Female side of Zagreb...
In the life of every city, there are many famous and less famous, but very interesting women responsible for its life, development and atmosphere. During a 1.5 hour thematic walk down city streets, you will meet the first female journalist, greet the bronze (but also a real!) peasant woman on Dolac market, and many other women of sharp minds, great courage, astonishing perseverance, interesting fates and unquestionable charm. Meet the female side of Zagreb!
Do you speak Croatian?
Fun and interactive city tour during which you learn some 20 Croatian words. Listen to the story of Zagreb told through the past and present oft he Croatian language. During a 1.5 hour walk through Zagreb, learn a few Croatian words, get acquainted with the first Croatian alphabet, listen to the story of bilingual street signs in the Upper Town and find out how the cravat got its name. This interesting walk will tell you a lot about the city, the Croatian language and history, but will also give you skills to communicate with your hosts. In Croatian, of course!
Zagreb titbits
Many stories about Zagreb can be found in official guides and are obligatory during city tours. But, many of them are known only to its inhabitants – and some not even to them. Get to know the mysterious, funny, interesting side of Zagreb and its past and present, and through them the city.
Romantic Zagreb
Zagreb also had its Romeo and Juliet, its public and secret love stories because of which people were burned at the stake or lived in contempt. There were passionate affairs, letters, and all these fatal love stories left permanent memories in the city. In the evening, under the light of lanterns, you will feel the romantic side of Zagreb and its big, tragic, but also happy love stories.
By bike through lower town and new Zagreb
If you want to combine recreation and a city tour with a professional guide, and also be more flexible in traffic, a tour of Zagreb by bike is ideal. From the starting point in the immediate vicinity of the Maršal Tito Square, which houses the Croatian National Theatre, you set out to see the numerous Lower Town landmarks including a somewhat more distant part of town – the “New Zagreb”, that “leapt” over the Sava river and now houses the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Bundek park, Zagreb Fair and many more interesting sites.
By bike through historical Zagreb and upper town
A bike tour of historical building starts with a visit to an obligatory point in the city – the building of the Croatian National Theatre – and continues to many other significant buildings. Thanks to this practical mode of transport, you will visit parks, squares and historical buildings all the way to the Upper Town. And there’s no end to exploring its history and listening to interesting stories!
Segway city tour
Experience Zagreb in a very different way! SEGWAY CITY TOUR ZAGREB takes you on a tour of the city in your own personal transporter!
City tour of Zagreb with costumed guides
Step into history as our guides dressed as famous personalities of Croatian past lead you through the secrets of the capital city, Zagreb – a city where tradition meets contemporary thought and vision. Take the panoramic ride through the many parks that are strung throughout this city, stroll along the streets of the medieval Upper Town and listen to stories of the past, have your photo taken in front of the colourful St. Mark's Church and catch the best view of Zagreb from under the Lotrščak Tower.
Zagreb green
Did you know that, in the Lower Town of Zagreb, there are eight squares- parks connected in the shape of the letter U? This green „horseshoe“ connects many of the Zagreb landmarks, so a tour of city parks and squares is also an opportunity to see them. From St. Mary's column with angels in frontof f the Zagreb cathedral and the central JosipJelačić square, you start the walking/tram tour of the green city areas that will surprise you by their beauty, richness of vegetation and size. Then take a tram to the Park Forest Maksimir, one of the largest green areas in this part of Europe with a total of five lakes. This tour also includes a tour of the Zagreb Zoo.
Zagreb gastro
The culinary offer of Zagreb will truly tell you a lot about the city. The first destination is a true tourist attraction, the Dolac market that offers fruit, vegetables, fish, meat and dairy products from all over the country, as well as Zagreb souvenirs. The tour continues in Tkalčićeva street, the street of cafes that simply invites you to copy the habits of Zagreb’s inhabitants – we will sit down and have some coffee and cake. Downtown Zagreb is called the largest European coffee house in the open. The tour continues in the oldest Zagreb coffee house, Palainovka, followed by lunch at one of the city’s restaurant and a tasting of local wines.
All other Zagreb incentives you can find here: www.zagreb-touristinfo.hr/brosura/razgled_grada.pdf
