From Ljubljana: Piran Half Day Tour

The tour was canceled by the operator. They have agreed to reimburse me the money. So my rating is not based on the actual tour. I would have rebooked it with them but I didn't have enough time in Ljubljana. Thank you

A very lovely place- Piran has the Adriatic Sea, a pretty esplanade, great buildings, cafes, special cake with olive oil and fantastic ice creams!

Our day to Piran was spectacular. Our driver shared so much information about the history and geography of Slovenia that you barely noticed tge drive there was 90 minutes plus. Piran os a beautiful town. It could easily be a day trip!

Piran is a lovely, scenic seaside town with a lot of history - and this tour provides the perfect amount of time to take it all in. But the real star of the day was our guide, Barbara. She kept us entertained and informed from the moment she picked us up to the moment we said goodbye! We had terrible traffic on the way back, but with Barbara's company (and expert knowledge of local backroads), it turned into a lovely scenic tour of Slovenia.

My only regret is that we booked an half-day instead of a whole day tour which meant we couldn’t eat lunch at one of the many charming restaurants but other than that, it was so great. Our guide, Barbara, was spectacular! She was so knowledgeable and capable that the trip out and back flew by. That’s saying something because it was sheeting rain on the way to Piran, making for tense travel that she dispelled with lively conversation. And on the way back we ran into the infamous road blockages but for us, it turned into a happy accident. She left the highway and drove us back through country roads which meant we saw some amazing countrysides, beautiful villages and got lots more history and culture knowledge. Yes, it took twice the time to get back but we were a small group of only 5 people so we were flexible and just rolled with it. Barbara must have been exhausted by the time we got back but she never showed it and I would go back tomorrow.

Piran is a lovely town and this tour gives three hours to explore it. While a full day tour could be preferred by some travelers, this half day version is also fine to see this historic picturesque coastal town.

Piran is a lovely little seaside town and the half-day Piran trip was a good way to get there. The bus was a small 9-seater which was a little cramped. On the way to Piran, our driver and guide, Mario, gave us a running commentary on the history of Slovenia, the landscape, industry, culture and cuisine. He was friendly and informative. The trip included a walking tour of Piran, but this was only 30 minutes - I would have liked more.

Piran is a beautiful place, we opted out of the guided tour and headed to the sea. Traffic can be heavy as Piran is popular so be prepared for this. Barbara was a great guide giving lots of information on the journey

Jure was an excellent guide on our visit to Piran. He was knowledgeable about Piran and the region and helpful in suggesting an excellent restaurant. His walking tour accommodated our group nicely. I would highly recommend this tour.

The Van ride to Piran can vary between 80-120 minutes each way, so plan accordingly. If there is a full group (7+) the seating can be a bit tight, especially if you are taller. The guide was great and the city is fun with lots to do.

Tour guide was very knowledgable and gave us a lot of good information. We had plenty of time to explore on our own or with guide. Pickup and return were prompt. Very enjoyable experience and way to see other parts of Slovenia

The drive and our guide was good! However Piran is so so gorgeous that 3 hours are wayyy too less! Would’ve been great and could’ve really enjoyed the day had it been at least 5 hours!

It was incredible once we arrived at Piran, but what you can’t plan for is Slovenian traffic. Our time in the city felt really short because we sat in an additional hour of traffic and our guide shared some odd anti-immigrant views along the way (making it a reallllly long journey). It was a heavenly city with amazing history; I just would sign up for a trip that’s a full day, not half, in case there are traffic issues and to really enjoy the city.

Utterly dreadful trip. Lack of aircon in the van + microphone didn’t work. Our guide was terrible and was only interested in pandering to the angry Spanish ladies. The guided walk round piran was a waste of time - would have been better if they just gave you a lift to the seaside and let you do your own thing. Worst trip I’ve ever paid for.

Great tour! Our tour guide was incredible and gave detailed explanations about Ljubljana, Piran and everything in between! We really appreciated his level of knowledge and came away with a much better understanding of Slovenia. Piran was beautiful and we are so happy we chose to book this. Sadly I am not sure of our guide's name (he was previously a journalist if that helps identify him), but he is a legend!

We were very disappointed with the way this tour was handled. Bastian was a great guide who gave a lot of information and was very friendly. We were picked up almost on time, which was fine. The driver/guide could not find any names on his schedule, but we departed with the right amount of guests. Me and my friend were asked to sit in the front , squeezed on the dashboard for hours. There is actually only 1 proper space up front next to the driver, not suitable for 2. Bastian on several times talked to clients behind him, turning his head around, whilst driving over a 100 km per hour on the highway. The van was swerving every time, which was definitely unsafe. He was also on his cell phone, without hands free. The stay in Piran was as promised and beautiful, but the return trip was a disaster. There was very heavy traffic. We left Piran at 12 pm, exactly on time. Because there was so much traffic our driver would not be able to make it for his 2 pm departure from Ljubljana. He therefore arranged with another driver to swap vans at some gas station. This meant an extra detour and a wait till the other van had arrived. . We returned to the city hotel at 3.17 pm instead of the arranged 1.30 pm. Almost 2 hours over time. We were more than 3 hours in the van on the dashboard. We were leaving for the airport that afternoon and with this late arrival we had no time whatsoever to do things in town anymore. With the Lake Bled excursion with Viator the day before we were very happy.

Beautiful Venetian city on Adriatic Sea. Lovely seaside dinner and walk. Explored the church and narrow alleyways.

This was a good tour to get a preview of Piran. The pick up was on time and our guide catered for people's needs and was flexible with what everyone wanted to do. He provided a lot of interestung information about Slovenia. Piran was a pretty place to wander the streets and walking up to the wall provided beautiful views of the city and across to croatia and Triest.

It may depend on the vehicle that the company uses, but I was attracted to this tour as it said 'travel in air conditioned comfort.' Well the van was very warm, I was in the back seat to start with but it was so hot I had to move, but even in the middle row it was too hot for me. I think the driver will be looking into this re the air cond not reaching into the back, but it is not a large vehicle and you are sitting very close to others. It was not cool enough for me, although on the return I sat in the front and that was good. Our guide Igor was a lot of fun and we had plenty of laughs with him, he is a very good driver.

Best tour guide EMMA was terrific. Her love of Slovenia and taking us to Piran was so great with all the information she provided about our destination and the city of Ljubljana and the countryside we passed by far was beyond expectations.

We had a wonderful time on this excursion- the weather was perfect for a coastal visit and the transport provided was clean and comfortable. A huge shout out to our guide Kolja! He is well versed in the history of Slovenia, as well as neighboring countries like Italy. He was polite, engaging, and balanced our guided time with our free time very well. Highly recommend this tour!

Kolja, our guide, went out of his way to allow us to enjoy this scenic tour. He has been very patient with us, was well organized, giving us clear instructions and providing insightful responses to our questions. He was particularly knowledgeable about the history of Slovenia and the many influences that shaped the country. Piran is a gorgious place, right on the Adriatic Sea, if you are travelling through Slovenia, it is a must to visit.

Amazing coastal town with Italian flare and Slovene history. Kolja was the best tour guide - he went above and beyond to ensure we had a memorable experience and made sure each of us saw what was important to us (within the tour time parameters of course!) his recommendations were top notch, and his historical knowledge of Slovenia unparalleled. 10/10 recommend

Great Trip . Luka is very knowledgeable and made the roadtrip fun. Piran is beautiful little town worth seeing. Luka is also great with elderly parents who have trouble walking to much…Luka is caring and .very kind person ☺️

Piran is a beautiful place. Our tour guide did a great job and we appreciated the free time to walk around and experience the city.

Very impressive trip to Piran. Our tour guide is thoughtful and knowledgeable about the history of Piran. He was very friendly and helpful to everyone in the team and working extra miles to let us get the best view of the sea.

A pleasant afternoon tour to this pretty coastal town. It is a 1.5 hour drive from Ljubljana which leaves about 3 hours in town. Piran is small so you can walk about easily and have a nice seafood dinner before returning. Driver guide let us just explore on our own when we indicated this was our preference. Church and walls were closed by the time we got to Piran.

Really beautiful trip to a unique seaside town. It’s only half a day, but works as a nice and easy way to get a taste of Piran from Ljubljana. Plus, had an amazing recommendation from the guide for fresh seafood pasta!

Excellent, friendly and informative guide and a great size tour. The Piran trip is definitely worth it.

The tour involved a 1hour 20 minute drive to Piran where we climbed the city walls for the best views before driving to a car park because cars aren't allowed into Piran itself. Our guide had told us the history of the area on the drive and took us around part of the city before we were left to have a few hours free time. Piran is a small city but well worth a visit. The trip was just over 6 hours.

An excellent tour to a beautiful little town on the Adriatic Coast. Our driver, David was so knowledgeable about a wide range of topics to do with Slovenia, Lubljana and Piran. He also offered a short walking tour of the town to those who were interested in - there were 8 in the mini-van and 6 of us took up his offer. We would highly recommend the tour and also David as a guide - a real asset to the business.

This is a good tour. Piran is a quaint medieval city with spectacular views. Spending 3 hours there was enough time to get a feel for the area and walk around this cute city. Our tour guide, Ziga, was knowledgeable and very energetic. He gave us a nice 45 minute walking tour, which still allowed adequate time on our own to shop and have a drink. The drive to and from is also pretty.

Piran well worth a visit, it's a very pretty place. Guide very friendly and informative. We went mid April, which meant it was warm enough for shirt sleeves but the town was very quiet. I would recommend the Piran olive oil cake!

Had such a great time! Communication with the tour group regarding changes was prompt- lots of detail throughout the afternoon! Loved it! Would highly recommend!

Loved this trip and it was a great opportunity to see some Slovenian coastline. Piran is a beautiful town & we had 3 hours there in total. Kolya was an excellent guide & the walking tour was a perfect end to a great day. Don't forget to bring your passports as you may pass through Italy.

Very good trip. Enjoyed Piran and Mat, our guide, was very pleasant, informative and friendly. Only problem was he drove very fast ie 90mph in a mini bus which is far too fast when having other people's lives in your hands. Was relieved when back in Ljubljana.

this trip was useful and enjoyable on many counts—all thanks to Kolya! first, we had a great introduction to the history of the whole of Slovenia and narrowed in on the genesis of Piran - giving one a perspective and context to understand a place better. next, time on our own that allowed an easy-paced exploration of the town of Piran — soaking in the sights and sounds. the town itself is beautiful with an evident Italian character you can’t miss. Kolya joined us back toward the end to share some extra bits of history of the town, anecdotes and trivia that made trip all the more meaningful. all in all a highly recommended tour for those who want to deviate from the usual places of interest and take a peek into lesser known history of a city. thank you!

We had an amazing guide, K who was so friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Piran is stunning and so worth a trip out from Ljubljana, just to wave at both Italy and Croatia. Highly recommended. Well organised and lots to see.

It’s a relax and enjoyful tour. The weather was good and our tour guide Alen is great. We like it very much.

Disappointed with Piran in general based on comments we’d had prior to our trip. Expected far more from the ‘city’. It’s not a city, it’s a small town & away from the main square & sea front, the narrow backstreets are quite scruffy, not at all picture worthy as we were led to believe. Climbed up to the church & yes, there’s a view but nothing that spectacular. We are well travelled & this was one we should have missed.

Fantastic afternoon travelling through the beautiful autumn colours from Ljubljana to Piran on the coast. Luka was very knowledgeable with a great sense of humour. Highly recommend.

The Piran Half Day tour was exactly what we were looking for. Our driver and guide, Mat, was fabulous. He was funny and very knowledgeable. My partner and I enjoyed eating al fresco during the sunset, buying local salt and olive oil products, and exploring the beautiful views. A perfect afternoon activity from Ljubljana.

Perfect. But I would like to stay overnight there also! Great host and great knowledge of Slovenia! A fun guy too! ********************************************

Lovely coastline , adorable small town of piran and a lovely guide . We were given a free upgrade to Skojan caves as well.

Short trip, but perfect when not rushing for a full day trip. We had enough time to enjoy the sights.. The tour guide Mikael was great!

Disappointing driver whose English was difficult to understand and only wore his mic when we complained. Told us what we’d see but only caught fleeting glimpses as we sped past on the trip down. Had almost 2 hours in Piran with some interesting things to investigate. Driver did stop at 2 interesting spots o way back after we complained. Expensive for what we received.

We picked up this trip for my birthday and it was a great decision! We had an amazing time, our guide was super friendly, knowledgeable and fun

It takes about 1 1/2 hours to drive to Piran. That left us with 2 1/2 hours to see Piran. It was easy to walk the entire town, see the church and still have time for a seafood dinner along the coast. Igor our guide told us how to see the town and gave recommendations on where to eat. Glad we were able to fit it into our schedule.

Simona was an excellent guide who provided a transfer to and from Piran. She told us all sort of interesting things about Slovenia. As well as Piran, there was also a stop at the old city walks on the way back.