Explore the Memorials, Monuments & History Of Maribor in a 2 Hours Private Walking Tour
Highlights
Maribor
winetour, architectural, cultural
Private Tour
2 Hours
Easy
English
Description
Sign up for a short tour in Maribor, where you will see the main city attractions and hidden spots and, along the way, learn local legends, stories, and anecdotes! The tour starts below Piramida Hill, where once the first city castle stood and where the city's history began. Visit the City Castle, the Jewish district, and the Main Square, and see the oldest vine in the world!
Itinerary
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Explore the highlights of Maribor
- Meet the tour guide and start the tour. You will see the main city attractions and hidden spots, and along the way, learn local legends, stories, and anecdotes!
- Begin below Piramida Hill, where once the first city castle stood and where the city's history began. Walk above one of the oldest and largest classical wine cellars - Vinag. You will also get to know a little bit more about what the Kojak Monument is and where the name comes from.
- Then, we will stop in Castle Square to see the city castle and feel the city vibe between the pubs, restaurants and old charming streets.
- In the Jewish district, you will see the Stumbling Stones - a memorial to Maribor Jews killed during the Holocaust.
- The next stop will be in the Jewish Square, in front of the Synagogue, one of the oldest synagogues in Europe, still standing at its original location.
- From there, you will get to admire a nice view over river Drau, Pohorje Hill, and some remains of the medieval city walls and defence tower (Water Tower).
- Walking alongside the river, you will reach the oldest part of the city - Lent. Here stands also the main symbol of the city - the oldest vine in the world that still produce grapes, which is also inscribed in the Guinness Book of Records; It is more than 450 years old. The building where it grows is a winery, where you can see an exhibition dedicated to this plant.
- Finish the tour in the recently renovated Main Square to see some important monuments like the City Hall and Plague Monument.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| The Group Size and Price | |
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| 1 to 4 | /group |
| 5 to 10 | /group |
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This is a private tour |
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