm is one of the most important cultural monuments and magical place to visit. In this approximately 5 hours long tour you will get to know everything about Lipizzaners and their life, as well have a unique opportunity to see the magnificent Show.

Postojna Cave is the most visited cave in Europe. Can you imagine that the cave railway has been operating at the cave for 140 years! We are offering to take a train to the fairy-tale underground world. After that you will visit Predjama Castle which is the largest cave castle in the world.

Get more out of your time in Slovenia by swapping Portoroz for a day trip to Lake Bled and Ljubljana. Avoid the hassle of organizing car rental, and instead, enjoy the convenience of having door-to-door transport included. The tour covers Lake Bled, as well as multiple Ljubljana Old Town highlights, such as Ljubljana Cathedral, Congress Square, and Ljubljana Town Hall.

The mystic underground of the Postojna Cave, most notorious karst cave in the world, with the Predjama Castle, listed among the Guinnes World Records as the largest cave castle, and home to the local "Robin Hood", the brave robber baron Erazem. The guided tour of Postojna Cave will consist of a ride by electrical train and a walk through beautiful underground passages and chambers with spectacular drop stones, pillars, limestone curtains and other natural stone forms. Continue to the idyllic village of Predjama, where you will be amazed by our fairy tale medieval Predjama Castle, famous for its dramatic setting in the gaping mouth of a cavern halfway up a hillside. Learn about the legend of Erasmus - "Slovenian Robin Hood" and return to the port.

Explore a maze of underground caverns and a dramatic cave fortress on a tour from Portoroz to Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle. Combining the two adjacent destinations makes the most of your time on the road, but coordinating transport with a busy sightseeing schedule can be a headache; take advantage of a flexible departure time, then relax and enjoy the view as you discover one of Slovenia’s most scenic areas.

Koper is an amazing historical, venetian town. On the walking tour through the old city the local guide will present you the historical part of the city with most beautiful Tito’s Square where the Pretorian Palace and learn more about history also known more about Cathedral located nearby. You will continue via main historical street through the Muda Gate and alongside the promenade to the Carpaccio Square, named after the Venetian painter born in Koper, that you will hear about. Visit Regional museum and end your tour with tasting of some local wines.

• Visit the cradle of the Lipizzaner horses and stroll around the farm & Museum with local guide. Attend special performance of classical riding school and learn more about these elegant creatures. • It’s a shared group tour   • Departure from cruise terminal is usually at 1pm. • The whole tour duration is approx. 4 hours 

Visit the charming Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia, which is considered one of the most fascinating European cities. Let yourself be enthralled by its simplicity and liveliness.

Lipica Stud Farm is an experience you should not miss. The unique estate of Lipica has more than 350 Lipizzaner (horses) and 435 years of tradition. Postojna Caves are the second largest underground cave system in the world. Unique for its cave train which isn't to be found nowhere in the world.

Discover Slovenia's most spectacular sites – the iconic Bled and the beloved capital city Ljubljana. From the port directly to the Alpine region below the Julian Alps, you will reach Bled, the magnificent Alpine resort with the only true island in Slovenia. For centuries Bled has been the symbol of natural beauty and home to fairy tales. Ascend the old 12th-century castle, perched on top of a steep cliff with spectacular views of the lake, the famous Bled island and the surrounding peaks. A boat ride with ‘Pletna’ – traditional boat made by local, is among the must-do things when visiting Bled. Standing paddlers will take you to the island with 99 stone steps on the way to Bled Island. Make sure not to miss the Bled cream cake, the notorious local dessert, famous all-around Slovenia, before leaving town. Continue to pretty and lively capital Ljubljana, which offers everything a metropolis needs to have!

Ljubljana is the capital city of Slovenia and a very nice small green metropolis. Its historical city centre, the river Ljubljanica, the castle above the city, the open market etc. are only the few of the major attractions to explore.

Visit Piran, the town of music, artists and seamen, and enjoy a panoramic trip along the Slovene coast.

Visit Slovenia’s largest city and capital on this private day trip from Koper. You’ll tour Ljubljana’s historic district while learning about the city's history, culture, and architecture from your guide. At the end of the tour, you’ll enjoy a ride on Ljubljana's funicular railway where you’ll shoot up 230 vertical feet (70 vertical meters) from the city center to the Ljubljana Castle and enjoy incredible panoramas of the entire city.

Venice – the city of canals is the most romantic and one of the most fameous places in the world. The visit will remain in your mind forever

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Postojna Caves are the second largest underground cave system in the world. Unique for its cave train which isn't to be found nowhere else in the world. Predjama Castle is situated close to the caves and it is one of the most spectacular medieval castles and the biggest cave castle in the world.

From the port directly to the pretty and lively capital Ljubljana, which offers everything a metropolis needs to have. You will enjoy the old centre architecture from all periods of its rich history, from Roman times to Art Nouveau. Continue to the underground world of Postojna Cave, the world famous underground karst cave. The guided tour will consist of a ride by electrical train and followed by a walk-through the beautiful passages and chambers with spectacular drop stones, pillars, limestone curtains and other unique natural phenomena. Return to your port approx. 1,5h before departure.

Spend a day at Lipica Stud Farm, where you will experience the world of white Lipizzan horses, and visit the magnificent Škocjan Caves which are on UNESCO’s list of natural and cultural world heritage sites.

UNESCO karst attraction – the Skocjan Caves with fantastic underground natural phenomena followed by a visit of the Secovlje salt pans, the natural reserve. The first stop is the UNESCO listed Skocjan Caves, one of the largest and most fascinating Karstic sites in Europe with the Reka River running 200m below the surface. Continue to the unique reserve and the biggest wetland on the Slovenian coastline, where salt is produced in the same traditional way as 700 years ago. The abandoned southern part of the reserve features demolished buildings that were once used by workers in the salt industry that contribute to the charm of the Secovlje salt pans. The reserve became a habitat for various animals and plants.

Explore more! Have fun for 5 hours on Parenzana electric biking tour. Enjoy incredible views of Slovenian coast from hidden spots. On Parenzana biking trail we will go through two tunnels with stops in the center of the town Koper, fisherman town Izola, Landscape park Strunjan, town of flowers Portorož and the charming town of Piran. Nice combination of nature and history.

Your drive continues along Adriatic coastline, with photostop over traditional fishing village and visit of Piran, a spectacularly scenic town on the tip of a the peninsula, where you will enjoy in walking tour and some free time to wander its venetian narrow, atmospheric streets. Much of the architecture is 15th-century Venetian Gothic, lending the village a wonderfully medieval feel and picture perfect spots. Continuing on, you will pass Portorož, a lovely coastal resort known for the salt pans, providing fine sea salt and habitat for birds and other wildlife. On the way you will also visit the traditional villages on Istrian countryside, which are surrounded by vineyards, olive groves and farms. Along the way, you will be invited to a tasting spot to experience with delicious local lunch in rural ambient, traditional recipes and locally produced wine. Tour concludes with relaxing scenic ride back.

Historical Centre Food Tour: Come hungry there is a lot of food! We chose the historical center of Piran because it has the most to offer in terms of culture, history and of course wonderful food. This is where most of historic houses and other sights are found, many of them well over 1300 years old, and the food is just delicious if you know where to go. And, because it's very central, we can show you more than one area, including the famous, Tartini square, ancient town's wall, St. George Cathedral and the famous Venetian House. On this 5-hour guided walking food tour we eat our way through the neighborhood enjoying 4 delicious food tastings. Visit the local, colorful outdoor food market, admire old buildings, architecture and meet the wonderful families working hard to preserve local food traditions. This tour features some unique cultural and historical sites that few tourists get an opportunity to see. Join us for a day like no other.

Wine & Bike Half Day Tour in the vineyards of Istria! Escape from the ordinary and discover the hidden treasures at the pace of a bike ride. Peddle off the beaten track among vineyards, visit picturesque villages and immerse yourself in Istria wine traditions. Whether you are cyclists with a little practice or just on a vacation or on a trip, this tour is for you. Discover the famous vineyards of Istria by bicycle! If you like cycling, discovering natural beauty, and gourmet delicacies, join us on our spectacular Wine & Bike Half Day Tour.

A scenic ride along the Slovenian coast, including the historical cities of Koper, Izola, Piran and most renowned Slovenia tourist resort, Portoroz. The focus of the 4h to 5 hour-long coast roundtrip is on the charming Piran, with its medieval Venetian-style narrow streets and piazzas. Get a taste of the old Venetian atmosphere, traditional architecture, colourful old facades and great views from the top of the majestic Piran walls, overlooking the Adriatic and the Alps from one single angle.

Discover the Slovenian part of the Istria peninsula, known since the Roman times as »terra magica«, starting with the medieval town of Koper, the largest coastal centre of Slovenia. Walk along its promenade, numerous ancient squares and visit the largest Slovenian cathedral. Continue to the picturesque villages in the interior of the Slovenian Istria at St. Peter village, known for its ancient olive oil press and Tonina house museum. The nearby Padna has been entirely preserved in its cultural heritage. Visit the famous frescoes at Hrastovlje’s church from the year 1490. Get carried away by the beautiful Istrian landscape, its atmosphere in the villages and the taste of exquisite Istrian dishes.

Discover charming streets of medieval Piran followed by UNESCO karst attraction – the Skocjan Caves with fantastic underground natural phenomena. Get to know Piran, the charming fishermen’s town which is the best-preserved cultural monument in the Slovenian Istria. Venetian architecture, the town’s medieval narrow streets, beautiful picturesque seaside. The trip will continue to the Karst region to enjoy the spectacular karst cave at Skocjan, listed on the UNESCO protection list. Tasting the local Karst air-dried ham with wine Teran – produced only in Karst region, is a must when travelling in this area. Next stop is Lipica stud farm, the homeland of the white Lipizzaner horse, especially bred for the Spanish riding school in Vienna. Return to Koper.