Lipica, Škocjan Caves & Predjama Castle tour from Ljubljana

Three centuries of white horses, a river carved through limestone, and a castle built into a cliff.

A private full-day tour from Ljubljana visiting Lipica Stud Farm (home of the Lipizzaner horses), the UNESCO-listed Škocjan Caves with a guided walk past underground chambers and the Reka River, and the exterior of Predjama Castle perched on a cliffside. An English-speaking guide, cave entry and hotel pickup are included; Lipica entry and castle entry are optional. The tour runs 10 hours and suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Lipica, Škocjan Caves, Predjama Castle

• Visit Lipica Stud Farm stables
• Walk among Lipizzaner horses
• Watch Lipizzaner horse performance
• Enjoy carriage ride or mini golf
• Have lunch at Lipica estate
• Explore Škocjan Caves with guide
• See limestone formations and underground river
• Visit exterior of Predjama Castle
• Hear story of knight Erazem
• Take photos and admire views

The Experience

The tour starts with pickup from your Ljubljana hotel and heads to Lipica, a working stud farm that has bred Lipizzaner horses for over 400 years. You walk the tree-lined avenues, visit the stables, and watch the white horses up close. Depending on the day, a classical dressage performance happens while you're there. If you want more than watching, you can add a carriage ride through the estate, play a round of mini golf, or sit down for lunch on the grounds—those are choices you make at checkout, not things already booked.

From there the route heads to Škocjan Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site where the Reka River has carved a canyon through limestone over millennia. You descend into chambers with towering stalactites and walk past geological formations that took thousands of years to form. The guide explains both the stone itself and the human history layered into it. This part is included in the price and takes up a substantial stretch of the day.

The final stop is Predjama Castle, built partly into a cave mouth on a cliff face. You see it from the outside—the castle entrance is optional—but the position alone makes it one of Slovenia's most photographed spots. The guide tells the story of Erazem of Predjama, a medieval knight who held out against a siege for over a year using secret tunnels behind the castle. You have time to photograph the views and absorb the setting before the drive back to Ljubljana.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup in Ljubljana.
• English-speaking guide.
• entrance to Škocjan Caves.
• guided walk through the cave chambers.
• air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board.
• drop-off back at your hotel.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats available

Operated by Riverside Ljubljana Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a full-day private tour covering three landmarks with optional add-ons like the Lipica horse show or Predjama Castle interior, rather than a shared group experience.

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Top questions

Can I add the Lipica horse show and carriage ride to this tour?

Yes. The Lipica Stud Farm visit is included, but the live dressage performance and carriage ride are optional add-ons you select at checkout. A relaxed lunch on the estate is also available as an extra.

Is the Predjama Castle entrance fee included?

No. The tour includes time to see and photograph the castle from the outside and hear its history. If you want to go inside, you can add the entrance fee at checkout.

What exactly happens at Škocjan Caves?

Škocjan Caves is a guided walk through vast underground chambers with stalactites and the Reka River flowing through a canyon below. The cave entry is included, and the guide covers both the geology and the human history of the site.

How long is the whole tour and what's the schedule?

The tour runs 10 hours from pickup to drop-off. You spend time at Lipica first, then move to Škocjan Caves for the guided walk, and finish at Predjama Castle before returning to Ljubljana.

Is there WiFi and air conditioning in the vehicle?

Yes. The air-conditioned vehicle has WiFi on board, and the guide speaks English throughout the day.

Can I bring young children on this tour?

Yes. Children are welcome from age 1, and specialized infant seats are available if you need one. Let the operator know when you book.