Top Piran Historical Tours

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.

After explaining all palaces on Tartini Square, location and port of Piran, we will walk through labyrinth, of medieval old city center, to the St. Georg cathedral. After amazing view, we will continue to oldest square in Piran - 1st of May Square. Among the historical and cultural information, we will provide you also life seeing facts, to understand how the living goes on in our city. We will continue to Punta area and after 1,5 - 2 h of our guided tour, or walk through Piran will be at the end.

The excursion will start from selected starting point, Let’s discover the stories of old houses and old tiles, the legends of Piran inhabitants. The guide will take you through the tiny and narrow streets of Piran, to the main square, named after one of the greatest inhabitants of Piran – Giuseppe Tartini composer and violinist, to the church of Saint George, the patron saint of the town. From the church there is an amazing view towards the Alps and the Bay of Trieste.

Discover the best of Piran, without being stuck in crowded tour groups, by opting for a private walking tour. Enjoy having direct access to your guide for questions along the way, and a more personalized experience. It’s a great way to tick off multiple top Piran sights in a day, including Tartini Square, the Church of St. George, and the First of May Square.

An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!

The guide will take you along the paths of the next local attractions: to the gallery of Jože Pohlen, one of the most remarkable Istrian artist, to the private collection of weapons, and to the Romanesque church of Holy Trinity, considered a real treasure of the Medieval fresco, among which the motif of the “Dance of Death” is the most famous. During the pleasant and instructive visit, our guides will show you the so-called EXPERIENCE points. You can choose between tastings of wines and authentic food or guided visit of the Park of Istrian indigenous plants and animals. To make the experience truly memorable, you will also receive a postcard of Hrastovlje. Your tour concludes with some free time and relaxing drive through the Istrian countryside back to the passenger terminal.

Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. You will see Giuseppe Tartini statue and hear the legend about the Italian Baroque composer. You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Visit one of the three largest cities in Slovenian. You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Piran. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!

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

The Istria peninsula brings together a unique blend of cultural influences and local flavors to create a Mediteraina cuisine you can’t find anywhere else. Sample these culinary delights on a guided tour that takes you from Portoroz into Istria. As you stop at villages and historic towns, a guide handles all the logistics so you can enjoy the food and wine without worrying about driving or where to go next.

The exclusive tour only in the Christmas period! This special time brings magic in Piran. Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most beautifully decorated places in Piran. You will feel spellbound with the charming atmosphere, which you can feel only this time of the year! What is the story of the Christmas tree? Who was the first to decorate it in the world? What magical things can happen during the Christmas period? Have you heard about Christmas spells? You will hear miraculous Christmas legends about Piran. You will visit particularly cosy Christmas and New Years Market, offering arts, crafts and delicious goods. What makes it so popular? What local products must taste at Christmas? Fill your heart with the joy and experience magic of Piran.

The world’s most iconic canal city, Venice lies just 60 miles (96 kilometers) from Piran by sea, but more than double that distance overland. Experience the beauty of an ocean arrival in Venice then discover the city with a local guide when you book this day trip by comfortable catamaran, with pickup and drop-off direct to your hotel. Enjoy free time to eat or ride a gondola (own expense).