Private Guide Slovenia

05/04/2026

Happy Easter from team Private Guide Slovenia 🐣🪺💐

15/02/2026

Every winter, the ancient town of Ptuj — Slovenia’s oldest city — transforms into a living, breathing stage for one of the country’s most cherished traditions: the Carnival, or Kurentovanje. With cobbled streets echoing the rhythm of drums and laughter, Ptuj proudly puts on its Carnival mask and steps into a world of folklore, celebration, and magic.

During this time, the city is symbolically ruled by the Carnival Prince, who presides over the festivities until Easter, keeping centuries-old customs alive in the modern age.
One of the most heartwarming sights is the passionate involvement of the younger generation. Traditions here aren’t fading relics — they’re vibrant, inherited treasures, passed from hand to hand, heart to heart.

The highlight is the grand Carnival Parade, where over 2,400 costumed figures take to the streets. Most wear traditional masks unique to the region — like the shaggy, bell-rattling Kurenti, believed to chase away winter — while others come from across Slovenia and beyond, adding international flair to this age-old celebration.

Ptuj in Carnival season is not just a destination — it’s an experience. A step back in time, a dance with tradition, and a warm welcome into the soul of Slovenia.

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year 🎄

03/12/2025

We are celebrating "The joyful day of culture" in Slovenia today. A tradition started in year 2000 to commemorate the birth of France Prešeren, our beloved poet. It is a day to indulge in pleasures of art and culture.

More than 250 cultural institutions in Slovenia will have special events today. all of them free of charge, hoping to attract as many visitors as possible.

23/11/2025

Did you ever travel by train in Slovenia? We would all agree that they can be slow at times, painfully so...
In Vipava valley they found a perfect solution for this. The Wine Train!
It travels between Nova Gorica and Ajdovščina ant the speed of travel is never much higher than 30 km/h (about 20 mph for those using the imperial system), but nobody complains, actually we would not mind even if it went a bit slower... 😜
With Miška wines and some snacks provided by local suppliers the trip was amazing fun.

03/10/2025

While we roam about the Slovenian countryside we will also stop in the "Capital of Hops", Žalec. In the nearby village of Zabukovica there was a brewery in 1842, but hop growing is first mentioned on the territory of Slovenia in year 1156!
We have a long history of hop cultivation in the Žalec area. To celebrate this majestic plant the city of Žalec built a Beer Fountain that we will visit on the Discover Slovenia tour. You will have a chance to taste some great Slovenian microbrews!
Cheers!!!🍻

26/09/2025

Certain views never get old. Bled island and Bled castle absolutely fall in that category. Wouldn't you agree?
This shots were taken early in the morning, just before 7:00. At the tail end of our Discover Slovenia tour you will be able to enjoy a walk around the lake before breakfast and take in all this beauty before your day will even start.

20/09/2025

It is always fun to guide a walking tour in Ljubljana. The city is full of amazing details, sometimes hidden in plain sight.
Here and there we try to find what is the major advantage of Ljubljana; is it the beautiful architecture, the charming cobbled streets, the steady flow of the Ljubljanica river, maybe the lively cafes or the UNESCO World Heritage masterpieces of the most important architect of the city, Jože Plečnik?
Hard to decide. You will be able to help us with this decision, if you join us on our brand new Discover Slovenia in 11 days tour in 2026!
Stay tuned for more details!

17/09/2025

Did you miss our website?

We are coming back in a couple of days. New look, same good travel resources for your adventure in Slovenia. Come explore...

23/07/2025

The time has come for the BIG NEWS!

Some of you may have heard about this, but the time is to make it official.

(A share of this post would be much appreciated. 😉)

“We’ve just returned from leading a 12-day tour of our homeland, Slovenia, and we can honestly say, it left an imprint on all of us. We knew it would be a special journey, but we hadn’t expected it to be quite so moving—for us and for our guests.” Tina and Sašo reflect on what makes Slove...

01/05/2025

Julian Alps in all its beauty 💚