Divača · Slovenia
UNESCO World Heritage site since 1986Škocjan Caves tickets: €24
Main adult ticket: Guided cave tour, July and August. Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Škocjan Caves.
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- Guided cave tour, July and AugustSeniors and students under 26 €18. The full route is about 5 km and 1,000 steps (2½ to 3 hours); you can leave early at the Big Collapse DolineChild €12.50€24
- Guided cave tour, May, June and SeptemberSeniors and students under 26 €16Child €10€22
- Guided cave tour, April and OctoberSeniors and students under 26 €14. In these months the tour ends at the Big Collapse Doline exit (Exit 1)Child €9€18
- Guided cave tour, January to March, November and DecemberSeniors and students under 26 €12. In these months the tour ends at the Big Collapse Doline exit (Exit 1)Child €7.50€16
- Guided walk on the Škocjan Education TrailSeniors and students under 26 €5. Walking the trail on your own is free all yearChild €3.50€6
- Hanke Channel caving tour (3 to 4 hours, in caving gear, ages 15 and over)On set dates only, at 9am; book at least 10 days ahead€100
Main ticket €24 (about US$27 · £20, 2026-10-23 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Free entry
Walking the Škocjan Education Trail without a guide is free all year.
Opening hours
Guided tours every day, starting between 9am and 4pm (more start times in summer). Closed 1 January and 25 December.
Booking
Tickets are sold online on the park's official ticket shop. Tours start from the reception centre in Matavun. No photos inside the caves, which are 12°C; no pets.
World Heritage site
Part of Škocjan Caves, on UNESCO's list since 1986. Listed as natural beauty and earth's history.
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Nearby
Within 100 km (62 miles), as the crow flies.
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Questions
How much does it cost to visit the Škocjan Caves?
The main adult ticket (Guided cave tour, July and August) costs €24, about US$27 · £20. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Can you visit the Škocjan Caves for free?
Walking the Škocjan Education Trail without a guide is free all year.
When is the Škocjan Caves open?
Guided tours every day, starting between 9am and 4pm (more start times in summer). Closed 1 January and 25 December.
Do you need to book Škocjan Caves tickets in advance?
Tickets are sold online on the park's official ticket shop. Tours start from the reception centre in Matavun. No photos inside the caves, which are 12°C; no pets.
Is the Škocjan Caves a World Heritage site?
Yes: it's part of the World Heritage site Škocjan Caves, on UNESCO's list since 1986, listed as natural beauty and earth's history.