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Piran: Walking Tour with Local Wine and Food Tasting

1. Piran: Walking Tour with Local Wine and Food Tasting

Is there any better way to spend late afternoon in Piran than with a laidback walking tour through the narrow streets of the city which will take you back to the medieval times and give you great insight how people were living here few centuries ago? In 90-120 minutes walking tour with local tour guide you will hear some great stories from their granddads, local fishermen, salt producers and many more. During the tour you will visit important town squares, see lots of Venetian architecture and even walk in 700 years old Minorite Monastery with rich history and interesting anecdotes. A great panoramic view will open on the top of the hill where church of St. George stands tall above the town. From this point you will be able to see Slovenia, Croatia and Italy at the same time. Great place to make some photos! In the end of the tour we will stop for a snack and refreshment with local food and wines (all included in the price). This region is widely known for truffles, olive oil and it’s amazing wines like Malvazija (white) and Refošk (red), but you will be the judge which suits you better. After the tour our guide will be happy to recommend where to go for a nice meal, ice cream, coffee or a glass of wine. Don’t forget to ask where to buy a souvenir for a nice memory from this beautiful gem on the southwest edge of Slovenia.

Ljubljana: Karst & Coast Full-Day Trip

2. Ljubljana: Karst & Coast Full-Day Trip

Discover the Slovenian coast and the Karst region on this full-day trip. Your first stop is the Skocjan Caves, one of the largest and most fascinating Karstic sites in Europe, where the Reka River runs 200 meters below the surface. Next, stop at a local tavern and taste the famous Karst air-dried prosciutto. It is easy to see why locals believe it to be the best prosciutto in the world, especially when accompanied by a local Teran wine. Head on to Lipica, which is the homeland of the white Lipizzaner – the breed of horse made famous by the Spanish Riding School of Vienna. Continue through the coastal towns of Koper, Izola and Portoroz to reach everyone’s favorite spot on the Slovenian coast – Piran. Lose yourself in its narrow, medieval streets and enjoy some free time over an exquisite seafood meal in one of the many local restaurants or cafes. One last stop at Predjama Castle on the way to Ljubljana. Discover the secrets of the largest cave castle (Guinness World Records!), located on a 123-meter high cliff and learn about the local Robin Hood, the legendary knight Erazem.

Istria - Truffles: Hunting & Cooking & Tasting, Slovenia

3. Istria - Truffles: Hunting & Cooking & Tasting, Slovenia

Discover the mysterious world of the pearl of Istria. Go truffle hunting with a professional hunter and his dog. Get to know the recipe for the best dish with truffles. Istrian pasta “fuži” with truffles, a glass of excellent Istrian malvasia wine, good company … priceless! The greatest chefs highly value the Istrian truffle. It is one of the most expensive culinary ingredients. Let's get to know its secrets: how it is searched for, why they use dogs for hunting and how they are trained, what varieties of truffles we know, what else truffles are used for, why the price is sky-high, the history of (forbidden) hunting in Istria and other facts about truffles. After the hunt, we will cook a typical dish with truffles (Istrian pasta “fuži”) and find out which secret ingredient is in the recipe that makes the dish so exceptional. We will eat what we cooked and enjoy it with excellent local Malvasia wine. We will also learn how to recognize a meal with real truffles and not with its artificial aromas. Most of all, we will enjoy good company under the pergola of the Istrian homestead.

Piran: Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting Guided Walking Tour

4. Piran: Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting Guided Walking Tour

During the tour, you will learn about food and wine culture in the Istrian region, famous for its olive oil, great wine, truffles, and seafood. Your guide will give you unique local insight, full of stories and facts about Istrian gastronomy. The best selection of hand-picked local dishes in our favourite spots in the city for you and your friends. Small groups are guaranteed, this is not a tour where you follow an umbrella. Taste gastronomic curiosities and discover the best places to eat authentic local food

Ljubljana: Skocjan caves, Piran, and Predjama Day Trip

5. Ljubljana: Skocjan caves, Piran, and Predjama Day Trip

Discover the Slovenian coast and the Karst region on this private tour. You will be picked up from your accommodation in Ljubljana and driven to your first stop: the UNESCO listed Skocjan Caves, one of the largest and most fascinating karstic sites in Europe, with the Reka River running 200 m below the surface. Next is one of the local taverns for a Karst air-dried prosciutto tasting. Considered by some to be one of the best prosciuttos in the world, you can sample it accompanied with the local wine Teran. Then, head on to Lipica, the homeland of the white Lipizzaner – a famous horse of the Spanish riding school in Vienna. Pass the coastal towns of Koper, Izola and Portoroz and reach a popular spot on the Slovenian coast – Piran. Get lost in its medieval narrow streets and houses, then enjoy some free time over an exquisite seafood meal in one of the many local restaurants or cafes. Take one last photo-stop at Predjama Castle on the way to Ljubljana and discover the secrets of the Guinness Book of Records' largest cave castle, located on a 123-meter high cliff, learning about the local Robin Hood, legendary knight Erazem.

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What people are saying about Piran

Overall rating

4.9 / 5

based on 10 reviews

Fun day trip to the coast and so glad we got to see the Skocjan caves with the underground canyon - breathtaking and ultimate LotR vibes. And Piran is such a beautiful seaside town - wouldn't have minded an extra hour or two here.

Awesome tour! Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. You definitely pack a lot in to one day. Worth the trip!