Piran Walking Tour with Local Wine and Food Tasting

Piran Walking Tour with Local Wine and Food Tasting

★★★★★
4.9 (319 reviews)
🕒 2 hours (approx.)
Recommended by 99% of travelers 99% of reviewers gave this experience a rating of 4 or higher. Free Cancellation

About This Tour

This Piran walking tour takes you through the old town’s narrow medieval streets and Venetian buildings with a local guide, and ends with a food and wine tasting. It takes about two hours and suits first-time visitors who want the town’s history, a good viewpoint and local food in one short walk.

Stops on the Tour

  • Tartini Square: the tour starts on the main square with a short introduction to Slovenia and Piran. The square used to be a harbour, and the guide explains why there is no sea there today.
  • Venetian House: one of the most beautiful historic buildings in Piran, built in Venetian Gothic style. It comes with a local legend.
  • Cloisters of St. Francis Monastery: a monastery about 700 years old. Entry isn’t always possible, but the guide tries to show you inside.
  • Piran Town Walls: seen from a distance, with an explanation of how they once protected the town.
  • Church of St. George: the hilltop viewpoint above town. On a clear day you can see three countries from one spot, with the Gulf of Trieste below.
  • First of May Square: once the place of the town’s biggest water supply, now a lively square with good food spots. This is where the local food and wine tasting happens.

What Past Travelers Say

Past travelers mention that the tasting goes beyond wine, with cheese, olive oils and cured meats. Several also liked that the guide pointed out good restaurants for later, and that the walk isn’t too demanding.

Practical Info

  • Duration: about 2 hours
  • Meeting point: Tartinijev trg 2, in front of the Tourist Info Centre, behind the statue
  • End point: back at the meeting point
  • Group size: up to 15 travelers
  • Language: English

The tour is stroller accessible but not wheelchair accessible, and it runs in most weather, so dress for the day.

Check the available dates and pick the one that fits your time on the coast.

Detailed Itinerary

1

Piran Walking Tour

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Best way to discover the city is with knowledgable local guide

2

Tartini Square (Tartinijev trg)

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Meeting point where you will hear introduction about Slovenia & Piran. The main square of the city today used to be a harbour and we will tell you why there is no sea in there anymore.

3

Benecanka Casa Veneziana Pirano

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

You will hear an interesting legend about Venetian gothic style house, which is one of the most beautiful historic buildings in town.

4

The Cloisters of Saint Francis Monastery

Pass by

700 years old monastery, which is not always possible to visit, but we'll try our best to show you around.

5

Piran Town Walls

Pass by

We will see the walls from the distance and describe what purpose of defence it had to protect the city.

6

Church of St. George (Cerkev sv. Jurija) in Piran

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Panoramic view point from the top of the hill is amazing, if the weather is clear you will see 3 countries from 1 spot.

7

First of May Square

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The heart of the city where the biggest water supply for residents was in the past. Nowdays is very vibrant part of the town with some great food options, which you will also try along with some local wine.

What's Included

  • ✓ Professional local guide
  • ✓ Wine tasting
  • ✓ Snacks

What's Not Included

  • ✗ Gratuities
  • ✗ Transportation to/from attractions

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Reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Rated 4.9 out of 5 (319 reviews)

A really great tour of...

A really great tour of Piran! So informative, fun, and delicious! The views and history were great and the food and wine portion at the end was a really great touch. The wine, cheese, oils, and meats were amazing. We had a great tour guide as well, he was very knowledgeable and friendly!

Highly recommend

Great walking tour. Learned tons of history. Tasting at the end was lovely. Larger wine pours than expected. Guide Jan was awesome. Not tons of walking. Gorgeous sunset views

Saw Slovenia/ Piran with a local

Great walking thru town and telling some of the history. Sunset lookout was amazing. Also pointed out some great restaurants and we ate at one that night. Lots of fun. Ended with wines and olive oil tasting and charcuterie tasting. We made new friends and had lots of laughs

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Piran walking tour?

About 2 hours, including the food and wine tasting at the end.

Where does the tour start and end?

It starts and ends at Tartinijev trg 2 in Piran, in front of the Tourist Info Centre, behind the statue.

What is included in the tasting?

A local wine tasting with snacks. Past travelers mention cheese, olive oils and cured meats.

What will I see on the tour?

  • Tartini Square
  • The Venetian House
  • The cloisters of St. Francis Monastery (when open)
  • The town walls, from a distance
  • The viewpoint at the Church of St. George
  • First of May Square

Is the tour suitable for strollers and wheelchairs?

It is stroller accessible, but not wheelchair accessible.

How big are the groups?

A maximum of 15 travelers.

What is the cancellation policy?

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.
  • Cancellations or changes less than 24 hours before the start are not refunded or accepted.
  • If the tour is canceled due to poor weather or too few travelers, you get a different date or a full refund.

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