Wine Tasting Tour in Maribor: 5 samples & local insights

Taste five Štajerska wines paired with local cheese in a working cellar

A 2-hour wine tasting tour in Maribor's Svečina region takes you inside a family-owned cellar to sample five premium wines shaped by local terroir, paired with cheese and snacks. Transportation and parking are included. The minimum age is 18. Choose between a private tour or a shared group experience at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wine tasting in Maribor region

• Visit family-owned wineries in Svečina
• Enjoy panoramic vineyard views
• Taste premium Štajerska wines
• Receive insights from local winemakers
• Experience authentic Slovenian hospitality

The experience

Two and a half hours gets you from pickup through five wine samples and back. The tour centers on a working cellar in Svečina, one of Slovenia's most established wine regions, where you'll taste Štajerska wines, the region's signature production, and hear directly from local winemakers about how the soil and climate shape what's in your glass. The setting is relaxed and built around conversation rather than rushing through stops.

Each tasting pairs a wine with cheese and smaller snacks designed to complement it, so you're not drinking on an empty stomach. The five samples let you move through different styles and producers without the commitment of a full day. Transportation from your hotel and parking fees are handled, so the only thing you arrange is showing up at the pickup time.

At checkout you'll choose between a private tour, just your group in the cellar, or joining a shared group tasting. Both follow the same itinerary and include the same five samples and food pairing. The difference is who you're tasting alongside.

What’s included

• Five samples of award-winning Štajerska wines.
• cheese and snacks paired with each tasting.
• guided tour of a family-owned cellar with insights from local winemakers.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• parking fees.

Options for this experience

2 options

Wine tasting tour through the Maribor region11:30Pickup is included

Private Tour11:30 and 18:00Private tour with pickup included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:30 and 18:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 4 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.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Around Slovenia

Is this one for you?Choose the private tour if your group wants an uninterrupted conversation with the winemakers and each other. The shared group option works well if you're traveling solo or want to meet other wine enthusiasts from different parts of the world.

Top questions

What kinds of wines will I taste on this tour?

The five samples are Štajerska wines, the region's signature production shaped by the unique terroir around Maribor. The specific bottles change by season and availability, but they represent the range of styles produced by the cellar and local winemakers you'll meet.

Is transportation included, or do I need to arrange my own way there?

Transportation is included in the tour price. Pickup happens from your hotel, and parking fees are covered, so you don't need to drive or find a car.

How much time do we actually spend tasting versus traveling?

The full experience is 2.5 hours from pickup to drop-off. Most of that time is spent inside the cellar tasting and talking with the winemakers. Travel time to and from Svečina is built into the total.

Can I book this as a private group, or is it only shared tastings?

You can choose a private tour for your group or join a shared group tasting. Both options are available at checkout. The private tour keeps the experience just for your party. The shared tour lets you meet other wine enthusiasts.

What's included with the tasting besides the wine?

Each of the five wine samples comes paired with cheese and smaller snacks chosen to complement the wines. Water and any additional meals beyond the tasting pairing are not included.