Ljubljana rocks - tour with geological twist

2 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

The only geological tour offered in Ljubljana is a combination of regular tour of the city with some beautiful and fun facts about the stones they used to build the town. We'll see a few beautiful examples of fossils, check out some statues and admire a few buildings and its stones.

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Advice on what else to do in Ljubljana or Slovenia.
Professional and local guide
A souvenir at the end of the tour
Gratuities
Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
OR
Meeting point
Prešernov trg

We meet by the statue of France Prešern. I suggest you wait sitting on the stairs of the statue or under the trees next to the statue.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Prešernov trg

    Not only the story about poet, we will hear the story about the statue and check out the stones of which is made. You'll be surprised to hear how the monument represents the composition of Earth's crust.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Town Hall (Magistrat)

    For many Ljubljana Town Hall is small, but it reveals rich geological content. Some might call it the museum of Slovenian stone.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Remains of Roman Wall

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    There are some interesting calcite veins here to be spotted among others.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    National parliament building is truly Slovenian, because it's facade has some endemic Slovenian stone.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Ljubljana Skyscraper has the most beautiful view of the town, but also some beautiful stone, that was used 2000 years ago by the Romans.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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