Tours & Activities 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 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 11 am tour we will see the Gric Cannon shooting at noon.
Get to know Zagreb like a local!
*Due to Croatian laws the official price of the tour is: 0.10 Euro per person
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!
Immerse yourself in the history, culture, and everyday life of Croatia's capital.
See the most important sights as well as several hidden gems of old Zagreb. We'll walk some off-the-beaten path, and you'll hear things you can't find in the guidebooks or on the internet.
The tour includes:
Petrinjska street No 4 (very close to the main city square) - the start of the tour
- brief overview of Croatian and Zagreb history
Ban Jelačić Square - the main city square
- story about ban Jelačić and his horse
- the most popular legend that says how Zagreb got a name
Zagreb Cathedral
- the main Roman Catholic church in Croatia
Tkalčićeva Street
- pedestrian street full of cafes, bars and restaurants
- the perfect place to talk about traditional Zagreb and Croatian food
Priest’s Tower
- northern tower of the old medieval town with an observatory
Stone Gate
- the only preserved gate to the old medieval town
St. Mark's Square
- with the church of St. Mark, the Croatian Parliament, and the Seat of the Croatian government
Lotrščak Tower
- southern old medieval tower with a cannon still in use
Funicular
- story about one the shortest funicular in the world
Grič tunnel
- WWII tunnel with interesting stories about it
The tour ends close to the main Zagreb square - Ban Jelačić Square
Let's walk, talk, and have fun together 🙂
Marina, your Zagreb guru guide