Mercury Mine and Castle a Full Day Tour - Idria

On this full-day experience, you will learn about Mercury Mining and lacemaking in the Slovenian Town of Idria.

Mercury mining has been a major industry for Idria since 1490. Today abandoned mercury mine is one of the world's most interesting attractions of its kind.

This UNESCO HERITAGE attraction can be visited under the guidance of English-speaking guides. A family-friendly tour begins after the short history lesson about the past life in Idria.

The transfer can be arranged from different locations in Ljubljana. During the booking process of the experience make sure you write down the desired pick-up address, especially if you’re located in one of our E&E Apartments in Ljubljana. Unless you want to meet your transfer elsewhere. Adaptability makes it hassle-free. The activity ends back at the meeting point.

The price of this experience includes The transfer, an English-speaking chauffeur guide, and a mercury mine tour.

If you are familiar with mining today the water still presents a huge problem. The visitors will also see the “Kamšt” which is Europe’s biggest wooden wheel that got built to extract the water from the mine. The wheel was powered by water. For that matter workers built a water channel. Along the channel, is the path that leads to Wild Lake.

A Wild Lake is a complex natural phenomenon: A karst cave, a karst spring, and a lake at the same time.

Additional requirements:

Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
Children below 4 years are not allowed to participate in a mine tour
At the time of booking please provide a full international mobile telephone number or accommodation telephone number where you can be reached before and on your travel date.
A minimum of 4 people per tour is required
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet the requirements.
In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
We are communicating with our clients exclusively through the point of booking
Not recommended for travelers with claustrophobia
Most travelers can participate This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers