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The name and phone number of your guide will be on the Effetto voucher. Make sure to confirm the meeting time/place as well as the length of the tour (2-2 ½ hours). As groups generally fall in love with the city and want free time, it is not a bad idea to start early.
To Do / Know
- Pax should have a bottle of water with them and wear comfy shoes as the entire tour is on foot.
- The order of the sightseeing can vary depending on crowds, meeting place, weather and whether you are going to the castle – discuss with your guide.
- Check your tour expenses for funicular cost to visit the castle (sometimes this is included). If the funicular cost is not included, you might want to consider talking with the group and having them pay the funicular up and walking down as it is a nice addition (€2.30pp for groups of 15+). If they do not wish to pay as a group, they can visit on their own during leisure time. In that case, prices are Adults: €3.30/€6.00 one-way/return; Students: €2.30/€4.50 one-way/return.
- Public toilets are located under the Three Bridges (access from the bridge itself—there are indicators)
- There are ample ATMs in the centre of town.
City Sightseeing General Tour
- Prešeren Square (Prešernov Trg): bronze city plan, Triple Bridge, Church of the Annunciation, Statue of France Prešeren
- Market Colonnade
- Cathedral of Saint Nicholas
- Bishop’s Palace
- Dragon Bridge (Zmajski Most)
- Market Square
- Funicular to Castle (as discussed above, this might not be included—there is a steep walking path up and not so steep down but there are several diversions and it is recommended that you do that in advance on your own before deciding to lead the group)
- Medieval area including Old Square (Stari Trg), Upper Square (Gornji Trg) Town Square (Mestni Trg): Fountain of the 3 Rivers, Town Hall (great for group photos)
- Possibly the Parliament building and Roman ruins if there’s time