Private Walking Tour in Ljubljana with a Local

2 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

A 2 hours unique walking tour, in Ljubljana, fully escorted with a local professional tourist guide.

We will go through Plečnik's market, Town hall, Cathedral of St. Nicholas, most notable bridges, river Ljubljanica, National and University Library, Napoleon.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: Russian, English
Operated by: Tour As

What is included

Included

Included: Professional Guide

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

20 min

The square was used for ceremonial purposes during the Congress of Ljubljana in 1821, after which it was named. There is also the oldest university in Slovenia, the Roman wall and Roman citizen statue and the main information point iEmona. Here you can imagine the Roman city of Emona as it was 2000 years ago.
National and University Library

10 min

Famous and popular historical library in Ljubljana is world-renowned Slovenian architect Jože Plečnik's masterpiece.
Monastery of the Holy Cross Summer Theater (Krizanke Poletno Gledalisce)

10 min

Historically important building Krizanke monastery from 13th-century become cultural centre, used for summer festivals set up inside the courtyard.
Ilirija column in French Revolution Square

10 min

Napoleon established in Slovenia, down to Dubrovnik, the Illyrian Provinces in 1809. Napoleon’s reforms in this region allowed the use of the Slovenian language, which was important for the flourishing of Slovenian culture.
Ljubljana Old Town

10 min

Ljubljana old town hall Rotovž is used as the seat of the Municipality of Ljubljana. It was built in the 15th century. In front of Town Hall stands the famous Baroque Robb fountain.
River Ljubljanica Kanal

10 min

You will find out why is Ljubljanica The River of Seven Names, why is so archeological important that has been protected as cultural property. Ljubljana is home to many beautiful and unique bridges, such as the Triple Bridge, the Cobblers' Bridge, the Dragon Bridge, the Butcher's Bridge, we will see them all.
Cathedral of St. Nicholas

10 min

It is more than 300 years old baroque building, but a church has been standing here ever since the 13th century. Don’t forget to check out the astonishing pair of bronze doors on the western and southern sides.
Plecnik's Covered Market

20 min

Lively Plečnik’s open market with local fresh fruit and vegetable offer. The long market building that we see today, designed by Jože Plečnik, where it is possible to get dry-cured meat products, fresh meat, homemade bread, homemade biscuits, various homemade cheeses, dried fruits and nuts, homemade olive and pumpkin seed oil and much more from local farmers.
Butcher's Bridge

10 min

Butcher’s Bridge became quite famous "love bridge". Not so long after the opening in 2010 people started hanging locks on it, symbolizing declarations of eternal love.
Stop 10

10 min

At the center of the square lies the Prešeren Monument, a tribute to Slovenian greatest poet France Prešeren. Today the square is a modern meeting point and a place of happening and people-watching.
Triple Bridge (Tromostovje)

Passing by

The Triple Bridge is a group of three bridges across the Ljubljanica river. . It was at first called in 13th century the Old Bridge. Later in 19th century was replaced by a new bridge and named Franz's Bridge in honor of Archduke Franz Karl of Austria. Jože Plečnik designed the extension of the bridge with two footbridges at each side of it.