Zadar Walking Tour of Old Town with Gligora Cheese and Deli
by Elegance Tours
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This walking tour of Zadar's Old Town lasts about 1 hour and 40 minutes and is guided by a licensed local expert. The tour begins at Narodni Trg, also called People's Square, where the City Guard building from 1562 stands. Nearby, the remains of the 11th-century St Lawrence Church can be seen through the Cafe Lovro premises. Next, the group visits St. Simon's Church, which holds the mummified body of Simeon the God-receiver in a silver casket, an important medieval goldsmith work in Croatia. The tour continues to the Square of Five Wells, located between the medieval City Walls and the Renaissance Grimani bastion. This square features five ornamental wells built in the 16th century to serve as a water cistern during Turkish sieges. The guide then leads visitors through Queen Jelena Madijevka Park, the oldest park in Croatia, established in 1829 on top of the Grimaldi bastion. Afterwards, the tour stops at Zadar’s main green market, Trznica Zadar, known for local organic produce, fresh fish, meat, and souvenirs, with a history stretching back to the Roman Forum. The Church of St. Krsevan follows, a Romanesque church consecrated in 1175 and the only remaining part of a medieval Benedictine abbey. The tour also includes a visit to Zadar’s cathedral, built in the 12th and 13th centuries, featuring a decorated facade, fresco remains, and the relics of St. Anastasia. Finally, the route covers the ancient Roman Forum dominated by the Church of St. Donatus, a circular Byzantine-style church from the early 9th century. It contains Roman columns and paving slabs from the Forum and is now used as a concert hall or exhibition space. The tour is sponsored by Gligora Cheese and deli and includes all fees and taxes.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Narodni TRG
People's Square dates back to the Middle Ages and was originally called Platea Magenta, the center of public life. The northern side features the City Guard building designed by Venetian architect Michele Sanmicheli and constructed in 1562.
10 min
Narodni TRG
The remains of the 11th-century pre-Romanesque St Lawrence Church are located here, accessible through Cafe Lovro on the square.
10 min
St. Simon's Church
This church holds the mummified body of Simeon the God-receiver in a silver casket considered Croatia's most valuable medieval goldsmith work. Simeon is a biblical figure who held the infant Jesus, and he is Zadar’s patron saint.
10 min
Five Wells
This square, situated between medieval City Walls and the Renaissance Grimani bastion, features five ornamental wells built as a water cistern in the 16th century to protect the city during Turkish sieges.
10 min
Perivoj kraljice Jelene Madijevke
Queen Jelena Madijevka Park, established in 1829 by Baron Franz Ludwig von Welden, is the oldest public park in Dalmatia, built atop the Grimaldi bastion near Five Wells Square.
10 min
Trznica Zadar
Zadar’s main green market and closed fish market are located here. The market offers locally grown organic food, fresh fish, meat, and traditional products, continuing a market tradition dating back to the Roman Forum.
10 min
Church of St. Krsevan
Consecrated in 1175, this Romanesque church is named after Zadar's patron saint and is the only surviving part of a medieval Benedictine abbey. Elizabeth of Bosnia was secretly buried here for three years. A bell tower construction began in 1485 but was never finished.
10 min
Zadar Cathedral
Built in the 12th and 13th centuries, Zadar Cathedral has a decorated facade and a three-nave interior with fresco remains in the side apses. It was heavily damaged during World War II and later restored. The marble sarcophagus of St Anastasia is on the altar in the left apse, and the choir contains carved stalls. A glass vestibule allows viewing inside when the cathedral is closed.
5 min
Church of St. Donatus
Located at the ancient Roman Forum, this 9th-century circular Byzantine-style church was built by Bishop Donatus. It survived the 13th-century Mongol invasions and contains Roman columns and paving slabs from the Forum. It is no longer used for services but hosts concerts and exhibitions.
7 min
Church of St. Donatus
Dating from the early 9th century, this circular Byzantine-style church was named after the bishop who commissioned it. It survived the 13th-century Mongol invasion and is an important cultural relic of the early Croatian kingdom. The simple interior includes two complete Roman columns and paving slabs from the Forum. The church has not been used for services for around 200 years and now often serves as a concert hall or exhibition space.
7 min
Meeting point
Simply meet the guide at the meeting point "Narodni trg" (Peoples square) under the Lamp Post 10 minutes beforehand. Look for a white umbrella with Zadar Walking Tour sign .
End point
Simply meet the guide at the meeting point "Narodni trg" (Peoples square) under the Lamp Post 10 minutes beforehand. Look for a white umbrella with Zadar Walking Tour sign .
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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- Zadar 3-4 Hour Luxury 3 Islands Boat Tour with Aperol Spritz and Snorkeling
- Dugi Otok Full-Day Kayak Tour from Zadar
- Zrmanja River Kayaking in Zadar with Optional Transfer from Zadar
- Zadar Island-Hopping Speedboat Tour with Snorkeling Equipment and Guide
Zadar Walking Tour of Old Town with Gligora Cheese and Deli
by Elegance Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$34.74Overview
This walking tour of Zadar's Old Town lasts about 1 hour and 40 minutes and is guided by a licensed local expert. The tour begins at Narodni Trg, also called People's Square, where the City Guard building from 1562 stands. Nearby, the remains of the 11th-century St Lawrence Church can be seen through the Cafe Lovro premises. Next, the group visits St. Simon's Church, which holds the mummified body of Simeon the God-receiver in a silver casket, an important medieval goldsmith work in Croatia. The tour continues to the Square of Five Wells, located between the medieval City Walls and the Renaissance Grimani bastion. This square features five ornamental wells built in the 16th century to serve as a water cistern during Turkish sieges. The guide then leads visitors through Queen Jelena Madijevka Park, the oldest park in Croatia, established in 1829 on top of the Grimaldi bastion. Afterwards, the tour stops at Zadar’s main green market, Trznica Zadar, known for local organic produce, fresh fish, meat, and souvenirs, with a history stretching back to the Roman Forum. The Church of St. Krsevan follows, a Romanesque church consecrated in 1175 and the only remaining part of a medieval Benedictine abbey. The tour also includes a visit to Zadar’s cathedral, built in the 12th and 13th centuries, featuring a decorated facade, fresco remains, and the relics of St. Anastasia. Finally, the route covers the ancient Roman Forum dominated by the Church of St. Donatus, a circular Byzantine-style church from the early 9th century. It contains Roman columns and paving slabs from the Forum and is now used as a concert hall or exhibition space. The tour is sponsored by Gligora Cheese and deli and includes all fees and taxes.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Narodni TRG
People's Square dates back to the Middle Ages and was originally called Platea Magenta, the center of public life. The northern side features the City Guard building designed by Venetian architect Michele Sanmicheli and constructed in 1562.
10 min
Narodni TRG
The remains of the 11th-century pre-Romanesque St Lawrence Church are located here, accessible through Cafe Lovro on the square.
10 min
St. Simon's Church
This church holds the mummified body of Simeon the God-receiver in a silver casket considered Croatia's most valuable medieval goldsmith work. Simeon is a biblical figure who held the infant Jesus, and he is Zadar’s patron saint.
10 min
Five Wells
This square, situated between medieval City Walls and the Renaissance Grimani bastion, features five ornamental wells built as a water cistern in the 16th century to protect the city during Turkish sieges.
10 min
Perivoj kraljice Jelene Madijevke
Queen Jelena Madijevka Park, established in 1829 by Baron Franz Ludwig von Welden, is the oldest public park in Dalmatia, built atop the Grimaldi bastion near Five Wells Square.
10 min
Trznica Zadar
Zadar’s main green market and closed fish market are located here. The market offers locally grown organic food, fresh fish, meat, and traditional products, continuing a market tradition dating back to the Roman Forum.
10 min
Church of St. Krsevan
Consecrated in 1175, this Romanesque church is named after Zadar's patron saint and is the only surviving part of a medieval Benedictine abbey. Elizabeth of Bosnia was secretly buried here for three years. A bell tower construction began in 1485 but was never finished.
10 min
Zadar Cathedral
Built in the 12th and 13th centuries, Zadar Cathedral has a decorated facade and a three-nave interior with fresco remains in the side apses. It was heavily damaged during World War II and later restored. The marble sarcophagus of St Anastasia is on the altar in the left apse, and the choir contains carved stalls. A glass vestibule allows viewing inside when the cathedral is closed.
5 min
Church of St. Donatus
Located at the ancient Roman Forum, this 9th-century circular Byzantine-style church was built by Bishop Donatus. It survived the 13th-century Mongol invasions and contains Roman columns and paving slabs from the Forum. It is no longer used for services but hosts concerts and exhibitions.
7 min
Church of St. Donatus
Dating from the early 9th century, this circular Byzantine-style church was named after the bishop who commissioned it. It survived the 13th-century Mongol invasion and is an important cultural relic of the early Croatian kingdom. The simple interior includes two complete Roman columns and paving slabs from the Forum. The church has not been used for services for around 200 years and now often serves as a concert hall or exhibition space.
7 min
Meeting point
Simply meet the guide at the meeting point "Narodni trg" (Peoples square) under the Lamp Post 10 minutes beforehand. Look for a white umbrella with Zadar Walking Tour sign .
End point
Simply meet the guide at the meeting point "Narodni trg" (Peoples square) under the Lamp Post 10 minutes beforehand. Look for a white umbrella with Zadar Walking Tour sign .
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in Zadar
- Zadar Half-Day Island Hopping Tour with Snorkeling on Galevac, Kali & Otrić Bay
- Zadar 3-4 Hour Luxury 3 Islands Boat Tour with Aperol Spritz and Snorkeling
- Dugi Otok Full-Day Kayak Tour from Zadar
- Zrmanja River Kayaking in Zadar with Optional Transfer from Zadar
- Zadar Island-Hopping Speedboat Tour with Snorkeling Equipment and Guide