Day trip

Check out the two most famous tourist destinations in Slovenia. Explore Slovenia's capital Ljubljana with a tour guide, and drive into the Julian Alps to Lake Bled surrounded by spectacular mountains.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Reserve now & pay later: Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
Duration 11 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Due to multiple pickups, drivers cannot wait longer than 5 minutes after the scheduled pickup time. The driver will pick you up at the designated hotel/pick-up point.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Anna – United Kingdom

This was truly one of the most memorable and delightful trips I’ve ever had. I travelled from London to meet my sister, who flew in from Belgrade, for a long weekend in Zagreb—and we had a great time throughout but the absolute highlight of our holiday was our day trip to Ljubljana via Bled. Although the weather wasn’t quite as sunny as we’d hoped, we enjoyed every moment. Luka was an exceptional guide—warm, thoughtful, and incredibly knowledgeable. His kindness and care really made the experience special. It was a joy to talk to him, and we came away having learnt so much about the history, traditions, and customs of Zagorje, Bled, and Ljubljana. We’re already looking forward to bringing friends and family from both the UK and Serbia on the same trip. We couldn’t recommend it more highly! Thank you Luka 🙏🥰🤗🥳🌻 Anna and Sanja

Michael – Canada

Tour Guide Marin was outstanding. Excellent. Marin was outgoing. Friendly. Knowledgeable. Very accommodating. Made sure we were taken care of. Drove very well. Our interest was clearly his number one concern. Thank you Marin.

Itinerary

16 pickup location options:
Zrinjevac 2, Hotel Laguna, Hilton Garden Inn Zagreb - Radnicka, Hotel 9, DoubleTree by Hilton Zagreb, Best Western Premier Hotel Astoria, Hotel Central, The Westin Zagreb, Esplanade Zagreb Hotel, Zonar Zagreb, Canopy by Hilton Zagreb City Centre, Hotel Le Premier Zagreb, Sheraton Zagreb Hotel, Hotel Academia Zagreb, Hotel International, MANDA Heritage Hotel
Van
(1.5 hours)
Ljubljana
Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Shopping, Sightseeing, Walk, Scenic views on the way
Cable car
(10 minutes)
Van
(40 minutes)
Bled
Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Free time, Walk, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way
Bled Castle
Visit, Free time, Sightseeing, Walk, Scenic views on the way
Optional, Extra fee
Lake Bled
Boat cruise
Optional, Extra fee
Lake Bled
Swimming
Optional
Lake Bled
Bike tour
Optional, Extra fee
Van
(2 hours)
16 drop-off locations:
Hotel Le Premier Zagreb, Canopy by Hilton Zagreb City Centre, Hotel Academia Zagreb, Hotel International, Sheraton Zagreb Hotel, Best Western Premier Hotel Astoria, MANDA Heritage Hotel, Hilton Garden Inn Zagreb - Radnicka, Zrinjevac 2, Esplanade Zagreb Hotel, Hotel 9, Hotel Laguna, Hotel Central, The Westin Zagreb, DoubleTree by Hilton Zagreb, Zonar Zagreb

Main stop

Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

Feel and explore Slovenia for a day
Discover Ljubljana's city centre, its squares, historic and modern streets
Take a funicular ride to Ljubljana castle and have spectacular views of the city
Visit Lake Bled, an image of paradise and its beautiful surroundings
Explore Bled castle, take a Pletna boat ride, ride a bicycle

Full description

Take a day to capture the spirit of magical Slovenia, visiting the two most sighted Slovenian gems. Take a scenic drive from Zagreb and discover the countryside, before exploring Ljubljana and the Alpine resort of Bled.
Set off in a small group from the capital Zagreb and enjoy a scenic drive through the beautiful Croatian and Slovenian countryside. Get familiar with the itinerary for the day, as well as information about the sites you are visiting and the general history of Croatia and Slovenia.

Arrive at Ljubljana. On your arrival, your guide will take you on a orientational walking tour around the city center. Besides seeing many historical buildings and monuments you will climb up with funicular to the 13th-century medieval fortress, a symbol of the Slovenian capital Ljubljana.
There, you can see spectacular views of the town and Alp mountains in the distance. Gain a deeper understanding of the city's landmarks and more confidence to navigate on your own for the next 2 hours of your free time.

Continue to the Alpine resort of Bled. There is so much to do at Bled, especially during the tourist season (April to October). It is impossible to see and experience everything in one afternoon, this is why your guide will help you organise time according to your preferences.
Go for a swim at the lake, ride a bicycle, sail on traditional Pletna boat to the Bled Island, explore the Bled castle or just simply go for a stroll, sit at one of many bars located by the lake and enjoy traditional Bled cream cake, be hypnotized by the views of Lake Bled, surrounded by stoic mountains.

Make yourself comfortable and enjoy a scenic ride back to Zagreb.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Guide
Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
Round-trip ride by funicular to Ljubljana Castle
Ljubljana orientation walking tour
Swimming at Lake Bled (optional and seasonal from June to September)

Food and drinks
Cycling (€10, optional)
Pletna boat ride (€20, optional & seasonal)
Bled Castle entry (€17, optional)

Important information

What to bring

Passport

Know before you go

All travellers must have valid identification and passports to enter Slovenia

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From Zagreb: Ljubljana and Lake Bled Day Trip by Minivan