10 Historical & Heritage Tours in Portoroz That You Shouldn't Miss

June 15, 2021 Karren Gelb

Discover the best top things to do in Portoroz, Slovenia including Magical Postojna cave and Predjama castle from Koper, Lipica Stud Farm with Lipizzaner Show from Koper, Piran and Portoroz Pearls of the Slovenian Adriatic Coast Half Day Trip from Ljubljana, Piran & Panoramic Slovenian Coast - Small Group Tour from Koper, Hop and Taste Hop on-Hop off, Best of Slovenia, Lake Bled & Adriatic Coastal Pearls, Full Day Trip from Ljublj, Best of Piran, Portoroz, Strunjan, Izola, Koper (PRIVATE V.I.P. TOUR), Lipica Stud Farm and Skocjan Caves from Portoroz, Flavours of Istria Tasting Experience from Piran or Portoroz or Izola, Piran and Panoramic Slovenian Coast from Porec.
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1. Magical Postojna cave and Predjama castle from Koper

Belveder 8, 6000 Koper - Capodistria, Slovenia KoperTours
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In this 5 hours long tour, you will visit the most popular attraction in Slovenia! Postojna caves is one of the kind, not just in Slovenia, but also in Europe. Explore fascinating underground systems and learn more about this natural phenomena.  You enter and exit the cave with the small electric train and proceed your way by foot inbetween. Just a few minutes drive from the caves, there is another magnificent place - Predjama castle. This remarkable stone-cave built castle will take you back to medieval times and make your excursions memorable. Predjama offers one of the best photo stops opportunities in Slovenia. When visiting the cave, be sure you are dressed comfortable with good walking shoes and dressed in layers.

Inclusions: Entrance fee to Postojna Cave , Predjama Castle photostop, Driver/guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Transportation with AC van/minibus/coach, Shared group tour, Local guide at the caves (different languages avialable)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By joyous-gypsy

Our guide Moric was excellent! He gave us comprehensive background in history, geography, and current events while we toured. The horse farm was lovely and it was very fun to watch them perform. We would love to return to Slovenia to experience more of that beautiful country!

2. Lipica Stud Farm with Lipizzaner Show from Koper

Belveder 7, 6000 Koper - Capodistria, Slovenia KoperTours
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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.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Transportation with AC van/bus, Basic Accident Insurance, Organization and VAT, Shared group tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Reviewed By LIMPIT

This tour offered a reasonable cost tour to three resorts prior to returning to Koper, excellent communication, English speaking guides and very well organised, recommended.

3. Piran and Portoroz Pearls of the Slovenian Adriatic Coast Half Day Trip from Ljubljana

Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Upper Carniola Region Ljubljana.Today
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Adriatic «joie de vivre»! Perched on a tiny piece of land stretching into the sea, friendly and overwhelmingly picturesque,  Piran is one of the most photogenic cities in the Mediterranean. Piran's unsurpassed charm and it is almost impossible not to fall in love with it on your first visit. Nearby the poetically named Port of Roses - Portoroz is the prime Slovenian coastal resort town, where you will have enough free time to experience the vibe on "hotels stretch" promenade.

Inclusions: English speaking chauffeur guide, Transport, Piran guided city tour

Exclusions: Bell tower admission, 2,00 EUR

Reviewed By Spring1963

A day trip from our cruise with Celebrity Cruises. The trip was from Koper a short 90 mins away. The capital was very interesting to go round with our informative guide. The samples of wine and salted chocolate went down a treat. Will have to come back again in the future.

4. Piran & Panoramic Slovenian Coast - Small Group Tour from Koper

Koper Trips - Tours & Shore Excursions
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Visit Piran, the town of music, artists and seamen, and enjoy a panoramic trip along the Slovene coast.

Inclusions: Food and wine tasting, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Driver/guide, Insurance

Exclusions: Entrance fee for the museum and aquarium, Other food and drinks, unless specified in inclusions

Reviewed By 603joanne

Absolutely amazing cave tour, the cave is beautiful and the tour guide was knowledgeable and passionate. My whole family loved this. Can get a bit cool in the cave, but not super cold. A great place to visit!

5. Hop and Taste Hop on-Hop off

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The tour offer the visit of the Slovenian Coast with the stops in each city on the way. You are free to explore each town on your own, while you recieve a voucher bookler for tasting the local delicacies. The shedule runs on hourly basis and makes stops in the town of Izola, Piran, Portoroz and Koper. You are free to discover the cities you like. The transportation is guided by a licensed guide who introduces you the shedule and explains the route. While you relax on the bus, you can listen to many stories about the region and get to learn more about Slovenia.

Inclusions: Food and wine tasting, Driver/guide, Local guide, Transport by air-conditioned van/minibus/coach

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Reviewed By joyous-gypsy

Our guide Moric was excellent! He gave us comprehensive background in history, geography, and current events while we toured. The horse farm was lovely and it was very fun to watch them perform. We would love to return to Slovenia to experience more of that beautiful country!

6. Best of Slovenia, Lake Bled & Adriatic Coastal Pearls, Full Day Trip from Ljublj

Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Upper Carniola Region Ljubljana.Today

From Alps into Mediterranean, two faces of Slovenia Start a day with amazing views from the Bled castle and there is much more to be experienced at Slovenian prime Alpine resort-town! Cruise to church island with traditional wooden »Pletna« boat, ring a Bell of Good Luck, take a break and try »kremšnita«, local pastry, simply stroll around the lake and embrace the nature. From Alpine vistas in few hours drive we will descend to Mediterranean world of Istra peninsula and Adriatic sea. Visit Piran, perched on a tiny piece of land stretching into the sea showing its strong Venetian influence. Nearby poetically named Port of Roses - Portoroz is the prime Slovenian coastal resort town, where you will have enough free time to experience its vibe.

Inclusions: Driver/guide with live commentary on board, Piran guided city tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)

Exclusions: Pletna' boat ride to the island, 15,00 EUR, Church Entrance, Luck Bell, 6,00 EUR, Bled Castle guided tour & entrance fee, 20,00 EUR, Bled Cream Cake, 3,50 EUR, Gratuities

Reviewed By Spring1963

A day trip from our cruise with Celebrity Cruises. The trip was from Koper a short 90 mins away. The capital was very interesting to go round with our informative guide. The samples of wine and salted chocolate went down a treat. Will have to come back again in the future.

7. Best of Piran, Portoroz, Strunjan, Izola, Koper (PRIVATE V.I.P. TOUR)

Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Upper Carniola Region Alfredo Tours

The Slovene Riviera in a day. The Slovene Riviera comprises five small coastal villages of Piran, Koper, Izola, Strunjan and Portoroz located in the Slovenian coastal region. Although they are not listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, perhaps they are even more charming and magical than their sisters in law. This small coastal towns are very well known for their landscape, cultural heritage, hiking & biking trails, fishing boats bobbing in the sea, and crystal clear waters. If you like the sea then the ideal time to visit The Slovene Riviera starts from mid-May to mid-September. If you are interested in hiking and biking - it starts even earlier, from mid-March to mid-October. But above all, this region is the Heaven for wine and food lovers. The great and fresh seafood and excellent wines are sure to satisfy even the most demanding visitors so make sure you experience the culinary side of the cities too and relax with a lovely dish.

Inclusions: Courtesy pick-up and drop-off,, Air conditioned minivan,, Guided tour of Slovenia's coastal towns by professional tour escort,, Delicious Lunch (with seafood) and Wine Tasting, in a typical restaurant (ALL INCLUSIVE OPTION ONLY), Light hiking through seaside vineyards,, Free time to take a swim in the sea (weather permitting)

Exclusions: Any services not listed above as “Included, Personal travel insurance

8. Lipica Stud Farm and Skocjan Caves from Portoroz

Koper Trips - Tours & Shore Excursions

Spend a day in 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 in a guided tour.

Inclusions: Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Driver/guide, Insurance

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By 603joanne

Absolutely amazing cave tour, the cave is beautiful and the tour guide was knowledgeable and passionate. My whole family loved this. Can get a bit cool in the cave, but not super cold. A great place to visit!

9. Flavours of Istria Tasting Experience from Piran or Portoroz or Izola

Koper Trips - Tours & Shore Excursions

Experience Mediterranean flavours in their purest form, the product of imagination and nature. Let these new tastes reveal themselves to you, intensifying your senses and dismissing the stress of the outside world, replacing it with new friendships and experiences to treasure and share. Istria, a wonderful peninsula that lies near the clear blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea, is famous for its coastal sights and its vibrant green inland vegetation, with numerous cultural-historic attractions and memorable natural vistas viewed from village hilltops. Additionally, it is a treasure trove of culinary delights. Istrian cuisine is a reflection of the climatic, geographical, and historical wonders of the area, combining multiple local culinary traditions based on olive oil, seafood, seasonal vegetables, aromatic spices, and indigenous plants. Hidden beneath your Istrian host’s smile is an on-going invitation to taste and discover the real features of this idyllic coastal land.

Inclusions: Tasting of wine, local liquors and food, Pickup and drop-off, Driver/guide, Transportation, Insurance, Taste of local food, wine and liquors

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By 603joanne

Absolutely amazing cave tour, the cave is beautiful and the tour guide was knowledgeable and passionate. My whole family loved this. Can get a bit cool in the cave, but not super cold. A great place to visit!

10. Piran and Panoramic Slovenian Coast from Porec

Poreč, Croatia CroTrips - Tours & Shore Excursions

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

Inclusions: Food and wine tasting, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Driver/guide, Insurance

Exclusions: Entrance fee for the museum and aquarium, Other food and drinks, unless specified in inclusions

Reviewed By Bev B

Driver picked us up from the hotel had a great day beautiful scenery and the driver was passionate about his country

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