15 Food Tours in Ljubljana Worth Booking

1.2-Hour Interactive Wine Tasting Experience in Ljubljana

★★★★★★★★★★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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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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3.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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4.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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5.Wine Tasting with Pairing Snacks in Vipava Valley

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

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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6.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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7.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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8.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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9.Food & Wine tour with a Sommelier

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 3 hours · from $104

Taste Slovenia through local food and wine with a certified sommelier in Ljubljana, from the farmers market to four authentic stops.

“Fantastic range of foods and wines and information from Ana”

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10.BEER WAY Ljubljana: Boat & Craft Beer Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 16 reviews · 1 hour · from $56

Cruise Ljubljana's river, taste four local craft beers, and hear city stories on a relaxed one-hour tour past its famous bridges.

“It was amazing. Our guide was fantastic and had great energy and so informative.”

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11.Private Wine Tasting Experience in Ljubljana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $66

Taste Slovenia’s distinctive wines with a private sommelier-led session in Ljubljana, including local wines, snacks, and practical tasting insight.

“This was a great way to get familiar with the incredible and diverse wines from all over Slovenia. Miha did a great job selecting wines that showcased Slovenia’s various indigenous grapes and wines. He was very knowledgeable about the wines, winemakers, and easily integrated that knowledge into helpful recommendations.”

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12.Wine Tasting, Slovenian Wine Story

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $58

Taste six Slovenian wines with local foods, a sommelier, and a Polaroid keepsake at Ljubljana’s Hiša Pod Gradom.

“Even though I was the only one there for the tasting, it was lots of fun. I knew very little about Slovenian wines prior to the event, but now I feel like I have a good overview of the country's major wine producing regions and styles. I had the opportunity to taste wines from all over the country and the hostess was always happy to answer questions. If you're interested in learning a lot or even if you just want to taste some great wines, I highly recommend this tasting.”

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13.2-Hour Specialty Coffee tasting in Ljubljana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60

Learn to taste specialty coffee with an SCA trainer and Slovene cup-tasting champion during this private Ljubljana workshop.

“I learned about specialty coffee production a topic I knew almost nothing about. The demonstration provided a good starting point for my understanding of this surprisingly complex subject. I now have a greater appreciation for the nuances of coffee and the people involved in its production.”

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14.Goriška Brda: Wine Tasting with Local Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $41

Taste five Brda wines with local meats and cheeses at Pintar Wine Estate, with personal guiding, scenic settings, and a relaxed family welcome.

“Fantastisch! Geweldige plek, prachtig uitzicht, ontzettend vriendelijke hosts, goede glazen en lekkere wijn en heerlijke lokale hapjes. Echt een aanrader! Als je meer sterren kon geven dan had ik dat gedaan.”

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15.Broken Bones Spirits Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 25 minutes (approx.) · from $17

Taste Broken Bones vodka, brandy, whisky, and gin in Ljubljana, with a short distillery visit, expert guidance, and easy weekday times.

“We were at the distillery for a whisky tasting. Bostjan gave us a great insight into his passion. He was very nice and authentic. After 90 minutes the tasting was even extended by a delicious cocktail. We had a very good time, thanks a lot.”

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