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Lake Bled & Ljubljana: Scenic Slovenia Tour
4.9
30 Ratings
Zagreb
Explore Slovenia’s gems: Bled Lake’s serene beauty and Ljubljana’s vibrant culture on a captivating day tour from Zagreb.
Explore Slovenia’s gems: Bled Lake’s serene beauty and Ljubljana’s vibrant culture on a captivating day tour from Zagreb.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Bled Castle (Blejski Grad) - As the oldest castle in Slovenia, Bled Castle is a top tourist destination. It features a museum collection that chronicles the history of the lake from ancient times to Bled’s development as a resort in the 19th century. Visitors can enjoy coffee or the famous Bled cake at the castle restaurant while taking in the…
- Bled Castle (Blejski Grad) - As the oldest castle in Slovenia, Bled Castle is a top tourist destination. It features a museum collection that chronicles the history of the lake from ancient times to Bled’s development as a resort in the 19th century. Visitors can enjoy coffee or the famous Bled cake at the castle restaurant while taking in the stunning views.
- Lake Bled - Renowned as one of Slovenia’s most picturesque locations, Lake Bled is a highlight of Slovenian tourism and arguably one of Europe’s most beautiful spots. The tranquil lake is home to two iconic landmarks: an island with a church and a fairytale castle perched on a hill.
- Ljubljana - The capital and largest city of Slovenia, Ljubljana, is celebrated as one of Europe’s greenest and most livable capitals, earning the title of European Green Capital in 2016. The city center is free from car traffic, allowing pedestrians and cyclists to enjoy the lush banks of the emerald-green Ljubljanica River. In the summer, riverside cafes create a lively, street-party atmosphere.
- The Ljubljana Castle - Perched on a hill for nearly 900 years, Ljubljana Castle is the city’s main attraction. It offers breathtaking views of Ljubljana and features a museum exhibition on Slovenian history, a puppet museum, and several historical rooms, including the Chapel of St. George, the Prison, and a video presentation room known as the Virtual Castle.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tour manager
- Private transportation
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tour manager
What's Not Included
- Bled castle entrance fee (optional): adults 17€, children 7€
- Bled boat tour (optional): adults 14€, children 7€
- Ljubljana castle entrance fee (optional): adults 12€, children 8.40€
- Tea and coffee
- Bled castle entrance fee (optional): adults 17€, children 7€
- Bled boat tour (optional): adults 14€, children 7€
- Ljubljana castle entrance fee (optional): adults 12€, children 8.40€
- Tea and coffee
Additional Information
Explore Slovenia’s capital, Ljubljana, and the renowned Lake Bled, one of the country’s most popular natural attractions, on this small-group excursion from Zagreb.
The tour begins in Bled, a picturesque town sharing its name with the lake and the island at its center. While visiting, you can:
- Take a boat ride across the glacial, emerald-green lake to…
Explore Slovenia’s capital, Ljubljana, and the renowned Lake Bled, one of the country’s most popular natural attractions, on this small-group excursion from Zagreb.
The tour begins in Bled, a picturesque town sharing its name with the lake and the island at its center. While visiting, you can:
- Take a boat ride across the glacial, emerald-green lake to Slovenia’s sole natural island
- Ascend the 99 steps from the lake to the island’s historic church
- Make a wish and ring the bell inside the church
- Visit the iconic Bled Castle, Slovenia’s oldest and most renowned castle
- Savor the famous Bled cream cake
The tour continues to Ljubljana, where you can explore:
- Ljubljana Castle, a grand fortress with views over the city
- Stroll from Prešeren Square along the Ljubljanica River
- Enjoy views from Ljubljana’s bridges and capture a photo with one of the famous dragon statues
- Taste Slovenian specialties at recommended restaurants.
Have a wonderful time!
- Total duration of the tour (8-10 hours) includes back and forth travel time.
- Foldable wheelchairs can be accommodated
Location
Meteorological Post
Zrinjevac
Go to the north side of park Zrinjevac and look for a tour guide wearing a white shirt.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(30 Ratings)
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Mayank_m
Feb 28, 2026
It was a great day trip.... - It was a great day trip. Luckily we were the only one on the trip and so we couod make it flexible as per our preference. Our tour guide Josip was too good and very friendly and coopertive.
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Go623191
Feb 22, 2026
Awesome guide & driver. - Josip was an awesome driver & guide. Communication for pick up was done well. What’s app really help when abroad. He drove us to Bled Lake first and that place was postcard perfect. Then we went to Ljubljana and he showed us where to get lunch which is awesome & food was delicious. He has a lot of stories & experiences shared with us which made us comfortable with him. His clients that day was only me & my hubby. The two places we went we’re never crowded which is a good thing coz i hate crowds. Tho, a lot of the shops are closed for the season, the ones that are opened are good enough to ahop for souvenirs.
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Ricardo_l
Dec 15, 2025
Spectacular scenery and Amazing Service - Spectacular tour with beautiful stops at Lake Bled and Ljubljana. The scenery was amazing and Ljubljana looks like a city created by Disney. It was a fairy tale town. My driver, Josep was very professional, welcoming and kind. The vehicle was very comfortable and clean. I truly enjoyed this experience and consider it a MUST DO if you are in Zagreb.
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Sarahak3139yt
Oct 18, 2025
Great Experience - Josip was an outstanding guide. He went out of his way to make sure all our needs were met. We really enjoyed the tour and never felt rushed.
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Julie_k
Sep 12, 2025
Great day trip with Josip as our driver and guide! - We had the perfect trip to Lake Bled and Ljubljana with Josip. He picked us up at our apartment in Zagreb and was a wonderful guide and driver. Very knowledgeable and really made the trip interesting and enjoyable. Definitely recommend booking with him for this tour!
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Nana197
Sep 4, 2025
Fantastic Bled Lake and Ljubljana - We travelled from Zagreb to Bled Lake and Ljubljana
Travel time to the lake was about 2 hrs but the beautiful scenery and the BEST tour guide Josip made it quite enjoyable
Highly recommend this tour
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V370zgrogers
Aug 14, 2025
awesome - The tour was fantastic. Our guide Josip was awesome & extremly helpful. The lake was just absolutely breathtaking beautiful….Views from castle amazing. Ljubljana is a lovely place to visit, great vibe around the city.
Had a great day, thank you 🙏
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George
Aug 11, 2025
Great day trip , no one should miss it - After loads of research I decided to chose this day tour to Lake Bled and Ljubljana.
Josip picked me up on time and made the journey very pleasant.
The trip starts from the castle at the Lake and then you go down to Lake Bled. This is the best way as you arrive when it is less busy and you avoid all the traffic.
Josip is very flexible and if you want to spend more ir less time somewhere he will adjust the tour to your requirements.
If you visit Zagreb its the best tour to chose and visit also Slovenia which is couple of hours away.
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581prakashm
Jul 25, 2025
- Slovenia is beautiful and Josip was an excellent guide and driver. He worked very hard to make this and enjoyable experience for us.
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David_y
Aug 10, 2025
Great Driving and Ride to Slovenia (don't expect any tour guiding) - We went to all the spots in the tour description but received very limited insights into what we were seeing. Our tour guide and driver (Josip) was a nice person with clear communication in English. We were particular impressed by his puntuality ... always on time and responsive via whatsapp. He was also a very good and safe driver. As a result, we would rank him 5/5 as a "driver". But as a tour guide, Josip appeared to have very limited knowledge or simply was not interested to share much insights into what we actually saw. At Bled, he simply sent us off to the castle and the boat tour by ourselves. There was absolutely no "tour guiding" at all. While we thought that it was very strange, we excused him in our mind (thinking that he was not supposed to accompany us on these activities). But then we saw other tour guides providing local narratives to their tourists at these places. At Ljubljana, there was no "entry fees". He again just left us to walk around the town after a few short commentaries. As a "tour guide", Josip would rank 1/5. We try to be reasonable so would give a 3/5. Frankly, if you need a ride to these places, then by all means join this tour. If you expect to learn about these places, good luck.
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