Top Friuli-Venezia Giulia Art & Culture

With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

Combine two historic destinations on a bus trip to Gorizia and Cividale del Friuli, where you’ll visit a medieval castle, tour a UNESCO World Heritage–listed monastery, and see fortifications that date back to Roman times. By coordinating transport and tours, this excursion makes the most of your time in Trieste, trading time in transit for even more sightseeing.

Become a wine expert in just 2 hours thanks to a casual tasting class! Are you looking for a class to understand the delicious Slovene local wines but also the Slovene wines in general? You found it! During two hours, learn how to...

Experience and Explore Unesco World Heritage- Skocjan Caves Join us on this small group shore excursion journey to the amazing and unique underground phenomenon- Skocjanske Caves in a comfortable, clean, air conditioned up to date peoples carrier/van for up to 8 persons max. Definitely one of the best and unique ways to experience Slovenia. Highlights: - Small Group Tour up to 8 persons max - Experience Worlds Biggest Underground Canyon - Comfortable, Clean and Air- Conditioned up to date cars/vans - Foodie Insiders- We Know Where to get Local Food at its Best

Prosecco Origins will take you back in time to the XIV century to discover the history of world’s favourite sparkling wine, exploring the pieces of land where it all began. Hidden in a little corner of north-eastern Italy and beautifully located in a unique setting overlooking the gulf of Trieste you’ll find the old villages of Contovello and Prosecco (of course), where you’ll get the chance to learn about the very first steps of Prosecco wine walking through the narrow streets of the ancient village and up and down the green terraced vineyards enjoying unbeatable views of the Adriatic Sea while tasting traditionally produced sparkling wines and regional delicacies from the nearby farmhouses. From wine-lovers to curious travellers, Prosecco Origins is the perfect experience for a getaway immersed in a unique environment, tasting locally produced wines and homemade delights while exploring the roots of a worldwide favourite. Come see where bubbles were born.

The 19th-century Miramare Castle overlooking the Gulf of Trieste is one of the area’s most spectacular sights, but reaching the castle from the center of Trieste can be a hassle. With this tour, skip the stress of the bus or taxi and instead enjoy transportation directly from the train station. Save time with priority entrance tickets and explore the sumptuous castle interiors and vast grounds and botanical gardens at your own pace.

Explore Trieste with your own private guide on a walking tour that features the history of the Habsburg Dynasty in this northeastern city in Italy. You’ll see Habsburg landmarks in plazas and squares throughout Trieste, which was once the fourth largest city in the Austro-Hungarian Empire and an important port for the Mediterranean region.

A private tour of Trieste is a popular choice for newcomers who wish to orient themselves and get inside tips and recommendations for hidden gems loved by locals. In addition to navigating for you, your guide provides background at the city’s top landmarks, from the main square to a panoramic view of the harbor. For your convenience, departure times are available throughout the day.

Explore Trieste at your own pace with this private guided walking tour. Learn about the history, culture, and art of the city in this tour that can be customized according to your interests. A local guide leads this stroll through Trieste, often called Vienna by the Sea, including both top landmarks and off the beaten path streets frequented by residents.

When your cruise ship drops anchor in the Port of Koper, don’t spend valuable vacation time planning a visit to Slovenia’s attractions. With this shore excursion, let someone else take care of planning and driving so you can quickly set off to see one of the country’s longest cave networks, and one of its most romantic alpine lakes. Travel with a private guide instead of a group on a crowded, plodding bus.

Get off the boat and spend a day in the Slovenia with this private full-day shore excursion to Postojna Cave and Ljubljana from Koper. An experienced local guide will meet you at port and take you one of the country’s best natural wonders, like karst caves, full of cavernous rooms and halls. After spending time exploring the cave system your tour will continue on to the marvelous city of Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital and a city ripe for exploring. Make stops at the Franciscan Cathedral, the fountain of Francesco Robba and Town Hall, among other places. You’ll have time to explore the city and do some shopping before driving back to port.

Cover all of Trieste’s top sights with the personalized attention of your own private guide. Go deeper with your visit as you get important historical context on the city’s main landmarks, from Roman ruins to Byzantine mosaics, as you stroll along the center and elegant seafront. Opt for a full-day tour to add visits to Italy’s only concentration camp, and the romantic, sumptuously furnished Castle of Miramare.

Get to know the story of this incredible place; Trieste in fact had been for centuries main port for the Habsburg (Austrian) Empire which has definitely left a mark, making Trieste one of most unique cities of Italy. Walking tour through the historical centre of Trieste will impress with outstanding architecture of city’s palaces, churches and ruins of the ancient Roman theatre. Learn how Triestines drink their coffee and what are their favorite spots to stroll around the City. Have a try yourself - Trieste is world of Illy and has been dedicating flavorrs and tastes of best coffee every since 1933. With knowledge and desire they are successfully spreading the culture of high-quality coffee around the world.

This time we offer the Istrian villages & olives: Enjoy a panoramic drive to the village of St. Peter, to visit the "Tona’s House” - a unique ethnological museum shows us typical life of a farmer's family from centuries ago. Koštabona - once an ancient Roman settlement with a temple dedicated to Bona Dea that gave the village its present name. Village of Hrastovlje holds a cultural monument Hrastovlje Holy Trinity Church from the 12th Century with its dazzling frescoes covering walls to the last corner, among them the famous Dance of Death. Izola is the smallest coastal town yet charming, enriched with a long tradition of fishing and farming. Izola boasts many wonderful things like narrow streets and squares hiding stone houses, churches. You are invited to taste extra virgin olive oil (cold pressing), pickled olives, sun dried tomatoes with capers, wine and homemade brandy. Excellent possibility to buy local products.

This excursion is designed for those who have little time but want to discover the wonders and spirit of the city. An authorized guide will wait for you to lead you to discover the splendid Hapsburg Trieste with its spectacular Miramare Castle

It is a complete and exclusive tour that will allow you to calmly discover the beauty of the city of Trieste and the fairytale Miramare castle. Including a small sweet tasting. The tour includes a minimum of 6 participants, therefore the tour will be confirmed 48 hours before.

This excursion is designed for those who have little time but want to discover the wonders and spirit of the city. An authorized guide will wait for you to lead you to the discovery of the splendid Hapsburg Trieste with its spectacular Miramare Castle This tour has a minimum number of 8 participants. If the minimum number is missing, the tour will be canceled or an alternative will be proposed

Visit the charming Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia, and Bled, a popular tourist destination, which is considered one of the most beautiful alpine resorts also known as the Alpine pearl.

Travel to the village of Prosecco, home of the world-renowned sparkling white wine. Explore the breath-taking Ferrari Garden in Medieval Štanjel and get lost in the bounty of the Karst plateau.

Visit the charming Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia, and Bled, a popular tourist destination, which is considered one of the most beautiful alpine resorts also known as the Alpine pearl.

Visit Postojna Cave, the best-known cave in the world, and The Predjama Castle, the only preserved cave castle in Europe.

Visit the charming Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia, and Bled, a popular tourist destination, which is considered one of the most beautiful alpine resorts also known as the Alpine pearl.

Visit Postojna Cave, the best-known cave in the world, and The Predjama Castle, the only preserved cave castle in Europe.

Spend a day in Lipica Stud Farm, where you will experience the world of white Lipizzan horses, and visit the magnificent Škocjan Caves which are on UNESCO’s list of natural and cultural world heritage sites in a guided tour.