Ljubljana Gin Tasting Boat Tour: 5 Craft Gins

Taste five craft gins while the boat carries you past Ljubljana's bridges and squares

A gin tasting boat tour on the Ljubljanica River in Ljubljana where you cruise past iconic landmarks—Prešeren Square, the Triple Bridge, and the Dragon Bridge—while sampling five craft gins from a local producer with a live English-speaking guide. The boat is heated and enclosed in cold weather, open and ventilated when warm. Minimum age is 18.

The Experience

Five craft gins arrive in your hand as the boat leaves the dock, starting with a gin tonic as you settle into the cushioned seating. The Ljubljanica River carries you past the old city center and out toward the Ljubljana Marshes, passing under the Triple Bridge and the Dragon Bridge, with Prešeren Square visible from the water. An expert guide walks through each gin—where it comes from, what botanicals went into it, how the local producer approaches the craft—so the tasting becomes a conversation instead of a lineup.

The boat itself is the comfort part: heated when the evening turns cold, with ventilation when it stays warm, and enclosed so weather does not interrupt the hour. A toilet is on board. Public transportation stops are nearby if you need to reach the dock, and the tour suits any fitness level—you are sitting the whole time, watching the city slide past.

Two gin tonics come as part of the five gins included, so you are not just tasting neat spirits. The guide is live and speaks English, so questions about what you are drinking get answered on the spot, not read from a card.

What’s included

• Five craft gins from a local producer, including two gin tonics.
• a one-hour cruise on the Ljubljanica River with a live English-speaking guide.
• heated and enclosed boat with ventilation adjusted for the weather.
• toilet facilities on board.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Beer Way Slovenia | Pot Piva Slovenija

Is this one for you?Book the public tour if you want to meet other gin drinkers and split the cost; choose the private group option if you have ten or more people and want the boat and guide to yourselves for the evening.

Top questions

How long is the Ljubljana gin tasting boat tour?

The tour runs for one hour on the Ljubljanica River, starting from the dock and returning to the same spot.

What landmarks do you pass on the Ljubljanica River?

The boat passes Prešeren Square, the Triple Bridge, and the Dragon Bridge as it cruises through the old city center and toward the Ljubljana Marshes.

How many gins do you taste, and what is included?

You taste five craft gins from a local producer, including two gin tonics, so you experience both neat tastings and mixed drinks.

Is the boat heated or air-conditioned?

The boat is heated and fully enclosed on cold or bad-weather days, and open with ventilation when the weather is warm, so comfort is maintained year-round.

What is the minimum age for this tour?

The minimum age is 18 years old.

Is there a toilet on the boat?

Yes, toilet facilities are available on board during the cruise.