Ljubljana Food and Wine Tasting with Sommelier

Taste Slovenia's regions through wine and food, guided by a local sommelier

A food and wine tasting in Ljubljana led by a certified sommelier and local food lover, meeting at the Farmers Market to sample Slovenian cheese, meat, seafood and traditional dishes paired with regional wines. You'll learn about Slovenian cuisine, wine pairing and the stories behind protected dishes like walnut pastry, tasting flavors from all of Slovenia's regions in one afternoon.

The experience

The Farmers Market is where this tasting starts: the place locals go for produce and specialties, and the best way to feel what Slovenian food actually is. Your guide is a certified ASI Sommelier with WSET 3 credentials, born and raised in Ljubljana, and they'll walk you through tastings of cheese, locally produced meat, seafood (Slovenia has 43 kilometres of coast), traditional soup, and sweets. You'll also try a Slovenian pastry with protected geographical status, filled with walnuts, and learn why these dishes matter to the culture.

The pairing is the point: you'll get a short introduction to how wine and food work together, then taste different wines from Slovenia's regions as you move through the market. Each region has its own flavors, landscape and traditions, and the sommelier will explain what makes them different. Whether you know wine or you're completely new to it, the setup is the same. Everyone tastes, everyone learns, and the guide adjusts to where you are.

The whole thing runs about two and a half hours. Lunch and alcoholic beverages are included. Wine tasting is for guests 18 and older. The market is wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are nearby if you need them.

What’s included

• Lunch and alcoholic beverages.
• wine pairing introduction and tastings from multiple Slovenian regions.
• tasting of local cheese, meat, seafood and traditional dishes including protected-status pastry.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to FridayDeparts at 12:00

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Ana Povse

Is this one for you?The tasting moves through the market at a leisurely pace over two and a half hours, so you'll be on your feet and standing while you taste and listen. Come if you want to spend an afternoon learning Slovenian food and wine from someone who grew up eating it, not rushing between stops.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Farmers Market like, and why does the tour start there?

The Farmers Market is Ljubljana's central place for local produce and specialties, famous for both its architecture and its role in Slovenian food culture. The guide describes it as the best way to feel a nation's soul through its food, because the market's diversity tells the story of Slovenian people, customs and traditions all at once.

Will I learn about wine if I've never tasted it before?

Yes. The guide gives a short introduction to food and wine pairing and welcomes everyone, whether you're a wine professional or completely new to wine. The sommelier adjusts the explanation to the group.

What Slovenian dishes will I taste?

You'll taste cheese, locally produced meat, seafood, traditional soup, sweets, and a traditional pastry filled with walnuts that has protected geographical status in Slovenia. The guide will explain typical Slovenian dishes and why they're important to the culture.

Does the tasting cover wine from all of Slovenia?

Yes. You'll taste wines from Slovenia's different regions, each with its own flavors, landscape, customs and traditions. The sommelier pairs each wine with food as you move through the market.

Is this activity accessible if I use a wheelchair?

Yes. The Farmers Market is fully wheelchair accessible, all areas and surfaces are accessible, and public transportation options are available nearby.