Guided tours in July and August
Discover the beauties and secrets of the Soča Valley accompanied by a local tourist guide.
Every Monday
GUIDED TOUR OF THE TOLMIN GORGES
| at: | 13.00 |
| price: | entry ticket + 2 € per person |
| duration: | 90 min |
More information about the Tolmin Gorges >
Guided tours are organized in cooperation with the Triglav National Park
Every Tuesday and Thursday
GUIDED TOUR OF DANTE'S CAVE
Dante's Cave or Zadlaška Cave opens its doors as part of organized guided tours for groups of up to 15 people.
It is located in the immediate vicinity of the Tolmin Gorges, so you can visit both natural attractions at the same time (additional entrance fee). There are written records that indicate that Dante Alighieri visited the Soča Valley (there are no written sources) in his time and may have also visited this cave, hence the name of the cave. Dante's cave is authentic and untouched: no electricity, no paved paths - just you, your flashlight and the cave guide's hand when needed. It offers a unique experience in the Julian Alps. You can explore the cave accompanied by experienced cave guides at the following times:
Every Tuesday and Thursday at 3 p.m
- Price: from 35 EUR per person, from 2 up to 15 persons
- Min. age: 7 years
- Tour duration: 2 h
- Reservations on the website >
- Meeting place: on the day of the tour in front of the cave.
CONTACT
Phone: +386 41 904 333 • Email:
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Every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
GUIDED TOUR OF KLUŽE FORTRESS AND VISIT OF THE KORITNICA GORGE
This majestic fort above the Koritnica gorge is one of the most visited cultural sights in the Soča valley. It is an important monument to the defence against Turkish invasions, Napoleon's army and attacks during World War I.
In July and August every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday:
- At 11:00: guided tour of Kluže Fortress
- At 12:00: guide through the tunnel to the gorge under the Kluže Fortress
- Price: ticket price + 3 € per person
- Duration: 1 hour for each individual guidance
- No prior registration is required
The guided tour at 11.00 includes a tour of the Kluže Fortress, and at 12:00 the visit the tunnel made for the mechanization of the dam, at the end of which there is a plateau with a view of the Koritnica gorge.
More information about Kluže Fortress >
Tours are organized by Soča Valley Tourist Board.
Every Thursday
SOČA TRAIL - GUIDED TOUR WITH TNP GUIDE
Every Thursday in July and August at 9.00 a.m.
- Meeting point: Hut at the Source of the Soča
- Duration: 2-3 hours
- Price:
- 8 EUR per person for guided Soča trail,
- 11 EUR per person for guided Soča trail and Alpine Botanical Garden (single price also for children from 7 years of age),
- led by a guide of the Triglav National Park,
- organized transportation of drivers to the starting point.
We recommend appropriate footwear, if you have a dog with you, keep it on a leash.
No booking needed
More about the Soča Trail >
every Thursday
EYE OF THE RIVER TOUR - AN ADVENTURE TOUR OF THE MOST NA SOČI
A trained guide will take you through the three-thousand-year-old story of Most na Soči, showing you the world of the visible and the invisible.
Together, you will peer into the precious remains of the St. Lucia and Roman cultures and try your hand at creating a ceramic souvenir.
Every Thursday in July and August at 9.30 am
- meeting place: parking lot at Pension Šterk, Most na Soči
- experience duration: 4 hours
- price: EUR 90 per person, minimum number of participants 2
- registration: mandatory registration at least 3 days before the experience
More about the Eye of the river tour >
every Thursday
KOBARID MUSEUM
Summer is a wonderful time to explore the Soča Valley, discover new stories, and enjoy your free time. This summer, the Kobarid Museum has organized guided tours for visitors of all ages. During the tour, our guides will introduce you to the history of the First World War and reveal lesser-known stories from the time of the Isonzo Front. In the museum shop, visitors can also purchase the children's guidebook Discover the Secrets of the Great War, which leads young visitors through the museum collection with a variety of short and engaging activities.
Guided tours are available in English: every Thursday at 11:00 a.m.
Admission fees including the guided tour: Adults: EUR 10, Seniors, university students, and secondary school students: EUR 8, Primary school pupils: EUR 6, Family ticket (2 adults and minor children): EUR 25.
More about the Kobarid Museum >
OTHER GUIDED TOURS
A SOLDIER’S STORY FROM THE ISONZO FRONT
Guided experience with a quality certificate “Soča Valley Finest”
Experience the life of a soldier and his personal battles while enjoying breathtaking views from Kolovrat.
More than a century ago, World War I carved deep scars into the region between the Alps and the Adriatic. The Southwestern Front was established and the Isonzo Front formed a part of it. The Italian and Austro-Hungarian Armies fought fierce battles here for 29 months.
Through the story, intertwined with historical facts and personal insights, you will experience the daily life of a soldier—step into his thoughts, fears, and fragile glimpses of humanity amidst the war. On the Kolovrat Ridge, where every stone, trench, and view tells its own story, the past comes alive once again.
Sheduled dates for 2026:
- Saturday, 11 July at 9:00 a.m.
- Saturday, 8 August at 9:00 a.m.
- Saturday, 5 September at 10:00 a.m.
Registration closes 2 days before the experience and is possible until Thursday at 10:00 a.m.
This is not just a guided tour, it is a theatrical, emotional story that speaks through silence, emotion, and surprise. Experience the Isonzo Front through the eyes and stories of a soldier.
More about the experience and registrations >
GUIDED TOUR OF THE JULIANA ALPINE BOTANICAL GARDEN
THE TREASURE OF ZOISY THE DWARF
The Alpine botanical garden Juliana is situated in the heart of Triglav National Park and co-celebrates the 100th anniversary of the first protected area in Slovenian territory – the Alpine Conservation Park. The centennial celebration is taking place under the slogan "Conservation is existence". Admiring and protecting nature starts with children. This is the reason why we are inviting particularly families to visit Zoisy the Dwarf in Juliana and discover some special features from the world of plants and animals together with him. If children will respect and cherish nature already at this age, they will protect it as adults, too. Aided by a map, families will search for the treasure of Zoisy the Dwarf, with correctly solved tasks leading them to a chest with a sweet surprise.
- Saturday, 11 July 2026, at 11:00, 12:00, 13:00
- Saturday, 1 August 2026, at 11:00, 12:00, 13:00
The entrance fee to Juliana according to the price list, while guided tours are free.
PAPER FLOWERS WORKSHOP
In protected areas of Triglav National Park, it is illegal to pick plants. In addition, picked flowers wither quickly, while in nature seeds develop from certain parts of flowers and bring new life. For these reasons, plants should not be picked in the wild. In this workshop, we will make flowers that will decorate our vases for years to come.
The workshop is intended for children. For very young children, parents are advised to lend a helping hand.
- Saturday, 22 August 2026, 11:00–13:00
- Saturday, 5 September 2026, 11:00–13:00
PLANTS OF ANCIENT LEGENDS AND PAPER FLOWERS WORKSHOP
Do you know the plant said to have grown from the saliva of Cerberus, the mythological three-headed dog that guarded the entrance to the underworld? Or the fragrant plant named after the water nymph pursued by the god Apollo? Juliana is home to numerous plants associated with ancient tales, and you can hear their stories on a guided tour.
- Saturday, 22 August 2026, 11:00, 12:00 and 13:00
- Saturday, 5 September 2026, 11:00, 12:00 and 13:00
Garden admission is charged according to the price list; guided tours are free.
THE SOČA TRAIL
(in association with Triglav National Park)
The year 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of the first protected area in Slovenian territory – the Alpine Conservation Park, the forerunner of Triglav National Park. Through the park runs one of the most attractive educational itineraries – the Soča Trail, which leads visitors along the Soča River from its very source to Bovec. One of the stops on this route is the Alpine botanical garden Juliana. On a guided tour, t he associates of Triglav National Park will take you along the emerald Soča River, with the tour including a visit to Juliana.
- Thursday, 9 July 2026, 9:00 – Koča pri izviru Soče (cottage at the source of the Soča River)
- Thursday, 30 July 2026, 9:00 – Koča pri izviru Soče (cottage at the source of the Soča River)
- Thursday, 6 August 2026, 9:00 – Koča pri izviru Soče (cottage at the source of the Soča River)
The entrance fee to Juliana for participants in the Soča Trail tour is EUR 3 (paid upon entry to the garden); admission is free for children.
More about the Juliana Alpine Botanical Garden >
WW1 OUTDOOR MUSEUM KOLOVRAT - A VIEW OVER THE FRONT
The Kolovrat ridge rises above the Soča Valley and offers exceptional views over the emerald river, the Julian Alps, Venezia-Giulia, the Friuli lowland and the Adriatic Sea.
Today, we can enjoy the peace of unspoiled nature here, while during World War I the Kolovrat had to witness the destructive Isonzo Front. In the outdoor museum we are going to explore the onetime Italian line of defence with the preserved command posts, shooting positions, a network of trenches and caves with the impressive spiral stairs in one of them. This formerly crucial line of division is nowadays a symbol of the unifying power of remembrance, since we shall walk on both territories, the Italian and the Slovenian, while discovering the history of WW1.
In July and August by appointment, prior registration required
- Price: By agreement depending on the number of applications.
- Duration of the guided tour: 90 min.
- Assembly point: parking area on the Kolovrat, at the info point
T: +386 (0)5 3890167 or E:
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TOURS AROUND TOLMIN (ČADRG, POLOG, RAZOR) AND KOBARID
Various guided tours organized by prior agreement.
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THE BEST OF THE SOČA VALLEY
Experience an unforgettable half-day adventure in one of Slovenia’s most beautiful valleys – the Soča Valley. This guided tour combines the natural and historical gems of this emerald corner of the world: Kolovrat, Tolmin Gorges, Kozjak Waterfall, Boka Waterfall, the Great and Small Soča Gorges, and the Cheese-making Museum.
When: by prior arrangement
Price: from €80 per person + entrance fees, price depends on group size
Duration of guided tour: approx. 6 hours
Meeting point: Benuga premises (Trg svobode 13, 5222 Kobarid) or by arrangement
More at: https://www.benuga.si/tourist-agency.php
HISTORY AND WAY OF LIFE IN THE SOČA VALLEY
On this educational tour we will explore the rich history and traditional way of life in the Soča Valley. It is intended for all those interested in local culture, historical events, and the life stories of people from these parts: St. Anthony, Napoleon Bridge, Open-Air Museum, Kolovrat, Kobarid Museum.
When: by prior arrangement
Price: from €35 per person + entrance fees, price depends on group size (surcharge for Kobarid Museum visit)
Duration of guided tour: 4 hours (with Kobarid Museum visit – 5 hours)
Meeting point: Benuga premises (Trg svobode 13, 5222 Kobarid) or by arrangement
More at: https://www.benuga.si/