Zadar City Tour 120min Walk
Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Zadar, Croatia
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Learn about the rich history of Zadar and Croatia
- Meet your guide at a central meeting point for an easy start
- See the remains of ancient Roman ruins while you walk
- A small group means a personalized experience
What's Included
- Possible Free Entrance to a medieval church or a Maraschino/cheese tastings which are on our way.
- Only tour option ''11 AM ENGLISH with PICK UP'' includes transfer service
- Entrances to institutions that charge the ticket
- Toilet breaks
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.
Itinerary
1
Greeting to the Sun
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Sea Organ
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
St. Anastasia’s Cathedral
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
The Forum
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Church of St. Donatus
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
6
Benedictine Monastery of St. Maria
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
7
Sea Gate (Morska vrata)
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Narodni trg
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Church of St. Simon
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Knezeva Palaca Zadar / Rector"s Palace Zadar
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
11
Five Wells
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
12
Captain's tower
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
13
Perivoj kraljice Jelene Madijevke
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
14
Zadar Land City Gates
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Animals are not allowed
- Not suitable for children
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 216 reviews
Bridget_R, Jun 2026
Was a great way to see the city and learn about its history.
Siena was a knowledgeable guide who was passionate about the city
Response from Host, Jun 2026
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Gale_T, Jun 2026
Great overview of the history of Zadar from our guide whose family lived it. Beautiful walk and insight on the city, culture, shopping and food. Just the right amount of time.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
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Laura_J, May 2026
We had such a good time on this tour - learning about history, seeing Roman artifacts, tasting maraschino liquor, and watching the sunset at the Sea Organ and Salutation to the Sun. Our guide was well-informed, engaging, and fun. We highly recommend this tour!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you very much.
Tim_M, May 2026
Dorja was absolutely fantastic - she blended history of the region with a locals perspective in an incredible way. Very friendly and with a great sense of humor, I have such an appreciation for Zadar now.
Thank you, and I hope the knee gets better!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you very much I appreciate it. Wish you all the best!
Anonymous, May 2026
Our walking tour with Dorja was fantastic! She guided us to all the sites and loved to share the history of her city. The tastings were a special treat. If in Zadar book a tour with Dorja!
Response from Host, May 2026
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JC_K, Apr 2026
The Zadar City Walking Tour began by the Sea Organ and we worked our way to the other end of town. Our tour guide told us about the history of Zadar and described the sites. Interesting input as she grew up in Zadar and offered personal insights. Also had a couple of surprise stops on the way.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
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Victoria_H, Apr 2026
We had to cancel the tour the morning of the tour. My husband came down sick
I want to say the communication with Dorja was excellent. She helped me prior to the tour with pictures of the car picking us up port side plus more. The responses concerning us canceling at the last minute were prompt and well meaning.
We were disappointed not to be able to tour but I would not hesitate to book again if we ever get back.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you very much. I hope everything ended well and you recovered fast enough to enjoy the rest of your cruise. Wish you all the best.
Marianne_T, Apr 2026
This 2 hour walking tour was full of interesting facts and history of Zadar. Our guide, Dorja, was knowledgeable and friendly. She took her time to answer all of our questions. We covered most of old town. We had a small cheese and marrichino wine tasting. I would recommend this tour with Dorja.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you very much for your review!
Killian_D, Apr 2026
The tour was very interesting, we learned a lot not only about the history of Zadar but also about its people. Our guide was very entertaining and got us to taste local delicacies. I would 100% recommend if you would like to know more about the history of this place.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you very much!
James_M, Mar 2026
Doria is incredibly knowledgeable about the history, culture and architecture of Croatia. Highly recommend not missing this tour.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you very much for your nice review!
Mary_K, Feb 2026
Wonderful guided tour with Doria. Lots of historic information as well as information about everyday life today in Zadar.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
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Frans_v, Nov 2025
Dorja was very enthusiastic and very knowledgeable about the sites and history of Zadar. Transfers to and from cruise terminal were well organized.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you very much Frans.
Joy_E, Nov 2025
The tour was super informative! I would have never imagined the rich history of Zadar, but Dorja really brought it to life! The pace was perfect. Walk a little, listen a little. :) We enjoyed the cheese and maraschino liquor tastings. Nice touch! It was a little over 2 hours well spent! Please note if you are on a cruise ship, taking an Uber to the meeting point is the cheapest option. We took the 11:00 tour but then went back close to sunset to see the Greeting to the Sun in action. Spectacular!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you very much Joy!
Sean_M, Nov 2025
I’ve been on many excursions and this tour is the only tour that left you behind. At pick up we messaged we could not find them and said where we were outside the Port. The response we got was “Hurry” after finding out our guide left us we decided to take a taxi to catch up. Unfortunately the taxi driver knew our predicament and took advantage of us gouging the cost and wanting cash only once we caught up. Once with our tour we found out the others were from the same port-so why would looking for us be a problem? I was hoping for an acknowledgment from the tour guide- did not get one. Not even a glad you found us. When the tour was over we were asked if we wanted to go back to the port now (1:30pm) or walk around town and get picked up at 3:00pm? We said we would like to be picked up at 3:00pm and the guide told us to be exactly where we were a little before 3:00pm. We were 20 minutes early and at 3:30pm ended up calling for another taxi. Again tried to contact the company and had no answer.
On every excursion someone tends to be late for many reason; making a purchase, using the toilet, or even getting lost. I have never been on an excursion where the guide decides to leave their guest behind, especially knowing we were waiting for them.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Looking at our correspondence Mr.Marr, I see that your review is not in agreement with the messages you wrote, actual situations or with the service purchased on the platform. I will try to explain to you again in detail what you bought from us and agreed with me in writing. When you read it, I believe that the least you can do is change your review or remove it, since most of the reasons and situations you state are incorrect.
1) You Sean purchased a shared 2h city tour of Zadar in English with an additional transfer service at an agreed time from a specific location. The transfer was agreed in writing in advance at 10:30 AM from the port and return at 3 PM. The city tour with a guide lasts 2 hours and starts at 11 AM to 1 PM. The tour has a timetable and itinerary visible on the platform you used. The service is intended for all visitors of Zadar, not just people from cruise ships. You did not book a half-day excursion from the ship excursion organizer. The guide and vehicle were available to you only at the stated time. You were not told that the guide would be waiting for you at the port or if necessary, looking for you around the port.
2) You did not show up for the scheduled pickup at 10:30 AM at the location in the port, which was explained to you on June 2nd when you booked. You were sent photos and told that the driver, not the guide, will have your name on the paper. On October 7th, you were sent a reminder and an updated pickup time for 10:30 AM. You received both emails and confirmed your return at 3 PM. On the day of the tour, at 10:37 AM, you were sent a message to hurry to the location because the driver, not the guide, was waiting for you. In your review, you state that you first informed us that you were just at the parking lot, and that we replied to you to hurry. This is incorrect. You only responded to our email at 10:53 AM and said that you had just left the building. You contacted me the owner for the first time that morning at 10:53 AM and asked me by email what vehicle it was. You left the building at 10:53 AM, why when you were booked for a pickup at 10:30 AM? You can't get from the port to the city in 7 min, and the tour starts at 11 AM. At 11:07 AM you write that you are in the parking lot. Did you expect others to wait for you for 37 min? Why didn't you call at 10:30 AM and say you were late? As I already said, you didn't buy a boat excursion that starts when the group gathers, but a public 2h city tour with a fixed start at 11 AM in the city and a pickup at 10:30 AM in the port.
3) You claim that it is wrong that you were not waited for. I don't think that people visit Zadar to sit in a van waiting people who are late and not knowing if these people are coming at all. Yet you were waited for on 3 occasions. 10 min in the port. 10 min at the meeting point in the city and again at the Forum where I told you that I will be in 15 min by text. You had 3 chances and you missed all 3.
4) You claim that you managed to find a guide, but you don't know his name. I the owner sort the groups, assign guides and check the tickets that are proof that you booked my tour. Who did you show the ticket to and ask if you were allowed to join? Did you check with the guide whether it was the group you were supposed to join? You joined a group on your own initiative without confirmation from the official representative of my agency, which is me, that it was the group you were supposed to join. You said in your message that another tourist told you that it was your group. Is the other tourist a representative of my agency or does he work for me? So it is not surprising that the guide did not greet you as someone who was looking for her. If I were you, I would wonder if I was in the right place because you were clearly not. Your group was my group that I personally led and no one else. I had a T-shirt with the agency logo and an umbrella with the same logo. Everyone in your group had an agreed return at 3 PM that day, and some had 1 more city on their itinerary so by waiting for you longer than I allowed they could risk being late for boarding the ship.
5) I did not receive the call after 11:06 AM as you stated in your review that you called after 3 PM. I was the only one at the meeting point who could tell you which vehicle and where they would pick you up at 3 PM, no one else. If you were in the group you belong to, you would recognize the people who are going with you at 3 PM and you would know everything. You did not call me as you state in your review at 3 PM or after 3 PM otherwise you would have been driving with my vehicle. You called at 11:06 and I told you that you cannot 'catch' a guide around the city after 11:10 AM, and the reasons are obvious, because you do not belong to any group.
You did not show up for the pickup and you did not show up at the meeting point in the city, nor at the Forum. You joined the wrong group, misunderstood everything and now you are punishing me and my work because you were late. I did everything in advance and provided information, time, photos, where to cross the road so that you could quickly and on time find your driver. What a nice reward for everything I provided you with, all in vane.
Dorja (the owner and guide for your tour that day which you didn't join)
John_R, Oct 2025
Dorija was a fantastic guide, passionate about her city of Zadar. She provided us with a great deal of knowledge and facts about the history and points of interest. This tour is well worth doing
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you very much.
Richard_W, Oct 2025
Excellent guide, knowledgeable and easily communicated cultural, ethnic and religious history. She was easy to hear, kept the pace right for seniors and brought life to Zadar’s past
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you very much.
Chris_C, Oct 2025
Great walking tour. Guide was very informative. 2 hours was the perfect length. Enjoyed learning the history of the area.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
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Barton_G, Oct 2025
Very informative tour of the history of Zadar. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and spoke clearly in English
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you Barton. It would help even more if you told us what was not for a 5 star review.
Saima_F, Oct 2025
Loads of information and history of zardar. What a fountain of knowledge our guide Doris is. Thoroughly enjoyed the tour
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you very much.
Grace_B, Oct 2025
We enjoyed the the tour of Zadar with our guide Ivan. He is very knowledgeable and his presentation was very clear. The included tasting of maraschino liqueur and cheeses were a nice addition also. Would recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you very much.
Erin_D, Sep 2025
Very informative tour from Darija! She was full of knowledge of Zadar including all its rich layered history! It never felt rushed and even went into overtime. We are very glad we spent part of our day doing this!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you very much.
John_R, Sep 2025
There is so much history to learn about the area. The town itself is quite beautiful. Walking the old town is both easy and comfortable.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
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Edwin_R, Sep 2025
We’ve been on dozens of Viator tours. All have been good. This one was amazingly great. Loads of interesting history delivered with exceptional good humor. Never a dull moment to say the least! 5*
Response from Host, Sep 2025
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Michael_B, Sep 2025
The Zadar City Walking Tour was the perfect introduction to our port of call in Zadar, Croatia. Our local guide, Dorja, possessed all of the attributes deserving of a five-star rating: punctuality, knowledgeable, flexibility, and friendliness. Everything promised in the tour description was delivered in a timely manner and at a leisurely pace. The tour focused on Old Town Zadar, including its history, architecture, and cultural landmarks. The Zadar City Walking Tour was the perfect introduction to this Croatian city.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you very much.
Russell_H, Sep 2025
Doria was amazing great passion for her city! Lots of great history and great city highlights! Additionally covered a lot of Croatian history which was perfect!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you very much
Diana_S, Sep 2025
Dorja was a very knowledgeable and informative guide. A very interesting and worthwhile tour on the history of Zadar
Response from Host, Sep 2025
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Cori_E, Sep 2025
Such a wonderful tour helping us to understand the history of this lovely city. We don’t know anything really about Croatia and she helped us understand the war and what happened to the city with its different governments/rulers over the years. Well worth it and the guide (Donja I think) was very personable and friendly.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
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Andrea_M, Aug 2025
We had a great city tour Dorja. She was amazing, the knowledge of Zadar history was unbelievable.
Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you very much.
Heather_P, Jul 2025
An excellent tour with a vast amount of history of Zadar. Dorja was a wealth of knowledge and has so much pride in her city and country. We hit all the top spots in Zadar and even had a Maraska and cheese tasting—both delicious! Thank you for a great day, Dorja!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you very much!
wacalverley, Jul 2025
Meeting place was easy to find. Great tour guide. Very informative with history of Zadar. Guide was concerned with our comfort finding shade and benches to rest.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
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