Guided tours in Ptuj
ORGANISED GUIDED TOURS OF THE CITY
Ptuj has a network of local guides who, upon prior booking, will introduce visitors to Ptuj and its sights. In times of Pust, guided tours can also be adapted to capture the rich tradition of Kurentovanje.
Guided tours every day by appointment. Book a guided tour: +386 2 779 60 11 or info@visitptuj.eu, Javni zavod Ptuj
Awaken the Kurent within you:
Experience the mystique of the Kurent in the UNESCO Heritage town through a guided 5-hour boutique experience, available throughout the year.
For more information, prices and to sign up click here.
THURSDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2025
- 16.30-17.30 // GUIDED CARNIVAL TOUR OF THE TOWN
- Join us on a guided tour where an experienced local tourist guide will introduce you to the main sights during a walk through the city, introduce you to Kurentovanje and share with you what cannot be found in tourist guides.
- Yess, we will also treat ourselves to a real Ptuj carnival doughnut!
- Meeting point: TIC Ptuj, Mestni trg 4,
Price: 5€, Registration required by 6 February, 4 PM at info@visitptuj.eu, Javni zavod Ptuj
SATURDAY, 8 FEBRUARY 2025
- 14.00 // GUIDED TOUR OF THE TUNNELS UNDER THE PTUJ CASTLE, Tunnel under the Ptuj Castle, registrations at TuRA Ptuj
THURSDAY, 13 FEBRUARY 2025
- 17.00 // THE STORY OF CARNIVAL PRINCE FRANCESCO GUFFANTE
- Join us for a free guided tour with a local tourist guide and the 19th Carnival Prince.
- During the tour we will be surprised by Kurents.
- Free guided tour, Javni zavod Ptuj. Meeting point: TIC Ptuj, Mestni trg 4
SATURDAY, 15 FEBRUARY 2025
- 14.00 // GUIDED TOUR OF THE TUNNELS UNDER THE PTUJ CASTLE, Tunnel under the Ptuj Castle, registrations at TuRA Ptuj
FRIDAY, 21 FEBRUARY 2025
- 16.00 // CARNIVAL-THEMED GUIDED TOUR ON INTERNATIONAL TOURIST GUIDE DAY
- Ptuj’s guides will celebrate International Tourist Guide Day with a free carnival tour.
- Meeting point: TIC Ptuj, Mestni trg 4,
Free guided tour, local tour guides
SUNDAY, 23 FEBRUARY 2025 // KURENTOVANJE
- 9.30 // IN THE RHYTHM OF THE KURENT’S STEPS
- Experience Ptuj through its stories, traditions, and unique cultural heritage! Reserve your spot
and experience the carnival magic of the oldest Slovenian town!
On Sunday, 23 February, participants in the tour will receive a free tour, as they will also be joined by the story of Carnival Prince Francesco Guffante during the tour. - Meetin point: Slovenski trg, square, by the Ciy Tower
Reservations required: +386 70 900 092, ali gregorvalentan@gmail.com, Gregor Valentan
- 10.00 // THE STORY OF CARNIVAL PRINCE FRANCESCO GUFFANTE
- Join us for a free guided tour with a local tourist guide and the 19th Carnival Prince.
- During the tour we will be surprised by Kurents.
- Free guided tour, Javni zavod Ptuj. Meeting point: TIC Ptuj, Mestni trg 4
MONDAY, 24 FEBRUARY 2025 // KURENTOVANJE
- 16.00 – 19.00 //CARNIVAL TRADITIONS – A GUIDED TOUR
- Visit to the Kurent House and Ptuj old town center, with an emphasis on carnival traditions. Visit to Markovci, the birthplace of the Kurent/Korant.
- Registration required: klavdij.ferle@gmail.com, or +386 41 257 569, Klavdij Ferle
TOREK, 25. FEBRUAR 2025 // KURENTOVANJE
- 16.00 – 19.00 //CARNIVAL TRADITIONS – A GUIDED TOUR
- Visit to the Kurent House and Ptuj old town center, with an emphasis on carnival traditions. Visit to Markovci, the birthplace of the Kurent/Korant.
- Registration required: klavdij.ferle@gmail.com, or +386 41 257 569, Klavdij Ferle
THURSDAY, 27 FEBRUARY 2025 // KURENTOVANJE
- 16.30-17.30 // GUIDED CARNIVAL TOUR OF THE TOWN
- Join us on a guided tour where an experienced local tourist guide will introduce you to the main sights during a walk through the city, introduce you to Kurentovanje and share with you what cannot be found in tourist guides.
- Yess, we will also treat ourselves to a real Ptuj carnival doughnut!
- Meeting point: TIC Ptuj, Mestni trg 4,
Price: 5€, Registration required by 6 February, 4 PM at info@visitptuj.eu, Javni zavod Ptuj
FRIDAY, 28 FEBRUARY 2025 // KURENTOVANJE
- 17.00 // CARNIVAL WINE WANDERINGS
- Discover the rich history of winemaking and wine trade in Ptuj through a walk around the town and a tasting of 5 wine samples.
- Fürst House, TuRA Ptuj, turaptuj@gmail.com, +386 70 539 431
SATURDAY, 1 MARCH 2025 // KURENTOVANJE
- 9.30 // IN THE RHYTHM OF THE KURENT’S STEPS
- Experience Ptuj through its stories, traditions, and unique cultural heritage! Reserve your spot
and experience the carnival magic of the oldest Slovenian town!
On Sunday, 23 February, participants in the tour will receive a free tour, as they will also be joined by the story of Carnival Prince Francesco Guffante during the tour. - Meetin point: Slovenski trg, square, by the Ciy Tower
Reservations required: +386 70 900 092, ali gregorvalentan@gmail.com, Gregor Valentan
- 14.00 // GUIDED TOUR OF THE TUNNELS UNDER THE PTUJ CASTLE, Tunnel under the Ptuj Castle, registrations at TuRA Ptuj
MONDAY 3 MARCH 2025 // KURENTOVANJE
- 16.00 – 19.00 //CARNIVAL TRADITIONS – A GUIDED TOUR
- Visit to the Kurent House and Ptuj old town center, with an emphasis on carnival traditions. Visit to Markovci, the birthplace of the Kurent/Korant.
- Registration required: klavdij.ferle@gmail.com, or +386 41 257 569, Klavdij Ferle
- 22. 2.- 4. 3. 2025 // EXPERIENCE CARNIVAL PTUJ FROM ABOVE, Ptuj City Tower
Click here for a full overview of the events between Pustovanje and Kurentovanje.
Brošura 65. mednarodni pustni karneval
Kurentovanje
22. 2.-4. 3. 2025
Kurent fair
1 and 2 March 2025 from 10 AM until evening