Zagreb Old Town Walking Tour with Restaurants, Food, Rakija and Wine Tastings
by Roundabout Travel
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This walking tour in Zagreb connects the city's history with its culinary traditions by visiting key landmarks and sampling regional foods. The tour lasts about 3 to 4 hours and includes stops at notable sites such as Ban Jelačić Square, European Square, Dolac Market, Tkalčićeva Street, the Stone Gate, Zagreb Cathedral, St. Mark's Square, Lotrščak Tower, Strossmayer Promenade, Tunnel Grič, and Krvavi Most. Starting at Ban Jelačić Square, the former 17th-century marketplace and current city center, the guide explains its historical significance. A short walk leads to European Square, where guests can see a miniature model of Zagreb and learn about its events. The first food stop offers a cold appetizer from the Istrian region paired with local wine. Next, the group visits Dolac Market, a historic farmers market operating since 1930, combining open-air and sheltered sections. At the second restaurant, participants taste warm appetizers from the Zagreb region, accompanied by regional drinks. The tour continues through Tkalčićeva Street, known for its cafes, restaurants, and shops, then visits the Stone Gate, a 13th-century defensive monument now used as a place for lighting candles and prayer. The next stop is Zagreb Cathedral, a Gothic Roman Catholic church with two tall spires and a treasury holding religious items. The group then reaches St. Mark's Square, home to the Croatian parliament and St. Mark's Church. Passing Lotrščak Tower, a remaining medieval defense tower in Gradec, the tour also includes a view of the Uspinjača funicular, the shortest in the world and Zagreb's first public transport. Strossmayer Promenade offers panoramic views of the city. The third restaurant serves a main dish typical of Zagreb and Zagorje regions, with historical replicas and pictures in the setting. After dining, the walk passes through Tunnel Grič, built during World War II as a bomb shelter and now a pedestrian tunnel with a central hall and two passageways. The tour continues to Krvavi Most (Bloody Bridge), a street named for historical conflicts between the old towns of Kaptol and Gradec. The final restaurant stop includes a regional dessert paired with several dessert wines. Throughout the tour, a professional local guide leads the group and provides food tastings, a Croatian Rakija (brandy) tasting, and several Croatian wines. Gratuities and hotel transfers are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Ban Jelačić Square
The tour begins at Ban Jelačić Square, the central square of Zagreb. Known locally as Jelačić plac, it lies beneath the old city areas of Kaptol and Gradec. In the 17th century, this spot was called Harmica and served as the town's marketplace. Today, it is the heart of Zagreb where many major events take place.
European Square
A short walk from the central square leads to European Square, which is overlooked by the Zagreb Cathedral. The square often hosts outdoor events, including craft markets and DJ sets. Visitors can see a miniature model of Zagreb showing its main locations and streets.
First Restaurant
The first restaurant stop offers a cold appetizer from the Istrian region. Guests learn about Istra's culinary customs while tasting a regional cold dish accompanied by local wine.
30 min
Dolac Market
The group continues to Dolac Market, a farmers market that has been one of Zagreb's most visited sites since 1930. It combines an open-air market with a sheltered section and holds significant historical and cultural value.
Second Restaurant
At the second restaurant, warm appetizers from the Zagreb region are served. These regional dishes and drinks provide substantial food to enjoy during the rest of the tour.
40 min
Tkalciceva Street
The tour passes through Tkalčićeva Street, one of Zagreb's liveliest streets. It features numerous cafes, small restaurants, traditional shops, and boutiques, offering a mix of the city's past and present.
Stone Gate
Next is the Stone Gate, an important 13th-century defensive monument in Zagreb. It now serves as a place of prayer and candle lighting, creating a quiet atmosphere for visitors.
Cathedral of Zagreb
The Zagreb Cathedral is a Gothic Roman Catholic church and the second tallest building in Croatia. Its two spires dominate the city skyline. The cathedral contains a treasury with important religious documents and artifacts.
St. Mark's Square
The group visits St. Mark's Square in Zagreb's Old Town. The square is named after St. Mark's Church and houses the Croatian parliament.
Lotrscak Tower
Passing Lotrščak Tower, a medieval defense tower in Gradec, the tour highlights one of Zagreb's remaining ancient fortifications.
Drive-by Uspinjača Funicular
On the way to the next restaurant, the tour passes the Uspinjača funicular stairs, the shortest funicular ride in the world and Zagreb's first public transportation.
Strossmayer Promenade
The walk continues to Strossmayer Promenade, which offers panoramic views of Zagreb and is a popular spot for photos.
Third Restaurant
At the third restaurant, guests try a main dish typical of Zagreb and the Zagorje region. The restaurant also features historical replicas and pictures related to Croatian culinary culture.
40 min
Tunel Gric
The tour passes through Tunnel Grič, located in central Zagreb. Built during World War II, it originally served as a bomb shelter and promenade. The tunnel has a central hall and two passageways.
Krvavi Most
The Bloody Bridge street leads to the final restaurant. Named for past conflicts between the old towns of Kaptol and Gradec, this narrow street played a significant role in Zagreb’s history.
Fourth Restaurant
The last stop offers a regional dessert, which remains a surprise, paired with several dessert wines from the region.
40 min
Meeting point
Departure Point: Zagreb Center Address: Ban Josip Jelačić Square In front of Ban Jelačić Statue
End point
We are ending the tour in our last restaurant.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Zagreb Old Town Walking Tour with Restaurants, Food, Rakija and Wine Tastings
by Roundabout Travel
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€178Overview
This walking tour in Zagreb connects the city's history with its culinary traditions by visiting key landmarks and sampling regional foods. The tour lasts about 3 to 4 hours and includes stops at notable sites such as Ban Jelačić Square, European Square, Dolac Market, Tkalčićeva Street, the Stone Gate, Zagreb Cathedral, St. Mark's Square, Lotrščak Tower, Strossmayer Promenade, Tunnel Grič, and Krvavi Most. Starting at Ban Jelačić Square, the former 17th-century marketplace and current city center, the guide explains its historical significance. A short walk leads to European Square, where guests can see a miniature model of Zagreb and learn about its events. The first food stop offers a cold appetizer from the Istrian region paired with local wine. Next, the group visits Dolac Market, a historic farmers market operating since 1930, combining open-air and sheltered sections. At the second restaurant, participants taste warm appetizers from the Zagreb region, accompanied by regional drinks. The tour continues through Tkalčićeva Street, known for its cafes, restaurants, and shops, then visits the Stone Gate, a 13th-century defensive monument now used as a place for lighting candles and prayer. The next stop is Zagreb Cathedral, a Gothic Roman Catholic church with two tall spires and a treasury holding religious items. The group then reaches St. Mark's Square, home to the Croatian parliament and St. Mark's Church. Passing Lotrščak Tower, a remaining medieval defense tower in Gradec, the tour also includes a view of the Uspinjača funicular, the shortest in the world and Zagreb's first public transport. Strossmayer Promenade offers panoramic views of the city. The third restaurant serves a main dish typical of Zagreb and Zagorje regions, with historical replicas and pictures in the setting. After dining, the walk passes through Tunnel Grič, built during World War II as a bomb shelter and now a pedestrian tunnel with a central hall and two passageways. The tour continues to Krvavi Most (Bloody Bridge), a street named for historical conflicts between the old towns of Kaptol and Gradec. The final restaurant stop includes a regional dessert paired with several dessert wines. Throughout the tour, a professional local guide leads the group and provides food tastings, a Croatian Rakija (brandy) tasting, and several Croatian wines. Gratuities and hotel transfers are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Ban Jelačić Square
The tour begins at Ban Jelačić Square, the central square of Zagreb. Known locally as Jelačić plac, it lies beneath the old city areas of Kaptol and Gradec. In the 17th century, this spot was called Harmica and served as the town's marketplace. Today, it is the heart of Zagreb where many major events take place.
European Square
A short walk from the central square leads to European Square, which is overlooked by the Zagreb Cathedral. The square often hosts outdoor events, including craft markets and DJ sets. Visitors can see a miniature model of Zagreb showing its main locations and streets.
First Restaurant
The first restaurant stop offers a cold appetizer from the Istrian region. Guests learn about Istra's culinary customs while tasting a regional cold dish accompanied by local wine.
30 min
Dolac Market
The group continues to Dolac Market, a farmers market that has been one of Zagreb's most visited sites since 1930. It combines an open-air market with a sheltered section and holds significant historical and cultural value.
Second Restaurant
At the second restaurant, warm appetizers from the Zagreb region are served. These regional dishes and drinks provide substantial food to enjoy during the rest of the tour.
40 min
Tkalciceva Street
The tour passes through Tkalčićeva Street, one of Zagreb's liveliest streets. It features numerous cafes, small restaurants, traditional shops, and boutiques, offering a mix of the city's past and present.
Stone Gate
Next is the Stone Gate, an important 13th-century defensive monument in Zagreb. It now serves as a place of prayer and candle lighting, creating a quiet atmosphere for visitors.
Cathedral of Zagreb
The Zagreb Cathedral is a Gothic Roman Catholic church and the second tallest building in Croatia. Its two spires dominate the city skyline. The cathedral contains a treasury with important religious documents and artifacts.
St. Mark's Square
The group visits St. Mark's Square in Zagreb's Old Town. The square is named after St. Mark's Church and houses the Croatian parliament.
Lotrscak Tower
Passing Lotrščak Tower, a medieval defense tower in Gradec, the tour highlights one of Zagreb's remaining ancient fortifications.
Drive-by Uspinjača Funicular
On the way to the next restaurant, the tour passes the Uspinjača funicular stairs, the shortest funicular ride in the world and Zagreb's first public transportation.
Strossmayer Promenade
The walk continues to Strossmayer Promenade, which offers panoramic views of Zagreb and is a popular spot for photos.
Third Restaurant
At the third restaurant, guests try a main dish typical of Zagreb and the Zagorje region. The restaurant also features historical replicas and pictures related to Croatian culinary culture.
40 min
Tunel Gric
The tour passes through Tunnel Grič, located in central Zagreb. Built during World War II, it originally served as a bomb shelter and promenade. The tunnel has a central hall and two passageways.
Krvavi Most
The Bloody Bridge street leads to the final restaurant. Named for past conflicts between the old towns of Kaptol and Gradec, this narrow street played a significant role in Zagreb’s history.
Fourth Restaurant
The last stop offers a regional dessert, which remains a surprise, paired with several dessert wines from the region.
40 min
Meeting point
Departure Point: Zagreb Center Address: Ban Josip Jelačić Square In front of Ban Jelačić Statue
End point
We are ending the tour in our last restaurant.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.