Zagreb Essentials: History, Life and Legends

The tour lasts 2 hours

Available in English and Italian

Description

If you’d like to discover the heart and soul of Zagreb—its history, customs, and beliefs — this is a perfect tour for you!
Together, we’ll explore the most important sights in the city centre, including Downtown and the Upper Town, while uncovering the key events that transformed the old Zagreb into the city it is today.

I will take you to places that matter. We'll walk the Zagreb Horseshoe, the main city square and the old part of the city ... and I will present the people Zagrebians are proud of, and bring the past to life by connecting it with everyday life in Croatia’s capital.

We’ll wrap up the walk with a glimpse of Novi Zagreb, the post-1945 modern face of the city, along with hand-picked recommendations to help you make the most of your time in Zagreb.

Guide: Ana

Guiding since 2026

A true Zagreb native, I have been living in the city all my life and spent years working with international visitors in a wide range of roles—as a licensed tourist guide, interpreter and translator, and language teacher. My tours are in English, French, Italian, and Croatian. Passionate about languages, history, art, and walking, I love bringing Zagreb to life through its stories. Walking the city with me you’ll discover fascinating historical moments, urban legends, vivid tales from the Communist era, and have a closer look at Zagreb’s architecture—all seen through the eyes of someone who truly calls this city home.

10 stops

2 hours

Meeting point:Glavni kolodvor (Trg kralja Tomislava)Meeting point: Zagreb Railway Station (Glavni kolodvor), in front of the equestrian statue. Open in Google Maps →

1

Outside visit

Park Josipa Jurja StrossmayeraOne of the three green parks that connect the Railway Station to the main square.

2

Outside visit

ZrinjevacMaybe the most beautiful and the greenest square in Zagreb.

3

Outside visit

Ban Josip Jelačić SquareThe main square, centre of urban life in Zagreb.

10 stops

2 hours

Meeting point:Glavni kolodvor (Trg kralja Tomislava)Meeting point: Zagreb Railway Station (Glavni kolodvor), in front of the equestrian statue. Open in Google Maps →

1

Outside visit

Park Josipa Jurja StrossmayeraOne of the three green parks that connect the Railway Station to the main square.

2

Outside visit

ZrinjevacMaybe the most beautiful and the greenest square in Zagreb.

3

Outside visit

Ban Josip Jelačić SquareThe main square, centre of urban life in Zagreb.

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and €50 per participant.

Accessibility

Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Does not accept large group bookings.

Pets

Not suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 2 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.