Zagreb Hike & Taste - Nature Park. Medieval castle. Local Dinner

8 h 30 min Free cancellation

Zagreb Hike & Taste - Nature Park. Medieval castle. Local Dinner, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Once upon a time, there was an island, surrounded by one unique sea. For more than 9 million years this sea splashed on the coasts of our island, until it dried out completely, and disappeared. Our island became a mountain, and the Sea became a fertile Pannonian plain.

This may be the beginning of a story that would rock children back to sleep, but it is merely an entrance into the vast realm of tales beyond the myths and legends surrounding our island-turned-mountain. Fast forward to the present, and our mountain, once an island is called Medvednica Mountain, and at its foot proudly stands the city of Zagreb, Croatia’s Capital.

The enchanted forest where fairies dance and witches cook their potions is now a Nature Park, and Black Queen's medieval castle is now the Medvedgrad visitor center.

Embark on this journey from Zagreb's Main Square deep into the woods of the Medvednica Mountain, exploring the city, nature, history, and local dishes.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Zagreb Hike

Ages: Children (8–11 years) · Youth (12–15 years) · Adults (16–64 years) · Seniors (65–106 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Trekking poles are available for free on request upon booking
Included: Dinner: A traditional three course meal in one of the most recognizable Zagreb restaurant
Included: Licensed Guide
Included: Fortress Medvedgrad entrance fee
Included: TV tower view point entrance fee
Included: Cable Car ticket

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: While on hike or on dinner no alcoholic beverages are included in the price of the tour
Not included: Carbonated beverages: While on hike or on dinner no non-alcoholic beverages are included in the price of the tour

Itinerary

Ban Josip Jelacic Monument

10 min

Our licensed guide will meet you behind the Ban Jelacic Monument where the Zagreb Hike Tour will start
Medvednica mountain (Sljeme)

1 h 30 min Admission included

Your guide will take you by the mountain tram to the Cable car station, from where you will climb the mountain summit and check views from the TV tower. After visiting the TV tower, you will hike down the hill for around two hours from Sljeme Peak to Medvedgrad Fort.
Medvednica Nature Park

2 hours Admission included

After you leave the mountain summit, the real hike starts. You will need around two hours to the Medvedgrad fortress. In the fortress, you will have one big break for a photo session on the walls and to prepare for the last climb.
Medvedgrad

one hour Admission included

Thrilling Medvedgrad fortress in the heart of the Nature Park will let you enjoy the city's most scenic views. This 13th-century fortress tale will take on a journey through eons of history and also provide a rest on our hiking part.
Stop 5

one hour Admission included

The second part of the hike will be through the canyon of the Kraljevec Creek on the educational trail which will show you how the mountain once was an island.
Stop 6

1 h 30 min Admission included

To end the hiking part you will taste some traditional dishes in a three-course meal, served in one of the most famous Zagreb restaurants.