Zagreb Beyond the Guidebooks

This is a walking tour of old Zagreb called Upper Town.

Immerse yourself in the history, culture, and everyday life of Croatia's capital city.
See the most important sights as well as several hidden gems of this city with almost a million of hearts. We'll walk some off-the-beaten paths, and you'll have a chance to hear about the city you can't find neither in the guidebooks nor on internet. 
 

The tour includes:

Jurišićeva street -  in front of the 'SPAR' supermarket (very close to the main city square) is the start of the tour 

• short introduction 

Ban Josip Jelačić Square - the main city square

• the most popular legend about how Zagreb got its name 
• an intriguing story about Ban (Governor) Josip Jelačić 

Radićeva street - heading to Upper Town (Gradec)

• Entrance to the Grič Tunnel - WWII shelter

Strossmayer's Promenade - west side

• 19th century promenade outside former medieval walls

Park Grič

• a small, but important  archaeological site 

Lotrščak Tower  

• old medieval tower with a cannon still in use 
• from below the tower is the best view on the south-west part of the city
• story about the shortest funicular in the world

Strossmayer's Promenade - east side

• 19th century promenade outside former medieval walls

Gradec Viewpoint

• the best view on the Cathedral (the main Croatian catholic church) and the second part of Upper Town, called Kaptol

St. Catherine's Square 

• with a nice 17th century baroque church, the oldest high school in Zagreb and old gas lamps

St. Mark's Square 

• with the church of St. Mark and its  colourful roof, the Croatian Parliament building, and the Seat of the Croatian government 

Stone Gate 

• the only preserved gate to the old medieval town 
• story about an old painting

Tkalčićeva Street – a border between two medieval settlements – Gradec and Kaptol 

• pedestrian street full of cafes, bars and restaurants 
• the perfect place to say something about traditional Zagreb and Croatian food

Bloody Bridge 

• there is no bridge, and no blood anymore, but a secret is still there 

Zagreb Cathedral 

• the main Croatian catholic church 

This tour ends close to the main city square and street with cafes, bars and restaurants. 

Let's walk, talk, and have fun together :-)

Marina, your guide in Zagreb