This walking tour will show you all the essential sights and introduce you to Croatia's art and history.
Where were Gradec and Kaptol and what makes the unique? Why does a cannon go off in the middle of the city every day at noon? Get all the answers you need during the private walking tour, and afterward visit a museum of your choice in the city center with the guide.
The last part of the activity is complete by visiting at your one pace ( no guide ) a museum by choosing one of the below: Zagreb City Museum / Naive Art Museum / Museum of Broken Relationships / Technical Museum of Nikola Tesla / Modern Art Gallery. Please note that the availability to visit certain museums depends on their opening hours.
Hidden in the mountains of the region Lika, the magical Plitvice Lakes have been inspiring legends and fairy tales for hundreds of years. Declared a National Park in 1949 and a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site in 1979, the lakes have been attracting visitors in all seasons. Discover yourself the enchanting waterfalls in spring and summer, colourful forest around them in autumn and frozen winter wonderland!
A walk along the lakes, feeling the drops of water spraying off the highest waterfall and taking a ride on a boat across the biggest lake Kozjakwill make you see why so many people come to admire this nature's gem.
On the way from the Plitvice Lakes National Park we stop at the small village Rastoke. The village is known for its traditional architecture - small houses of stone and wood with watermills, standing over cascading waterfalls!
The tour guide will accompany guests during the entire tour.
Reading fairy tales and being able to walk around those fairy castles would be the treat to those who day dream about kings, knights,warriors and princess. Apart from dreaming, reality of castle Trakoscan from 13th century, castle Veliki Tabor from 15th century and ethno museum Staro selo Kumrovac will give you an insight in Croatian medieval life in north of the country, enrich your knowledge, memories and probably exceed your expectations.
The best way to experience Croatian capital Zagreb is with a guide who will take you on foot through all of the secrets of Zagreb. We would tell you interesting historical facts, anecdotes and stories dating back to prehistoric times.
This pleasant walk would take you to the noteworthy sights; Gothic Cathedral of Zagreb, Picturesque Church of St Mark, Stone Gate , Croatian Parliament (Sabor - Centre of Croatian political life) and also Government Building.
You would visit well-known cable-less car and hear midday cannon fire from Lotrscak Tower. Simply this experience would make you fell in love with this beautiful city.
Join our Mreznica Kayaking in Croatia day trip and enjoy the most amazing scenery.Have fun discovering the spectacular canyon from a kayak. If you are staying anywhere in the Plitvice area, this kayaking trip is a must!
Six stunning travertine waterfalls, crystal clear waters, magnificent canyon, beautiful intact nature, exhilarating cliff jumping, swimming, and paddling all packed in the four-hour kayaking trip.
The great thing about the Mreznica Kayaking in Croatia trip is that you don't need any previous kayaking experience. It is so safe, even the 12-year-olds can join. Still, this kayaking trip is exciting enough even for the more adventurous ones. For example, you can jump off a 9 m (29 ft) high cliff. Although the Mreznica River is close to sometimes crowded Plitvice Lakes, they feel light-years apart even though the scenery is equally stunning and the waters are equally emerald. However, not even all Croatians know about this hidden gem in the heart of Croatia.
So, if you are staying anywhere in the Plitvice area, this kayaking trip is a must. Another thing to know is that you can't swim in Plitvice Lakes National Park, but you can swim in the clear waters of the Mreznica River, making it a perfect option on hot days.
Enjoy going down rapids, swimming under waterfalls, and rest your mind and soul. Remember to pack a snack for a picnic lunch to enjoy while resting under the beautiful waterfall. As every participant paddles in their own boat, our minimum age requirement is 12 years. Nevertheless - this trip is suitable for beginners, families with teenagers, and smaller groups. The route is 11 km long and a reasonable fitness level is required.
Departure at 08:30 from your accommodation in Zagreb, driving direction Karlovac - city on 4 rivers: Korana , Mreznica, Kupa and Dobra.
It is one of the rare cities we know the exact foundation day: July 13th 1579. The city was founded as a large fortress for protection against the Otomans. Around 09:15am arriving to city of Turanj - known for its Open-Air Croatian Homeland War Museum, (optional visit).
Further on driving to next stop: City of Slunj and its idyllic water mill village of Rastoke, which has similar natural phenomena occurring as do the Plitvice Lakes, thus it is often referred to as "the Small Lakes of Plitvice". You will see the unique structure of well-preserved wooden watermills on the waterfalls of river Slunjcica. Approximately at 11:30am we will be arriving Plitvice Lakes National park, world's natural heritage that is on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1979. Inside the park, you will walk along the majestic string of sixteen cascaded lakes connected with beautiful waterfalls. Your walk of the National Park will take approximately 3 hours and will include hiking along both upper and lower lakes, a boat ride over the big lake and a train ride through park area at the end.
The Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia's most popular tourist attraction is located roughly halfway between capital city Zagreb and Zadar on the coast, the lakes are a definite must-see in Croatia. The beauty of the National Park lies in its sixteen lakes, inter-connected by a series of waterfalls, and set in deep woodland populated by deer, bears, wolves, boars and rare bird species. The National Park covers a total area of 300 square kilometers, whilst the lakes join together over a distance of eight kilometers. There's also quite an altitude difference - the highest point is at 1,280m, the lowest at 380m - although the total height difference between the lakes themselves is only 135m (Veliki Slap, the largest waterfall, is 70m tall). About 15:00pm you will meet again your driver - guide for return back to Zagreb, which will take about 2 hours.
Take a walk with us and discover art, architecture, history and everyday life of Croatia's capital city, Zagreb!
We start with the oldest part of the town - Kaptol, visiting the neogothic Cathedral and learning about the founding of the city. Passing through the Dolac farmer's market, where you can buy seasonal fruits or vegetables, traditional toys and clothes, we continue our tour towards the medieval Upper Town, also known as Gradec.
Walking our way up the Radiceva street, an old street full of lovely bars and little designer shops, we reach the oldest preserved entrance to the Upper Town, the Stone Gate. Eventually, we arrive at one of the most remarkable points in Zagreb: St. Mark's Square. There you will learn the most important things about Croatian history and political system.
From there we continue towards the Lotrscak Tower where you can take great panoramic photos of the Lower Town, hear the loud cannon of Gric at noon, take a ride with Europe's shortest funicular or continue walking down the Strossmayer's Promenade towards the main square - The Ban Jelacic Square. There we finish our amusing tour and leave you in good hands - the hands of our loving city!
They say that love goes through the stomach, and on this tour, we will make sure that you fall in love with Zagreb by tasting it, while learning about it.
First, we will take you around the old town and tell you everything you need to know about the most important historic and cultural sights. We start with a walk around the oldest parts of Zagreb - Kaptol and Gradec.
The main landmark in Kaptol is Zagreb Cathedral. Take a look at what remains of the cathedral's fortifications, then pass the famous city market, Dolac. Walking way up Radiceva street, an old street full of lovely bars and little designer shops, we'll arrive at one of the most remarkable points in Zagreb: St. Mark's Square where you will learn the most important things about Croatian history and political system.
After the introduction to the capital's history and contemporary culture, get ready to enjoy Croatia with all your senses! You will try the finest Croatian cheeses and typical winesand - fall in love with them!
