2-Hour Walking Tour of Old Ljubljana with Plečnik Highlights

2 Hours Round trip from Prešernov trg 1 Easy pace

Ljubljanica river runs through the heart of the old city centre

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 See the statue of the famous Slovenian poet France Prešeren at Prešeren Square
02 Walk across the fascinating Triple Bridge and other beautiful bridges over the Ljubljanica River
03 Discover Jože Plečnik's great works, including the National Library and Ljubljana's historic squares
04 Visit Ljubljana Castle and stroll through the open market, old houses, and St. Nicholas' Cathedral

Join me for a walking tour through Ljubljana's atmospheric and charming city centre. Starting at Prešeren Square, we will explore the great works of Slovenia's most famous architect, Jože Plečnik, stroll through Ljubljana's open market, and see old houses where the city's famous poets and writers once lived. We will also take the funicular up to Ljubljana Castle and relax on the banks of the Ljubljanica River, which runs through the heart of this beloved city.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Ljubljana

Languages Bosnian, Croatian, English, Serbian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Old Ljubljana and Plečnik's Architectural Highlights

Visit Prešeren Square, Triple Bridge, Robba Fountain and City Hall, City Square, Cobbler's Bridge, New Square, the National Library, Križanke, Congress Square, the Open Market, St. Nicholas Cathedral, and Ljubljana Castle.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Prešernov trg 1 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Guiding in the selected language

What's Not Included

Entrance fee for Ljubljana Castle

What to bring

Bring clothes and shoes for different kinds of weather: warm clothing in winter and light clothing in summer.
You can also bring a hat to protect yourself from the sun.
In spring and autumn, it often rains, so bring an umbrella.

Know before you go

Ljubljana is one of the safest, greenest, and cleanest cities in Europe. Just relax and enjoy the tour.
Did you know that Ljubljana in the Slovenian language sounds almost the same as the Slovenian word for "The Beloved One"? And that love is also part of the word sLOVEnia?

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