This small group Lake Bled tour from Ljubljana takes you to the best-known lake in Slovenia in about four and a half hours. You travel in an air-conditioned minivan with an English-speaking guide, and the group is capped at 8 people. It suits travelers who want to see Bled Island and Bled Castle without a big bus or a full day away from the city.
The road runs through rural Slovenia toward the Julian Alps. On the way, the guide explains how Lake Bled was formed, while forests and mountain ranges pass by the window.
The boat ride, the church and the castle are paid separately, so you can choose what to do at each stop.
Past travelers often mention the guides: friendly, easy to talk to and full of information about the past and present of Slovenia. Many also say the pace worked well, with enough time for the island, the castle and a short walk, and that a small van felt more personal than a tour bus.
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Bled Island
A trip to Bled must be a part of any visit to Slovenia. On our tour to Lake Bled we treat you with a traditional pletna boat ride to Bled island, a top attraction in Slovenia. Pletna boats are unique to Lake Bled and operated by a single rower with two long oars.
Bled Castle (Blejski Grad)
Our tour to Lake Bled takes you up to Bled castle, perched on a sheer cliff high above Lake Bled. Visit the Bled castle museum, which gives you an insight into the history of the entire area, and admire the views of Lake Bled from several viewpoints at the castle.
Lake Bled
On the shore of Lake Bled it is possible to take a short walk along Lake Bled, admire the views, and watch the majestic swans and playful ducks swimming on the lake. Or you can relax and take a break in one of the coffee shops - where you need to try kremšnita, the traditional Bled custard cream cake.
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I would definitely recommend this half-day trip to Lake Bled, which leaves you enough time to explore the island and the castle – both very beautiful. Very convenient location for pick-up/drop-off and comfortable mininus – I would say 6 passengers is enough (which we were) as 8 would make it a bit tight and less comfortable. We had a great driver (sorry I forgot his name) – he was very friendly, chatty and very informative. We learnt so much about the area and Slovenia in general – very passionate guide.
Good guide Kaja! Well organised tour. We got lot of informatium about Slovenia’s past and present. Nice!
Very luck that our small tour ended up with my family being the only ones. Tomas was great. Very friendly and informative. He accommodated a slight change to allow us longer at Lake Bled shore as my Aunt would not have been able to go to the castle. Very appreciated.
It is enough for the main sights: the boat ride to Bled Island, Bled Castle and a short walk by the lake. Past travelers say the pace felt right. If you want to walk around the whole lake or hike nearby, a full-day trip gives you more time.
No. The boat ride, the island church and the castle are paid separately, so you can skip one. Past travelers mention being given a choice, for example the castle or more time on the lake shore.
Yes, with some planning. Infants can’t sit on laps, but child seats are available on request, so ask for one when you book. Keep in mind the stairs on Bled Island and at the castle.
The tour needs good weather and a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled for either reason, you’ll be offered a different date or experience, or a full refund.
You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. If you cancel later, you won’t get a refund, and changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not accepted.
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