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The Ljubljana Women of Letters Walking Tour invites participants to explore the city through the writings, lives, and intellectual contributions of women authors, poets, translators, and literary thinkers who shaped Ljubljana’s cultural and social imagination.
This guided walk engages with texts, public spaces, and personal stories that reveal how literary practice intersects with gender, politics, and urban experience.
Recognized as World Book Capital in 2010 and named a UNESCO City of Literature in 2015, Ljubljana offers a rich literary landscape waiting to be explored, not least by fans of women’s writing.
• A 2-hour urban interpretive walk through Ljubljana’s literary and cultural landmarks
• Storytelling and discussion of texts by women writers connected to the city
• Critical engagement with how literature, gender, and place inform one another
• Feminist and queer locals and travellers interested in literature, gender, and urban memory
• Students and scholars of gender studies, literary studies, and cultural history
• Readers, writers, and translators fascinated by women’s voices and writing practices
• Locals and visitors seeking a critical cultural experience grounded in textual and spatial interpretation
• NGOs, public institutions, and EU-funded projects hosting visiting public servants, officials, or international delegations in Ljubljana
On this walk we explore:
– Sites associated with women writers, translators, and intellectuals, connecting architectural space to literary lives
– Ljubljana’s public libraries, publishing houses, literary salons, and book-culture spaces where women readers and writers shaped cultural debates
– Personal and public narratives from feminist, queer, and gender-oriented literary histories
– Stories of women poets, novelists, and essayists whose voices have expanded Ljubljana’s cultural imagination
– The politics of language, translation, and publishing as lived experiences of women in different historical periods
– Contemporary reflections on women’s literary legacies and their ongoing influence on the city’s social and cultural fabric
Type: Private Tour
Duration: approx. 2 hours
Distance: approx. 2.5 km
Language: English
Meeting Point: Gornji trg 9, in front of Draž fashion store
Ending Point: Town Hall
Booking: This tour takes place only upon booking and is arranged according to availability.
The Ljubljana Women of Letters Walking Tour is led by guides with backgrounds in writing, gender theory, cultural history, and interpretive practice. Their expertise combines research-based insight into texts with close engagement with Ljubljana’s public spaces and literary scenes, offering participants nuanced narratives that connect women’s writing to the lived city.
Visitors interested in the Ljubljana Women of Letters Walking Tour may also enjoy the following related tours:
• Ljubljana Feminist Walking Tour — a critical exploration of gendered histories and feminist perspectives
• Ljubljana Feminist Bike Tour — a cycling tour that connects women’s mobility with stories of social and cultural resistance
Selected texts from PTICH’s Blog that expand on themes related to women’s writing, literary culture, and gendered experience in Ljubljana:
All in One: the Witch and the First Lady
Southern Bitches Go Home! or How We Survived Independence and Even Laughed
Elza Budau: an Architect who wrote 300 Slovenian Evergreens
On International Women’s Day, we reveal the Mystery of Women’s Literary Ljubljana
PTICH tours are consistently highly rated by participants. We have collected more than 600 reviews on Google Maps and Tripadvisor, with over 95% of reviewers awarding five stars. These ratings reflect long-term visitor satisfaction with our guided tours in general, and with our critical approach in particular.
Q: Who is this tour for?
A: This tour is for locals and travellers interested in literary history, gendered narratives, and the role of women writers in shaping Ljubljana’s cultural imagination.
Q: Is this a private tour?
A: Yes. This is a private tour and is not scheduled regularly. It takes place only upon booking and is arranged according to availability.
Q: Is the tour suitable for all ages?
A: The tour is recommended for participants aged 12 and above. The content involves literature and cultural history that is most engaging for older children and adults.
Q: Do I need to book in advance?
A: Yes. Booking in advance is required.
Q: Is the tour accessible for people with mobility considerations?
A: Yes. Our walking tours are designed to be wheelchair accessible. We are happy to discuss any specific mobility or access needs ahead of time.
96€ for 1 person or a pair
125€ for a group of 3 to 5 persons
180€ for a group of 6 to 10 persons
260€ for a group of 11 to 20 persons
Please contact us to discuss a larger group.
