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"Embark on a captivating journey with this Zadar Roman walking tour, a themed experience led by costumed guides. Unveil the city's rich heritage through engaging storytelling for a memorable adventure. As you explore, discover the historical significance of Zadar Land City Gates, where visitors entered the city millennia ago. Gain insights into its evolution over centuries and admire one of Dalmatia's finest architectural marvels, offering a unique perspective on local monuments."

Immerse yourself in the history and culture of Zadar during this walking tour of the city's highlights. Listen to narrative covering the city's ancient history, from the 1st century BC to the 3rd century AD. Stops include the UNESCO-listed city walls, the sea organ, and the Roman Forum.

Get more acquainted with Croatia’s island, Pag, during this 5-hour sightseeing and cultural tour, including round-trip transport. The island is well known for its moonlike landscape, lace production, and cheese. First, explore the island, see important sights of the area, and visit the Pag Lace Gallery and the Museum of Salt. Then make your way to a Gligora cheese factory before saying goodbye to this island on the Adriatic Sea.

Step aboard our beloved old “sea lady” — the Gajeta — and embark on a journey like no other. She’s more than just a boat — she’s a storyteller, a keeper of memories from the days when island life beat to the rhythm of the tides. A time when families were anchored to the shore, fishermen ruled the coast, and the sea was not a view, but a way of life. Feel the breeze in your hair as she gently glides across the water, whispering tales you’ll carry with you long after the journey ends — stories woven with the scent of salt, the sound of soft waves, and golden light dancing on ancient stone. Then, step into the very heart of the city — entering just as mighty generals and humble fishermen once did. Walk the path where sea met land, and uncover the living history of a city that rose from the waves — a city shaped by the sea, and still pulsing with its rhythm today.

The islands, sights, and bays of the Kornati National Park are an easy boat trip from Zadar. With this small-group cruise, swap the crowds and standardized sights-and-stops of larger boat tours for a more relaxed day of discovery on the water. Flit around the islands aboard a skippered motorboat: stopping to snorkel, go ashore, and eat at a taverna on route. Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments make everything complete and convenient.

A day of exploring Kornati National Park from Zadar by boat is one of the best ways to experience the area's many islands. See a variety of landscapes, such as dense forests, karst-limestone formations, and beaches. Your breakfast and lunch are included for a seamless experience, and you can swim in the warm coastal waters at your leisure.

Escape crowded sightseeing boats and choose a more personalized alternative—a private boat trip for just your personal group. The perfect way to relax and unwind–this tour takes you to the Zadar archipelago, with a chance to see beaches, coves, small islands, and an old monastery. To help you get more out of your day, snorkeling is also possible, with equipment provided for extra convenience.

Explore the best of Dugi Otok on this full-day experience. Travel to it in style by speedboat. Look out for the city's famous Sea Organ and learn its working principle as you speed away from the port. Explore the ship wreck St. Michele sunken at 3-5m sea depth with provided snorkeling equipment. Swim inside unreal Golubinka sea cave. Try cliff jumping closely. Jump in Dragon's Eye hole nearby. Swim at Veli Zal blue lagoon beach. Or stay at the boat and enjoy relaxing at the sun or in the Bimini shade. Visit Sakarun Beach, the most famous beach in Croatia! Speed across the water to the Veli Rat lighting house. This 42m high tower is ideal for amazing selfies and/or stunning landscape pictures. Taste local island's kitchen in one of the best affordable restaurant (own expense) or enjoy free time at beach nearby. Navigate to underground Boat Shelter. Finish the tour with stunning look of military complex during cold war. Enjoy another thrilling ride back to Zadar!

Krka falls and one of Dalmatia cities, it is a great combination to explore our natural and cultural heritage. The national park Krka is most famous for Skradinski buk waterfall which is part of our walk. You will enjoy exploring waterfalls and lakes by walking on the wooden footpaths between the trees and travertine barriers. Then follows a nice boat ride to the small town of Skradin. After the park we will do a city tour of the city you have chosen. It can be: Zadar, an astonishing mix of ancient, medieval and modern architecture. "Sea organ" and the "Greeting to the sun" architect installation, Or Sibenik, a beautiful gem on the Adriatic coast with a gothic and renaissance old town. Regardless which one you choose, we will walk their narrow stone streets and get to know why they are proud members of the UNESCO family. (If you prefer, we can instead city visit some winery do a full day Krka) After some time for lunch, we return to ship/hotel.

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.

Experience Zadar’s rich history on this cruise-friendly private tour — ideal for guests arriving by ship or staying in hotels and apartments in Zadar. The experience begins with pick-up at your chosen location, followed by a guided 4-hour walk through Zadar’s Old Town. Along the way, visit one selected museum and enjoy tastings of traditional local products. This is a private tour. Once booked, it is closed to other guests. The booking system will automatically calculate the correct price based on your group size. After the guided walking tour, enjoy some free time to explore the Old Town at your own pace — before your driver returns you to your ship or accommodation.

Join this private history walking tour of Zadar. You'll have a unique experience in this very exciting old town. The 60-minute tour starts with a special introduction to the city of Zadar guided exclusively by guides with high experience. This tour has a focus both, on history and culture as well as the modern everyday life of Zadar. See the UNESCO-listed city walls, the sea organ, the Roman Forum and much more.

This is a tour that includes details on both classic performing arts and pop-culture related with history and the monuments of Zadar. The guide will offer references of more or less familiar names and/or titles from literature, theatre, cinema or music. In this way the tour is more interesting and makes the whole experince more enjoyable. It is likely to inspire the visitor to look up the references after the tour and thus make this a multi-level (or multimedia) experience to enjoy even once bak at home.

Learn about the influence of the Roman Empire and the Venetian Republic on Zadar with this informative guided walking tour. You can save hours of research time, and instead, listen to fascinating commentary about the city’s architecture, history, and preserved monuments from your guide. Key sights featured on the tour include The Forum, the Captain’s Tower, and the Church of St Donatus.

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.

In this classic tour of Zadar you will get to know its history, daily life of the inhabitants of modern Zadar and visit the most famous modern monuments, the Greeting to the Sun and The Sea Organ, along with the roman forum, the 5 Well Square, St. Donatus Church (entrance not included), the Cathedral (entrance not included) and the People's square.

Let me take you on a exciting full day sightseeing trip that also includes some hiking to various points of interest, during which we'll visit mountains, caves and rivers of Zadar area. Our emphasis will be on UNESCO protected Velebit mountain range, the most beautiful in Croatia, which offers fantastic scenery and views. First we will visit attractive viewpoints to Maslenica bridge and river Zrmanja. Then we will cross over the Velebit range via historic Master's Road and pass below scenic limestone cliffs of Tulove Grede, where we will do a 1.30h long easy and scenic hike with great views. From there we will continue over the Velebit range and descend down its heavily forested northern side to mountainous Lika region and proceed to visit beautiful Cerovačke Špilje (Cerovac Caves) (entrance to both caves is 15€ or 18€ in mid summer season). After cave visit we will cross Velebit again and descend to river Zrmanja for a refreshing swim in its crystal clear waters (summer season).

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.

Enjoy the striking landscape and rich history of Montenegro’s Bay of Kotor during this full-day boat trip from Croatia. Explore the wealth of sights situated inside this fjord on the Adriatic Coast, enjoying sights like the luminous ‘Blue Grotto,’ the tiny islet of ‘Our Lady of the Rocks,’ and the ancient city of Kotor. All entrance fees and a 3-course lunch are included.

Capture the essence of your visit to Zadar with a relaxed photo walk through this enchanting coastal town. Discover hidden gems in the historic Old Town, where stone streets and charming corners set the scene for natural, candid moments. This experience is designed for families, couples and individuals who wish to enjoy a genuine outing, allowing laughter and fun to unfold while professional photographs are taken. Enjoy the stunning seaside views as you create lasting memories in a friendly atmosphere, perfect for all ages, including children. Your time in Zadar deserves to be remembered through beautiful images that reflect authentic joy.

Meet your guide at the most recent installation of the town- Greeting to the Sun and start a journey throughout 3000 years of history. Take a walk towards remains of Roman Forum, learn about church of St. Donatus, the emblematic symbol of Zadar built in 9th century. Find out about the importance of St. Mary's convent near by. Pass by St. Anastasia bell tower on your way to visit Melia Aniana arch. Stop to take photos of the most beautiful Romanesque apses of church of St. Chrysogonus. Continue your walk towards Zadar food market where you'll taste some local produce, before visiting the People's Square. Here is one of the hidden gems, which are not charted on city maps. Next, you'll going to see the remains of three eastern entrances to the Old Town of Zadar. The tour will end in Queen Jelena Madijevka Park, where you can take beautiful photos of picturesque sights.

Get an in-depth exploration of the history of Nin and and the nearby Royal Vineyards on this private guided tour. Depart from your Zadar hotel in a private vehicle and head to Nin, where you will visit the Salt Museum, the City Museum, and churches. Learn about the history of the area from your guide. After, continue on to the Royal Vineyards and taste local Croatian wines.

Discover Zadar in the palm of your hand for two days at your own pace. The all-in-one guide for an unforgettable experience: restaurants, activities, monuments, secret places, must-sees and advice. Don't miss anything! Also benefit from numerous tips and recommendations, best restaurants and places, Where to go out? Throughout your journey, enjoy guidance between each point of interest with a full description (general information, timetables, prices, booking, tips, accessibility, reviews). Highlights: This is a complete Guide for everyone: family, friends, solo travelers, lovers. You can activate the guide whenever you want. Note that it is possible to benefit from the Guide in offline mode: Works without cellular signal or wifi once downloaded. In the details of the circuit, you will find a non-exhaustive list of the activities that we offer in the guide.

Sightsee by kayak on a day-long paddle from Zadar that takes in the Croatian island of Dugi Otok. With an instructor close by, explore the waters around the lovely yet lesser-known isle, discovering secluded bays and dramatic coastal scenery. Return to the mainland for lunch (own expense), then head back to the water to snorkel by a shipwreck and bask on Sakarun Beach.