10-Hour Castles and Heritage Tour from Zagreb with Kumrovec

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the medieval cities of Klanjec and Krapina with rich historical architecture
• 02 Visit Kumrovec's open-air museum showcasing traditional Croatian village life
• 03 Discover the 15th-century Veliki Tabor castle and its fascinating history
• 04 Learn about human evolution at Europe's largest Neanderthal museum in Krapina
• 05 Admire exquisite artworks and antiques in Trakošćan Castle's hilltop museum

Go on a 10-hour tour and explore the medieval cities of Klanjec and Krapina and the old village of Kumrovec, home to an open-air museum. Visit Veliki Tabor fortress, one of the best-preserved medieval fortresses in Croatia, the Krapina Neanderthal Museum, the biggest Neanderthal site in Europe, and the gorgeous Trakošćan Castle.

Visit Veliki Tabor fortress, one of the best-preserved medieval fortresses in Croatia, the Krapina Neanderthal Museum, the biggest Neanderthal site in Europe, and the gorgeous Trakošćan Castle.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Zagreb, Krapina

Languages Croatian, English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Klanjec, Kumrovec, Veliki Tabor, Krapina and Trakošćan

• Pick up from your accommodation.
• Drive to Klanjec and walk around the city to see its beautiful buildings.
• Take a short 5-minute drive to Kumrovec and visit the open-air museum.
• Head towards Veliki Tabor Castle, a 15th-century castle once ruled by Count Herman II of Celje.
• Stop for a traditional lunch.
• Visit the Krapina Neanderthal Museum and learn about the chronological evolution of humans.
• Continue to Trakošćan Castle, a 13th-century hilltop castle. See the beautiful paintings and furniture from different periods preserved in its museum.
• Drive back to Zagreb.
• Drop off at your accommodation.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick up at your accommodation
• Driver/guide
• Transportation in an A/C car/van (fuel, tolls, and parking included)
• Klanjec city sightseeing
• Kumrovec village sightseeing
• Veliki Tabor sightseeing
• Krapina Neanderthal Museum
• Trakošćan Castle sightseeing

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees for any attractions
• Meals
• Gratuities

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Your accommodation

Tour start

49290, Klanjec, Croatia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.