Lake Bled, Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle from Ljubljana

Three of Slovenia's biggest sights in one day, with transport and a guide handling the route

A full-day guided tour from Ljubljana visits Lake Bled, Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned minivan transport and discounted entry to the cave and castle. You choose whether to take the traditional Pletna boat to Bled's island or walk the lakeshore, and you explore Predjama Castle with a self-guided audio tour in your language. Postojna Cave includes a ride on the cave train past stalactites, stalagmites and the rare human fish.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Postojna Cave2h
2. Predjama Castle1h 30m

Visit Lake Bled, Postojna Cave, Predjama Castle

• Visit Bled Castle
• Stroll around Lake Bled
• Optional Pletna boat ride to island
• Guided tour of Postojna Cave
• Ride cave train inside Postojna Cave
• Visit Predjama Castle with audio tour

The experience

The day starts with hotel pickup and the drive to Lake Bled, where the guide leads you to Bled Castle perched on the cliff above the water. You get a free Bled cream cake and coffee or tea as part of the tour, then decide how to spend your time at the lake: take the traditional wooden Pletna boat to the island in the middle (20€, cash only), or walk the lakeshore for views of the castle and the surrounding Alps. The castle itself costs extra if you want to go inside.

From Bled, the minivan heads to Postojna Cave, one of Europe's largest karst systems. You walk into the cave entrance, then board the cave train that carries you through passages lined with stalactites and stalagmites. The tour points out the rare human fish that live in the cave's underground waters. The cave entry is discounted through the tour operator's agency, saving 13% on the ticket price.

The final stop is Predjama Castle, built into a cliff face 800 years ago and still dominating the rock wall above. You explore it with a self-guided audio tour available in multiple languages, so you move at your own pace through the medieval rooms and learn the castle's history. The minivan then returns you to your Ljubljana hotel, arriving after a full day of driving and walking.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Ljubljana.
• transport by air-conditioned minivan.
• professional English-speaking guide for the full day.
• free Bled cream cake with coffee or tea at Lake Bled.
• discounted entry to Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle through the tour operator's agency.
• self-guided audio tour at Predjama Castle in multiple languages.

Before you book

Days and timesFriday and SaturdayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to9h before

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (2 to 9 years) · Infant (under 2)

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 16 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by Slovenian Wander

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want the three biggest sights in Slovenia without arranging your own transport or deciding which stops to fit into the day: the guide and driver handle the route, timing and logistics, so you focus on each place instead of navigation.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 9 years); Infant (under 2).

Can I visit the island in the middle of Lake Bled on this tour?

Yes, the traditional Pletna boat to the island is optional and costs 20€, payable in cash. If you prefer, you can walk along the lakeshore instead for views of the castle and lake without the boat ride.

What is the human fish I might see in Postojna Cave?

Postojna Cave is home to the olm, a rare blind salamander that lives only in European underground waters. It's sometimes called the human fish because of its pale, flesh-colored skin, and you may spot one during the cave train ride through the passages.

Do I need to pay extra for Bled Castle?

Yes, Bled Castle entry costs 19€ and is not included in the tour price. The tour includes time at the lake and castle grounds. Entry to the castle interior is optional.

How much walking is involved in Postojna Cave?

You walk to the cave entrance, then board the cave train for most of the tour through the passages. The walking portion is manageable for all fitness levels, and the train does the heavy work of covering the deeper sections of the cave.

What's included in the tour price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, transport in an air-conditioned minivan, a professional English-speaking guide, a free Bled cream cake with coffee or tea, and discounted entry to Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle (13% off). Entrance fees, the optional Pletna boat and Bled Castle entry are separate.