Top Zagreb Half-day Tours

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.

This tour is the perfect way to get your bearings of Zagreb and learn about its history and culture at the same time. Instead of studying a map, a private guide takes you between top city sights—including St Mark’s Church, Ban Josip Jelacic Square, and Tunel Gric—with fascinating stories throughout. Best of all, as it’s a private tour, the route is customizable based on your requirements.

Cycle through the city streets of Zagreb on this morning or afternoon bike tour. With a guide in the lead and a bike and helmet provided, enjoy the scenery without worrying about directions or navigating. Pass many of the city's highlights and learn about Zagreb's history, culture, and modern-day life through guided commentary. Stop to catch your breath with refreshments at a local café.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Eat and drink your way through Old Town Zagreb on a small-group gourmet tour that includes food tastings, Croatian wines, and local rakija brandy. By visiting multiple eateries on one tour, you'll get culinary introduction that would otherwise take many days—plus, you'll have an insider guide to share the culture behind each dish and drink you try.

Enjoy a comfortable PET FRIENDLY trip to UNESCO-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park. Meet your driver at your desired pick-up point at your desired departure time. With our experienced and professional English-speaking driver, you can fully relax and take a break from the ride at any time. Our first stop is Rastoke, a historic village, where you can enjoy your second-morning coffee and take your time for some sightseeing. Continuing to Plitvice Lakes, Croatia's most beautiful national park, consisting of 16 lakes. The tour of the park takes approximately 4 hours. This includes walking along lakes, a boat drive over the big lake Kozjak, and a train ride through the park area. Don't miss seeing "Veliki Slap," the highest waterfall in the park, 78 meters high. Fall in love in Croatia, inhale the freshest air, and immerse yourself in breathtaking natural wonders. Enjoy a traditional lunch at one of the nearby restaurants. Dogs are welcome. Journey back to Zagreb at 17:00 at the latest.

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.

Discover the charm of Zagreb after sunset on a private, fully customizable evening sightseeing ride. Travel comfortably with your English-speaking Welcome Driver, a friendly local who shares insights, stories, and recommendations while guiding you through the city’s illuminated landmarks and lively streets. This flexible door-to-door experience lets you explore at your own pace without the pressure of strict schedules or crowded tours. Begin at Ban Jelačić Square, the vibrant heart of the city, beautifully lit and surrounded by historic buildings and cafés. Continue to Zagreb Cathedral, where the towering Gothic spires shine dramatically at night. Next, visit St. Mark's Church, famous for its colorful tiled roof. End the evening on Tkalčićeva Street, a lively spot filled with bars, restaurants, and local nightlife before returning comfortably to your accommodation.

Croatia’s vibrant food scene isn’t as famous as its Italian neighbor’s, which can make knowing what to eat more difficult. This private Zagreb food tour comes with the insight of a local host, who showcases the signature dishes of the Croatian capital and takes you to foodie hot spots that locals love but first-time visitors often miss out on.

The ideal introduction for first-time visitors, this two-and-a-half-hour walking tour of Zagreb covers the Croatian capital’s main historical highlights. Take a peek inside Zagreb Cathedral, see the multi-colored roof of St. Mark’s Church, walk down bar-and-restaurant-lined streets in the Upper Town, and take a ride on one of the world’s shortest funiculars, with tickets provided.

Zagreb is known for more than its quaint scenery and hilltop churches—it’s also a great nightlife spot. But indulging in the city’s bar and club scene can feel intimidating when you don’t know anyone and don’t speak the language. On this pub crawl, mingle with other travelers as you visit a hand-picked list of after-hours favorites. Plus, enjoy an hour of unlimited beer and liquor as a special bonus.

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.

Foodies can discover some of Zagreb's local flavors on this culinary walking tour with a guide just for your group. Start your private excursion in the city center to explore Zagreb's Upper Town and Lower Town, and follow your guide to experience the city's cuisine. Visit a farmer's market to taste local products, spot historical landmarks, and get tips on some of the best places to eat while traveling in Zagreb.

Discover two of Slovenia’s top tourist destinations in one day on this small-group tour of Ljubljana and Lake Bled from Zagreb. Travel with ease and comfort aboard an air-conditioned van, and leave all the planning to someone else. Upon arrival, discover Ljubljana highlights including the Dragon Bridge, Cathedral of St. Nicholas, and more. Then, transfer to Lake Bled, where you can take a traditional pletna boat to Bled Castle (admission fees own expense).

Explore Croatia's delicious cuisine as you explore the streets of Zagreb on a half-day tasting tour. Join a small group and fill your stomach with traditional foods that range from different cheeses, meat products, wines, "štrukli," and desserts as you walk around town. Your guide provides context on the history of each dish and product you taste as well as filling you in on local traditions and customs.

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.

Taste your way through Zagreb on a small-group tour that's about more than delicious food and drinks—it's a chance to explore Croatian culture through its cuisine. From snack food to a local market, tavern, and beloved dessert spot, you'll try some of the city's best bites with a local to lead the way. Plus, you'll explore key historic landmarks for a great all-around introduction to the city.

Enjoy a day away from the city and discover the best of the UNESCO-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park on this full-day, small-group tour from Zagreb. With hotel pickup, round-trip transit, and admission tickets included, you get a seamless visiting experience. Spend half a day exploring the park's linked lakes and waterways, plus a bonus stop at the historic watermill town of Rastoke.

Zagreb’s Christmas market spreads across multiple squares and neighborhoods, making it easy to miss some of its best stalls and traditions. This guided tour through the city helps you experience the festive highlights as you wander through the Upper and Lower Town. Along the way, your guide shares insights into local holiday customs and the seasonal foods to try while you browse the sparkling market stands.

Explore the city of Zagreb and see its main attractions as you drive around in a classic Yugo car with this private tour. See sights in both the Lower and Upper Town, such as the Stone Gates and Teatro Nacional De Croacia, as your licensed tour guide drives you around. Then, drive just out of the city to admire the view from Sljeme peak atop nearby Medvednica mountain.