Ljubljana City Pass Comparison 2026
Compare verified prices, confirmed inclusions, and booking rules for the official Ljubljana Card versus individual tickets.
| Feature | Ljubljana Card | Individual Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | €41 (24-hour, adult) | Varies per site |
| Validity | 24, 48, or 72 hours from first use — activates automatically on first scan | Per ticket |
| Ljubljana Castle | Included | €19 (adult, with funicular) |
| Ljubljanica River Boat Cruise | Included | €15.82 |
| Tivoli City Park | Not needed — always free | Free |
| Metelkova Mesto (Autonomous Cultural Center) | Not needed — always free | Free |
| Public Transport (LPP city buses) | Unlimited included | Pay per ride |
| Format | Digital QR code, Urbana app, or physical card | Varies by seller |
| 💡 Best For | Covers Ljubljana Castle and the official river cruise, plus unlimited city bus travel and a free guided walking tour — strong value if you're visiting both paid sights in a day, and even stronger if you'll also use the bus network. | Worth considering for a short visit focused on the free landmarks — Tivoli Park and Metelkova Mesto — plus just the castle or just the boat cruise, where a card may not pay for itself. |
| Check price on Ljubljana Card ✓ Verified 2026-09-30 | Varies per site · Individual Tickets |
Ljubljana Card
€41 (24-hour, adult)
💡 Covers Ljubljana Castle and the official river cruise, plus unlimited city bus travel and a free guided walking tour — strong value if you're visiting both paid sights in a day, and even stronger if you'll also use the bus network.
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- Validity
- 24, 48, or 72 hours from first use — activates automatically on first scan
- Ljubljana Castle
- Included
- Ljubljanica River Boat Cruise
- Included
- Tivoli City Park
- Not needed — always free
- Metelkova Mesto (Autonomous Cultural Center)
- Not needed — always free
- Public Transport (LPP city buses)
- Unlimited included
- Format
- Digital QR code, Urbana app, or physical card
✓ Verified 2026-09-30
Individual Tickets
Varies per site
💡 Worth considering for a short visit focused on the free landmarks — Tivoli Park and Metelkova Mesto — plus just the castle or just the boat cruise, where a card may not pay for itself.
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- Validity
- Per ticket
- Ljubljana Castle
- €19 (adult, with funicular)
- Ljubljanica River Boat Cruise
- €15.82
- Tivoli City Park
- Free
- Metelkova Mesto (Autonomous Cultural Center)
- Free
- Public Transport (LPP city buses)
- Pay per ride
- Format
- Varies by seller
Data sources & verificationChecked against 4 official and provider sources. Every fact listed here was verified on or after 2026-09-30.
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Checked against 4 official and provider sources. Every fact listed here was verified on or after 2026-09-30.
| Fact | Source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|
| Ljubljana CardPass details | Official Ljubljana Tourist Board product page (visitljubljana.com) | |
| Ljubljana Card × Ljubljana CastlePass inclusion | Official Ljubljana Tourist Board product page (visitljubljana.com) | |
| Ljubljana Card × Ljubljana Tourist Boat Cruise (Ljubljanica River)Pass inclusion | Official Ljubljana Tourist Board product page (visitljubljana.com) | |
| Ljubljana CastleAttraction details | Official Ljubljana Castle site (ljubljanskigrad.si) | |
| Ljubljana Tourist Boat Cruise (Ljubljanica River)Attraction details | Official Ljubljana Tourist Board tours page (visitljubljana.com) | |
| Metelkova Mesto (Autonomous Cultural Center)Attraction details | Official Ljubljana Tourist Board site (visitljubljana.com) | |
| Tivoli City ParkAttraction details | Official Ljubljana Tourist Board site (visitljubljana.com) |
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Pricing Analysis & Important Details
01. Neither Go City nor Turbopass operates in Ljubljana — only the official Ljubljana Card
Confirmed against both providers' own published destination lists: neither Go City nor Turbopass names Ljubljana, or any other Slovenian city, among their destinations. Ljubljana's official multi-attraction pass is the Ljubljana Card, sold via visitljubljana.com and the Urbana app, and operated by the Ljubljana Tourist Board (Turizem Ljubljana).
02. The Ljubljana Card advertises '30+ attractions,' but this guide only verifies two paid inclusions directly
The card's own page names Ljubljana Castle and the Ljubljanica river cruise among its included sites, both independently confirmed on each attraction's own official page. It also states a free guided city walking tour, a free cable car to Velika Planina, and free admission to the Slovenian School Museum — none of which are modelled with their own guide pages in this edition. The '30+' figure is a rounded, non-itemized total from the provider, not an exact, independently-verified count.
03. Ljubljana Castle's card redemption isn't itemized on the castle's own site
The castle's own ticketing page (ljubljanskigrad.si) makes no mention of the Ljubljana Card at all; its inclusion is confirmed instead via the card's own official page, which names 'Ljubljana Castle' among its culture sites without specifying exactly which components (funicular, tower, museums) that covers. Confirm at the funicular gate or castle ticket desk when redeeming.
04. Tivoli Park and Metelkova Mesto are both free, with or without any pass
Tivoli City Park — Ljubljana's largest park — and Metelkova Mesto, the city's best-known alternative-culture hub of street art and artist-run venues, both have open, unticketed access to their outdoor areas at any time. Only specific paid facilities inside them (Ljubljana Zoo and the MGLC gallery in Tivoli Park; individual club nights or exhibitions at Metelkova) charge their own separate admission, and neither is covered by this guide.
Which Option Fits Your Visit?
A Castle-and-River Day
The Ljubljana Card covers both Ljubljana Castle and the Ljubljanica river cruise in one pass — strong value if you're doing both in the same day, especially with unlimited bus travel thrown in.
You'll Be Riding the City Buses Anyway
Unlimited LPP bus travel is included on every version of the card — worth factoring in even beyond the two headline attractions if you're staying outside the compact walkable center.
A Free Culture & Green Space Day
Skip any pass — Tivoli Park and Metelkova Mesto cost nothing to explore at your own pace, and both reward simply wandering rather than following a fixed itinerary.
Just the River Cruise or Just the Castle
If you only plan one of the two paid sights and won't use the city buses, buying that single ticket directly may cost less than the card — do the arithmetic against your own plans.
Detailed Attraction Guides
Verified prices, booking rules, and Ljubljana Card compatibility for Ljubljana's most-visited sites.
Ljubljana Castle Guide
Funicular and full castle ticket pricing, opening hours, and confirmed Ljubljana Card inclusion.
Ljubljanica River Boat Cruise Guide
Standard and guided cruise pricing, departure point, and confirmed free entry with the Ljubljana Card.
Tivoli City Park Guide
Confirmed free, open-access entry to Ljubljana's largest city park at any time.
Metelkova Mesto Guide
Confirmed free access to Ljubljana's alternative-culture hub, and how it differs from the paid Metelkova museums nearby.
Things to do in Ljubljana
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Frequently Asked Questions
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