Tours in Croatia by Secret Dalmatia

Zagreb

Treasures of Continental Croatia

Commonly the first touchdown when traveling to Croatia by plane, Zagreb is an opportunity for a grand Croatian introduction before continuing toward the Dalmatian coast, Istria or Slovenia. A quintessential central European city with lovely parks and innumerable car-free, cobblestone streets, Zagreb is a city that embraces the modern but never forgets its glorious past. Wandering the winding lanes and alleys of the Old Town, the fabulous open-air flower and produce market (showcasing the best of the region’s cheese, meats, bakery items and more), terrific pastry shops, cafés and boutiques, and its green string of romantic parks is the greatest way to soak up the sophisticated beauty of Croatia’s capital.

Britanac Square
Britanac Square
The city of arts
The city of arts
Ban Jelačić Square
Ban Jelačić Square
Maksimir park
Maksimir park
Zagreb souvenirs
Zagreb souvenirs
St. Mark's church
St. Mark's church

About Zagreb

Lonely Planet’s No.1 European destination for 2017, Zagreb is much more than just a landing point on the way to the hotspot destination Croatia’s coast has become over the last decade. Blossoming with a fresh energy and vibrant urban chic, with over 1 million inhabitants, Zagreb is also Croatia’s largest city and the country’s capital. Its continental charm and a thriving cultural and gastro scene will entertain, delight, and inform you in ways which might not typically be associated with Croatia. Whether you’re into history, theatre, shopping or just long city wanderings, the multifaceted personality of Zagreb is bound to deliver.

Take in the history strolling around the atmospheric streets of the Upper town, the seat of the present day government and home to some of the city’s grandest treasures, like the intricate Church of St. Mark and its colorful roof. Explore the medieval, and darker past of Zagreb, witches burned at the stake, public hangings, and ghosts that haunt the Upper Town before coming down into the bustling downtown. The string of Zagreb times is superbly evident in its highlights, including cool street art, hidden courtyards, quirky museums like the one of Broken Relationships and or the Museum of Illusions, to an Etruscan mummy in the Archeological museum and the serene, grandiose and proud cemetery of Mirogoj.

Zagreb is also a city which changes its personality with each season. Summers mean outdoor festivals and culture of the streets, a laid back ‘school’s out’ feel and lots of activity around the city’s lake Jarun. With many locals heading for the coast, the summer Zagreb is peaceful and perfect for slow exploring. Winters are when the city comes alive, with its award-winning Advent Christmas market that turns the entire center of the city into an outdoor winter festival.

Even leaving Zagreb is a charming ordeal. Wondrous stops lurk from all directions, whether you’re headed to the turquoise blues of the coast or the Alpine freshness in Slovenia. Driving to Zadar, Istria or Split, stop at Croatia’s most popular natural site of Plitvice Lakes and traveling to Slovenia, take a moment to feel royal in any of authentic Zagorje castles.

The Museum of Broken Relationships

Dedicated to an emotion shared by most of us – heartbreak, the Museum of Broken Relationships is a unique and poignant exhibit of objects and stories of people’s failed loves. From cut-up wedding dresses to axes, this unique Museum celebrates what we all share: an effort to let go of the past and focus on the future. Started in 2006 in Zagreb, it didn’t take long for the museum to achieve international recognition. Proclaimed ‘the most innovative and daring museum project in Europe’, the museum branched out to Los Angeles in 2016.

Slovenia’s Lake Bled

Slovenia’s National Treasure

Stories of Ljubljana

History, Elegance and Friendly Charm

Castles of Croatia

Fairy tale castles, Baroque beauty and hearty food!

Stories of Zagreb

A Walking Tour of Croatia’s Capital
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Slovenia’s Lake Bled

Slovenia's National Treasure

Welcome to one of the most ‘storybook’ settings in Europe where the natural beauty and romantic ambiance of Slovenia put on a spectacular show – the magical Lake Bled! An emerald green lake with Slovenia’s only island is surrounded by alpine forests, a castle perched high on the ridge and the snowcapped peaks of the Julian Alps in the backdrop. A picture – perfect church occupies the small island, awaiting traditional hand propelled gondola style boats to make the short trip across the lake and bring curious visitors over. Discover the legends that surround the lake and ring the church bell for good luck, although you will already feel fortunate enough to be there!

Available all year round

full day

easy

Zagreb, Ljubljana

Slovenia’s Lake Bled

Slovenia's National Treasure

Welcome to one of the most ‘storybook’ settings in Europe where the natural beauty and romantic ambiance of Slovenia put on a spectacular show – the magical Lake Bled! An emerald green lake with Slovenia’s only island is surrounded by alpine forests, a castle perched high on the ridge and the snowcapped peaks of the Julian Alps in the backdrop. A picture – perfect church occupies the small island, awaiting traditional hand propelled gondola style boats to make the short trip across the lake and bring curious visitors over. Discover the legends that surround the lake and ring the church bell for good luck, although you will already feel fortunate enough to be there!

Available all year round

full day

easy

Zagreb, Ljubljana

Stories of Ljubljana

History, Elegance and Friendly Charm

Ljubljana, the delightful capital of Slovenia, is a city known for its friendly, welcoming people, an abundance of culture and the famous ornate bridges spanning the river Ljubljanica. A city with a small-town feel, Ljubljana seems designed for walking and socializing outside, with an intellectual, proud and creative spirit to the culture. As you stroll the attractive streets of its historical center, flanked by colorful Art Nouveau architecture, splendid churches and street art, your guide will tell you how the people of Ljubljana embrace life in full swing and how the social life, culture and history come together into an easy-going personality of Slovenia’s capital, proud underneath a picture-perfect castle on the hill.

Available all year round

full day

easy

Zagreb, Ljubljana

Stories of Ljubljana

History, Elegance and Friendly Charm

Ljubljana, the delightful capital of Slovenia, is a city known for its friendly, welcoming people, an abundance of culture and the famous ornate bridges spanning the river Ljubljanica. A city with a small-town feel, Ljubljana seems designed for walking and socializing outside, with an intellectual, proud and creative spirit to the culture. As you stroll the attractive streets of its historical center, flanked by colorful Art Nouveau architecture, splendid churches and street art, your guide will tell you how the people of Ljubljana embrace life in full swing and how the social life, culture and history come together into an easy-going personality of Slovenia’s capital, proud underneath a picture-perfect castle on the hill.

Available all year round

full day

easy

Zagreb, Ljubljana

Castles of Croatia

Fairy tale castles, Baroque beauty and hearty food!

Just a half hour from the hustle and bustle of Zagreb, travel 500 years back in time! Step back into the illustrious past of Zagorje, the beautifully romantic region north of Zagreb. Private tour of Zagorje castles is an exceptional oportunity to explore the historic treasures of the area. Filled with medieval and Renaissance fortresses, Baroque estates and over fifty castles, this is one of the richest regions in the whole of Croatia! As you travel through a landscape of rolling hills, vineyard-lined slopes and castle-topped hillocks, explore the famous, atmospheric Trakoscan castle and the Baroque heartland of Croatia, the town of Varazdin and enjoy the opportunity for some off-the-radar continental culture transporting you into the heartfelt Croatia.

Available all year round

half day

easy

Zagorje

Castles of Croatia

Fairy tale castles, Baroque beauty and hearty food!

Just a half hour from the hustle and bustle of Zagreb, travel 500 years back in time! Step back into the illustrious past of Zagorje, the beautifully romantic region north of Zagreb. Private tour of Zagorje castles is an exceptional oportunity to explore the historic treasures of the area. Filled with medieval and Renaissance fortresses, Baroque estates and over fifty castles, this is one of the richest regions in the whole of Croatia! As you travel through a landscape of rolling hills, vineyard-lined slopes and castle-topped hillocks, explore the famous, atmospheric Trakoscan castle and the Baroque heartland of Croatia, the town of Varazdin and enjoy the opportunity for some off-the-radar continental culture transporting you into the heartfelt Croatia.

Available all year round

half day

easy

Zagorje

Stories of Zagreb

A Walking Tour of Croatia's Capital

Zagreb is a wonderful city to explore on foot. Compact and charming but also exciting and diverse, it oozes that feel of a small-scale capital city which offers many options but remains in touch with its people. Surprising and entertaining around each corner, with a brimming street scene, green parks, lively markets, world-class shopping and a cool history to match, Zagreb pulses in the intriguing space between its medieval past, Art Nouveau moment and contemporary heyday. Threading the story from the olden days to the thriving present, our classic walking tour highlights the very essence of the Croatian capital.

Available all year round

half day

easy

Zagreb

Stories of Zagreb

A Walking Tour of Croatia's Capital

Zagreb is a wonderful city to explore on foot. Compact and charming but also exciting and diverse, it oozes that feel of a small-scale capital city which offers many options but remains in touch with its people. Surprising and entertaining around each corner, with a brimming street scene, green parks, lively markets, world-class shopping and a cool history to match, Zagreb pulses in the intriguing space between its medieval past, Art Nouveau moment and contemporary heyday. Threading the story from the olden days to the thriving present, our classic walking tour highlights the very essence of the Croatian capital.

Available all year round

half day

easy

Zagreb

Wonders of Plitvice Lakes

Croatia's masterpiece of nature!

Plitvice, with its luminous lakes and spectacular waterfalls, are one of the most popular destinations in this part of Europe! The water has been flowing over the limestone and chalk have over thousands of years creating natural dams which resulted in a series of 16 beautiful lakes, caves and waterfalls. These geological processes continue today. The forest in the park is home to bears, wolves and many rare bird species and the entire area around the lakes is so lush and wildly pristine that UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1979.

Available all year round

full day

easy

Split, Zadar, Zagreb, Šibenik

Wonders of Plitvice Lakes

Croatia's masterpiece of nature!

Plitvice, with its luminous lakes and spectacular waterfalls, are one of the most popular destinations in this part of Europe! The water has been flowing over the limestone and chalk have over thousands of years creating natural dams which resulted in a series of 16 beautiful lakes, caves and waterfalls. These geological processes continue today. The forest in the park is home to bears, wolves and many rare bird species and the entire area around the lakes is so lush and wildly pristine that UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1979.

Available all year round

full day

easy

Split, Zadar, Zagreb, Šibenik

Zagreb

Tours in Croatia by Secret Dalmatia

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