Top Zadar Art & Culture

Go for a more unique evening experience in Zadar by joining this small-group painting party. With no painting skills required, anyone can ignite their own creativity with this fun painting experience where you have total freedom over your own art. Plus, you can sip on unlimited wine while you create your own masterpiece and special souvenir to take home. With all painting equipment supplied, you only have to turn up to the studio in central Zadar.

This self-guided audio tour takes you along Zadar's pristine peninsula, which lured Romans and Venetians. Experience the magic of GPS playback on this immersive stroll through Zadar. The breathtaking coastline on which Zadar’s Old Town is situated is filled with seaside art installations and local peculiarities. On this walking tour, you’ll learn about Zadar's historical sights and unique traditions while crossing its famous peninsula. Starting in front of the Land Gate, I'll share the area’s ancient history. I’ll guide you through Roman ruins and picturesque squares before taking you to the waterfront. Along the way, you’ll find out what the area was like under Venetian, French, Austrian-Hungarian, and Yugoslavian rule throughout centuries of conquest. After visiting the hustle and bustle of Zadar’s Old Town centre, I’ll show you the seaside attractions, including the Greeting to the Sun, a 22-meter wide solar-charged disc that puts on a light show at night.

Discover the history and culture of Zadar on this incredible walking tour through one of Croatia's most famous cities. Led by a fully licensed local guide, see the city's top attractions including its ancient Roman architecture, the Greeting to the Sun, the Sea Organ, and the Land Gate which famously forms a Triumphal arch. Choose from a morning or afternoon tour to better fit your schedule.

Meet the rich history of the town of Zadar and dalmatian region, enjoy the most beautiful sunset in the world according to Alfred Hitchcock, taste Croatian wine and enjoy the view on the landscape that gives you unforgettable moment as the sun goes down.

Experience the thrill of a speedboat adventure, accessing hidden gems that can’t typically be reached by larger sightseeing boats. Along the way, you can discover Galevac island, which is home to the Franciscan Monastery of St. Paul The Hermit; Ugljan island, which has beautiful medieval architecture, and Osljak, which has enchanting stone ruins and a lighthouse to explore.

Leave the typical tourist crowds on land and take to the water with the help of a skipper on this small-group sunset boat tour around Zadar. Complete the cruise with unlimited sparkling wine as you cast your eyes over local attractions like the 12th-century Zadar ramparts, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and listen to your guide’s unique local stories.

Explore the beautiful Zadar Archipelago on a small-group, half-day tour (with a maximum of 12 travelers). Enjoy a relaxed, personalized experience led by a local skipper, and escape the crowds with a unique route. Explore remote islands, turquoise lagoons, and hidden gems like a sunken ship (a great snorkeling spot), the famous sandy Sakarun Lagoon, and a military bunker. Enjoy a mix of cruising, swimming, snorkeling, and beach bar lounging, with all essentials included—bottled water, snorkeling gear, water toys, windproof jackets, and safety equipment—so there's no need to pack a thing.

Skip crowded boat trips to discover the beauty of the Croatian coast on a small-group, half-day tour from Zadar. Led by a local captain, escape the crowds on a carefully planned route with five scenic stops, including snorkeling at a shipwreck, visiting a lighthouse on Seagull Island, swimming in a shallow sandy lagoon, exploring a charming Mediterranean village, and enjoying the Sea Organ's unique music along Zadar's waterfront.

Join us on a walking tour through more than two millennia of Zadar’s uninterrupted urban existence. Discover why the ancient Illyrians chose Zadar’s peninsula to found a city, and why so many rulers longed to make it their own after them. Romans, Franks, Byzantines, Hungarians, Venetians, Austrians, Napoleon... — each sought to claim this city for themselves in their own time. Walk with our licensed tour guide through a surreal mosaic of architectural influences, guarded by the majestic Venetian walls, rightfully included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. The cultural monuments stand proudly, bearing witness to Zadar’s glorious history. Discover how a history, often hard and painful, shaped our resilient and stubborn mentality, and how it still reflects in modern-day Zadar. Immerse yourself in Zadar’s everyday lifestyle and feel like a true local. Don’t miss the chance to truly experience Zadar’s way of life — join us on our daily tours!

Visit central Croatia’s UNSECO-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park on this 9-hour tour from Zadar, including round-trip transport. Walk the beautiful paths through the park’s forest, and take a boat over the Lake Kozjak. Along your way, see some of the 16 terraced lakes of the park, waterfalls, and a limestone canyon. Plus, take an electric train to the exit of the part and take in stunning views as you go.

Do you want to taste the authentic flavors of Croatia? Your local driver will take you on the city tour sharing with you town secrets, and showing you all main city's attraction; After that you will move along winding roads of Zadar region to taste some excellent local wines.

Explore the best of Dugi Otok on this half-day experience. Travel to it in style by a new speedboats with a personal touch in intimate groups of max 9 people. Alight from the boat for your first stop at ship wreck St. Michele sunken in 1984 at only 3-5m sea depth. Explore it with provided snorkeling equipment. Speed across the water again and see Veli Rat lighthouse from the seaside. This 42m high tower is one of the most beautiful lighthouse in Croatia! Continue over blue waters to Veli Zal blue lagoon. Jump from the boat and swim through crystal clear water to the beach. Or stay at the boat and enjoy relaxing at the sun or in the Bimini shade. Travel across the water to the Sakarun Beach, one of the most famous beach in Croatia! See by yourself its natural beauty and enjoy swimming in turquoise crystal clear waters. Visit Yugoslav Underground Submarine Shelter. Finish the tour with stunning look of military complex during cold war. Enjoy another thrilling ride back to Zadar!

Day Trip from Zadar – Međugorje Pilgrimage Experience an unforgettable day in the spiritual heart of Europe. Departure from Zadar at 7:00 am and enjoy a scenic drive through Dalmatia and Herzegovina. In Međugorje you will visit the Church of St. James, experience the special atmosphere of this pilgrimage place and have time for prayer, meditation or a walk through the center. A guided hike up Apparition Hill (Podbrdo) offers fascinating insights into the history of the Marian apparitions and the faith of pilgrims. Afterwards, there is free time for reflection or exploration. Return to Zadar around 3:30 pm, arrival around 7:00 pm. A day full of faith, peace and inspiration – personally guided and unforgettable.

The tour offers a great experience of visiting Šibenik by booking a small group tour, with transportation included from Zadar, pick-up and enough free time to really learn about the culture and history of Šibenik, St. Jame's cathedral, the Franciscan monastery, the city walls, and some of its most famous citizens like Dražen Petrović. After meeting your guide, he/she will give you basic information about the itinerary and what you will see. During the city tour (about 1h) you will learn about the local culture, traditions, way of life, but also history and monuments. The guide will recommend great local restaurants, show you the hidden corners of the city and you will experience what local life really looks like in Šibenik. The tour is a good choice for most travellers since there's not too much walking.

Immerse yourself in Croatian nature with this fun and easy kayak safari on the Zrmanja and Krupa rivers, enjoying pure spring water and magnificent waterfalls. Marvel at Dalmatian landscapes and tackle class II and III rapids—challenging but safe enough for beginners. For a stress-free day, upgrade to include transfers from your Zadar hotel.

If you are in town for a short time and wish to do some exploring, Take our mini-speed tour. Short and to the point, you get to see most of Zadar's attractions, traveling from point to point in the comfort of our air-conditioned vehicle.

Explore the breathtaking Plitvice Lakes National Park on this full-day tour from Zadar, complete with transportation and a guided experience. Enjoy time in the park, including walking trails, a boat ride, and a panoramic train tour, with suggested routes to suit your pace. With tickets, transportation, and a knowledgeable guide included, this tour offers a hassle-free way to immerse yourself in one of Croatia’s natural wonders.

Spend time visiting some of the most popular sites in Zadar during this short, guided sightseeing tour. You’ll walk with your guide to the city’s landmark sites including the Zadar Land City Gates and the Roman Forum. You’ll also visit the world-famous sea organ which emits unique sounds as the tides flow. An admission ticket to the Cathedral of St. Anastasia is also included in your tour.

Crusaders sacked it. Allied bombers destroyed much of it. And every time, the people of Zadar rebuilt. Discover three thousand years of resilience on this self-guided audio walking tour of Zadar's Old Town. Across 18 stops and roughly three kilometres, you'll explore Roman ruins, medieval churches, Venetian fortifications, and modern landmarks like the Sea Organ and Greeting to the Sun. Discover why Crusaders attacked a fellow Catholic city and hear the legend of the queen who stole a saint's finger. The route includes the UNESCO-listed Venetian Walls, the Roman Forum, the Cathedral of Saint Anastasia, People's Square, and many of Zadar's hidden stories. Walk at your own pace using the GPS-enabled map, pause whenever you like, and enjoy the tour in nine languages. Over 20,000 travellers have experienced our self-guided tours, and every purchase comes with a full refund guarantee.

Skip crowded days out for a small-group boat tour to explore Croatia's coast. Head out from Zadar (with a maximum of 12 travelers) on a carefully planned route that includes snorkeling around a sunken ship and exploring a hidden beach in a sea cave. Visit a lighthouse, military tunnels, and the picturesque village of Božava, all while avoiding the masses. Plus, it includes everything you need, from a local guide to bottled water, snorkeling gear, windproof jackets, and safety equipment.

If you're ready to explore beyond Dubrovnik, see some less-visited yet equally inspiring places on the Dalmatian Coast on this day trip that pairs ancient history with island life and some of Croatia’s best wine. Catch a boat to the enchanting island of Korčula, and see Ston’s famously long city walls and salt works before relaxing over a tasting of wines grown locally on the Pelješac Peninsula.

Skip the hours spent reading a guidebook and enjoy a more personal and interactive way of discovering Zadar—a private guided walking tour. As well as ticking off a range of highlights—such as the Sea Organ, the Church of St. Donat, and Zadar Cathedral—the guide also reveals pivotal moments in the city’s history, such as World War I and II, and when Croatia was still part of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.

In these two pearls of the Adriatic you will see a lot of hidden gems you didn't know about before you planned your trip to Croatia. UNESCO heritage is on our route together with some beautiful Dalmatian scenery. Hopefully we will see our very social bird of "noble origin'' called Vlastelica in the royal city of Nin. The tour is recommended for people who have a bigger interest in cultural heritage and want to hear a more detailed story enriched with more historical and material facts. We are sightseeing rain or shine no matter what. Dress accordingly, bring an umbrella or a raincoat if needed. The tour includes a short drive to Nin and back again to Zadar.