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Things to do in Piran, Slovenian Littoral Region: The Best City Tours
Piran (Slovene pronunciation: [piˈɾáːn] ( listen); Italian: Pirano [piˈraːno]) is a town in southwestern Slovenia on the Gulf of Piran on the Adriatic Sea. It is one of the three major towns of Slovenian Istria. The town has much medieval architecture, with narrow streets and compact houses. Piran is the administrative centre of the local area and one of Slovenia's major tourist attractions. Until the mid-20th century, Italian was the dominant language, but was replaced by Slovene as demographics shifted.
Restaurants in Piran
1. Piran Walking Tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Piran, situated on a peninsula jutting out into the open sea. Entering Piran, you will feel the bustling atmosphere of a lively medieval town. Mind you, there is no traffic in Piran, you can freely walk around on your own, or if you like to be completely relaxed, take this guided tour.
Inclusions: Walking Tour Guide
Exclusions: Tasting stops, 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. Piran and Panoramic Slovenian Coast from Koper
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
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!
3. Izola Private Walking Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Once an island, today a small charming town, which has been known for the fishery throughout centuries. Izola has rich history and it is often overlooked, but this hidden gem will surprise you with the greenery, friendly people and rich history. Local licensed guide will explain you interesting history, tell you about the fishery, which was the most important engagement for centuries and you will also hear the stories, which are still living in between the narrow streets of the center.
Inclusions: Local guide, Private tour
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By Tomosius
So we planned a stop in Trieste on our way from Venice to Split, Croatia. We knew a little. The city was the home of Chef Lydia Bastianich and many national flags flew there over the centuries. It turned to be a wonderful surprise. We found beautiful architecture, wide streets, reasonable prices, friendly people and even more complex history than we had imagined. Helping us sort through the centuries of politics, wars, occupations and developmnets was our guide Demian Sem. He was wonderful. Demien is a Slovenian (next door to Trieste) and explained how Slovenia, Venice, Italy, the Hapsburgs, Ottomans, Romans, Italian Fascists, NAZI's, WWII and others figured in the city's history. Demien punctuated his narrative with personal anecdotes and the local color you can only see with a native. He explained the more interesting architecture, buildings, their significance and their role in the city's history, economy and culture. He also has a great sense of humor and managed to entertain us on a personal level as well. We like to use local guides, especially on 1st visits. Damien not only met our expectations, he exceeded them on every criteria. If you book a local tour ask for Demian Sem. You will benefit from his extensive knowledge and interestig delivery.
4. Piran and Panoramic Slovenian Coast from Ljubljana
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Visit Piran, the town of music, artists and seamen, and enjoy a panoramic trip along the Slovene coast.
Inclusions: Food and wine tasting, Hotel 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. Piran & Panoramic Slovenian Coast from Trieste
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Visit Piran, the town of music, artists and seamen, and enjoy a panoramic trip along the Slovene coast.
Inclusions: Food tasting, Wine tasting, Driver/guide, Pickup and drop-off, Transportation, Insurance
Exclusions: Entrance fee for museum in Piran, Gratuities, Other food and drinks, unless specified in inclusions
Reviewed By Carla R
The full day was great in whole. The caves are beautiful-definitely a sight you should see. There were a lot of students on trips but it's fine because you get put into a group with your own language guide. Horses are breathtaking and the history is interesting I wish we went on a day where the horses were "working" meaning you could ride them. We went on a Monday so that is the resting day for the Lipica horses-they train and trot all other days. Despite that, we had a lovely tour of the farm and interacted with the horses in their stables and learned about these unique majestic creatures. Pick up and drop off was right on time - car was comfortable and our guide found a good place for us to have lunch before taking us back into Trieste
6. Self-drive trip to Skocjan caves, Piran & Predjama castle with insider tips
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
WHAT IS A SELF-DRIVE TRIP A new kind of traveling experience: - online comprehensive digital travel itinerary guides you - descriptions, locations, and vital information for each of the destinations, attractions, and activities - travel on your own terms - numerous hints and practical tips (parking information, dining, hidden secrets...) SHORT ITINERARY DESCRIPTION Start your trip by visiting the UNESCO Skocjan caves known for its vast underground canyons and massive caverns. A short drive away lies Lipica studfarm, a world-famous cradle of the dancing white horses. Several restaurants in this area provide the opportunity to sample the protected air-cured ham “pršut” and teran wine along with other local delicacies. Trip continues to the Adriatic coast, to the charming town of Piran. On your way back make a stop at the Predjama castle, a world-famous monument to the human ingenuity and resistance. Further details in the WHAT TO EXPECT section.
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Link to an online trip itinerary, Detailed itinerary (online and optional PDF) with interactive navigation
Exclusions: Meals, Entrance fees, Car hire
Reviewed By jellybiens
I spent the day travelling around with my guide Michelle, and she made the whole experience something I will never forget. She took me to see many different sites from Lake Bohinj to Waterfall Savica to Lake Bled. However the main stops on the way were not all there was to see, it was as much about the journey as it was the destinations. Slovenia has some incredible sites to behold and the scenary all throughout the day left me blown away. Driving through the deepest vallies and up the tallest mountains, it was a real adventure the whole way. Due to the time of year and current events, we basically had every spot to ourselves without the hussle and bussle of noisy tourist spots and the benefit of this was how peaceful everything was. Michelle is an incredibly friendly and kind person, full of knowledge and experience of Slovenia that she shares with you in an enthusastic and engaging way, she is perfect company for the trip. This is an amazing day out which I highly reccomend to anyone visiting Slovenia. I will absolutely be coming back to stay at Lake Bohinj next year for a relaxing camping holiday. Thank you Michelle for touring me around Slovenia during my stay here. It has been one of the best ( or even, the best ) experience I have had travelling over the past few years.
7. Piran Day Trip & Škocjan Caves
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Škocjan caves are the largest underground cavern in Europe. Its majestic subterranean river canyon qualified it to be placed under UNESCO natural heritage protection. Walking on the 3 km (1.8 mi) path through the caves is an experience worthy of fairy-tales, fantasy and awe. The indescribable scenery will make you look over your shoulder, almost expecting a dwarf or some other magical creature to appear from the darkness. You will be able to learn about the first explorers of this incredible feature of our planet and, if you are really lucky, spot some of the creatures that have made this place their home.
Inclusions: English speaking guide, Comfortable Transportation from Ljubljana
Exclusions: Škocjan caves entrance fee, Boat tour with glass bottom, Different pickup / drop-off location in Ljubljana
Reviewed By piyushbagdi
The day trip to the capital Ljubljana was awesome. Walking around the town center made me want to stay there for at least a few more days. The weather wasn’t that brilliant, but we saw all the main sites. The architecture, climate and landscape are so different from where I was staying on the coast. It's like visiting another country.
8. Piran Walking Tour with Local Wine and Food Tasting
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5.0 based on 169 reviews
A walking tour through the narrow streets of Piran will take you back to the medieval times and give you great insight how people were living here few centuries ago. In 90 minutes walking tour with tour guides who are all locals you will hear some great stories from their granddads, local fishermen, salt producers and many more.
Inclusions: Snacks, Wine tasting, Professional local guide
Exclusions: Gratuities, Transportation to/from attractions
Reviewed By rachell349
Amazing experience! Two hours to see the town, city history highlights, cultural facts, and a walk through of top restaurants. The end was a great salami, olive oil, and wine tasting that was truly fantastic. Great experience and recommend to all!!
9. Lake Bled & Ljubljana Tour from Piran
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4.7 based on 3 reviews
Visit the charming Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia, and Bled, a popular tourist destination, which is considered one of the most beautiful alpine resorts also known as the Alpine pearl.
Inclusions: Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Driver/guide, Insurance
Exclusions: Pletna boat ride, Food and drinks
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. Lake Bled & Ljubljana Tour from Piran or Portoroz or Izola
Visit the charming Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia, and Bled, a popular tourist destination, which is considered one of the most beautiful alpine resorts also known as the Alpine pearl.
Inclusions: Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Driver/guide, Insurance
Exclusions: Pletna boat ride, Food and drinks
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!
