Guided tour

Zagreb: Private Historic Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Activity provider: Happy walk
Guided tour

Zagreb: Private Historic Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Activity provider: Happy walk

From US$ 31.23 per person

Discover the history of Zagreb on a guided walking tour. Learn about the history, and culture of Zagreb throughout centuries. There is no minimum number of people required for the tour.

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Duration 2.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Croatian
Small group
Limited to 6 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Take the shortest funicular ride
  • Stroll through the streets of the upper city
  • Take a walk along the most famous and most visited street
  • Listen to how the people of Zagreb live today
Full description
Meet your guide in the oldest and most beautiful park in Zagreb, park Zrinjevac. From Zrinjevac you will walk to Ban Jelačić Square, and the guide will tell you the story of the origin of Zagreb and how Zagreb got its name. You will walk along Ilica to Funicular, which will take you to Gradec, one of the medieval settlements. Stroll through the streets of the upper city, immerse yourself in the rich history and listen to interesting stories about the city. You will see the oldest pharmacy in Zagreb and hear something about the method of treatment in the Middle Ages and the preparation of medicines. You will exit the Upper Town through the only preserved gate - the Stone Gate. You will find out why there is a chapel inside the door, and about the patron saint of the city of Zagreb. Also, why and from whom the inhabitants of Gradec needed protection in medieval times. You will descend Radićeva Street and enter Tkalčićeva Street via a small street called Bloody Bridge. The guide will tell you why this little street has such a symbolic name. You will walk through the most famous and busiest pedestrian street in the city and learn something about the way of life of the people of Zagreb. You will walk through Opatovina Park to the green market Dolac (open during the morning), where you will be a part of the hustle and bustle of the most famous symbol of Zagreb. From the green market you will walk to the Cathedral, the most famous symbol of Zagreb and the guide will tell you the most interesting facts from its turbulent history. The tour ends at Ban Jelačić Square where you will say goodbye to your guide.
Includes
  • Walking tour
  • Professional licensed local guide
  • Ticket for funicular
  • Gratuities
  • Visits to the museums and galleries
  • Food and drinks
Not suitable for
  • Wheelchair users

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In the heart of Zrinjevac is the Music Pavilion, Our guide will stand in the pavilion with the inscription: My happy walk

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Customer reviews

Overall rating

5 /5

based on 21 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.9/5
  • Service
    4.8/5

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Dortea was an excellent guide who shared her experiences of living and working in Zagreb. She explained so much rich history and made the walking tour a very memorable experience. I would highly recommend this tour while staying in Zagreb as it gives you an overall understanding of the city and its people.

March 13, 2023

This walking tour experience at Zagreb was really informative, friendly and enjoyable. I’m so glad that I was able to join this tour to get to know the beautiful city, Zagreb. Im a solo traveler and came without any background knowledge to the meeting point! Our guide was warm welcoming and it was really nice to walk around with a reliable guide despite of the bad weather! I received a full of tips to explore the city further, restaurant, bars and shops- real local recommendations! Thank you so much for the great time!!!

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January 8, 2023

Our tour with Dorotea was great! It was just my husband and I, so it felt like a private tour :) we were already in the city for a few days and the tour was our last day in Zagreb, so it was interesting to hear the history behind places we walked by a few times already. Of course we also saw places we didn't know we missed. We appreciated Dorotea's enthusiasm and are looking forward to using Dorotea's tips to make our next trip to Zagreb even better!

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June 28, 2022

Product ID: 414286