Food & Wine tour with a Sommelier

Local Food and Wine Tour in Ljubljana for All Levels of Wine Enthusiasts

Discover authentic Slovenian cuisine and wine on a guided tour in Ljubljana, suitable for wine professionals and beginners alike.

Highlights

• Visit exclusively local foodie spots favored by residents
• Guided by a certified ASI Sommelier and WSET Level 3 wine expert
• Experience traditional Slovenian food and wine that reflect the nation’s culture
• Explore favorite culinary places chosen by a Ljubljana native
• Tour designed for both wine professionals and newcomers

Description

This tour focuses on authentic local life in Ljubljana, avoiding tourist traps. Led by a Ljubljana-born sommelier, it offers a curated journey through Slovenia’s diverse food and wine regions, each with unique flavors, landscapes, and traditions.

Participants will start at the Ljubljana Farmers Market, renowned for its architectural significance and wide range of local produce. The market provides insight into Slovenian culture and traditions through its variety of products.

You will taste an assortment of local specialties paired with Slovenian wines, including cheese, locally produced meats, traditional soups, seafood from Slovenia’s 43 km coastline, and regional sweets. The tour includes explanations of dishes with protected geographical status, such as traditional walnut-filled pastries.

The guide shares knowledge about Slovenian cuisine, customs, and food and wine pairing techniques. The tour emphasizes special wineries, local grape varieties, terroirs, and winemaking traditions from a sommelier’s perspective.

By visiting carefully selected venues frequented by locals, you will gain an authentic perspective on Ljubljana’s gastronomic scene and meet interesting residents.

If your preferred date or time is unavailable, please contact the guide to arrange alternatives.

Includes

• Tastings at four or more local spots featuring regional specialties paired with wine
• Overview of Slovenia’s food and wine regions
• Introduction to food and wine pairing concepts presented by a sommelier
• Focus on local wine varieties, terroirs, specialties, and wine production traditions
• Local insights into Ljubljana’s lifestyle, history, and cultural changes
• Professional guidance by a Ljubljana-born sommelier and WSET Level 3 graduate

Important Information

• If the tour is not available at your desired time, please contact the guide
• For any additional questions, direct communication with the guide is encouraged

Easy Cancellation

Full refunds are available for cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance.