Best of Zagreb! Private Walking Tour; Meet the greats -Sit & Meet

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About this activity

Meet the Croatian innovators, explorers and other famous people who made an impact on the world. Be a part of an open exhibition of statues of the great Croats, made by young sculptors.

The only private walking tour which includes seeing all the popular Zagreb sights along with meeting 13 famous Croatian people who made the world brighter, better connected and safer.

Retrace the steps of some of the world famous Croatian inventors, engineers and explorers, discover the Croatian coffee culture and open a new chapter in your adventure while visiting this beautiful country.

As you walk the streets of Zagreb with our guides, you will:

meet the Croats whose work and passion changed the world
learn what the world was like before their inventions
see what changed and how their discoveries still influence our lives
learn everything about the Croatian way of life - why do Croats enjoy drinking coffee
hear interesting local stories and legends about Zagreb and its sights.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Sit & Meet

Ages: Youth (7–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Funicular ticket
Included: Snacks: One snack at the meeting point
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea

Itinerary

Stop 1

8 min

While waiting for you coffee & snack at our meeting point, you will get to know the world's greatest traveler who discovered China and permanently connected Europe to Asia.
Cathedral of Zagreb

5 min

The first stop is a visit to the Zagreb Cathedral, which represents the most monumental Croatian sacred building, which is also the symbol of the city of Zagreb and the largest Croatian monument of religion and culture. In front of the cathedral, you will visit the Holy Mary Monument which has been certified as the tallest golden statue of the Virgin in the world.
Stop 3

8 min

Walking around the old Vlaška street, you will step by a detective whos invention solved all the future murder scenes…
Stop 4

5 min

Somewhere around the wonderful park Zrinjevac, one of the most famous Croatian inventors is waiting for you, without whose gadget we would not be able to function today.
Ban Josip Jelacic Square

5 min

Visit the main Zagreb square and meeting point, which is the center of all social and political events. On the square you will also see the most famous fountain in Zagreb - Mandusevac, along with meeting one of the best European basketball players of all time.
Dolac Market

10 min

Visit the full of life and colored market which nurtures +80 years of tradition. Buy some local products and feel the vibe of the old town before meeting the founder of modern seismology and the parachute inventor.
Tkalciceva Street

5 min

Walk through the most vibrant street in Zagreb which is lined with traditional shops, small boutiqies, restaurants and caffee bars. Hear everything about the river which used to flow and devide Kaptol and Gradec, along with the story about the 'Bloody bridge'. While wondering around the Tkalča street, you will find a man sitting in the corner with a steering wheel in his hands. Guess what he invented?
Kamenita Vrata

5 min

Pass by Zagreb's most important cultural and religious attraction, and learn all about the legend that made the stone gate famous. On the way to the Upper Town, you will meet Einstein's predecessor – the so-called 'universal mind'.
St. Mark's Church

5 min

Visit the most oldest and colorful building in Zagreb which was built in the 13th century, and which has the most beautiful Gothic portal in Croatia.
Lotrscak Tower

5 min

Visit the fort that was built in 1266 and whose role was to defend the southern entrance to the city. Lotrscak tower houses the famous Grič cannon which fires exactly at noon.
Strossmayer Promenade

5 min

Visit the promenade with one of the best panoramic views in Zagreb, known as Zagreb Stross. This promenade is a romantic place where lovers leave their padlocks and enjoy sunsets while sitting on the bench enjoying the view. One great attraction on Stross is the Antun Gustav Matoš statue with which you can share the view.
Funicular Railway

5 min Admission not included

Have a ride with one of the worlds most shortest funiculars, which will take you down to the Zagreb main shopping street – Ilica.
Stop 13

5 min

Passing through Gundulićeva Street, we will come across the first Music School in Croatia, which was opened in 1829. Somewhere near the school, we will find a person who attended and taught there - an opera singer who conquered world stages.
Teatre Nacional Croata

10 min

Visit the impressive architectural building and the pearl of Zagreb – the theater, opera and ballet house also called HNK. In front of the theater, we will come across a sculpture and a masterpiece called the Well of Life, which represents the work of one of the biggest phenomenon among sculptors, which who you will meet only across the street.
Stop 15

10 min

Visit Zagreb's favorite square and meeting point - the Flower square. The name of the square was given after the flower stalls which have been a feature of the place since the 14th century. On this square you will meet the scientist and inventor who made electricity available to everyone.
Sculpture Grounded Sun

5 min

Passing through the streets to the next Croatian mind and inventor, we will come across an art installation that represents a hidden universe in the very center of Zagreb.
Stop 17

10 min

On the path to the most oldest and most beautiful park in Zagreb, you will meet the ingenious mathematician and physicist, who was ridiculed as a freak in his tim
King Tomislav Square

10 min

Visit the square dedicated to the first Croatian king, and meet the great Croatian warrior who stopped the Otomans' further invasion of Europe.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The meeting point is in front of Amelie bar in Vlaška street 6.

We kindly ask you to arrive 15 minutes before the start time so that you can pick up your coffee/tea & snack :)