Free tour

Free Walking Tour Zagreb: Myths, Legends & Witches

5.00

Excellent(2)

Zagreb

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: English

Guru: Tea

Registered on 21 December 2025

Hi, I’m Tea! Born and raised in Zagreb, I have a passion for history, storytelling, and the hidden tales that linger in the shadows of the city. Since 2019, I’ve been guiding tours around Zagreb, uncovering its secrets, legends, and fascinating details for curious travelers. I love showing the city the way locals experience it – winding streets, hidden corners, and stories that stir the imagination. Come and explore Zagreb with me – from the charming everyday life to its mysterious myths and legends. I promise fun, intriguing stories, and unforgettable moments. Book your tour now and step into the stories that Zagreb keeps waiting to reveal!

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Discover the myths, legends, and dark tales of Zagreb on this fascinating walking tour! We begin at Manduševac Fountain, where the city’s founding legend comes alive, then visit the magnificent Zagreb Cathedral, uncovering the legends that surround it.
Stroll through Dolac Market, once home to herbalists and secret rituals, and feel the shadows of the past on Tkalčićeva Street, where myths and nocturnal creatures once roamed. Cross the Krvavi Most and hear stories of violent clashes, murders, and dark tales of witches connected to the turbulent past of Gradec and Kaptol.

Then step into the mysterious Grič Tunnel, a hidden underground passage full of secrets and legends.

We stop in front of Lotrščak Tower to enjoy the view and hear tales of the tower and city walls, once guarding Zagreb from thieves, witches, and other dark creatures lurking in the shadows.

At St. Mark’s Square, uncover tales of power, justice, and old witch trials. The tour reaches its dramatic climax at Kamenita vrata, where the statue of St. George slaying the dragon and the nearby old pharmacy set the stage for witches, hidden rituals, and mystical stories.

Finally, we’ll return to Ban Jelačić Square, leaving you with unforgettable memories and a deeper, more mysterious side of Zagreb seen through a local’s eyes.

Some of the places we will see:

Manduševac Fountain – the legend of Zagreb’s origin
Zagreb Cathedral – myths and legends surrounding the city’s most powerful landmark
Dolac Market – herbalists, rituals, and hidden traditions
Krvavi Most Street – dark stories of conflicts, murders, and witches
Grič Tunnel – secret underground passages and hidden meetings
Lotrščak Tower – city walls, shadows, and dark creatures of the night
St. Mark’s Square – power, justice, and witch trial stories
Kamenita vrata (Stone Gate) – wishes, legends, and the dragon of Zagreb

Perfect for lovers of storytelling, legends, and dark history.
Dare to explore Zagreb’s myths, legends, and hidden shadows.
Book your tour and discover where witches, legends, and history meet!

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Manduševac

I will be waiting in front of Manduševac Fountain on Ban Jelačić Square, holding a white sign with black letters: “Myths, Legends & Witches”. Easy to spot and ready to guide you into the mysteries of Zagreb.

Outside visit

Zagrebačka katedrala

Outside visit

Ulica Ivana Tkalčića

Outside visit

Ulica Pavla Radića

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).