Top Trieste Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

I cordially invite you to leisurely walks through the beautiful and unique city of Trieste. I would like to bring you closer to the city of Trieste with my city tours, tell you about the history, culture, architecture and the people who lived and live here. For me, being a tour guide is a passion, not a job.

Even if you don’t have time to tour all of Europe, you can pop across to neighboring Slovenia during a day trip from Trieste in northern Italy. After traveling across the border, take a guided walking tour around Slovenia’s capital, Ljubljana. Continue on to the picturesque Lake Bled, known for its church-topped island, castle, and Alpine scenery.

Explore two of Slovenia’s most magnificent landmarks in just half a day: this seamless tour from Trieste makes logistics simple. Set off from your hotel or from the port, and head first to the Postojna Cave: one of the country’s largest cave systems, renowned for its soaring heights and one-of-a-kind scenery. Explore the cave’s passages before continuing to your next destination: Predjama Castle. One of Europe’s only cave-built castles, it has a history dating back to the 13th century.

If you are traveling on a cruise ship ending in the port of Trieste, this shore excursion will be perfect for you! We pick up all passengers with their luggage directly at the Trieste port and bring them to the magnificent city of Venice. In Venice we will securely store your luggage and take you on an exciting adventure. On our stroll through the old town we will pass the San Rocco school and church, as well as the most famous gondola disembark and wedding location, the Frari Chapel. You will see Campo San Polo, where in old times the Venetians would organize bullfights for Carneval. Next you will experience the lively Rialto market where tourists and locals alike go for fresh fish and produce. The 2-hour "Introduction to Venice" walking tour ends at Rialto. From here your guide will help you transfer to pick up your luggage. Alternatively you can stay on the tour for the full experience: "All-in-One with Gondola", visiting the St Mark Square, and including a gondola ride.

Enjoy a full day visiting Lake Bled, ranked among the most beautiful alpine resorts and European green capital of Ljubljana.

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

This is an ideal choice for wine lovers visiting Italy. Spend a day discovering the highlights of the picturesque Collio wine region. Avoid the hassle of booking taxis between sites, and enjoy the convenience of having door-to-door transfers included. See incredible scenery, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cividale del Friuli, and get the chance to try delicious wine along the way too.

Visit two of eastern Italy’s most unique locations during this half-day excursion from Trieste. With your guide and small group of no more than 15 travelers, head to the Giant Cave, or Grotta Gigante, for a guided tour. Then, visit the Duino Castle, perched on a clifftop overlooking the Gulf of Trieste, for a guided tour of its lavish interiors and gardens before heading back to Trieste.

This tour is designed for those who have little time but wish to discover the beauty and the essence of the city. An official tourist guide will lead you to discover the city center. The tour's starting point is Piazza Sant'Antonio Nuovo, and proceed along the waterfront ( called "Rive") to Piazza Unità d'Italia, heart and symbol of the city. Afterwards, you'll reach the Castle of Miramare with a private car/minivan. Enjoy the visit of Archduke Maximilian's residence and feel the atmosphere of the private chambers of Emperor Francis Joseph's brother who lived there. Through the windows, you'll get enchanting glimpses of the gulf. The castle is surrounded by a large, gorgeous park measuring 54 acres. At the end of the tour, the car/minivan will wait for you to take you back into the city centre.

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.

Discover Ljubljana and Lake Bled in this 8 hour tour and enjoy the beauty of Slovenia.  After approximately a 2 hour drive to Lake Bled, you will step into wonderful story, reflecting in sparkling emerald water and green lush landscape. Breath in the fresh alpine air and simply cherish the view in front of you.  Capital Ljubljana will amaze you with it's cobbled streets that are flowing through squares ad marketplaces in the old city center. You will get a chance to enjoy this green city and it's rich history. 

Plitvice Lakes is the largest and oldest national park in the Republic of Croatia covering the area of almost 300 square kilometers. Forest vegetation mostly covers the park area. Wide variety of wildlife, as well as some of the rare species inhabit the Park area. The lake system is made up of 16 named lakes, cascading one into the next, ending in impressive waterfalls. All of that makes Plitvice Lakes National Park one of the main attractions in Croatia, bringing more and more visitors every year.

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.

This magical Panoramic Tour of Trieste and Miramare Castle is ideal for travelers interested in historic architecture and magnificent scenery. Avoid the stress of busy public transport, and instead travel easily between sites in a comfortable vehicle, with pickup and drop-off included. The tour will showcase seaside scenery, caves, castles, mountains, and parks. You’ll avoid waiting in long visitor lines at Miramare Castle, as entrance tickets are included.

Come and discover the real Trieste, a cosmopolitan city, with an official, professional and kind guide who will introduce you to all the important places that have marked the history of this wonderful city. From Colonia Romana it has become "the little Vienna on the sea" thanks to the Free Port for being today a city dedicated to science. The tour of Trieste can only start from its magnificent Piazza Unità d'Italia, which opens onto the Gulf of Trieste, surrounded by splendid neo-classical style buildings. We will take a tour to discover the history, literature and art in a unique city with testimonies ranging from Roman times to the Middle Ages to reach the splendor of the Habsburg era. We will visit together its Roman remains, the medieval part with the splendid cathedral and the Hapsburg part passing along excavations, churches, squares, palaces, the grand canal and grand café. The city famous for its strong wind, called the bora, awaits you!

Discover the beauty, history and culture of Trieste on this informative half-day tour 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 and stunning Habsburgh buildings. Stroll along the elegant seafront and learn why Trieste is nicknamed "The Little Vienna on the Sea".

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.

On this tour, see Slovenia must-see attractions such as the capital Ljubljana, world famous Postojna cave or Lipizzaner horses estate. All 3 sights are among Slovenian top 5 visited places. The 9 hour tour visit of the capital Ljubljana and Postojna Cave, is a perfect choice if you're looking forward to explore the diversity of Slovenia. Visit includes guided transfer and walking tour of Ljubljana. A great site to observe the city skyline from the Castle hill or visit the collection. Once done with the city you will be taken to the Postojna cave where you immerse into the underworld of the Karst region. The visit will include a 1,5km walk through the cave before proceeding to the Karst region, passing the Lipica estate and returning to Trieste.

In this 5-hour tour, you will visit the most popular attraction in Slovenia! Postojna caves is one of a kind, not just in Slovenia, but also in Europe. Explore fascinating underground systems and learn more about these natural phenomena. You enter and exit the cave by a small electric train and proceed your way by foot in-between. Just a few minutes drive from the caves, there is another magnificent place - the Predjama castle. This remarkable stone-cave built castle will take you back to medieval times and make your excursions memorable. Predjama offers one of the best photo stops opportunities in Slovenia. When visiting the cave, be sure you are dressed comfortably with good walking shoes and dressed in layers.

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.

The port town of Trieste is known for its scenic waterfront, historic monuments, and lively piazzas. This hop-on hop-off bus tour is ideal for first-time visitors, offering the convenience of a guided tour but the flexibility of independent sightseeing. Valid for 24 hours, you can stay on-board and listen to the audio commentary, or jump off at any of the 16 stops to visit sights such as Venezia Square, Miramare Castle, and the Grande Canal.

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.

Visit Piran, the town of music, artists and seamen, and enjoy a panoramic trip along the Slovene coast.

A perfect day at the Sea. Private tour on a completely wooden, refurbished and renewed typical local Istrian Boat from Y.1947. The boat features large sundeck for people to enjoy, relax and sun-tan, custom made saloon area with wine coolers, bathroom, indoor & outdoor shower and a back lounge area in the shade. Local goods such as variety of local cheeses and local wine & other snacks are provided aboard. Whether you would like to spend a whole day at the sea, exploring the full coast of Slovenia, stopping & anchoring at different preferred bays or just experience amazing sunset we work hard to get as close as possible to our guests wishes and needs and to provide an unforgettable experience at sea. Suitable for couples, families, friends, business meetings, team buildings and eldery people. Easy access in & out of the water.