Ljubljanica River Tours

The Ljubljanica River has indelibly shaped the city of Ljubljana from its origins in prehistory as it wound its twisting course, acting as a trading route and bringing wealth to the early settlement. Today Ljubljana is often nicknamed "City of Bridges," and one of its most spectacular river crossings is the Art Nouveau Dragon Bridge, completed in 1901 by Dalmatian architect Jurij Zaninovic; it is guarded by an intimidating pair of bronze dragons – symbol of the city – at either end and connects the modern, working city with the Baroque charms of the Old Town across the Ljubljanica.
Although the river was first spanned by bridge in Roman times, the oldest crossing still in existence today is the 13th-century Cobblers’ Bridge; originally this was a simple wooden construction but it was replaced by a striking ballustraded affair in 1931 by Jože Plečnik. This Slovenian architect was also responsible for shaping much of the modern city before he died in 1957, designing the fine Art Nouveau Triple Bridge over the river from Prešeren Trg (Square) and also helping to wrench the waterfront back to life with the construction of tree-lined bankside promenades along the Ljubljanica. Today the riverbanks are home to countless smart bars and restaurants, with terrace seating for balmy summer evenings. A daily produce market sprawls along the river and there’s a Sunday flea market along the waterfront at Cankarjevo Nabrezje.
Practical Info
Two-hour summertime boat trips ply the Ljubljanica River from several embankments and cost around €8.
Address: Ljubljana, Slovenia
Hours: Daily
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Slovenian underground
Slovenia is a karstic land, where speleologists discover new caves every year, which amount to more than 8,000 by now. We offer authentic experience, where you get to know this side of Slovenia in a really special way. This day trip a perfect combination of hidden gems, beautiful tourist sights and just the ride dose of activities. If you like something different and you don’t want to be taken into tourist traps, then you have to join us on this tour. We would like you to feel like a friend, not tourist. We offer our activities in small groups (up to 8) which is just right group size for a relaxed trip where everything is flexible. In addition, there is always more than one opportunity to taste delicious local flavors. Besides visiting main sights, you can choose to end the day on a canoe.
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$173.03
Price varies by group size
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$173.03
Price varies by group size

Ljubljana Socialist Punk Music Tour By Bicycle (small group)
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The 1970s and 1980s punk music in Slovenia was amazing. It was very unique in the Communist East. And very unique in the whole world! ‘Children of Socialism’, 'Via Ofenziva', ‘Ljubljana Dogs’, ‘Bastards’, ‘Berlin Wall’, ‘Ciao Bitches!’, ‘The Tattletales’ and ‘Niet’, these are just a few names of the bands that were turning an alternative scene into an opposition movement. The Slovenian punk scene was comprised of middle-class and working-class youth that was often beaten up and imprisoned by Communist authorities. However, many of the punk bands were supported by the League of Socialist Youth and were able to release their records on state-controlled labels. Come and join a bike ride back to the socialist punk times, accompanied by amazing music and radical lyrics.
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$92.68
Price varies by group size
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$92.68
Price varies by group size

Private Walking Tour in Ljubljana with a Local
A 2 hours unique walking tour, in Ljubljana, fully escorted with a local professional tourist guide.
We will go through Plečnik's market, Town hall, Cathedral of St. Nicholas, most notable bridges, river Ljubljanica, National and University Library, Napoleon.
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$188.62
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$188.62
per group
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Ljubljana Half Day Bike Tour
Discover the wonders of Ljubljana in an active way with this 3-hour bike tour. A professional guide will outfit you with a bike and helmet before taking you on a tour of Slovenia’s capitol you’ll never forget. See the Fužine castle, Ljubljana Castle, Plenikove žale and Museum quartie. Wander inside a historic castle and experience the beauty of park Tivoli. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover Ljubljana’s main attractions as well as under-the-radar finds.
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$33.55
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