C
outstanding tour guide
fantastic tour. our guide, Ernest, is one of the best we have encountered. he taught us a great deal about the sites and his country. highly, highly recommend.
Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle - Shore Excursion from Rijeka
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At a glance
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Price from
- $147 / person
- Location
- Rovinj, Croatia
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 10 reviews
- Languages
- DE, EN, IT
- Group
- Small group, up to 45
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- KoperTrips.com
Description
Visit Postojna Cave, the best-known cave in the world, and The Predjama Castle, the only preserved cave castle in Europe.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Next available
- Sun, Oct 11
- Adult
- $147
In demand: 10 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Rijeka
Your guide will pick you up at the agreed starting point in Rijeka, Croatia - hotel, cruise terminal, bus station, train station etc. (please contact us after the booking so the appropriate arrangements can be made).
Postojna Cave
Postojna Cave, the queen of all caves, is the best-known cave in the world. It is also the greatest tourist attraction in Slovenia and one of the world’s largest karst monuments. This is the only place in the world where the underground landscape can be traversed on an electric train and where you get to meet this underground kingdom’s most famous inhabitant – the proteus (olm) – up close. A fantastic web of tunnels, passages, galleries and halls, astonishing diversity of karst features, as well as easy access are certainly the main reasons for such popularity of the cave and a large number of visitors (more than 36 million of them in over 200 years).
Predjama Castle
The Predjama Castle reigns over the surrounding area, not far from the Postojna Cave, in the idyllic village of Predjama. This picturesque, magnificent, defiant, mysterious and impregnable castle has been perched up in the middle of a vertical 123-meter high cliff for more than 800 years. Its romantic appeal is further emphasized by the idyllic Lokva River, which disappears into the underground world deep down below the castle. As the only preserved cave castle in Europe, the Predjama Castle offers a unique insight into the building techniques and resourcefulness of people in the Middle Ages, who were looking for and found a safe harbor for themselves right at the entrance into the cave. During a siege that took place in the 15th century, the castle provided a refuge for its best known and most notorious owner - Erazem of Predjama. The legend about the courageous robber baron Erazem, who remained undefeated until one of his servants betrayed him, is still in people’s minds, inspiring and alluring as ever. It was this safe abode of his which helped the brave knight resist the besiegers without much difficulty for more than a year.
What's included
Included
Postojna Cave entrance fee
Driver/guide
Predjama Castle entrance fee
Insurance
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Not included
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Pickup Locations & Times
- The pickup is flexible (any hotel, apartment, cruise terminal, bus station, train station etc.). - For Cruise Passengers the tour departs from Cruise Passenger Terminal in Rijeka, Croatia. Your guide will be holding a sign with KoperTrips and Viator logos. - For Hotel Guests the departure location is flexible. Please advise supplier as soon as possible your hotel details or any other preferred pickup location.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.7
10 reviews
How it compares in Rovinj
- No. 26 by number of reviews among 129 tours in Rovinj
- Starting price $147 is 48% below the typical $286 for tours of similar length in Rovinj
Excurgo comparison of 129 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please have your passports with you at all times
- Hotel guests must advise supplier as soon as possible: hotel details
- Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- The temperature inside the cave is constant throughout the year (10 °C), so warm clothing and sports footwear are recommended
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle - Shore Excursion from Rijeka lasts about 7 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $147 per person for this Rovinj experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Does this tour sell out?
It can: 10 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. - The pickup is flexible (any hotel, apartment, cruise terminal, bus station, train station etc.). - For Cruise Passengers the tour departs from Cruise Passenger Terminal in Rijeka, Croatia. Your guide will be holding a sign with KoperTrips and Viator logos. - For Hotel Guests the departure location is flexible. Please advise supplier as soon as possible your hotel details or any other preferred pickup location. Pickup points include Ella 1+2, Grand Hotel Bonavia.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN, IT.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 45 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(10)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
R
Great tour!
Great tour! Our guide Ernie was great. I wish we had had more time in the castle—it was a fascinating place! I definitely recommend this tour. Only tip would be to get food whenever you can—there’s no time for a sit down lunch.
G
Cave and electric train
Ernest was a great guide, full of energy and sense of humor and information. Wish the description of the tour had mentioned the cold temperatures while touring in the train. Also, the description could include options to just tour by train and no walking. Reminded me of Krakow salt mines.
S
Easy visits to sites plus local knowledge that made for a better experience
Having a knowledgeable local take us to the castle and cave made for a more relaxing experience. So easy with the pick up at the house where we were staying. Dejan shared about Slovene culture and history and educated us on local restaurant styles. We most enjoyed the cave tour—fascinating.
J
Caves and castles
Ernest was the best Taking us through Slovenia and providing us with interesting facts about the country
P
Caves and castle were amazing
Leave the dull cruise ship excursions on offer if stopping in Rijeka and make your way to these extraordinary caves and the beautiful castle in Slovenia. You won’t regret it. Driving there you see how beautiful Croatia and Slovenia is. Our first stop was the castle which we thought we had 2 hours at according to the itinerary but really only had an hour by the time they got tickets. This wasn’t enough time to explore the castle fully and seemed a bit rushed. Might have been due to it being a little unorganised getting us onto buses which might have got us to the castle later than planned. Then didn’t have time to get lunch to get down to the caves. Caves spectacular and the train ride in was cool. Fabulous day out. Highly recommend
G
Way cool caves
Really cool experience. Much more than we expected. Predjama Castle is a cool little spot to check out. But the highlight is the caves. Surreal is the best way to describe it. Make sure to bring a jacket or sweatshirt. It gets cool down in the caves. Well laid out and organized. As for our guide, Dean, he was very professional and informative. He helped us navigate our way around pretty well. The only issue was that the time got changed the night before and I didn't read the email until we were waiting on the dock from the cruise ship. It was a bit unorganized in the beginning, but once we got on the bus, all was good. The bus driver was awesome with some tight roads. Slovenia is a gorgeous country and I will be back.
A
Best part was the cave. Long bus ride.
We booked this excursion coming from NCL cruise into Rijeka Port. Due to not liking the options available from the cruise line, we found this very unique opportunity. Although, I am rating this a 3, it does not mean it was not worth it - but felt there are some downsides worth mentioning. Rijeka required us to tender, so we had to leave extra time to make the tour on time. This is a 1.5 bus ride to the Castle/Cave and 1.5 hours back. 3 hours total on a bus. You must be able to do steps and walk up steep hills to experience everything. Someone in our group had an injured knee which did not allow her to experience the best parts. What we liked: - Going into a new country - Slovania - Postojna Cave (largest tourist cave in Europe) - Comfortable air conditioned bus - Tour company responsive via email communication What we didn't like: - Lack of clear communication on pick up time. It is not communicated on the ticket. People had different times depending on who they booked thru. We had to ask the tour company directly for the time. - Organization to get on the bus was very messy creating lost time (standing in hot sun, moving us all around as they figure out the bus). Passing out tickets at the castle was also chaotic. At one point we had to pull over and wait for someone to drop off vouchers for the castle/cave. - No food (with very limited time to get food) our bus had limited bottle available for $1 euro. - Felt very rushed at the Castle (late Start + ticket distribution took Euro. - Castle exterior built into the rock was beautiful, but the inside tour of the castle was unexciting to me. LOTS of steps.
T
Wonderful excursion
This was the best part of my Adriatic Cruise. Yes we had to take a bus for 2 hours, but it was stunning!! Just be prepared and bring a jacket and maybe gloves. It is 50 degrees cold
J
Unbelievable Cave!
We were blown away by the vastness of this cave. It was so fascinating. Bring a jacket. It is 50 degrees F inside.
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