From Zagreb: Ljubljana with Funicular and Lake Bled

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From Zagreb: Ljubljana with Funicular and Lake Bled
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Top rated
4.870098 out of 5 stars
4.9
4.870098 out of 5 stars
408 reviews

Visit Ljubljana and take a funicular ride to Ljubljana Castle. Enjoy a guided tour of the Slovenian capital and learn about its history. Discover glacier-fed Lake Bled and admire its medieval castle.

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Duration 11 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Small group available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Patrick – Gibraltar

It was just the right combination of info and free time, really enjoyed the tour

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Jennifer – United States

Excellent guide, small group, helpful, interesting information, beautiful places to visit!

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Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting/pickup location

    Depends on the selected option

  • Van

    (105 minutes)

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    Ljubljana

    Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Sightseeing, Walk, Scenic views on the way (3 hours)

  • Cable car

    (2 minutes)

  • Ljubljana Castle

    Photo stop, Free time, Scenic views on the way (45 minutes)

  • Van

    (45 minutes)

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    Bled

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Sightseeing, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way (3 hours)

    Bled Castle

    Break time, Photo stop, Visit (45 minutes)

    Optional, Extra fee

    Lake Bled

    Boat cruise (1.5 hours)

    Optional, Extra fee

    Lake Bled

    Dessert, Free time, Swimming (1 hour)

    Optional, Extra fee

  • Van

    (2 hours)

  • 14 drop-off locations:

    Livris Hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Zagreb, The Westin Zagreb, Esplanade Zagreb Hotel, Hotel Central, Zonar Zagreb, Hilton Garden Inn Zagreb - Radnicka, Zrinjevac 2, Hotel Laguna, Best Western Premier Hotel Astoria, Trg Antuna, Ivana i Vladimira Mažuranića 14, Canopy by Hilton Zagreb City Centre, Hotel Academia Zagreb, Sheraton Zagreb Hotel

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Discover the beauty of Lake Bled and its impressive medieval castle
  • See the top sights of Ljubljana on a walking tour
  • Take a short funicular ride up to Ljubljana Castle

Full description

Discover the highlights of neighboring Slovenia on a day tour from Zagreb. Explore the Slovenian capital Ljubljana, followed by a visit to the scenic Lake Bled.
Relax in an air-conditioned vehicle for the scenic drive to Ljubljana.
On a guided walking tour, admire the variety of Ljubljana's architectural styles, rich history, and a bridge with dragons. Take the funicular to the castle, from where you can soak up the beautiful panorama of the Slovenian capital. Discover the highlights of the city and some hidden gems.

Then, make the short journey to the town of Bled, situated on the beautiful shores of the lake. Admire the sight of the impressive medieval castle that dates back to the 11th century which is perched atop a steep cliff rising 130 meters above the glacial lake.
Take in the mesmerizing views of the Julian Alps, the Church of the Assumption of Mary on the rocky islet, and the surrounding natural beauty. Get up close to the lake and enjoy a walk to take in even more breathtaking vistas.
You can choose to take a ride on a traditional Pletna boat, try the famous cream cake, or enjoy a swim before returning to Zagreb.

Includes

  • Guide
  • Pickup and drop-off from selected hotels (small group option only)
  • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Guided walking tour of Ljubljana
  • Ljubljana Castle Funicular Ride
  • Food and drinks
  • Pletna boat ride (€‎18)
  • Bled Castle (€‎18)

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments

Meeting point

Meet at the bus station opposite of Ethnographic Museum Zagreb

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Important information

What to bring

  • Passport

Know before you go

  • A moderate amount of walking with some steep parts is involved
  • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities
  • This tour is not wheelchair accessible
  • Pletna boats are not operating in case of strong wind or extremely bad weather

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 408 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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Patrick – GibraltarJune 5, 2025 – Verified booking
It was just the right combination of info and free time, really enjoyed the tour
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Jennifer – United StatesJune 5, 2025 – Verified booking
Excellent guide, small group, helpful, interesting information, beautiful places to visit!
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Maryanne – United StatesMay 25, 2025 – Verified booking
Lake bled was amazing and the beautiful city of Ljubijana was great. Renato was a great guide he was very knowledgeable, he was simply amazing. I'll recommend this trip anytime it was good.

Product ID: 70385

Activity provider:Petros

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