What You Will Do
Ljubljana, its tourism offer and all kind of events can be explored very easily: The LJUBLJANA CARD offers visitors to Ljubljana numerous privileges, from free tickets to large number of museums and galleries, free travel on city buses, free tickets for sightseeing tours and many other privileges. The card, which is valid for 24, 48 or 72 hours from the time of purchase, is priced at 31, 39 and 45 €, with the special children’s rates of 18, 23 and 27 €. A network of many establishments, which offer tourist or tourism-related services and products, grants its privileges.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Ljubljana Tourist Information Center, Adamic-Lundrovo Nabrezje 2
1
Ljubljana Tourist Information Center
10 minutes
Visit Ljubljana Tourist information Centre, pick up your Ljubljana Card, get additional information and start exploring main attractions in Ljubljana.
2
The Ljubljana Castle
Ljubljana Castle isn’t just the spot for the best view of Ljubljana. Take the funicular for a free return journey and go to the Outlook Tower, the Virtual Castle, the permanent exhibition Slovenian History and to the Museum of Puppetry – all free of charge with your Ljubljana card.
3
Ljubljana Zoo
4 hours
The Ljubljana ZOO is big enough for loads of fun, but small enough that it can be done in a day. Besides seeing animals big and small – and even petting some of them – the kids will love to monkey around a great play area within the zoo.
4
Bankarium, Slovenian Banking Museum
1 hour
The museum presents the banking heritage in Slovenia from 1820 to the present. The exhibition begins with a multimedia introduction to banking, where you can learn how it all started. The multimedia introduction takes you through six periods of the development of money and banking worldwide and leads to the time when banking also developed in Slovenia.
5
National Gallery (Narodna Galerija)
1 hour
The National Gallery, Slovenia's foremost museum of historical art, holds the country's largest collection of fine art from the High Middle Ages to the 20th century.
6
National Museum of Slovenia
1 hour
Slovenia's main museum of national history holds a number of finds from Slovenia considered to be important treasures of the world's cultural heritage, such as the 60,000-year-old Neanderthal flute.
7
National Museum of Slovenia - Metelkova
1 hour
The Metelkova street department of the National Museum of Slovenia houses a permanent exhibition on applied art in Slovenian inhabited areas, including several study collections. It also hosts occasional temporary exhibitions of applied art.
8
House of Illusions
1 hour
The House of Illusions is a museum of fun and a test for the limits of your perception. Inside, relativity is something that you experience literally. An unmissable experience that the kids will love.
9
City Museum of Ljubljana
1 hour
The City Museum, located in a beautiful Renaissance mansion, presents Ljubljana’s cultural heritage that ranges from the 4,500-year-old prehistoric pile dwelling settlement to the present-day charming capital of Slovenia.
10
Plecnik House
1 hour
Get to know the life and work of the famous architect Jože Plečnik, who left an indelible mark on the cityscape of Ljubljana. At Plečnik House you can see the architect's home exactly as it was in his lifetime and view a permanent exhibition on his work.
11
Museum of Architecture and Design (MAO)
1 hour
See exhibitions and events in the field of architecture, urban planning, industrial and graphic design as well as photography in one of the oldest museums of its kind. The museum is housed in the beautiful Fužine Castle.
12
Slovenian Ethnographic Museum
1 hour
The Ethnographic Museum hosts exhibits and events that present the material, social and spiritual culture of Slovenian inhabited areas and the cultures of several other peoples around the world.
13
Museum of Modern Art
1 hour
The Ljubljana Museum of Modern Art is dedicated to modern art in Slovenia. Apart from housing a permanent collection of 20th century Slovenian art, it hosts temporary exhibitions presenting new artistic practices.
14
Museum of Contemporary Art Metelkova (MSUM)
1 hour
This impressive museum displays selected works of contemporary art from the Arteast 2000+ international collection and the MG+MSUM national collection. It also houses a library containing 66,000 books and other publications devoted to contemporary art.
15
International Centre of Graphic Arts (MGLC)
1 hour
This museum of fine art prints and gallery of contemporary fine art is well worth a visit. It is housed in the Tivoli Mansion overlooking the Tivoli park. Every two years, the Centre organizes the Ljubljana Biennial of Graphic Art.
16
National Museum of Contemporary History (Muzej Novejse Zgodovine Slovenije)
1 hour
The National Museum of Contemporary History, located in the beautiful Cekin mansion in Tivoli park, is dedicated to the heritage of recent Slovenian history, from the beginning of the 20th century onwards.
17
Minicity Ljubljana
2 hours
Your kids will love Minicity, a tiny city with tiny business run by children from 3 to 12 years of age. They get to manage a real mini bakery, shop, bank with an ATM, a radio station and a television studio, a car shop and more. Get a free pass with Ljubljana Card.
18
Arboretum Volcji Potok
3 hours
Arboretum Volčji Potok is the most visited botanical park in Slovenia. Located just 20 km from Ljubljana, it spreads across 85 hectares and features 3,500 plants from all over the world. It is well worth a visit. The kids will love the playground.
19
Spa Hotel Snovik
4 hours
Terme Snovik is the highest altitude spa in Slovenia, located in the heart of Tuhinj Valley, less than an hour drive from Ljubljana. Relax in its swimming pools for a day free of charge.
20
Natural History Museum of Slovenia
1 hour
Slovenia's main museum of natural history often holds interesting temporary exhibits. It also hosts the famous Zois Mineral Collection, Hohenwart Molluscan Shell Collection, Ferdinand J. Schmidt Insect Collection, and various herbarium collections.
21
Ljubljana Old Town
2 hours
The regular tour of Ljubljana, available from Monday to Saturday, takes you on a walk through the historical city centre, giving you an opportunity to see its major sights and learn about Ljubljana and its history. Mandatory reservation 24 hours in advance on e-mail.
22
Cukrarna Gallery
1 hour 30 minutes
With the opening of Cukrarna in September 2021, the Slovenian capital gained a new space for the presentation of contemporary art and a venue where the processes of articulating ideas, production, and presentation of contemporary artistic projects are carried out – in the fields of visual, intermedia, performative, sound, musical, and other forms of art. Showcasing artworks through exhibitions and events is only part of the institution's program. The goal is for Cukrarna to become a new hub of cultural activity.ee the many fascinating artefacts that the archaeologists found in the Ljubljanica riverbed, including a 2000-year-old, 15 metres long Roman log boat.
23
Fish Square (Ribji trg)
45 minutes
Boat ride on Ljubljanica River
24
Railway Museum
1 hour
Come face to face with giant old steam locomotives – and climb on them! – in this unique museum. The museum’s collection of steam locomotives includes several rare models, as well as other old railway apparatuses and items of technical heritage.
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