Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle from Trieste
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Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle from Trieste

By Koper Trips - Tours & Shore Excursions
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Ages 0-99, max of 50 per group
Duration: 5h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: German, English, Italian
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Highlights

  • Pickup and drop-off
  • Driver/guide
  • Transportation
  • Insurance
  • Entry/Admission - Postojna Cave
  • Entry/Admission - Predjama Castle
What's not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities


Start:Multiple meeting point options.
  • Option 1
    Savoia Excelsior Palace, Riva del Mandracchio, 4, 34124 Trieste TS, Italy
    Hotel Guests: The pickup will be at a centralized meeting point in Trieste, located in front of Hotel Savoia Excelsior Palace (Riva del Mandracchio, 4), which is in the immediate vicinity of Piazza Unità d'Italia (Unity of Italy Square).
  • Option 2
    Cruise Pier Trieste, Stazione Marittima, Molo dei Bersaglieri, 3, 34123 Trieste TS, Italy
    Cruise Passengers: Pickup will be at the cruise terminal in Trieste where your cruise ship will be docked.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Pushchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Infant seats available
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 24363P27

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • Hotel Guests must advise supplier as soon as possible: hotel details
    • Cruise Passengers must advise supplier as soon as possible: ship name, arrival time and departure time
    • The temperature inside the cave is constant throughout the year (10 °C), so warm clothing and sports footwear are recommended
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 24363P27

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    • Koper Trips - Tours & Shore Excursions
      4.7 of 5 bubbles201
      Koper, Slovenia
      Joined in March 2017
    • cherylgK8049BJ
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great day exploring caves and castle
      From pick up to drop off we had a fabulous day with Koper Tours. We left the port and along the way to Postjona Cave we learned about Koper and the people who lived there. The time at the caves was incredible (be sure to dress in layers). The caves are incredible and while we were part of a larger group for this tour, we were able to learn a lot and see alot. Once we finished at the caves we went over to Predjama Castle which was breathtaking. At the castle we had the opportunity to tour the inside- many rooms to explore and the audio device was easy to use and full of great information . Many groups from our ship only saw the outside of the castle, but we were fortunate to see the inside. I highly recommend Koper Tours for small group excursions from the port of Koper! We had a great day!
      Written 15 November 2024
    • 453beatricek
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A lovely day In Slovenia
      Our guide Ernesto gave us a great introduction to Slovenia. He was knowledgeable, informative, very responsive to questions, and made excellent recommendations for the use of our free time, including attractions to see, restaurants and shopping. It was a thoroughly enjoyable day. Ernesto has a winning personality and was very considerate of the needs of the participants.
      Written 28 October 2024
    • Voyager29346306814
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Lake Bled and Ljubljana
      Awesome sights in Lake Bled. Too bad we were only given 1 hour to enjoy the place. Ljubljana tour was also pretty short but then the traffic situation going back to Trieste was getting bad.
      Written 16 October 2024
    • KVandT
      0 contributions
      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      Cave is awesome; castle interesting. More of a driver and not a tour guide though.
      The cave is amazing. Great pictures. Bring a raincoat as it’s chilly and water drips from the ceiling. Castle is interesting. I wouldn’t say our tour guide was a guide; it’s more of a driver to the two attractions. He said nothing in the car on the drive to the group, just chatted with the man up front. Nice young man but I would have liked to hear about the area during our drive.
      Written 14 October 2024
    • lisah000
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Wonderful tour to Lake Bled & Ljublana
      We did the Lake Bled & Ljubljana tour from Trieste. This was still a fun day tour despite of the rainy weather. Ernest our tour guide & driver was amazing. Our cruise had a change in port and the company was able to make the pick-up adjustment without issues. There were no issues in the pickup and Ernest was punctual! Our first stop was to Lake Bled. Ernest shared a Slovenia's history and culture along the way. It was an excellent way to pass the drive time as well as soak in the scenery. Ernest gave us an 1.5 hour at Lake Bled and showed us all the interesting things to do. This included what facilities are available :). Despite of the rain, we did enjoy the walk along the lake. Had it be better weather, we may have opted to do the walk up to the castle. We did try the renowned Solvenian cream cake which didn't disappoint, especially for dessert lovers and great with coffee. Second stop was Ljubljana. We had just over 2.5hr here to walk around the city. Ernest gave us a quick walk through the main parts of the city to orient us and point out interesting landmarks to explore further. He also shared options for food and facilities as well. We had a great time exploring the castle w/ view above the city. (I opted to take the funicular up and walking trail down). We still had plenty of time to walk around the city and grab a nice lunch too! All in all, a great day excursions. Ernest really did make it a great experience by sharing all his knowledge of Slovenia and the two locations. Very approachable & friendly too!
      Written 13 October 2024
    • MikeG710
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nice day trip from Trieste
      Nice side trip from Trieste. The bus tour brings you to lake Bled for about 2 hours and then about 2 hours in Lubjiana which includes a 40 minute walking tour with a local guide. Free time allows you to explore on your own and also have a quick lunch at the numerous cafes. The guide on the bus gave a good info about Slovenia, it's history and customs and the driver was excellent. Good value and a nice initiation to Slovenia.
      Written 5 October 2024
    • H593BWrobertc
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Wonderful experience
      The size of the caves just took our breath away. From the moment we entered them on the train we were enthralled. The castle was interesting but had a lot to live up after the caves. The driver from Koper trips was excellent and very informative and I would certainly use them again.
      Written 29 September 2024
    • POM1959
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      First class trip to Slovenia and Bled from Trieste
      Ernest our guide was absolutely first rste on our trip. He was informative and completely professional in his dealings with us. He was extremely knowledgeable on the history etc of Slovenia and Ljubljana.
      Written 6 September 2024
    • Tricia90
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Simply Amazing!
      Fantastic! Dean was the best guide we could have ever hoped for. Seeing Croatia through his eyes was second to none! Thank you Dean!
      Written 11 August 2024
    • familylove24
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Excellent service
      Bus was cool and clean, tour guide was amazing. Very very easy to work with to set up our group. I will use them again for sure.
      Written 29 July 2024
    • geauxsaintsfan
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing day! Highly recommend.
      We had a wonderful day from start to finish. The tour company was responsive by email. Our driver Ernest (Ernie) arrived early at the meeting point with a smile, and we left on time at 8am. He spoke excellent English and gave us just the right amount of history. He recommended we visit Ljubljana first and then go to Lake Bled because of the traffic, and we think this was an excellent decision. The city of Ljubljana was lovely and we took the funicular up to see the castle and then back down to enjoy a nice beverage along the water. Then we went on to Bled arriving around noon and had 3 hours to relax and see the area. We took the “pletna” across the lake to the church which was very peaceful. Then we headed back and had a nice lunch including the famous “cream cake” as recommended by Ernie. The ride back to Trieste was comfortable, and Eddie knew when to let us nap and when to wake us up with his humor! It was a fantastic day, and we were dropped off about 515pm. I would use this company again if I come back. Slovenia is a beautiful country.
      Written 29 July 2024
    • Patricia255068
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great guide and beautiful city
      Lake Bled is pretty but Ljubljana more interesting and the better part of the trip. Ernest is very knowlegable with fluent English and a sense of humour making the travelling very pleasant. We didn't mind having to walk to the departure point. It saved time overall as the traffic on the main highway can be very heavy and slow. The only negative is that Ernest had to speak loudly in the van and it was still not easy to catch everything he said in the back row at 100 kmh. They should provide him with a headset and microphone feeding the rear speakers - not difficult or expensive to do and easier on both guide and guests.
      Written 26 June 2024
    • Michelle T
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Beautiful Lake Bled
      Lake Bled is absolutely beautiful! I wish we had more time there to enjoy all the lake had to offer. It was over an hour drive to get there, but we’ll worth it!!
      Written 10 June 2024
    • W4270LPmikeg
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Special and unforgettable sailingtrip along the Koper-coastline
      We had a wonderful sailingtrip along the coastline from Koper. Thanks to Kristina for the individual and perfect organisation and Alex, our Skipper, for the sailing-experiences! It was a very special day and we can absolutly recommend your agency! Your Basketballteam from Germany
      Written 11 May 2024
    • fi33ne
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Ernie from Koper Trips was great guide
      The guide Ernie was very helpful and cheerful. Ernie gave us the relevant info to give us the context to better appreciate the two amazing places (Predjama Castle and Postojna Caves) covered in this tour. The company's pick-up from Piran was very helpful too as the tour started from Koper. I'd strongly recommend Koper Trips. Very service-orientated company. Thank you.
      Written 8 May 2024
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    Luisa F
    Italy2,799 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2023 • Family
    we booked access to this attraction online.
    truly a great discovery; the route is guided and the journey takes approximately 1 hour. it's really worth it! What I saw is inexplicable, but I assure you that you will certainly be amazed. parking is free and very large. I recommend arriving half an hour before the entrance time. Inside the site it is possible to take photographs
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    Written 28 December 2023
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    Palani K
    New Port Richey, FL14 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2022
    Mitchell, our Slovenian tour guide, picked us up at a location convenient to our Trieste hotel. His English was impeccable, he was friendly, informative and interacted well with our small group.

    While driving to Predjama Castle he shared knowledge of the country and teased us with historical information about the castle itself. Built into the mountain, the setting was idealic. Language specific transmitters were handed out to each of us. We were able to tour at our leisure as we climbed from one floor to another inside the building. Be advised that there is a lot of stair climbing but well worth the exploration. We met back at the entrance for the next drive to Postojna Cave.

    The drive to the cave was scenic as we passed through the countryside. Holy moly... look at all of the people waiting to enter the cave. Oh well, we got our tickets and hit the back of the line while waiting for our assigned entry time. Suddenly the line began to move and as we approached the ticket collectors, we noticed the groups were being organized by languages. Once in our group, we boarded small trains for the 2km ride inside the cave. How awesome it was as we passed stalagmites and stalagtites illuminated in the darkness. Once the train reached the destination inside, it stopped and we disembarked and began a guided walking tour that lasted for about an hour. Words cannot describe nor photographs can show the beauty, size and scope of the incredible sight before us. It must be experienced. AWESOME is an understatement; a must see! The tour ended at a station where we boarded another train to the exit.

    Mitchel was waiting for us and on the return Trieste asked if we were interested in a quick, non-scheduled stop along the way. A very short detour later took us to Lipsic, site of the breeding farm for Lippizaner horses. We did not enter any of the buildings but parked along side the fence surrounding the pasture containing the mares and young colts. The animals were beautiful and even approached us at the fence. Mitchell then explained the history behind the Lippinzaner breed. He did not have to suggest this outing but we were pleased with it and appreciated this additional experience.
    Written 7 September 2022
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    osricks1234567
    Oban, UK233 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I have visited caves in The USA and Spain but this is something else. You cannot get the scale of it from photos....at all. The train takes 15 going through stunning caves and caverns. I thought that was the trip and would have been happy with that but then the train arrives at this huge cathedral sized cave full of mountainous stalagmites and stalactites and we all disembarked. We were then guided for 40 minutes through monumental caves, with nature's own sculptures, over bridges and water, through valleys. It was astounding!!!! My breath was taken away!! Then back on the roller coaster ride train. The best trip I have done in a lifetime.....apart from the screaming kids and two bus loads of load American teenagers.
    Written 26 March 2024
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    Laura B
    Rome, Italy124 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We went to visit the Postojna caves in August and it was really hot but once inside the temperature dropped to 11/12 degrees! If you go in high season, I recommend purchasing tickets online on the official website! Nothing to say about the organization of visits divided by time and language! It is really worth visiting these caves, the only ones crossed for a few kilometers by a nice train!
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    Written 26 August 2023
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    Julie C
    Austin, TX51 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2023 • Couples
    Ernie and Matt (?) were very enthusiastic and prompt. We had issues with participants not honoring the time and the group continued with Matt staying behind to bring them to the caves. That said the castle was rushed, I believe because we waited for a no show. Both were very happy to explain the history of the area in addition to the venues. Overall a wonderful experience!
    Written 19 August 2023
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    Pitto68
    60 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We visited the castle, not far from the caves. The Castelo is beautiful and set in the rock in a magical way. I strongly suggest a visit to this castle. Inside there is little to see and access by ticket has a bit ‘special hours, I suggest to inquire first.
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    Written 10 January 2025
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    sofia o
    Vercelli, Italy12 contributions
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2023 • Family
    The caves are worth the trip! Only magnificent places that alone are worth all five stars. Unfortunately, greed for money reigns supreme in this place. An organization so rapid and impeccable that it leaves no room for an explanation that goes beyond a single sentence of circumstantial comment. Once we got off the train, we started a race that we didn't even have to take the train to the Milan station, practically without ever being able to stop to admire the cave since the ride of the next group loomed behind us. I repeat, an incredible place that is worth a visit, but don't wait until you can enjoy it or fully appreciate its characteristics.
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    Written 31 October 2023
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    Maria Grazia Cotena
    Naples, Italy130 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2020
    Very satisfied about this excursion and Maurizio, nice and professional guide. This agency organized for me a personalized tour with Postojna Cave, Predjama Castle and Bled Lake. In one day I visited the best important places in Slovenia.
    Written 27 January 2020
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    Franco L
    Maracalagonis, Italy1,168 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2023 • Couples
    Visit to the castle combined with that of the Postojna Cave. Cost of the route 1 euro return by bus. 13th century castle almost nestled in the shelter of a 123 meter high karst cave. A steep staircase dug directly into the karst rock leads to a cavity and as if you were on a balcony you can admire the surrounding panorama. Nice visit on your own with audio guides that explain both the history of the site and various anecdotes and legends of the place.
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    Written 23 August 2023
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    Jo J
    Brisbane, Australia90 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wow....I was (sort of) happy to wait in the cold wind to take this tour. It was extremely trying for me to keep up, but that was my problem...not the tour. So, be aware, it is a very strenuous tour. The cave portion of the tour was jaw dropping. The cave IS HUGE....the train ride is fun & necessary. The Castle has many levels and stairs. I'm a 63 yr old lady & I tried my best to do as much as I could, but did not get to the top. Others made it tho. It was so interesting & weird at the same time. We also stopped for lunch at a lovely local restaurant.....the food was nice & filling & very much appreciated. If I book a whole day of touring, I try to find one with lunch or a snack at least. Would recommend this tour, but remember, it's a lot of effort.
    Written 21 November 2024
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