Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle - Private Tour from Trieste
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
Wonderland Does Exist!
Join us on this exclusive small group shore excursion journey to the world`s famous Postojna Cave and fairytale Predjama Castle in a comfortable, clean, air conditioned up to date passenger van for up to 8 persons max.
Definitely one of the best options to experience sLOVEnias attraction No.1.
Highlights:
- Tickets for the cave included + tickets for Predjama Castle included
- Private Small Group Transportation (up to 8 guests)
- Adventureus Ride with Cave Train in the World
- Largest Cave System in Europe and a Fairytale Castle
- Comfortable and Air- Conditioned up to date cars/vans
- Foodie Insiders - We Know Where to get Local Food at its Best
- Meet the local person from Slovenia - your guide.
INFO: this tour includes the tickets for the cave - skip the line tickets
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All participants under the age of 18 must have at least one adult in the group
Small group goes for the time of transportation only (up to 20). Since the caves are under national protection you will join a larger group guided by a local cave guide
Pickup is from Trieste cruise terminal but is also available from any location within Trieste town limits. Please provide us pickup location at the time of booking reservation.
Children aged 5 and younger pay only insurance (1 Eur)
You will receive exact optimized tour departure time by the last week before the tour after we receive the final update for the ship arrival / departure times from the port authorities
Please provide your ship name and arriv dissembark/ departure times at the time of booking.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE TEMPERATURE IN THE CAVES IS AROUND 10 degrees Celsious or 50 degrees Fahrenheit ALL YEAR ROUND SO WEAR APPROPRIATE CLOTHES. (SPORT SHOES AND A JACKET)
This tour operates in all weather conditions so please wear appropriate clothes in case of wind or rain.
What To Expect
Trieste Terminal Passeggeri
We will meet a the cruise terminal or another preferred accommodation in Trieste and head directly to Postojna. A ride in a comfortable up to date clean and air conditioned private van or a minibus takes about 45 minutes. We accept only up to 20 persons for this excursion.
Postojna Cave
As we arrive to Postojna your driver will escort you to the cave entrance, give you tickets (included in price) and you will join a group that will be guided in your preferred language by a local cave guide. The cave is so big you enter it with the small electric train (15 minutes ride). After that you will be guided trough the cave and there you will get some interesting facts and the history of this Slovenian gem. This part of guided tour lasts for about 1 hour on more or less flat surface. After that you will be guided trough the cave and there you will get some interesting facts and the history of this Slovenia`s gem. This part of guided tour lasts for about 1 hour on more or less flat surface. After you come back from the cave you will have enough time to buy some souvenirs, have a coffee or snack, use the toilet, etc before you meet again with your driver/escort and head to the best preserved fairy tale cave Castle in the world with more than 800 year old history.
Options
Private Experience 1-8 persons
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Ticket for the Predjama Castle
English speaking driver/ escort / guide
All Private Transportation
Basic Insurance
Complimentary bottle of water
All transportation in up to date comfortable, air- conditioned passenger van for up to 8 persons
Hotel or cruise port pickup and drop-off
Ticket for the cave
Food is not included.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Cave and Castle tour
Russ R,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great trip and well worth, the adventure. Two things to note are one. The temperature inside the cave is about 50° so bring a jacket this tour does not include admission fee to the castle.
Wonderful Tour
Jerome G,May 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.002 excellent attractions, particularly the cave, truly one of the world’s finest natural wonders. Our driver and vehicle were both great.
Tour not to be missed
Lorna G,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ernest, our driver, was early to pick us up. Very professional and knowledgeable driver. His English was very good and we enjoyed all the history and stories he told us along the way. He picked us up at the cruise terminal port. It was approx 40 min drive to the caves. We had time for a drink and bathroom break before going in the cave. There is a train that takes you around then there is approx 1 kil of walking some steep inclines (not slippery though). Then the train ride back to the beginning. The caves are impressive and worth doing. Ernest met us right after the cave tour and drove us to the castle. We had the option if we wished to have lunch at the caves or at the castle. I am so glad we chose the castle. We did the castle tour where they give you a portable tour device. You scan when you go into each room of the castle and it tells you a story about the room. After the castle we had lunch at the bottom restaurant (2 only) and what a view of the castle! Lunch was very good. I highly recommend the tour and hopefully if you do the tour you are luck enough to get Ernest as your driver for the day.
The tour was very educational, beautiful, and enjoyable.
N7985TXgaryb,Jul 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The private trip was amazing. Very relaxing and educational. Yuri our driver and guide was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of good information. The cave in the castle are amazing. We have toured many caves throughout the world, but this one was a little different with very high caverns with stiligtights and stiligmights still intact.
Fascinating Postojna Caves
Melanie A,Jul 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The Postojna Caves and Predjama Castle is definitely worth a visit. Our guide, Matias was passionate about her job and knowledge. Shw met us at our hotel in Trieste and made our visit to Slovenia easy and worry-free. Thank you!
Recommended Shore Excursion
m1andm3,Sep 3, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Can't recommend this tour company and this experience enough! Peter was accommodating, informative and personable. He arranged for the tickets to the cave so we could avoid the lines and altered our itinerary after listening to our likes/preferences which truly made the day feel custom. The caves are fascinating and worth the visit.
Memorable experience for the whole family!
Wanderlust Wahine,Sep 1, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00By far, one of the most memorable experiences of our 12 day cruise! Imagine traveling with a huge multigenerational family of 21 people! Most times, I liken the experience to “herding cats.” But this full day activity requiring two vans and two very special and capable tour guides was a favorite for all of us! All arrangements were made via email and communication was flawless from pre-planning to execution. Postonja Cave is bucket list and Predjama castle was quite interesting too! We also arranged a local afternoon bite at a seaside restaurant which was absolutely delicious and featured local delights! This private tour was enjoyed by the youngest (2 yrs old) and impressed the oldest (82 yrs old). The guides were so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about sharing their culture and history with pride. They certainly are worthy of a mention for their patience, courtesy and professionalism! This tour is highly recommended with 100% confidence!
Great day with professional friendly tour guide
Stephen D,Jul 24, 2019
- Review from Viator
5.00I can highly recommend this tour. From the moment we booked it, we had contact with Peter. We met him at the port and he introduced us to his driver. Comfortable transport, very friendly and knowledgeable driver/guide. We had a great day. This is a must do tour and a great tour company to use.
Caves and castle tour with lunch in Pirat!
texascat26,Jul 18, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoyed our day with our private group of 8 people - Maya was a great guide. The Postojna caves were amazing! some of the best I've ever seen - train ride, then a walk, then a train ride back out of the caves. (not strenuous) .Loved the Predjama Castle but not enough time ( I added too many stops to our custom trip) Stopped in Vinery VinaKoper and had lunch in Pirat - full day - 9 passenger Renault van - very comfortable with good A/C! would recommend Maya, Peter and their tour company !!
Cave and Castle Tour
Deirdre C,Aug 25, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marvelous experience. And Peter was the perfect host. He was responsible, punctual.& very knowledgeable about Trieste & Slovenia. He is really fluent in English. And, he is very fun to talk with. After 3 months traveling in Italy, this was a great experience. Definitely not to be missed.
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