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(248)
The guide Alexander was very good and I learnt a lot from him. Lake Bled was beautiful and I enjoyed visiting the castle and the island. I was not expecting so many tourists and that reduced enjoyment of the experience a bit but clearly out with the control of the tour organisers.
Very good very nice! Awesome guide, a lot of great and historic information during the trip, smooth ride and above all we had a good laugh. Thanks Kleenex 😉🫶🏼
Having a smooth ride packed with fascinating history and plenty of great laughs along the way is truly what a fantastic day out is all about. He will definitely get a good chuckle out of your sweet shoutout! Thank you so much for traveling with us, sharing your wonderful review, and sending the love!
The guide, Neža was fantastic. Knowledgeable, flexible, directive, and made the experience great. There was someone in training (sorry I forgot his name!) who was also fantastic, taking us out to the island on Lake Bled. Would recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area. The pick up was a bit hectic with many other groups meeting at the pick up spot, but other than that it was fantastic.
Neža is going to be so thrilled to hear this, and we will definitely pass along your generous compliments to our guide-in-training as well—he will be delighted to know his trip out to the island on Lake Bled made such a great impression! Having a guide like Neža who is knowledgeable, flexible, and keeps everything running smoothly makes all the difference when taking in such iconic sights. We also really appreciate your note regarding the pickup area. Central departure hubs can definitely get a bit bustling in the morning with multiple groups gathering, so your feedback is super helpful as we look for ways to make the meetup process as clear and seamless as possible. Thank you so much for traveling with us, sharing your thoughtful review, and giving us your high recommendation!
Pick-up at pick-up locatuon was smooth and timely. The ride to Lake Bled was enjoyable. I did not take the castle tour, it was arranged that I could be dropped off at the main bus station in Bled to walk around on my own, until the castle tour ended. Highlight of the trip the pletna ride on the lake. The weather was slightly overcast and offered a slight breeze, making the crossing outstanding. If you decide to walk around the perimeter of the island, please note some parts of the trail do not have guard rails. One slip of a missplaced foot and you find yourself in the water. Also note, Lake Bled is a major atteaction for both foreign visitors and Slovenians alike. In the summertie, the traffic in and out is bumper to bumper
Thank you for sharing such a detailed and practical review! It's wonderful to hear how smoothly the flexible arrangement worked out for your day, allowing you to enjoy your own self-guided stroll through Bled while the rest of the group visited the castle. That *pletna* boat ride across the water is truly magical—especially with a nice, cool breeze—and your safety tip about the narrow parts of the island path is fantastic advice for future visitors! You also nailed the reality of summer travel in Bled; the bumper-to-bumper traffic is no joke, which makes having a planned tour with smooth pick-ups all the more valuable. Thank you so much for traveling with us and taking the time to leave such thoughtful, helpful feedback!
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.
Thank you for the detailed feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the castle, cream cake, and the unexpected magic of the wedding. While a wedding is a lovely sight, we are sorry it cut into your time to explore the church. We hear you on the timing and will review our itinerary duration to ensure future guests get the full, unhurried experience.
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.
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the beautiful views of Slovenia and that Luka helped you feel included and comfortable as a solo traveller 😊 We appreciate you sharing your experience and are happy the tour made a positive impression overall.
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.
