Croatia · City Tours

3-Hour Zagreb Highlights Tour with Historic Landmarks and Cathedral

3 Hours Round trip from Trg bana Josipa Jelačića Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Ban Jelacic Square, the central square of Zagreb
02 See St. Stephen's Cathedral, the tallest building in Croatia
03 Explore the Stone Gate, Zagreb's most significant oath site
04 Go to Banski Dvori, the historic building on the west side of St. Mark's Square

Located under the slopes of Medvednica and along the banks of the Sava River, Zagreb welcomes you with open arms. On this 3-hour tour, visit some of the city's most famous attractions, including Ban Jelacic Square, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Stone Gate, St. Mark's Church, Zrinjevac Park, and more. Discover Zagreb's historic landmarks, religious sights, lively squares, and cultural treasures in the heart of Croatia's capital.

Located under the slopes of Medvednica and along the banks of the Sava River, Zagreb welcomes you with open arms.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Zagreb

Languages Croatian, English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Zagreb Sightseeing Tour

This day tour takes you to some of the most famous tourist attractions in the city, including the following:

Ban Jelacic Square - The statue standing right in the middle of the square is of Josip Jelačić, a noted army general after whom the square was named.
St. Stephen's Cathedral - The cathedral underwent a comprehensive restoration in 1899 and has two Gothic-style towers.
The Stone Gate - A city gate dating back to the 13th century. You can see the picture of the Virgin Mary on this gate.
Banski Dvori - The office of the head of state.
St. Mark's Church - The colourful roof of the church is fascinating.
Lotrščak Tower - Every day at 12:00, a cannon is fired. The view from the tower is worth seeing.
The Flower Square - You can find many cafes, shops, and flower stands here.
Dolac Market - The biggest open-air market in Croatia.
Zrinjevac Park - This is a miniature version of Central Park in New York.
The Mimara Museum - Both the museum's Neo-Renaissance-style building and the works of art inside are worth seeing.

Where this trip takes you

Ban Jelacic Square, St. Mark's Church, Zagreb, Lotrščak Tower

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Trg bana Josipa Jelačića 1 city · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Experienced licensed tour guides' fees and taxes.
English-speaking Zagreb guide.

What's Not Included

Meals
Transportation
Entrance fees
Transportation can be arranged upon request.

Know before you go

Zagreb is a green, quiet, historic, clean, safe, civilized, and lovely European city, located at the intersection between East and West. It is the capital and the center of culture, science, economy, politics, and administration of Croatia. Every corner of the city is packed with nice and lively cafes, so much so that the whole city feels like one big cafe. Besides, there are numerous entertainment venues in Zagreb. Visitors interested in history will get the chance to see architectural buildings, monuments, and religious sights that are almost a thousand years old and are still intact. People who are into culture and art will get to see numerous museums and galleries. You can also find lots of parks and gardens where visitors can get fresh air.

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