Slovenia · FOOD & DRINK
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Slovenian food changes every fifty kilometres: goulash in the east, prosciutto and truffles in the west, štruklji everywhere. Below are the best food and drink tours in the country, with what you actually eat on each, how many stops, group sizes, and whether the wine is poured by the person who made it.
Interactive 2-hour Ljubljana wine tasting in a castle cellar with 7 Slovenian wines, appetizers, expert hosts, and a certificate, in English.
“Ambiente, Weine, Snacks und Sachkunde von Boris führten zu einem lustigen und rundum gelungenen Abend. Hat Spaß gemacht! Danke!”
Taste Slovenia on a small-group Ljubljana walk with regional food, plus beer and wine, guided in English for about 3.5 hours.
“This was the perfect blend of foodie delight and cultural enlightenment. Do this first so you know what kind of meals to seek out! Bonus -- you will know more about Slovenian life.”
Two-hour Piran walking tour with Venetian stories and Gulf of Trieste views, ending in local wine and food tastings.
“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!”
Taste Ljubljana in 3 hours with 7 tastings and 4 Slovenian wines on a small-group walk through the Old Town.
“Simona greeted our group and led us on a fun and diverse food and wine experience. She was knowledgeable and shared so much info in a fun and engaging way. Tour group was diverse and she was skilled at responding to our interests and questions. Great food and orientation to the local scene that helped us after the tour.”
Enjoy a 2-hour interactive wine tasting in Bled, sampling seven Slovenian wines in a 100-year cellar with expert-led games and snacks.
“The evening was fantastic! Boris told us everything there is to know about Slovenian wines! His story, descriptions and the tasting itself were very entertaining and we absolutely recommend the experience! It is so nice to see the enthusiasm for a product of the country and the wine was fantastic. We are very happy to be official ambassadors for Slovenian wine now and will take the task seriously, recommending it to family and friends😉”
Owner-led wine tasting in Vipava Valley at Lepa Vida, with 5 to 9 wines and seasonal homemade snack pairings, plus wine shopping.
“It was a geat experience especially for the price we paid. The wine and food was amazing. The hostess was also very welcoming and informative. And the scenery just topped off the experience. We were just my husband and myself and just another couple but felt very comfortable and had time and pace to enjoy the whole atmosphere. I highly recommend”
2-hour Ljubljana wine tasting in a 300-year-old cellar: 7 Slovenian wines, appetizers, and an English-speaking expert for $62.
“A tasting of 7 wines with excellent descriptions of each and good overall information on slovenian wine production too. Very enjoyable. Nina was good host.”
Fish farm boat tour in Portorož with wine and olive oil tasting at Fonda Fish Garden, plus a snack. 2.5-hour English outing.
“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.”
A fun 2-hour craft beer tasting in Ljubljana with 6 Slovenian beers, appetizers, games, and expert stories in a small English group.
“A great experience! Would highly recommend this fabulous evening tasting interesting local craft ales if you are interested in finding out a little more about and deciding what type of beer you really prefer!”
Walk Piran’s medieval streets in a small group, then enjoy an included wine and food tasting with Malvazija and Refošk.
“Outstanding guide (Jan) and tour, finished off with an excellent tasting session of local wines, olive oils, and deli goods. 100% recommended.”
Join a small group truffle hunt near Koper, then cook and taste white and black truffles with Istrian fuži and Malvasia.
“My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon learning about truffles and then tasting the delicious food prepared for us. The truffle hunting experience itself was quite brief (as the truffles are planted as a training/demonstration exercise). The food was plentiful and delicious. Would highly recommend.”
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