1-Day Zagreb Upper Town Storytelling Walk with Folk Tales

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Zagreb's Upper Town on a storytelling walking tour
• 02 See Zagreb Cathedral from the outside during its post-earthquake reconstruction
• 03 Visit Dolac Market and discover typical Zagrebian souvenirs
• 04 Walk along Tkalčićeva Street, lined with restaurants and coffee shops
• 05 Enter the Upper Town through the historic Stone Gate
• 06 Visit St Marko Square, the centre of political life in modern Croatia
• 07 Hear the noon cannon fire at Lotrščak Tower and learn the story behind it
• 08 Pay tribute to the original founders of the Upper Town through their story

Experience Zagreb's Upper Town through folk stories and carefully chosen snippets of history that are just as amazing as they are true. This full-day walking tour explores the heart of the Old Town, from its cathedral and market to its historic streets, Stone Gate, St Marko Square, and Lotrščak Tower. Along the way, discover the stories behind the city's landmarks and traditions in a lively and engaging way.

Experience Zagreb's Upper Town through folk stories and carefully chosen snippets of history that are just as amazing as they are true.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Zagreb

Languages Croatian, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Storytelling Walk Through Zagreb Upper Town

• Meet by the Manduševac Fountain at Zagreb Main Square.
• The tour begins with the important highlights of the surrounding area and continues through the following stops:
  • The model of the inner city
  • The Cathedral
  • Dolac Market with Opatovina Park
  • Tkalčićeva Street
  • Radićeva Street
  • Stone Gate
  • St Marko Square
  • Lotrščak Tower with the cannon
  • Lower Town with Ilica Street

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• This is a walking tour with storytelling and sightseeing.

What's Not Included

• Entering museums and buildings.

Know before you go

• There is a public toilet near the Main Square.
• The route has several short steps and a gradual incline.
• It is possible to use the funicular to go down to the Lower Town at the end of the tour.
• The tour is suitable for pets.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Manduševac Fountain, at Zagreb Main Square

Tour start

Trg bana Josipa Jelačića, 10000, Gornji Grad - Medveščak, Zagreb, Croatia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.