Slovenia, Ljubljana - Food & Wine tour with a Sommelier

Locals foodie spots ONLY

• You'll have a company of a wine geek: certified ASI Sommelier and WSET 3

• You'll feel the soul of Slovenian nation through most delicious food and wine.

• As I was born & raised in Ljubljana you'll meet my favourite foodie spots

• Wine professional or completely new to wine? No worries, everyone is welcome!

You love FOOD and you love WINE? Than this tour is perfect for you! We'll focus on the local life of Ljubljana and avoid tourist traps at all costs. As a person who was born in Ljubljana you can trust me, I know where to take you for the best possible local food and wine experience. We'll taste all Slovenia's regions, diverse in flavours, landscape, customs, traditions and dialects. So much diversity! You'll also get an abc on Slovenian wine and on food and wine pairing. We will meet at the Farmers Market, THE place for local produce and specialties! I always say food is the best way to feel a nation's soul. The diverse and vibrant market tells a story of Slovenian people, culture and traditions and is also very famous for its architecture. Get ready to try different wine, cheese, delicious locally produced meat, seafood, some sweets and typical Slovenian dishes with protected geographical status. Be prepared for some good times while learning about the tastes of Slovenia!

Duration: 3 hours

Start and end time: 12:00am - 03:00 pm

Visitors: 2-10 

Meeting point at the VODNIKOV TRG square, right at the statue of Valentin Vodnik. This location is set at the central market.

What is(not) included:

Guide type: English in person

Walking tour( no transportation )

4 or more different spots where we taste various local specialties, all of them paired with wine

A local's perspective on the life in Ljubljana and Slovenia, including the history and all the recent changes

ABC on food and wine pairings and approach to wine - sommelier style

Explanation of all the Slovenian food and wine regions , Organisation and guidance of a professional sommelier and WSET 3 graduate, who also happens to be a huge foodie and is a Ljubljana born and bread

Special attention goes to wine - local varieties, terroirs, specalties, wine making traditions etc

 Transportation

Stop 1 (Local street food restaurant)

Description: Slovenian geographically protected food and local wine

Duration: 30 min

Stop 2 (Local fine dining restaurant)

Description: Traditional hand made pasta with truffles and local wine

Duration: 45 min

Stop 3 (Local restaurant)

Description: Traditional cold cuts and local wine

Duration: 45 min

Stop 4 (Local restaurant)

Description: Slovenian dessert

Duration: 30 min

Additional info:

Children can participate

Minimum age of children: 10 years old

The tour can be customised according to preferences

Type of tour: Private and Public

How much in advance should a traveller book this experience: 18h

Operated by: Ana Povše s.p.

Good to know before you book: For children up to 10 years the tour is for free. If the tour is not available at your desired time please write suitable timing in important note during booking. The places we visit may vary according to the season, weather, my mood, inspiration.

Cancellation policy: Free cancellation - cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Tour price: Adult € 87, Children € 50