Top Zagreb Car Tours in 2026

Avoid the limiting itinerary of a walking-only excursion and explore beyond the city center on a private tour that includes outlying sights such as Mirogoj Cemetery and Gornji Grad Upper Town. Listen to insights from your driver-guide as you explore by foot and car, and make the most of your time with easy travel and included hotel pickup.

Skip the hassle of organizing transport and tickets with this full-day private trip from Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes National Park. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage–listed lakes, stroll through the historic village of Rastoke, and enjoy a scenic cruise across the largest lake with your guide. With hotel pickup and drop-off, included activities, and entrance fees, experience a seamless, stress-free day immersed in Croatia’s stunning natural beauty.

Visit two of Slovenia’s highlights in just one day on this time-saving, small-group tour from Zagreb. Take a walking tour of the historic Slovenian capital, enjoy the view from the Ljubljana Castle, then drive into the Julian Alps to see Lake Bled’s medieval castle (admission tickets own expense) and island church. This full-day Slovenia tour includes round-trip transport from select Zagreb hotels.

The Plitvice Lakes National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most loved natural wonders in Croatia. This tour helps you get there without the worry of crowds on public transport as you’ll travel in a small group. Once you’ve purchased your ticket at the park entrance, explore the vast natural landscape with a guide to lead the way. Highlights include the blue-green-colored lakes, waterfalls, and views from a canyon.

Admire the historic monuments of the Croatian capital and gain an insight into local life in Zagreb on this guided walking tour. Head underground to see WWII tunnels, tuck into street food specialties at Dolac Market, ride the funicular to the Old Town, and admire the architecture of the Zagreb Cathedral, and more.

Get to know Croatia’s recent history on this group walking tour. In the company of your guide, stroll through Zagreb and learn about the city’s experiences of World War II, Yugoslavia and communism under Tito, and the war in the 1990’s. Visit WWII-era tunnels and see a multimedia exhibition about war.

Spend the day exploring scenic Slovenia on this seamless, private tour from Zagreb. In the morning, meet your guide directly at your accommodation and climb aboard your vehicle. Your first stop is Postojna Cave: an extraordinary, labyrinthine cave system that stretches for over 15 miles (24 kilometers). After your spelunking adventures, transfer to the Slovenian capital of Ljubljana for further sightseeing.

It can be difficult to appreciate Zagreb’s historical and cultural significance on a self-led tour. Instead, discover the city’s highlights and hear their stories on an intimate walking tour led by a local, benefiting from the small group size for a more personalized experience. Explore landmarks including the Zagreb Cathedral, St. Mark’s Church, and Lotrscak Tower, and enjoy an included ride on the historic city funicular.

Taste your way through Zagreb on this group walking tour. In the company of your guide, learn about Croatian cuisine and visit a variety of restaurants and eateries to taste local dishes. Visit the largest green market in the city and stop in food shops that sell local ingredients. Get to know more about Zagreb’s culinary traditions.

Discover the natural beauty of Plitvice Lakes National Park on a private day trip from Zagreb designed around you. Skip the stress of planning transport and navigating on your own, and enjoy a flexible itinerary that also includes the storybook village of Rastoke. With private guidance and seamless hotel transfers, you’ll explore waterfalls, lakes, and panoramic viewpoints at your own pace.

This tour is an excellent pick for time-tight travelers visiting Zagreb who want to cross the border to Slovenia and see some of its highlights in a day. Avoid the hassle of car hire, and travel with a private driver instead. The tour showcases the spectacular Lake Bled, as well as the atmospheric capital city of Ljubljana.

Make the journey between Zagreb Airport and your Zagreb accommodation a stress-free one by avoiding the crowds on public transport and pre-booking a private tour transfer instead. Meet your driver in the arrivals hall, and then sit back and enjoy a comfortable journey in an air-conditioned vehicle, directly to your preferred location in Zagreb.

This private tour is well-suited to travelers who want a taste of Slovenia in a day. Instead of going to the trouble of organizing transport and researching sightseeing stops, this tour does everything for you. After setting off from Zagreb in a private vehicle, enjoy an itinerary that showcases Postojna Cave, Predjama Castle, and the highlights of Slovenia’s beautiful capital—Ljubljana.

See the cities and sights of Istria on this day-long tour of the peninsula from Zagreb. With your own personal guide, you’ll visit Pula, Porec, and Rovinj to discover a Roman amphitheater, a UNESCO-listed basilica, and an enchanting Old Town that’s filled with Venetian architecture. Learn about the Istrian cities as you explore, enjoying commentary that’s focused on your interests.

Visit Croatia's Baroque city of Varazdin—and explore Trakoscan Castle, too—on this two-in-one, time-saving day trip from Zagreb. With just your guide and a small group for company, embark on a walking tour through the beautiful center of Varazdin, then head to the 13th-century castle to see rooms filled with paintings, weapons, and artifacts. Round-trip transit from Zagreb makes exploring seamless.

There are lots of excellent wine producers in Zagreb, but without local knowledge, it can be hard as an outsider to know the best wineries to visit. On this private trip, visit an area that’s nicknamed “Zagreb’s vineyard”—Plešivica. Visit two wineries for tastings, and learn wine secrets from local winemakers. The tour also visits Zumberak Samobor Hills Nature Park to explore the charming 19th-century city.

Planning a cross-border trip to Slovenia can be tricky without a car of your own. This customizable private tour from Zagreb makes it easy to explore at your own pace with a driver-guide and flexible routing. Visit highlights such as Ljubljana, scenic Lake Bled, or the underground chambers of Postojna Cave—choosing the stops that interest you most for a personalized day across the border.

The Plitvice Lakes—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—shouldn’t be missed when visiting Croatia, but getting there is challenging without your own vehicle. On this full-day private tour from Zagreb, travel to the 16 famous lakes and back in a single day by chauffeured van, minibus, or sedan, depending on your group size. Entrance to Rastoke village is included; Plitvice Lakes entrance fee is not included.

Taste your way through Zagreb—and do some sightseeing as you go—on this small-group food tour. Meet your guide in the late afternoon, and be certain to arrive hungry: this tour will take you to numerous restaurants and eateries around town. Learn about Croatian cuisine and its highlight dishes, and taste specialties from its different regions. As Croatia is also known for its wineries, you’ll accompany your snacks with several glasses of local wine.

Explore the side of Zagreb most visitors often overlook in a company of a private guide. Medvednica is a mountain that guards the city of Zagreb to the north located just 30 minutes from the city centre. Medvednica is a famous weekend getaway where locals go to enjoy fresh air and beautiful views of the city. We will follow their steps to see a unique different side of Croatian capital city. Leaving the city noise behind we will take one of many hiking trails into the dense forests of beech, oak and chestnut to reach its highest peak Sljeme at 1033 m. We will have a stunning view of Zagreb to the one side and Zagorje region to the other. Best way to be a local on Sljeme is by eating a traditional lunch of warm bean soup with sausages in the hut at the top.

Visit three highlights of Slovenia in one time-saving, small-group day trip from Zagreb. Head first to Postojna Cave, where you can explore the karst tunnels and passageways, and ride a narrow-gauge train through the cave’s dramatic interior. Then visit the beautiful Predjama Castle, built into a cave, before taking a walking tour of Ljubljana’s historic center. This full-day Slovenia tour includes pickup and drop-off at selected hotels as well as all activities.

For visitors stopping in Zagreb on their way to Dalmatia, make the most of your transfer with a private tour of Plitviče Lakes National Park along the way. Enjoy a seamless experience with pickup from your Zagreb accommodation and drop-off in the city of Split, and between discover the UNESCO-listed park’s waterfalls, lakes, and wildlife as you explore with your professional guide.

Enjoy a day away from the city—and discover the UNESCO–listed Plitviče Lakes National Park, without the hassle of finding your own way there—on this small-group tour from Zagreb. With round-trip transit and admission tickets included, you're ensured a seamless visiting experience. Spend half a day exploring the park's linked lakes and waterways, and make a bonus stop at the historic watermill town of Rastoke.