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Bled Castle & Lake Bled

Perched on a cliff above Lake Bled, Bled Castle offers stunning alpine views and a fascinating museum showcasing Slovenia’s history. You can also enjoy a boat ride to Bled Island, home to the iconic church. Pre-book your tickets and tours for a smooth and memorable Lake Bled experience.

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Bled Castle & Lake Bled
Bled Castle overlooking Lake Bled with island church, Slovenia.
Tourists on a boat ride at Bled Lake with Bled Castle in the background.
Predjama Castle built into a cliff with a visitor on the viewing platform.
Medieval armor and weapons displayed inside Predjama Castle.
Tourists on a train ride inside Postojna Cave, Slovenia.
Tour guide with tourist exploring stalactites in Postojna Cave, Slovenia.
Stalactites and stalagmites inside Postojna Cave, Slovenia.
Stalactites and stalagmites inside Postojna Cave, Slovenia.
Tourists boarding an AC car for Lake Bled, Postojna Cave, and Predjama Castle tour from Ljubljana.
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10 hr 30 min
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  • Explore Slovenia’s icons in a small group, marvel at Lake Bled, Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle (entry fees not included with this option).

  • Travel in comfort with A/C transport, round-trip pick-up and drop-off from Ljubljana, and a friendly English-speaking guide.

  • Take in sweeping views of Lake Bled, its island church, and Julian Alps as your guide shares legends of the wishing bell and Bled Castle’s history.

  • Uncover tales of Erasmus, the ‘Slovenian Robin Hood,’ who famously resisted a siege from his cliffside fortress at Predjama Castle.

  • Opt for the ticket-included shared tour with skip-the-line entry, audio guides, and Bled Castle’s famous cream cake.

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  • Explore Slovenia’s icons in a small group, marvel at Lake Bled, Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle (entry fees not included with this option).

  • Travel in comfort with A/C transport, round-trip pick-up and drop-off from Ljubljana, and a friendly English-speaking guide.

  • Take in sweeping views of Lake Bled, its island church, and Julian Alps as your guide shares legends of the wishing bell and Bled Castle’s history.

  • Uncover tales of Erasmus, the ‘Slovenian Robin Hood,’ who famously resisted a siege from his cliffside fortress at Predjama Castle.

  • Opt for the ticket-included shared tour with skip-the-line entry, audio guides, and Bled Castle’s famous cream cake.

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€109
Bohinj Lake with stone bridge and church in Slovenia.
Guests by Bohinj Lake with a goat statue and mountain backdrop in Slovenia.
Guests sitting on a dock overlooking a lake in Triglav National Park, Slovenia.
Slap Savica Waterfall cascading down rocky cliffs into a turquoise pool in Slovenia.
Bled Lake with island church and surrounding mountains in Slovenia.
Bohinj Lake with misty mountains and clear reflections in Slovenia.
English-speaking guide giving information during the tour
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9 hr 30 min
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  • Travel in comfort with A/C transfers and Ljubljana pick-up/drop-off, led by an expert guide with Savica Waterfall entrance included.

  • Visit Lake Bled to see its cliffside castle and ride to Bled Island with its 15th-century church and famous wishing bell.

  • Stroll around Lake Bohinj, Slovenia’s largest glacial lake, set in Triglav National Park and backed by the Julian Alps.

  • Hike a forested trail to Savica Waterfall, a 78-meter A-shaped cascade fed by alpine springs and hidden in a rocky gorge.

  • Local legends come alive, like the tale of the Sunken Bell of Bled, as your guide shares stories behind Slovenia’s stunning alpine landscapes.

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  • Travel in comfort with A/C transfers and Ljubljana pick-up/drop-off, led by an expert guide with Savica Waterfall entrance included.

  • Visit Lake Bled to see its cliffside castle and ride to Bled Island with its 15th-century church and famous wishing bell.

  • Stroll around Lake Bohinj, Slovenia’s largest glacial lake, set in Triglav National Park and backed by the Julian Alps.

  • Hike a forested trail to Savica Waterfall, a 78-meter A-shaped cascade fed by alpine springs and hidden in a rocky gorge.

  • Local legends come alive, like the tale of the Sunken Bell of Bled, as your guide shares stories behind Slovenia’s stunning alpine landscapes.

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€104
Bled Castle perched on a cliff surrounded by autumn trees, Slovenia.
Lake Bled castle courtyard with well and historic buildings, Slovenia.
Guest exploring Bled Castle terrace with scenic view of Lake Bled.
Aerial view of Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of Maria on Lake Bled island, Slovenia.
Bled Castle overlooking Lake Bled with a traditional wooden boat in the foreground.
Boats moored along the shore of Lake Bled with forested hills in the background.
Bus driver welcoming passenger onto tour bus.
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5 hr 30 min
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  • Explore the storybook setting of Lake Bled, with flexible free time to stroll, snap photos, or simply soak in the views.

  • Travel in a small group with an expert English-speaking guide and air-conditioned transport for a seamless day trip.

  • Join your guide for a walking tour through Bled’s quaint streets, historic buildings, and alpine views, wrapped in fascinating local tales.

  • Stand atop Bled Castle’s medieval walls perched on a sheer cliff, overlooking the turquoise lake and its fairytale island church below.

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  • Explore the storybook setting of Lake Bled, with flexible free time to stroll, snap photos, or simply soak in the views.

  • Travel in a small group with an expert English-speaking guide and air-conditioned transport for a seamless day trip.

  • Join your guide for a walking tour through Bled’s quaint streets, historic buildings, and alpine views, wrapped in fascinating local tales.

  • Stand atop Bled Castle’s medieval walls perched on a sheer cliff, overlooking the turquoise lake and its fairytale island church below.

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€62
Tour guide leading tourists through Ljubljana's historic square.
Preseren Square in Ljubljana with the Franciscan Church and Triple Bridge.
Dragon statue on Dragon Bridge in Ljubljana, Slovenia, with cityscape in the background.
Funicular railway leading to Ljubljana Castle with city view below.
Ljubljana Castle atop a forested hill overlooking the city rooftops.
Guided boat tour on Lake Bled with Bled Castle in the background, part of a small group tour from Zagreb.
Bled Castle perched on a cliff surrounded by autumn trees, Slovenia.
Church on an island in Lake Bled, Slovenia, surrounded by water and boats.
Stained glass and altar inside St. Martin Parish Church, Bled.
Sculpture of France Prešeren in Prešeren Square, Ljubljana with historic buildings.
Preseren Square view with triple bridge, river, boat, and Catholic Church of the Annunciation, Ljubljana.
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12 hr
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  • Stroll Ljubljana’s charming old town on a guided walking tour, discovering lively riverbanks and iconic bridges.

  • Travel in comfort from Zagreb with hotel pickup, a small group, and an expert English-speaking guide throughout your journey.

  • Ride the funicular up to Ljubljana Castle and soak in sweeping city and mountain views from this hilltop landmark.

  • Visit the postcard-perfect Lake Bled, with free time to explore the lakeside promenade or sample the famous Bled cream cake.

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  • Stroll Ljubljana’s charming old town on a guided walking tour, discovering lively riverbanks and iconic bridges.

  • Travel in comfort from Zagreb with hotel pickup, a small group, and an expert English-speaking guide throughout your journey.

  • Ride the funicular up to Ljubljana Castle and soak in sweeping city and mountain views from this hilltop landmark.

  • Visit the postcard-perfect Lake Bled, with free time to explore the lakeside promenade or sample the famous Bled cream cake.

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€150
Bled Castle overlooking Lake Bled with surrounding forest and mountains in Slovenia.
Lake Bled castle courtyard with well and historic buildings, Slovenia.
Inner courtyard of Bled Castle in Slovenia with stone path and greenery.
Ceiling frescoes of Bled Castle Chapel with religious scenes and ornate designs.
Bled Castle defense wall with flowers and view of the surrounding landscape.
View from Bled Castle window overlooking mountains and visitors.
Inner courtyard of Bled Castle in Slovenia with ivy-covered walls and historic architecture.
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  • Discover Slovenia’s oldest castle, perched above Lake Bled with sweeping views of the Julian Alps.

  • Entry includes Bled Castle, museum exhibitions, panoramic terraces, and a live Castle Printing Works demonstration.

  • Explore centuries of local history through archaeological finds and engaging museum displays.

  • Watch a replica Gutenberg press in action and learn how it shaped Slovenian culture.

  • Panoramic terraces offer unforgettable photo opportunities of the lake, island, and surrounding peaks.

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  • Discover Slovenia’s oldest castle, perched above Lake Bled with sweeping views of the Julian Alps.

  • Entry includes Bled Castle, museum exhibitions, panoramic terraces, and a live Castle Printing Works demonstration.

  • Explore centuries of local history through archaeological finds and engaging museum displays.

  • Watch a replica Gutenberg press in action and learn how it shaped Slovenian culture.

  • Panoramic terraces offer unforgettable photo opportunities of the lake, island, and surrounding peaks.

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€23.40
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