Ljubljana Women of Letters Walking Tour (private or small group)
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Ljubljana Women of Letters Walking Tour (private or small group)
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Would you like to discover Slovenia's most amazing literary women and at the same time see Ljubljana’s main attractions? If so, this walk is made for you! Ljubljana was awarded the UNESCO’s City of Literature status in 2015 and this tour proves it really does deserve it. You will visit gorgeous spots connected in various way with women writers – ancient, modern and contemporary – who have left a significant mark in Slovenian cultural history. You can expect incredible biographies, cool folk tale characters, feminist novels, free-verse poetry, lesbian short stories, anti-fascist attitude and much more! From historic printing houses to the best contemporary literary cafes; from fierce resistance of rebels to melancholic longing of lovers – this tour will take you places!
Ages 1-101
Duration: 2h
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Live guide: English
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- Guided Tour
- Start:
- Breg 10, 1000 Ljubljana, SloveniaIn vicinity of the Suklje Wine Bar
End:- Town Hall, Stritarjeva ulica 2, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 128966P9- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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- Stritarjeva ulica 2, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- tizian0770 contributionsExcellent walk and musicGreg was an excellent guide and we listened to a lot of music during the walk. Greg is very knowledgeable about the cultural and political history of Ljubljana and Slovenia, and we spent two great hours with him.Written September 27, 2024
- charlesgX7897NV0 contributionsGreat tour for punk enthusiastsWe decided to do the socialist punk tour while visiting Ljubljana in August. While we are into punk music, we had very little knowledge of the history of Slovenia or the music from the area. We were a bit unlucky with the weather as it rained heavily for the exact time that our tour was planned - obviously not a fault of the organizers but it did limit our ability to walk around the city. Nonetheless, we were able to see a couple of important landmarks relating to punk and youth culture in the city which were accompanied with a thorough and passionate explanation. When the rain came we took refuge in a local café and our guide, Gregor, explained more about the history of Yugoslavian punk music and helped us understand in more detail the relationship between the punk movement and the social/political conditions of the time. Gregor provided some books and videos relating to local bands which gave us a deeper insight into the style. After the tour we were sent a collection of playlists of punk and related music from the area which we look forward to listening to. Throughout the tour Gregor was attentive, passionate and knowledgeable and we left with a good overview of punk music from Ljubljana and the context from which it emerged. I would recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in the history of punk and alternative music.Written August 14, 2024
- christiankA3178LS0 contributionsGreat introduction tour on the history of Yugoslavian punk/alternative culture and musicI recommend this tour for everyone who is interested in alternative/punk music in Socialist Yugoslavia. Greg is an excellent guide who also tailored the tour to specific questions we had about the role of women in the history of yugo punk. We visited various important places and learned a lot. Especially interesting for me was to learn about the differences between Yugoslavia and the GDR (where I grew up), which explains why the punk scenes evolved so differently (while still having lots in common). It's certainly worth the price seen the effort Greg has put into putting this together. Biggest issue now is that want list with records and books has been growing again :-)Written July 22, 2024
- R2925XXevap0 contributionsThis tour is a MUST when visiting LjubljanaThe tour was great. We learned a lot about feminist history, especially in Ljubljana. Lena knew so many details, was able to hold our attention for 2,5 hours, the time was passing by rapidly. She told us stories about women in Ljubljana in a very entertaining and exciting way. We learned a lot and wished there was a tour like this in other places too. Thank you very much for this great experience, which we would not want to miss. We especially recommend this tour to women and queer people, but men can also learn a lot ;)Written July 6, 2024
- 438spelal0 contributionsDiscovering graffiti and street artThe guide has extensive knowledge of graffiti and street art, as well as the particular aspects of the heritigization of this artistic production triggered by the heritage scoolars group. The information has been embedded in broader artistic, socio-historical and spatial contexts and in dialogue with the tour participants. I recommend it to anyone interested in non-representative Ljubljana!Written June 24, 2024
- Z2315TRdirkg0 contributions80ies punk in SloveniaLjubljana, the most liberal city in the most liberal republic of the most liberal socialist country, has a rich countercultural history with importance and repercussions far beyond this small nation. You'll learn about it in this 2h guided walking tour of the inner city. Not to be missed!Written April 9, 2024
- UldisK280 contributionsFemale as a part of Ljubljana historyThe guide was very knowledgeable with very good English. The passion with which she told about the history of Ljubljana was amazing and captivated every listener. It was pleasant to listen to and get to know the cultural and historical events.Written March 27, 2024
- Zdenko_Baranec0 contributionsNika is an excellent guide, which city offers feminist tour. Each successful man is always supported by his spouse.sWow, our guide Nika was really excellent! Your city, especially the centre of Ljubljana is really beautiful. Our visit became much more enriched thanks to the detailed information by Nika, focused on WOMEN and their successes/ stories in history of the city and Slovenia. Despite a bit colder weather that day, Nika was shining sun for us. Do not forget to see the witches or Julia at the end of the tour. Zdenko, from Slovakia.Written March 21, 2024
- DublinEirland0 contributionsOur Tour Guide Dani, is a true storyteller.Our tour guide Dani, was excellent.. absolute 5 Stars. His passion and enthusiasm on the history of Ljubljana, really gave our group a lovely understanding on the history and some of the fun facts within the history. He is a true storyteller. Highly recommend this tour.Written March 11, 2024
- silviaf500 contributionsA great way to discover the city!I joined the Ljubljana (Non-) Classic Tour with Dani. It was great to learn about the history of Ljubljana and so many cool facts about monuments, historical personalities, buildings, etc. Dani was funny and a great storyteller. Will definitely recommend it to any of my friends visiting the city!Written March 7, 2024
- jenmJ6264TJ0 contributionsHighlight of my trip!I absolutely adored Tea's Ljubljana Feminist Tour. It was the highlight of my trip and gave me a whole new perspective on the city. It was so comprehensive and interesting from so many angles.Written January 29, 2024
- X509STsarahl0 contributionsA journey into the history and music of Slovenia!You can learn a lot about a place through its music. The Punk Music tour of Ljubljana was as much a lesson in history as a journey of music discovery. Through a few key sites - all easily walkable to - Gregor painted a picture of what life would have been like for a music lover in 1980s Ljubljana! Before the tour, I was sent links to some of the scene's seminal punk albums and compilations - from what was then Yugoslavia as well as from Slovenia. I left the tour with some knowledge of Slovenian music, a greater understanding of the history of ex-Yugoslavia, some new bands to listen to and suggestions to expand my knowledge! Thanks so much, Gregor!Written January 3, 2024
- 338mhkm0 contributionsMore spotlight for women achievements!It was a great tour and Lana was a great guide! It is unacceptable how few points or monuments remind us of the achievements of excellent women who paved the way for us to where we are today. Lana has presented everything so well, that I and my friends are already thinking how we could influence the city authorities to change that!Written November 23, 2023
- skupnosts0 contributionsInvisible not forgottenIt was informative to understand how invisible were women through the history and still are. I will recommend the tour to friends. I would add some additional information about women and their short stories... or organize at the end of the tour break at some coffe place, maybe linked to one of the ladies, mentioned in the tour..Written November 20, 2023
- LaraAustin_TX0 contributionsDon’t miss this walking tour of great history of the country with Greg!Greg was a fantastic tour guide! He communicated well with us and we were fortunate to be the only two people with him on the tour. He was very articulate and descriptive about Ljubljana and the Socialist party during the Yugoslavia era -as well as before and after. He covered a lot of history and we visited several places around town to help describe what life was like then. Highly recommend!Written October 28, 2023
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Pika
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Mar 2022
Our knowledgeable tour guide Pia shared an intriguing tale of unjustly forgotten or purposefully ignored heroines of the local literary landscape, punctuating it with mentions of established authors and historical circumstance for our orientation, but spending most time on fascinating and touching anecdotes from the lives of accomplished women whose names have not been canonized as their male contemporaries' have been. These are the stories one still rarely encounters in school, museums, and the media, and they leave a bittersweet impression; one realises not enough has truly changed in terms of power dynamics, but also feels empowered by these intelligent, determined, eccentric, courageous, visionary, outspoken authors who went against the grain - and their often timeless narratives, which provide a firm structure to build on for those yet to come. Time wonderfully spent!
Written March 12, 2022
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Thank you so much for taking the time to write this fantastic recommendation. We appreciate your in-depth review of the tour and Pia's guiding approach to the complex topics that you've so masterfully summarised.
All the best to you!
Written May 28, 2022
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Anka A
Ljubljana, Slovenia2 contributions
Feb 2020
I immediatelly became a true fan of this tour & this agency,
as Ljubljana is in fact just a small town - that's why you need a local specialist to make the most of it and this is it, a totally different angle on Ljubljana, its culture, its people. So much history, stories, precious details. I am so glad I took the time to sightsee with these guys. Very kind people with lots of knowledge!
A very friendly, professional service,
I highly recommended it to everyone going to Slovenia!
as Ljubljana is in fact just a small town - that's why you need a local specialist to make the most of it and this is it, a totally different angle on Ljubljana, its culture, its people. So much history, stories, precious details. I am so glad I took the time to sightsee with these guys. Very kind people with lots of knowledge!
A very friendly, professional service,
I highly recommended it to everyone going to Slovenia!
Written April 8, 2020
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We're humbled by your lovely review. Thank you so much!
Stay safe!
Written April 22, 2020
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visnjajerman
Ljubljana, Slovenia6 contributions
Mar 2022
The tour was very well done - I've learned about several important female figures I didn't know before and expanded my knowledge about those that I've already heard of. The tour guide created a compelling story, connecting factual information with current topics and places that I've known all my life but - as it turned out - not known that well at all. Looking forward to other tours!
Written March 9, 2022
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Thank you so much for your review and recommendation. You're amazing!
Written May 28, 2022
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Mathew D
Berlin, Germany6 contributions
Mar 2020
I have never been on such a tour, it was amazing! It's so important to have gender balancing themes on tours around the world. It was fun and educational, full of interesting facts from researches or city history.
Go see/hear it!
Go see/hear it!
Written April 21, 2020
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Thanks so much! It's been amazing having you! You rule!
Written April 22, 2020
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Katjusa
Slap ob Idrijci, Slovenia2 contributions
Mar 2020
The best tour I've ever had. Love the tales and anecdotes. I also saw beautiful hidden city yards, that I could never find by myself. Loved it. I totally recommend it.
Written April 13, 2020
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Thanks so much! You're amazing!
Written April 22, 2020
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mina
Ljubljana, Slovenia3 contributions
Mar 2020
The tour was just amazing. As a local I don't go to many tours of Ljubljana but these tours are something special!
I always look forward to them. This one did not disappoint either.
I always look forward to them. This one did not disappoint either.
Written April 6, 2020
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Thanks so much! We really appreciate it!
Written April 22, 2020
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talking_traveller
2 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
This was without a doubt one of the most interesting tours our family has been on. Our guide was so insightful and explained the women's writing and beliefs with so much grace, giving them the recognition they deserve as artists and activists! We would 100% book another and would love to thank our guide, Nika, for such a wonderful tour around Ljubljana.
Written August 9, 2024
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Thank you so much for sending in your lovely feedback! We're looking forward to hosting you again someday ☺️
Written August 10, 2024
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Katja B
1 contribution
Jun 2023
Was worth every step. Nika is an excellent guide. Her english is enviable good, she is entertaining, interesting and very well prepared.
Written June 14, 2023
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Thank you, we appreciate your review of the women's literary tour very much.
Written June 20, 2023
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Meta S
2 contributions
Jun 2020 • Solo
So interested tour, I could listen to Katja more and more, she is so 'in' and dedicated! Well done! You absolutety encourage me to read all these not so good known literature! Thank you!
Written June 15, 2020
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Thank you for your lovely review, you're very kind!
Written July 2, 2020
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Polona P
2 contributions
Mar 2020 • Friends
What a clever way of getting to know the city - how prominent women shaped the city and how the city shaped them. Phenomenal guide. Highly recommended.
Written May 9, 2020
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Thank you, you're very kind!
Written June 14, 2020
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