Croatia · Walking Tours

2-Hour Walking Tour of Zagreb Highlights with Hidden Gems

2 Hours Round trip from Zagreb Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore both the Upper and Lower Town of Zagreb
02 Experience Dolac farmer's market, the "belly of the city"
03 Enter the Upper Town through the historic Stone Gate
04 Walk around St. Mark's Square and spot the Lotrščak Tower
05 Enjoy the lively atmosphere of Flower Square

Zagreb is a vibrant and unique city with much to offer. Its historical centre is distinctive, spread out and steeped in medieval legends. On this essential tour, you will explore the main sights of Upper and Lower Zagreb, the two parts that make up the city's historic centre, while gaining an understanding of how Zagreb developed over the centuries into what it is today. Along the way, you will also get local insight into Zagreb's and Croatia's culture, history, politics, mentality, and other important factors that shaped them, as well as discover hidden gems often missed by visitors through passageways and corridors that help avoid the crowds and offer shade during the summer months.

Enter the Upper Town through the Stone Gate.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Zagreb

Languages Croatian, English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Discover the Highlights of Zagreb

The tour can start from King Tomislav Square or from where you are staying, and then continue towards the Upper and Lower parts of Zagreb.
If starting from King Tomislav Square, you will walk along the Green Horseshoe landmark, surrounded by palaces, and through Zrinjevac Park.
Admire the landscape of the main square of Ban Josip Jelačić.
Visit Kaptol and the neo-Gothic Cathedral.
Explore Dolac farmer's market and experience the belly of the city.
Stroll along vibrant Tkalčićeva Street, lined with many cafés and restaurants.
Enter the Upper Town through the Stone Gate.
Visit St. Mark's Square, the main political square of Croatia.
Continue exploring the Upper Town with a visit to Jesuit Square and the Lotrščak Tower.
Descend to Ilica Street, the main shopping street in the city.
Visit Flower Square.
End the tour on the main square.

If there is something else you would like to see instead, please let me know, and I can customize this tour for you.