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Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle excursion - Entrance fee included

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Trieste, Italy
  • 5 to 6 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Predjama Castle and Postojna Cave sit within a few miles of each other in the Slovenian countryside, yet most visitors only make it to one. This small-group tour from Ljubljana covers both—starting with the 13th-century castle built into a cliffside cave, then descending underground at Postojna for a narrow-gauge train ride through the cave's vast chambers.
  • Visit two of Slovenia’s must-see landmarks on this small-group tour
  • No hidden fees—entrance to Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle is included
  • Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle throughout the day
  • Keep the experience personal with a group capped at 8 travelers

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fee - Postojna Cave&Castle Entrance tickets
  • Small group tour tailored to your pace – no rushing, no large crowds
  • Locals who share insights, stories, and tips beyond the typical tourist path
  • The world-famous Postojna Cave and the dramatic Predjama Castle in one tour
  • A smooth, well-organized journey designed for couples, families, or small groups

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    Our driver will be holding a sign with our company logo. You can also choose your own pick up place upon agreement. After the tour we also offer transfers to Venice area if needed.

    Arranged start time

    Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
    • 04/01/2025 - 01/01/2027

      Monday - Sunday : 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM

    Itinerary

    1

    Predjama Castle

    2 hours Admission Ticket Included

    2

    Postojna Cave

    3 hours Admission Ticket Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Featured review

    sanme121960
    Our driver/guide David was excellent. He was a very safe driver and an excellent guide. He cares for his customers. He is courteous and accommodating. He even added a stop for us for some photo ops. He is funny and communicates well. I highly recommend David.

    Reviews

    4.7
    based on 35 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Wonderful half day trip...

    Naoko_M, Nov 2025
    Wonderful half day trip to the famous castle situated on a cliff and the cave. David was very nice and made our trip so memorable! Thank you so much!! Would love to take another tour to different places in Slovenia next time.

    Caves and Castle

    DorothyAnn_C, Sep 2025
    Travelers should know that it is a level activity. They need to be able to do steep stairs and walk long distances.

    Not a private tour-Small group

    Mary_S, Sep 2025
    Title led us to believe it was a private tour, it was not. When we returned I read the description again, at the very bottom it says limited to 7, there were 8 on our trip. We were never offered the bottled water. Communication with pick up was good. Guide was personable.

    Stunning trip

    Paul_B, Jul 2025
    A stunning trip that was very well organised by David. Everything was clear and precise. The castle and the caves were amazing.

    Amazing Experience

    Amy_W, Jul 2025
    This tour starts by going to Predjama Castle, which is nothing like I’ve ever experienced before. Seeing how this castle was built into the side of a rock face was amazing, and then going from room-to-room to see the inside was interesting. From there, you travel to the Postojna Cave. The caves are 10 degrees Celsius year round, so make sure you have a jacket. I have never been inside a cave system before, so this was a first for me. The rock formations inside were spectacular. FYI, there were no stairs within the caves; it was all ramps. The Castle was nothing but stairs.

    We loved Slovenia....

    Deanne_T, Jun 2025
    We loved Slovenia. Beautiful and wonderful places. Would highly recommend David. He was very accommodating providing transport from the cruise ship to the sites in Slovenia. Made sure we knew all about the sights we were seeing, including the castle and the caves! He helped us get our tour tickets set-up, helped us take photos, and kept our luggage safe. He was also knowledgeable about Venice and transportation needs. Parked and walked us to the water taxis area. Helped us with the luggage and to get on a water taxi to our hotel in Venice. Cannot recommend him enough. We had an enjoyable, relaxing day transferring from Trieste to Venice via Slovenia. Definitely a highlight of our two week vacation!!

    Definitely a must do

    Megan_W, May 2025
    Awesome experience! Well organized fun day in Slovenia. I would highly recommend you add this to your list.

    Dave was great in Piran !

    Vicky_R, May 2025
    We had a terrific day. Lifetime memories made. Just make sure you are at the right port ! Thanks Dave

    Great tour and worth booking!!

    Susie_W, Nov 2024
    This tour is well worth it! We had a great guide and the caves were amazing! The castle was quite awesome as well.

    Great experience

    Caroline_M, Nov 2024
    Dave was an excellent tour guide, really helpful and friendly. He told us lots of info about Slovenia and was great with our son also! Was a great experience and enjoyed seeing the beautiful country. Highly recommended!

    A great experience!

    June_W, Oct 2024
    Tour guide, Dave, was very informative. We were on a ship schedule so needed to be back on time & Dave ensured that we were, despite lots of traffic. We loved the caves & castle. . Very beautiful!

    Excellent tour and guide

    Debbie_L, Oct 2024
    Driver was very good and really enjoyed the Castle. I thought the cave experience was great but took longer than I liked.

    Wonderful excursion

    Robert_P, Sep 2024
    The largest cave in Europe is fascinating at every turn. Exploring the castle built into the face of the mountain was unexpected. Very fun!

    Could not have been better!

    Dan_O, Aug 2024
    Best part of our Euro tour so far! We knew little about Slovenia and David was very knowledgeable about history, geography, politics and culture. It was a fascinating and easy no hassle introduction to this amazing country. The cave was unbelievably beautiful and the experience well organized. We will seek him out when we return!

    Dave from D-touring is an...

    Stephanie_L, Jul 2024
    Dave from D-touring is an excellent, professional tour guide. He is efficient and responsive and responsible. He took initiative to reach out in advance about meeting time and logistics. Arrangements to tourists spots were great and gave good advice. I highly recommend him for small group private tours.

    Cave and castle slovenia

    Hai_N, Jul 2024
    Tour guide is very friendly and took us to the castle and caves. He waited for us even to have a lunch at the cave. We booked the tour so we can get off the cruise ships and hop right on. Our suitcases were in the back so it was very convenient. He then dropped us off at our hotel and helped unload our bags when tour was over. Very nice guy and I highly recommend using him for private tour. Almost same price as if we booked a bus tour but would be less convenient and not great friendly tour guide.

    Great experience.

    Gaetano_D, Jul 2024
    The cave and the castle experience were both extraordinary. I’ve never experienced anything like this. Everyone was very nice too. Our driver David was very nice but we had no air conditioning in the back of the van which we should have had but he was very nice too.

    Great cave, beautiful castle

    Mariia_S, Jul 2024
    Great cave, beautiful castle. Good organization,was comfortable and nice. It was safe and fun. Good for family trip.

    Fun and educational.

    Andrea_G, Jul 2024
    The cave and midevil castle were AWESOME! My husband, son and myself all enjoyed this experience. The cave was very cold so be prepared for that. Our driver David made the visit very easy by picking us up at our hotel, and providing tickets to the sights. We would recommend this experience.

    Amazing Slovenian cave experience

    Andrew_G, Jun 2024
    Tour operator (David) was wiling to pick us up from our hotel which was welcomed.. He was a comforting and confident driver and did not cause any car sickness. Castello di Predjama was very interesting – built into a cave. The sefl-guided audio tour was excellent. The highlight was the Postojna Cave, which was much bigger and more impressive than we had imagined, and seeing the "baby dragon' (Olm, salamander), which had been a lifelong ambitition.

    Wonderful excursion

    Deborah_M, May 2024
    Castle was best part. Drive through countryside was a bonus because views from hills above Trieste were fabulous.

    Wonderful/excellent tour guide!!

    sanme121960, May 2024
    Our driver/guide David was excellent. He was a very safe driver and an excellent guide. He cares for his customers. He is courteous and accommodating. He even added a stop for us for some photo ops. He is funny and communicates well. I highly recommend David.

    Great tour

    Gilda_C, May 2024
    David, our tour guide, was excellent. He gave us enough time and we got to the castle early enough before all the tourists We would highly recommend him. PS. Wear warm clothes to go inside caves. Very cold!

    Great, over the top!

    Cheryl_S, Oct 2023
    The cave was the most spectacular wonder we’ve ever seen. Billy and Dave were awesome. So welcoming and friendly. We did not feel rushed for time. I lost my phone in Billy’s car. Since his number was on my phone, I had to call Viator who phoned Dave who called Billy! Billy had my phone and Dave provided my husband’s phone number. We connected and Billy and Dave drove back to the port to deliver my phone!!! We can’t say enough great things about them and Viator. Losing my phone was cause for panic but it all worked out in the end due to coordination with them and Viator. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We love Billy and Dave

    Don’t hesitate!

    Rachael_S, Oct 2023
    Great tour! Dave kept in contact before trip. Timing was great. Did not feel rushed. Dave kept us informed during entire trip. Don’t hesitate!! Book this tour! You will not be disappointed.

    Very good excursion

    Dick_B, Sep 2025
    Very good excursion with castle and caves. Driver David was very good. Castle done first to avoid crowds. Then to caves where we had 45 min to eat before entering the caves at 11:45. First 20 min by train and then 1.5 hours walking through the caves (no stairs). A very large group with English speaking guide. Make sure you're a little bit ahead. Then again by train 20 min. We were promptly at the agreed time of 14:30 again in Triest for Hotel Savoia Excelsior (opposite cruise terminal).
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    Interesting and...

    Paola_P, Jun 2025
    Interesting and fascinating. Comfortable and pleasant journey, our tour operator accompanied us to the entrance of the castle and caves, allowing us to skip the line
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