Top Piran Half-day Tours

This is a great pick for time-tight travelers wanting to combine natural wonders and wildlife experiences in a day. Save time planning transport and enjoy door-to-door transfers and entrance fees included. Visit The Lipica Stud Farm—the origin of the Lipizzan Horse, and enjoy a walk through the stables, and a visit to an on-site museum. Also see Skocjan Caves Park—an underground phenomenon full of lakes, rapids, and giant stalactites.

The Stanjel castle is located on the Karst, meaning it is less than an hour's drive. We will see and take pictures of the Renaissance Baroque castle and the rich Ferrari garden. The guide will tell you how the doctor from Triest Enrico Ferrari fell in love with this place and began restoring it with his friend, famous architect Max Fabiani, in the years 1924 to 1942. After another 20 minutes ride, we will taste typical  Karst wines and air - dried ham, prosciutto in a local wine cellar. Then we will head to the village of Rodik for the excellent home-made food, the Slovenian gourmet lunch - consisting of 6 courses, drinks included.

This tour make unique, that you will eat lunch in three countries. Maybe you have not eaten yet. 1st country Croatia (starters) Bobiči (this is the typical Istrian minestrone with vegetables and pieces of ham) ... a glass of wine will definitely be on the table. The appetizer will be in the smallest city in the world, so says the Guiness Book of Records. HUM retained the image of the early medieval city.  2nd country Slovenia (main dish) Visit to the inn in Rodik, located on the Karst and not far from Lipica stud-farm. Here we will eat the national Slovenian gourmet  lunch. After lunch we will continue to Lipica. From the outside we will see the terrains of the oldest stud farm in Europe from 1580. 3rd country Italy ( coffee) The end of lunch  will be in Italy, precisely in the city of coffee – Trieste, on it's Unity Square. We will  drink great coffee and then  we will slowly take it back to Portoroz.

Visit Postojna Cave, the best-known cave in the world, and The Predjama Castle, the only preserved cave castle in Europe.

The guide will take you along the paths of the next local attractions: to the gallery of Jože Pohlen, one of the most remarkable Istrian artist, to the private collection of weapons, and to the Romanesque church of Holy Trinity, considered a real treasure of the Medieval fresco, among which the motif of the “Dance of Death” is the most famous. During the pleasant and instructive visit, our guides will show you the so-called EXPERIENCE points. You can choose between tastings of wines and authentic food or guided visit of the Park of Istrian indigenous plants and animals. To make the experience truly memorable, you will also receive a postcard of Hrastovlje. Your tour concludes with some free time and relaxing drive through the Istrian countryside back to the passenger terminal.

The narrow streets of Slovenia’s picture-perfect sea towns are ideal for exploring on bike, but coastal winds and hills can be a challenge for some cyclists. Ride with help from an electric assist on an e-bike tour of Piran, Bernardin, Portoroz, and Secovlje Salina Nature Park that includes tastings of local food and wine, and enjoy the flexibility to pedal as much—or little—as you want.

Take part in an unforgettable one day trip to Venice by ship from Piran. The comfortable journey to the most beautiful water city on the planet will be used to give you an insight into the rich history of Venice, the republic »Serenissima« and the program. After arriving to the port San Basilio we will set off to discover the wonders of this unique city on the north-east side of the Adriatic coast. The afternoon can be used for a romantic gondola ride through the hidden canals and a water taxi ride along the most beautiful water street – Canal Grande. Join us!

The activity level is easy to moderate. No need to be afraid of the difficulty level. Private 1-1 or small groups up to 3 people only. Bike hire is included in bike tour. A small gift for the surprise local experience part.

Create Your Own Tour with English Speaking Driver is a unique way to be in charge of your time, while visiting Slovenia. The vehicle is at disposal for max 9 hours, but we strongly recommend to check your port times if visiting while on a cruise. In order to optimize your experience we would like to ask for your itinerary, so we can confirm the timeline of the day. You can visit the most known destinations of Slovenia: Lake Bled, Ljubljana, Postojna cave, Slovenian Coast...

Hear stories of the history and legends in Piran on this guided walking tour. Stroll the stairs and cobblestone streets of the medieval-era town and admire the views of the Adriatic Sea from the peninsula. As you explore, your guide will tell you stories about Piran and its past inhabitants.

Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. You will see Giuseppe Tartini statue and hear the legend about the Italian Baroque composer. You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Visit one of the three largest cities in Slovenian. You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Piran. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!

An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!

The exclusive tour only in the Christmas period! This special time brings magic in Piran. Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most beautifully decorated places in Piran. You will feel spellbound with the charming atmosphere, which you can feel only this time of the year! What is the story of the Christmas tree? Who was the first to decorate it in the world? What magical things can happen during the Christmas period? Have you heard about Christmas spells? You will hear miraculous Christmas legends about Piran. You will visit particularly cosy Christmas and New Years Market, offering arts, crafts and delicious goods. What makes it so popular? What local products must taste at Christmas? Fill your heart with the joy and experience magic of Piran.

After explaining all palaces on Tartini Square, location and port of Piran, we will walk through labyrinth, of medieval old city center, to the St. Georg cathedral. After amazing view, we will continue to oldest square in Piran - 1st of May Square. Among the historical and cultural information, we will provide you also life seeing facts, to understand how the living goes on in our city. We will continue to Punta area and after 1,5 - 2 h of our guided tour, or walk through Piran will be at the end.

A perfect day at the Sea. Private tour on a completely wooden, refurbished and renewed typical local Istrian Boat from Y.1947. The boat features large sundeck for people to enjoy, relax and sun-tan, custom made saloon area with wine coolers, bathroom, indoor & outdoor shower and a back lounge area in the shade. Local goods such as variety of local cheeses and local wine & other snacks are provided aboard. Whether you would like to spend a whole day at the sea, exploring the full coast of Slovenia, stopping & anchoring at different preferred bays or just experience amazing sunset we work hard to get as close as possible to our guests wishes and needs and to provide an unforgettable experience at sea. Suitable for couples, families, friends, business meetings, team buildings and eldery people. Easy access in & out of the water.

The Istria peninsula brings together a unique blend of cultural influences and local flavors to create a Mediteraina cuisine you can’t find anywhere else. Sample these culinary delights on a guided tour that takes you from Portoroz into Istria. As you stop at villages and historic towns, a guide handles all the logistics so you can enjoy the food and wine without worrying about driving or where to go next.

Visit the charming Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia, and Bled, a popular tourist destination, which is considered one of the most beautiful alpine resorts also known as the Alpine pearl.

Experience Slovenia’s capital city, Ljubljana, and the sparkling, emerald-green waters of Lake Bled on a full-day tour from Piran or Portoroz. With this tour, you’ll visit two of Slovenia’s top sights in one day, which would be difficult to do exploring on your own. You’ll enjoy a tour of Ljubljana’s old town strolling along the canals and taking in the city’s most famous bridges and town squares before heading to Lake Bled for a stroll around the lake and enjoying a taste of Bled’s famous cream cake.

Plan your Slovenian Adventure – Create your own itinerary! Customized Tours show you Slovenia like no one else. Our tours highlight the very best of Koper, Slovenian Coast, Istrian peninsula and Slovenia with delicious wine tastings and much more. Our local knowledge and experiences, will provide you to explore the best spots according to your expectations. Private arrangements allow you to choose an itinerary geared for your personal interests, convenience and flexibility. The price (amount to pay) depends on the duration of a tour as listed.

Get off the boat and spend a day in the Slovenia with this private full-day shore excursion to Postojna Cave and Ljubljana from Koper. An experienced local guide will meet you at port and take you one of the country’s best natural wonders, like karst caves, full of cavernous rooms and halls. After spending time exploring the cave system your tour will continue on to the marvelous city of Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital and a city ripe for exploring. Make stops at the Franciscan Cathedral, the fountain of Francesco Robba and Town Hall, among other places. You’ll have time to explore the city and do some shopping before driving back to port.

When your cruise ship drops anchor in the Port of Koper, don’t spend valuable vacation time planning a visit to Slovenia’s attractions. With this shore excursion, let someone else take care of planning and driving so you can quickly set off to see one of the country’s longest cave networks, and one of its most romantic alpine lakes. Travel with a private guide instead of a group on a crowded, plodding bus.

Visit the postcard-perfect Lake Bled and charming city of Ljubljana on a full-day guided tour from Koper. Avoid the hassle of navigating Slovenia’s toll roads and and just sit back and enjoy the Slovenian countryside. You’ll enjoy free time in Lake Bled where you can tour the Bled Castle or take a boat ride to the island in the middle of the lake before continuing onto Ljubljana for a walking tour of the city.

Discover the best of Piran, without being stuck in crowded tour groups, by opting for a private walking tour. Enjoy having direct access to your guide for questions along the way, and a more personalized experience. It’s a great way to tick off multiple top Piran sights in a day, including Tartini Square, the Church of St. George, and the First of May Square.

Explore the narrow medieval streets and gorgeous Venetian architecture of one of Slovenia’s oldest and most beautiful cities on a guided walking tour of Piran. You’ll traipse up the hill above town to capture incredible panoramic photos of the city and then be rewarded with a local food and wine tasting. You’ll hear stories from your guide about the characters that call this part of the world home and leave with plenty of recommendations on how to best spend your remaining time along the Slovenian coast.