Top Zagreb Half-day Tours

Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—on a full-day trip from Zagreb, and experience one of Croatia’s most scenic landscapes. Visit the historic village of Rastoke, join a guide for a walk through the park, cruise across Kozjak Lake, then take a panoramic train ride. This full-day Plitvice Lakes tour includes pickup and drop-off at selected hotels in Zagreb, all activities, and entrance fees.

Avoid the limiting itinerary of a walking-only excursion and explore beyond the city center on a comprehensive tour that includes outlying sights such as Mirogoj Cemetery and Jarun Lake. Listen to insights provided by your driver-guide as you explore by both foot and car, making the most of your time as you travel easily between locations, with hotel pickup and drop-off included at a time that suits you.

Pack in two of Slovenia’s most popular places into one day with this full-day tour of Ljubljana and Bled from Croatia. With round-trip transport form Zagreb included, it’s easy to make your way to see the Ljubljana old city center, Ljubljanica River’s Triple Bridge, Bled Castle, and Lake Bled. Tour both cities with a guide, and then use your free time to explore on your own.

Move through Zagreb at your own pace on this private tour, which ensures personalized attention and a flexible schedule. Your guide will lead you through a carefully considered itinerary designed to show you the best of the city in a single tour. You'll get plenty of personalized attention and the chance to ask questions while visiting highlights such as the Stone Gate, the Zagreb Cathedral, and the local markets and squares.

Visit two of Slovenia’s highlights on a full-day, small-group tour from Zagreb to Ljubljana and Lake Bled. Take a walking tour of the historic Slovenian capital, enjoy the view from the Ljubljana Castle, then drive into the Julian Alps to see Lake Bled’s medieval castle and island church. This full-day Slovenia tour includes all activities and round-trip transport from centrally-located Zagreb hotels, and it’s limited to eight people for a more personal experience.

Visit the UNESCO-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park and riverside village of Rastoke on this full-day trip from Zagreb. Traveling by air-conditioned minivan, stop in Rastoke, dubbed the ‘Little Plitvice,’ and see its cascades and watermills before continuing to Plitvice proper. Here, take a 4-hour sightseeing tour, admiring the lakes and waterfalls by foot, boat, and tram. Finish with lunch (own expense) at a local restaurant before returning to Zagreb. Entrance fees included.

Enjoy a day away from the city without the hassle of travel on a round-trip excursion from your Zagreb hotel to the outlying Plitviče Lakes National Park. Discover the sights of the UNESCO-listed forest reserve with insights provided by your guide. Explore the natural landscape by foot, looking out for native wildlife as you admire dramatic waterfalls and lakes, then relax with return transfer via minivan or car.

Explore the turbulent 20th century in Croatia in a entertaining way combining historical facts and personal experiences. You will find out more about Croatia’s relations with neighbouring countries and being a part of five different regimes, going through three brutal wars, all explained in an easy-to-understand fashion! • Visit the WWII tunnels and hear dark stories of the Croatian fascist state • Learn about communist Yugoslavia and its leader Tito • Visit a multimedia exhibition on Croatian Homeland War • Understand the relationships between former Yugoslavia states in the past and nowadays

It can be difficult to appreciate Zagreb’s historical and cultural significance on a self-led tour. Discover the city’s highlights and hear their stories on an intimate walking tour led by a local, benefiting from the small-group size for a more personalized experience. Explore landmarks including the Cathedral, St Mark’s Church, and Lotrscak Tower, and enjoy an included ride on the historic city funicular.

Visit the Baroque city of Varazdin and take in Trakoscan Castle on a full-day, guided tour from Zagreb that explores Croatia’s history, architecture, and art. Join a local guide for a walking tour through the beautiful center of Varazdin, then head to the 13th century castle to see rooms filled with paintings, weapons, and artifacts. This full-day Varazdin and Trakoscan Castle tour includes pickup and drop-off in centrally-located Zagreb hotels, and it’s limited to 8 people for personal service from the guide.

Benefit from a personalized itinerary geared to a small group on this half-day tour of prehistoric and medieval Croatia. Combine a visit to the Krapina Neanderthal Museum with a guided tour of Trakošćan Castle; entrance fees included. You’ll discover the beauty of northern Croatia, with round-trip transport provided from Zagreb in the comfort of a minivan.

Cycle through the city streets of Zagreb on this afternoon bike tour. With a guide in the lead and a bike and helmet provided, you can enjoy the scenery without worrying about directions or navigating. Pass many of the city's highlights and learn about  Zagreb's history, culture, and modern-day life through guided commentary. Stop to catch your breath with a coffee at a local cafe.

Discover Zagreb old and new, and see many of the city’s main attractions, when you sign on for this half-day bike tour of the Croatian capital. Meet your guide in central Zagreb, and grab your bikes and helmets before heading off on your trip around town. Tackle the hills to reach Zagreb’s historical Upper Town, see the neoclassical splendor of its Lower Town, and bike to the city’s most modern districts, too. As you go, learn more about the city and its landmarks from your guide.

A tour designed for all the foodies who love to explore local cuisines. During a 3-hour tour, you will enjoy a variety of dishes from all parts of Croatia, ranging from traditional to modern classics, and find out more about local customs. It's a fun and informative tasting tour to the largest green market, but also local restaurants, and food shops in the very city centre of Zagreb. Piece of advice - come hungry! • Taste the best traditional and modern Croatian food • Visit the largest green market in Zagreb, as a true local • Multiple restaurant and food shop stops with all tastings included • Learn about local culinary traditions and customs • Eat, drink and enjoy the city with a local host

Discover the highlights Zagreb's Old Town and downtown areas on this private walking tour. Perfect if you want an overview of the Croatian capital with a guide that’s focused on your personal group, the tour includes sights of all the city landmarks but has an itinerary that can be tweaked per your preference. A hotel pickup and drop-off service is also included from the city center.

Get to know Zagreb on a fully customizable private tour. Blend into the relaxed vibe of the city and enjoy the undivided attention from your local licensed guide. Explore the city's landmarks at your own pace and soak in the information about history, culture and contemporary events of the country's capital. Enjoy the stories behind the St. Mark's church, Lotršćak Tower, the Cathedral as well as the people that left their mark in Zagreb's rich history. End the tour with plenty of interesting information, advises and of course with a smile on your face.

Let’s explore the everyday life of people living in Zagreb in the time of Yugoslavia! Yugoslav socialist system, unique and controversial, left many marks around the city. On this tour you’ll see both the old and abandoned factories whose signs rust on roof tops, and also factories that survived the transition and are still successful. We’ll also learn about the life in the well-known gigantic apartment building, listen to the 70s and 80s rock music and try to guess what happened to the former communist party headquarters building! You’ll get a unique chance to experience all that with a lot of history, fun facts, a drive in a Yugo, and a drink in one of the rare bars that got stuck in 1987!

See Zagreb highlights on a 3.5 hours, small-group tour (up to 15 participants) with a local guide, and explore the city by car and on foot. Learn about Zagreb history and culture as you take in architectural landmarks, the Mirogoj Cemetery, and the cobblestone streets of Upper Town. This 3.5 hours Zagreb tour includes pickup at centrally-located hotels and tickets on the historic Funicular Railway, and departure times are available throughout the day.

What better way to discover Zagreb’s historical and cultural highlights as well as contemporary scene than on a personalized walking tour led by local. Do not expect a dry presentation of facts rather an informative and a well-rounded story of not just Zagreb but Croatia as well. Your guide will make sure you experience and feel the atmosphere of the country’s capital as well as the habits of the locals. The tour will end with plentiful advice so you might even consider prolonging your stay in Zagreb.

Explore Zagreb’s bustling market culture, take part in a Croatian cooking class, visit a local winery, and more, on this immersive culinary tour. Meet your guide in the morning; with just a small group for company, you’ll venture to the historical Dolac Market to meet traders and see how locals shop. Following some snacks, head to a nearby kitchen where you’ll learn how to prepare Croatian brunch. Then, continue to a winery in the heart of the city for a wine tasting (accompanied by snacks). The tour concludes with coffee and dessert.

Escape the bustling city on a 4x4 tour of Medvednica Nature Park. Discover hidden highlights, including a former silver mine shaft, 200 year old trout farm, and ancient spring, as well as included access to Medvedgrad Fortress. Absorb views of the mountain landscape as you cruise along off-road trails and look out for native wildlife, such as deer and boar, while gaining insight into the region from your guide.

Sites and bites walking tour is great for you and your hungry tummy! This is a great way to have a taste of Croatian cuisine. This tour will take you to the historical sites in Zagreb and taste a bite of authentic dishes on your stops in small eateries in the city with a group of like-minded foodies. This is a 2 in 1 tour, history and gastronomy. The tour finishes with a 3-course lunch, a glass of wine, and local brandy.

Explore Croatian capital with our local guides. Find out how was Zagreb founded, and when was Ban Josip Jelačić monument erected. We will discover more about Zagreb cathedral, tallest building in Zagreb. What is hidden it its treasury, and what are most interesting anecdotes about it? You will enjoy mixture of artistic styles which formed cathedral through centuries, and learn about its significance to Croatian people. Find out why is market Dolac favorite shopping place for locals, and what makes it so special. Take the opportunity to taste snacks which are irreplaceable in local daily diet. Why is painting of St. Mary on Kamenita vrata so important to locals, and what makes St. Mark’s church one of the most important symbols of Zagreb and Croatia? Why is St. Catherine’s church considered most beautiful baroque church? Discover Lotrščak tower legend. Take a ride on world’s shortest funicular ride! We will make sure that this tour remains unforgettable experience for you!

We will start at the main square (Ban Jelačić Square) from where we will hit the road and jump onto the shortest funicular in the world! As soon as we arrive to the Upper town, we will enjoy the most beautiful view at Zagreb and travel through time... Our tours starts: Lotrščak tower & "big bang" (hint: not a theory if you join the tour before noon) – Strossmartre – the one-of-a-kind museum in the world (Museum of a Broken Relationships) – hommage to Nikola Tesla – the most colorful roof among churches (St. Marks church) & the pillar of shame – Dante's grandson pharmacy – Stone gate – witches' rooftops – Mills stairs – monument to prostitutes & red light district of past times – „Craft beer“ pearl (Opatovina) – the 'belly' of the city (Dolac market) – Zagreb Cathedral – Ban Jelačić Square - Zrinjevac park - Tomislav park - Main train station - Esplanade hotel. If you are looking for more: it is possible to show you the A-List of bars – upon request & at your own responsibility! ;)