Ljubljana Feminist Walking Tour (private or small group)

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2 hours
Free cancellation
2 - 15
Mobile ticket

Overview

This is one of the first regular feminist tours in the world, if not the first. Through a beautiful walk--taking you to the Old Town and all the amazing central squares--it reveals women's stories behind Ljubljana's attractions. Praised by scholars, comedians and tourism professionals, the Ljubljana Feminist Tour celebrates both the historic struggles for women's rights and the amazing achievements of contemporary Slovenia in gender equality. We invite you to put on feminist glasses and discover Ljubljana's iconic female artists, factory owners and factory workers, architects, political leaders, as well as the Women’s Anti-Fascist Front.

Inclusions

  • Certified Guide

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Hercules Fountain, Stari St., Ljubljana Slovenia

One of the oldest squares in Ljubljana is dominated by the fountain but there are impressive women's (hi)stories all around it.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Schweigerjeva House, Stari trg 11A, Ljubljana 1000 Slovenia

Home to one of the most important women of Ljubljana who challenged militaristic patriarchy both during monarchy and during communism.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: National and University Library, Turjaska ulica 1, Ljubljana 1000 Slovenia

Architect Jože Plečnik's masterpiece understood through women's perspective.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Congress Square (Kongresni trg), Ljubljana Slovenia

This is a hugely important historical square where various feminist struggles are celebrated - if you know where to look.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Preseren Square, Ljubljana Slovenia

A love story between the most celebrated national poet, France Prešeren, and his muse, Julija Primic, -- deconstructed.

Duration: 5 minutes

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • 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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Tjaša N
September 2019

Go to the feminist your if you can! Even as a local from Ljubljana and an enthusiastic "guide" to many Couchsurfers I was blow away by the number of new things I learned during these two hours. The guide Jasmina is extremely knowledgeable and presents the info in an appealing, entertaining way. ...

Avastmatey
May 2019

One of the best walking tours I've been on. Tina had vast knowledge about the subject and surrounding area. We were only a few people, so it was very intimate. After the tour we had a few drinks together, before we all went our seperate ways - a few euros poorer, but so much richer in experience.

M5703TNjanaj
August 2021

Very interesting and also fun tour, which I recommend for tourists and locals. Different take on Ljubljana and historic personalities.

252andrejas
October 2020

The tour speaks about the forgotten women of Ljubljana. It is presented by Jasmina who during the tour presents the protagonists in their historic context and takes us from the witch-hunting times to the modern divided history of Slovenia. It was certainly an eye-opener and helps to raise the awa...

Iszidora
October 2020

This fascinating tour is one of the best ways to get familiar with the town center - Jasmina's talks and references are not only super fun, but they also offer you a unique perspective on the city. I recommend it for tourists because it's a fun way to see the city, but also to locals, who can see...

73andrejag
August 2020

Very interesting! You learn about things that not many people, who live in Ljubljana, know. I highly recommend it!

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