Lake Bled half day tour from Ljubljana
Description
Often described as the ‘Image of Paradise’, the Alpine resort town of Bled will enchant you with its emerald-green lake, fairytale-like island and imposing castle reigning on top of a rocky cliff. You will have a chance to visit the castle and to take the small boat named “pletna” to visit the small island in the middle of the lake.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The most famous lake in Slovenia.
Bled castle entrance fee
Traditional "Pletna" boat ride
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
A short delay of up to 15 minutes can occur due to traffic conditions and different pickup locations. You will get a notification from tour operator with exact time and location a day prior your departure. IMPORTANT: You are required to provide a meeting location up until 24 hours before departure , if you do not provide it you will be allocated to City Hotel! Morning departure: 1.Nov- 31.Mar: Main location: City Hotel: 7:35AM Secondary location: Intercontinental Hotel: 7:30AM Secondary location: French Revolution square: 7:40AM 1.Apr- 30.Oct: Main location: City Hotel: 8:05AM Secondary location: Intercontinental Hotel: 8:00AM Secondary location: French Revolution square: 8:10AM Afternoon departure: 1.Jan - 31.Dec: Main location: City Hotel: 2:05PM Secondary location: Intercontinental Hotel: 2:00PM Secondary location: French Revolution square: 2:10PM
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The minimum number of participants must apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative date/tour or full refund.
- Appropriate footwear and dress needed for the excursion
- Local Contact Details: 00386 51 635 888
- You are required to specify the name of your hotel and contact telephone number during your stay in Slovenia. This is important information the tour operator requires in case you need to be contacted regarding changes in the tour departure times.
- In the summer you can take bathing suits with you, to take a dip in the lake
- Please be advised that due to the the winter season and the shorter daylight hours, a portion of our tour may be conducted after dark. Additionally, participants should be aware that the Pletna boat ride might not be available during our afternoon tours because of their winter schedule. We appreciate your understanding, we strive to provide the best experience possible regardless of the season.
Reviews(244)
It was very convenient that the meeting point was right across from my hotel. The tour started on time; there were seven of us in an eight-seater vehicle. We arrived in Bled in an air-conditioned vehicle while our guide, Klemen, provided commentary. Admission to the castle and the "cream cake" were included in the package. During the free time allotted to us, we explored the castle, enjoyed the view, and ate our cake. Afterward, we set off for the island. Tito's former summer residence is now a restaurant; we visited it, headed down, and crossed to the island in boats known as *pletna*. We happened to run into a wedding there—a lovely experience, though waiting for the proceedings cut into our available time. Consequently, there wasn't enough time to buy the additional ticket required to visit the church and other sites. Upon returning to the mainland, there were only 45 minutes left, so I simply waited for the return trip while having a quick bite. It was a nice tour, though they could have extended the duration by another hour or two.
This was a last minute booking tour, but my guide recieved right away. Im sure my guide' name was Lukka. I was only one of the few who was a solo traveler, and felt insecure around all the couples and families. Luka did a good job of making sure everyone felt significant. I enjoyed the the country view of Slovenia. It is no longer a best kept secret a once quiet nation has to put up with the United Nation.
Very pleasant trip. You can do as much or as little as you want! Host and driver were faultless and we had a fantastic time
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re so glad you had a fantastic time and appreciated the flexibility of the trip, as well as the effort of the host and driver. It’s great to hear everything ran smoothly and that you had such an enjoyable experience!
All the arrangements worked well, the driver / guide was professional whilst been friendly and jolly
Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re so glad to hear everything was well organized and that the driver/guide made the experience both professional and enjoyable 😊
We had a very enjoyable day, marius was a very enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide. Recommended. ..
Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re glad you had such an enjoyable day and that Marius’ enthusiasm and knowledge made the experience even better. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again!
The tour was very good Our driver was v chatty but very knowledgeable and interesting At lake bled we went to the island - 45 minutes on it when really needed 20 Then drive round lake- which was awesome Then went to Bled castle - very impressive views but again didn’t really need 50 minutes there Well worth the visit but note the fees for the island (19euro) and castle (20 euro) not included in tour price- which was stated. Also need cash to pay for these tickets
Thank you! We’re delighted you enjoyed the lake, island, and castle. We appreciate your observations on the time spent at each location and the ticket details — it’s important for guests to be aware of these extras.
We started doing the tour to Lake Bled with Vanessa I don't remember the name in her idiona pardon) and although we were accompanied by the weather she made us have such a good time that we asked if we could seguit and do the tour to the castle and caves of Postojna with her and she arranged it! Besides giving us a lot of information about Slovemia, she was such a good guide, always attentive, loving that made us have a great time! Thank you so much for everything Vanessa
Thank you so much! We are thrilled that you had such a great experience with Neža at Lake Bled and Postojna. She’s fantastic at what she does, and we’re so happy she could help you make the most of your day. Thanks for the kind words and the recommendation!
Beautiful place, even in winter. urine, the Guide, excellent: a perfect English that, for those of us who do not have English as a native language, is essential.
Thanks for the great review! We're so happy you enjoyed the winter views and found Irina's English and guiding to be top-notch. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we appreciate the recommendation! Safe travels!
Ok tour, however price is a bit high given the fact that nothing is included so you're paying only for a shuttle. Its nearly 60 EUR to do all the interesting aspects of the tour, fee to get into castle, fee for boat to island, fee to get into church on the island, non of which are included in tour price. Would only recommend if there is no cheaper option to visit Lake Bled and Castle Bled.
Thank you for your feedback. We understand that entrance fees can add up! To provide more transparency and choice, we actually offer two different tour options: one that includes all entrance tickets and one without. This allows guests to choose the flexibility of a transport-only option or the convenience of an all-inclusive package. We hope this helps clarify our booking options!
Informative, friendly and enjoyable time. I would recommend bringing some cash with you for the entry into the different locations 18€ and 20€ will cover a individual for the castle & island.
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you had an informative and enjoyable experience. Thanks for the tip about bringing cash for entry fees—it’s very helpful for future travelers.
