Zagreb Highlights Walk from Ban Jelačić Square to Zagreb Eye
Meet your Croatian tour guide in front of the Kraš shop on Ban Jelačić Square. Across from the Tourist Information Centre, you will see the red Kraš sign.
Try the most famous Croatian sweet, Bajadera.
Get acquainted with the map of Zagreb, which will be provided for every traveller on the Become a Local walk.
Begin exploring in front of the Zagreb salutes model, a model of Zagreb city centre. Then head towards the biggest church in Croatia, the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. If it is open, we will also see its interior.
Explore Dolac Market, the oldest open market in the city of Zagreb. Here, you will see products from small farms, UNESCO-protected craftwork, and the fish market with a fine selection of fresh local fish.
Walk along Tkalčićeva Street, the most famous street in the city centre, which was once a creek. The bridge above that creek is today known as Bloody Bridge Street, which connects to Tkalčićeva Street.
Pass through Stone Gate, the last remaining entrance to the Upper Town, and hear the story of how St. George conquered the dragon.
Visit the centre of political life in Croatia. See the Governor's Mansion, the Parliament, and, at the centre of it all, the most photographed building in Zagreb, St. Mark's Church.
Continue to the famous City Hall, the Museum of Naive Art, the Museum of Broken Relationships, and the Greek Catholic Church.
Visit Lotrščak Tower and see the Grički cannon.
Return to the Lower Town of Zagreb by the Zagreb Funicular, one of the shortest funicular railways in the world.
Explore Vincek, the oldest cake and pastry shop, and try the world-famous Zagreb cream cake.
Walk to Flower Square and the most famous passage in central Zagreb, Oktogon Passage, where you will hear about great Croatian inventors.
Finish the walk with a spectacular view of Zagreb from the Zagreb Eye viewpoint and café on the 16th floor of the skyscraper on Ban Jelačić Square.
Enjoy a nice cup of coffee.
