Things to Do in Zagreb

If you want to learn about Zagreb's history and development, I'd happily take you on a tour of Kaptol and Gradec. These two medieval towns were the birthplace of today's Zagreb, and I'll share stories about how people used to live and what life is like now. You'll also discover hidden gems and must-see places that will make your tour exciting. 

As we explore the city's landmarks, you'll better understand its history and culture. The tour will showcase the town's most famous attractions, fascinating historical facts, intriguing legends, and curiosities, and I'll also suggest things to do and places to go. There's so much to see and discover in Zagreb, and I'm here to make sure your experience is unforgettable.

On our route we will visit:

• Ban Jelačić Square (The Main Square) - tour start
• The Cathedral
• Dolac open Market 
• Opatovina
• Tkalčićeva Street
• Bloody Bridge 
• The Stone Gate 
• St. Marks Church
• Lotrščak Tower*
• Grič Tunnel ( WWII Tunnel )**
• Ban Jelačić Square - tour end ***

* The morning tour at 10.00 includes the midday cannon strike.
** Occasionally WW2 underground tunnels might not be included in the tour during public events in the tunnel.
*** In the Summer months the tour ends on Bloody Bridge due to no shade available on the main square. 

Let's explore Zagreb's history, while enjoying the present! 

The first and best tour in Zagreb!
A 2-hour special introduction to the city of Zagreb guided exclusively by local guides with 500+ tours of experience. Never becoming "yet another boring tour", the tour focuses both on history and culture as well as the modern everyday life of Zagreb as the capital of Croatia. On the 10 and 11 am tours, we will see the Gric Cannon shooting at noon.
 
Get to know Zagreb like a local!
 
Free tours do not have a set price; instead, each person tips the guide at the end the amount they consider appropriate. Amounts usually range from €10 to €50, depending on satisfaction with the tour.

During the tour, alcohol consumption is not permitted. Make sure that your behavior does not affect other guests on the tour.

This tour is not possible in a wheelchair since the route cannot be adjusted adequately.

So, your path led you to Zagreb and you don't know what to do? Let us show you!

Join us on a two-hour stroll through Zagreb and get to know the history, culture and the lifestyle of its people. We will tell you all our urban legends and love stories, and show you all the hidden secrets lurking behind every corner.

Although we'll stay mainly in the oldest part of the city, you’ll also have the opportunity to learn about our recent history, the communist era and the War for Independence in the early 90’s.

We'll start our tour at the beautiful Zrinjevac square, as we call it, and then continue our adventure by visiting the following locations and attractions:
1. Main Square of Zagreb
2. Zagreb Cathedral
3. Dolac Open Market
4. Bloody Bridge
5. Grič Tunnel
6. Lotščak Tower
7. St. Mark’s Church
8. Stone Gates

At the end, we'll part our ways at the Main Square, where we usually finish our stroll.

Do not hesitate to ask us questions about anything you’d like to know or about any recommendations on what to do afterwards. Our guide Robert has eight years of experience as a tour guide, as well as a degree in Croatian culture. Dare to be curious!

Welcome to Crobites – Zagreb’s First Free Gastro Tour!

Have you ever wondered what makes Croatian cuisine so diverse?
Do you want to uncover the flavors, stories, and traditions that have shaped our food for centuries?

 If your answer is yes, then you’re in the right place!

This is not a typical food tour - this is your chance to step into the heart of Croatian culinary culture. We’ll begin our journey at the vibrant Dolac Market, where the freshest local produce, handmade products, and passionate vendors await. As we wander through the bustling market stalls, we’ll hear the stories behind local product, revealing how Croatia’s rich history is reflected in its food.

During the tour, you will have the opportunity to taste 6–8 Crobites and visit hidden gems, including local gourmet shops, cozy bistros, and traditional bakeries.

You’ll taste authentic Crobites like the famous čvarci, fresh cheese with sour cream, burek, meat delicacies as well as olive oil, truffles, and much more*. Each bite will connect you to the rich food traditions of our country.
*Please let us know if you have any allergies.

But it’s not just about food - it’s about people and their stories passed down for generations. You’ll meet vendors who share their knowledge and love for their craft, making this tour an immersive experience you won’t find anywhere else.

If you’re ready to discover the true essence of Croatian cuisine and experience Zagreb like never before, book your spot today.
 
Come hungry and ready for a culinary journey you’ll never forget!

Thinking you would like a complete tour of Zagreb? 

Well, look no further as we will provide you the best experience of Croatia’s capital! 

Get your walking shoes on and take a stroll with us for a couple of hours as we show you the highlights of our wonderful city. We have the local insights and handy tips to leave you wanting to explore some more. We will stop and show you the major sites and give you some history and culture lessons along the way. 
Also, you will receive the recommendations for Zagreb and surrounding. 

On this tour we will show you:

• Zrinjevac Park
• Main Square
• Kaptol (Cathedral, Dolac Market)
• Tkalciceva Street
• WW2 tunnels
• Funicular ride (ticket included)
• Gradec (Lotrščak Tower, St. Mark square, Stone Gate)
• Bloody bridge

Looking forward hosting you and showing you the beauties of our city.

How did Zagreb come to be what it is? Was it really excluded from the rest of european history for most of its existence? How did it come to have two distinct parts, Upper and Lower Town? Which building in Zagreb originally stood in Budapest and which monument in Paris? What was the cause of a riot in 1910? What did the people of Zagreb bet on once?

This tour tells the story of the development of Zagreb, focusing on the period around 1900, on the creation of its landmarks, the ideas behind the layout of the city, as well as the scandals and gossip hiding behind the stately facades and the riots and unrest of that era, things that usually go unmentioned. 

It takes the tourist from the Main Railway Station up to the cathedral and back down to the State Archive, where it ends.

If you are interested in hearing what most guides often don't say, love social and cultural history, art history and architecture, this is the tour for you, I promise.

During our tour, we are going to get to know the city of Zagreb and its main sights, with special attention given to lesser known and less obvious facts that might not be known to a first time visitor (and, sometimes, even a person well acquainted with Zagreb).

We are going to find out why is the saber of Ban Jelačić pointed the way it is, what is the secret of the Bridge of Blood and what runs beneath the Tkalčićeva street, pass through the Stony Gate in order to visit the center of political power at the St. Mark Square, take a walk around the Upper Town and the Jesuit Square, and then take the steps back to the lower town .

I'm eager to accompany you on the magical mystery tour around Zagreb!

Lifestyle and History of Zagreb Tour


But history is not only about wars and violence (although there is a lot of that), but also about food, lifestyle, and culture. 

I am also interested in answering any questions about nightlife in Zagreb. Where do young people go out? Where is the food tasty and not too expensive?
 
The Tour includes:

Zagreb Cathedral (meeting point)

Opatovina

Dolac

Tkalčićeva ulica

Krvavi most

Kamenita vrata

Popov toranj

After the tour, we can go down to Jelačić Square together.

Let us walk through the streets of Zagreb together and enjoy Zagreb together.

Explore Zagreb’s past on my Architecture, Art & History + Inside the Cathedral Walking Tour. 

We will start by stepping inside the magnificent Zagreb Cathedral. It is one of the city’s most iconic landmarks — soaring Gothic architecture, beautiful stained glass, and centuries of history all in one breathtaking space. We will take a few moments to explore, learn the stories behind its reconstruction and treasures, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. We will also find out who treated the Cathedral’s baroque altars like bulky waste — and why. 

You will encounter a truly unusual alphabet, unlike anything you have seen before — its beautiful, intricate letters tell a fascinating story about Croatia’s cultural heritage. We will also discover how a 20th-century archbishop left a lasting mark on the country’s modern history and national psyche.

You will learn about two Hungarian kings who played crucial roles in Zagreb’s medieval past: King Ladislas and King Béla IV. We will uncover stories of legendary figures such as Nikola Tesla, the brilliant inventor and scientist; Alexander Karađorđević, the authoritarian Serbian king whose despotic rule shook the Kingdom of Yugoslavia to its core; and Josip Broz Tito, the president-for-life of socialist Yugoslavia from the end of World War II until 1980, a charismatic and controversial figure who managed to keep the country united while maintaining independence from both the Soviet Union and the West. 

We will dive into Zagreb's fascinating architecture, including a hidden Nazi-era tunnel beneath the city. Along the way, we will talk about Yugoslav socialist and communist ideology, the Ottoman threat, peasants’ revolts, and the masters of Croatian naive art. 

Join me to experience Zagreb in a way you will never forget.

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