The 15 Best Food Tours & Tastings in Slovenia

2-Hour Interactive Wine Tasting Experience in Ljubljana - How the Interactive Format Works

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 382 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $72Our pick

Taste seven Slovenian wines in Ljubljana Castle’s cellar with a local host, snacks, games, and practical insight into Slovenia’s wine regions.

“This was a last minute book for us, but we are so glad we did it! Boris was awesome and gave us a comprehensive background of Slovenian wine. It helped that the wine was pretty amazing too! This is a must do for any wine lover who wants to learn more about Slovenian wine and their production processes around the country. I will be recommending. This to all my friends who travel to Ljubljana in the future!”

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Ljubljana Small Group Food Walking Tour

2.Ljubljana Small Group Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 306 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Taste Slovenian dishes, wine, and beer while walking Ljubljana’s markets, old town, and local eateries in a group capped at seven.

“Great selection of stops and a diverse range of food and drinks to sample. Lots of local information and our guide Nat was knowledgeable and really friendly.”

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Piran Walking Tour with Local Wine and Food Tasting

3.Piran Walking Tour with Local Wine and Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 297 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Explore Piran with guide Jan, hilltop views, Venetian legends, and a tasting of Slovenian wine, cheese, olive oil, meats, and truffles.

“Enthousiaste gids met leuke weetjes over Piran en lekkere lokale proeverijen achteraf! Aanrader! Ook mogelijkheid om na de tour verschillende lokale specialiteiten te kopen”

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Food & Wine Tour Ljubljana – Local Foodie Adventure in Slovenia

4.Food & Wine Tour Ljubljana – Local Foodie Adventure in Slovenia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 262 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114

Taste seven Slovenian dishes and four wines while walking Ljubljana’s Old Town with a friendly local guide.

“The Tour was a fabulous way to get to see the city and enjoy its' amazing culinary offer. Simona was lovely, engaging and a true pleasure to spend the afternoon with. Lots of good stories about the city and living in Slovenia. Each dining experience was unique and wonderful. We thoroughly enjoyed every destination . Food and wine pairing was so god planned. This is definitely something to do on your first day in the city and then use it as a way to guide your dining . Again Simona you made are day. And what a beautiful town you have . Kia Jonas På Hanne”

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2-Hour Interactive Wine Tasting Experience in Bled

5.2-Hour Interactive Wine Tasting Experience in Bled

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 243 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $70

Taste seven Slovenian wines in a 100-year-old Bled cellar, with games, local snacks, expert guidance, and a lively look at Slovenia’s wine regions.

“The evening was fantastic! Boris told us everything there is to know about Slovenian wines! His story, descriptions and the tasting itself were very entertaining and we absolutely recommend the experience! It is so nice to see the enthusiasm for a product of the country and the wine was fantastic. We are very happy to be official ambassadors for Slovenian wine now and will take the task seriously, recommending it to family and friends😉”

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Ljubljana: Wine Tasting Experience with Appetizers

6.Wine Tasting Experience with Appetizers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 158 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $64

Taste seven Slovenian wines in Ljubljana Castle’s old cellar, with local appetizers, lively sommelier stories, and a souvenir certificate.

“Stunning experience, we descover Sloveny by a nice and exhaustive wine trip. It was very interesting, relaxing and exciting! I strongly suggest this wine tasting, either for the complete knowledge about slonenian wines and vineyard or for the magic atmosphere that we lived. Tina was kind, nice and a very expert wine specialist. The quality of wine was amazing, and the tasting was escort with clear description of all the products.. I really suggest this wine tasting in the city center of Ljubljana😍❤️”

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Wine Tasting with Pairing Snacks in Vipava Valley

7.Wine Tasting with Pairing Snacks in Vipava Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30Best value

Taste seven Vipava Valley wines with homemade snacks, warm hosts, and scenic views at Lepa Vida Boutique Winery near Ljubljana.

“We had a fantastic wine tasting, a selection of 9 (!) different variants was generously offered to us, complemented by the informative and friendly guidance by Irena. The quality of the wine was met by the accompanying snacks board which left us greatly satisfied and offered organic and local food for every taste. The view and the modern environment were an added plus. We had a great time and can highly recommend it!”

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Bled: Vintgar Gorge Best Experience and Food Tasting

8.Vintgar Gorge Best Experience and Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 137 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Review of Bled’s Vintgar Gorge hike, Šum Waterfall, Slovenian Štruklji, craft beer, apple juice, transport, value, and practical tips.

“Absolutely lovely trip, bit of a climb to the top of the hill but worth it 😀”

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An Unforgettable Day With Fish, Wine and Olive Oil Tasting

9.An Unforgettable Day With Fish, Wine and Olive Oil Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Visit Slovenia’s Fonda Fish Garden by boat, then enjoy local wine, olive oil, and snacks in a 2.5-hour Portorož experience.

“An unexpected surprise. We had a fantastic introduction to the Fonda fish farm which is really more like a fish garden. The information provided was fascinating and we learned so much. Plus we had the opportunity to take a boat out to see the gardens. They are amazing! And we also had a lovely wine and snack at the end. It was a wonderful time and we highly recommend this experience.”

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Beer Tasting Ljubljana

10.Beer Tasting Ljubljana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $49

Taste six Slovenian craft beers, enjoy appetizers, and join a lively two-hour tasting with beer experts in central Ljubljana.

“A great experience! Would highly recommend this fabulous evening tasting interesting local craft ales if you are interested in finding out a little more about and deciding what type of beer you really prefer!”

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Istria – Truffles: Hunting & Cooking & Tasting, Slovenia

11.Istria – Truffles: Hunting & Cooking & Tasting, Slovenia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $154

Hunt truffles with a trained dog, cook fuži pasta, and enjoy Istrian cheese, salami, wine, and local hospitality near Koper.

“Our truffle-hunting experience in Istria was an absolute delight! ⚜️ From the moment I booked with Viator to the expertly guided tour (and I do really mean expert), everything was seamless. Our knowledgeable guide made the truffle hunt an exhilarating and educational experience. The cooking and tasting session that followed were culinary magic (you even get to help in preperation); I've never tasted truffles so fresh and flavorful! The local insights, warm hospitality, and picturesque surroundings made this journey an unforgettable 5-star adventure. A must-do for anyone seeking an immersive and delicious Istrian experience! 🍽️🍷”

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Gažon to Istria: Truffle Hunting, Cooking & Tasting

12.Gažon to Istria: Truffle Hunting, Cooking & Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 43 reviews · 3 hours · from $152

Hunt truffles with a dog, cook Istrian fuži, and taste local wine in Gažon, a small-group experience near Slovenia’s coastal towns.

“We absolutely loved the tour! for us it was the first time experiencing fresh truffle. Jerneja was absolutely a wonderful and kind host. She has a lot of information to offer about the history of Istria and her knowledge about truffles and cooking. Also our meeting with the truffle hunter and dog was really nice. The hunt is a short demonstration of the normally big hunt. But it represents well how the hunter and dog cooperates together. Afterwards Jerneja provided a cooking class about truffles. We had a great starter with truffle anti-pasti. And a truffles pasta for main course made by ourself and help from Jerneja. She respected my…”

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Ljubljana’s Traditional Flavors: A 3-Hour Food Journey

13.Ljubljana’s Traditional Flavors: A 3-Hour Food Journey

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 37 reviews · 3 hours · from $100

Taste Slovenian food, wine, and local stories on a three-hour Ljubljana walking tour with seven tastings and four restaurant stops.

“Great experience😀food and wine were very nice and Simona was amazing … took us to places we would never have stumbled upon and told us so much about the history of Ljubljana along the way .So happy we booked 😀”

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Maribor: Vinag Wine Cellar Tour with Wine tasting and snacks

14.Vinag Wine Cellar Tour with Wine tasting and snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 27 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $38

Explore Maribor’s Vinag cellar, taste three Slovenian wines, enjoy local snacks, and learn the story behind 2.2 km of underground wine tunnels.

“Our host Jerry, was brilliant. He was charming, animated, knowledgable and professional. I left with five bottles of wine which I happily bought after he introduced me to three which were not in the tasting. There was no upselling which frankly, was wonderful. He managed the interaction warmly, authentically and with flair which was engaging”

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Food & Wine -> Gourmet tour in Piran

15.Food & Wine -> Gourmet tour in Piran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $144

Taste Piran’s seafood, wine, olive oil, and local specialties on a small-group gourmet walk led by guide Jan.

“Perfect for enjoying local cuisine in a group setting! Jan did everything to explain to us not only details on dishes and foods, but also included little facts about Piran itself. As a solo traveler I was nervous partaking in a group activity, but Jan is so cheerful and wonderful it is like hanging out with a friend! It helped make the experience more relaxing for everyone involved. Thank you Jan for giving us a literal taste of Piran. Everything was delicious and tasted fresh!”

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