Piran Old Town Walking Tour
- 1–1.5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Let’s uncover the stories of ancient houses and timeless tiles, and delve into the rich legends of Piran's past inhabitants. Your guide will lead you through the winding, narrow streets of this charming town, taking you to the central square named after one of its most illustrious residents – Giuseppe Tartini, the renowned composer and violinist. From there, you’ll visit the Church of Saint George, the town’s patron saint. From the church, you’ll be treated to a breathtaking view that stretches all the way to the Alps and the Bay of Trieste.
Inclusions
What's included
- Walking tour with explanation
What's not
- Tips and other expenses for drinks/food and souvenirs.
Itinerary
Main square of Piran
Only working monastery in Piran
Town walls which protected the town in Medieval times.
The main church dedicated to Saint George
The previous main square
One of numerous churches in Piran
The oldest house in Piran
Ex Fontico
The mayor's Office
Previous city council
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.9
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Cafe Naptun is a good starting pont for a tour around Piran. It is located in the building of the bus station.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Rox Tours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- During our walking tour we will walk for about a mile (2kms)
How it compares in Piran
- Its from-price is 58% below the median of the 39 experiences we list in Piran.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 7 of 39.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Piran
Piran is a Venetian-style town on a small peninsula on Slovenia's Adriatic coast, with a seafront square, a hilltop church and salt pans nearby.
Piran occupies the tip of a small peninsula on Slovenia's short Adriatic coast, in Istria. It was ruled by Venice for more than five centuries, and its tight lanes, stone houses and seafront square show a Venetian stamp. Tartini Square, an oval piazza named for the violinist and composer Giuseppe Tartini, who was born in Piran, is the centre.
Top-ranked sights in Piran: Tartini Square (Tartinijev Trg), Church of St. George (Piran Cathedral), Lipica.
