Maribor private tours

In 1918, as the Austral-Hungarian empire collapsed, the tussle for Maribor began. Destined for German Austria, the city was instead seized by the Slovenians, becoming part of Yugoslavia until 1991. Today's visitors can feel the weight of history in the city named a 2012 European capital of culture.Take a Maribor private tour and explore eastern Slovenia with a local guide.Meet your guide in the old town and walk along the Drava river. Visit the Gothic cathedral and Jewish Synagogue, then head to the Renaissance Town Hall. Take a coffee break on a cafe terrace and admire the Plague Column, a Baroque masterpiece carved from white marble.When it's time for a day trip, your first stop should be Lake Bled in the Julian Alps to photograph the postcard-perfect island church. Check out the capital Ljubljana on a riverboat trip through the heart of one of Europe's prettiest cities, or ask your guide to visit Prejama castle. Design your perfect private Maribor tour with ToursByLocals.