The Ultimate Zadar Walking Tour

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St. Donatus and St. Anastasia view from Roman main square — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Cathedral in Zadar — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This tour includes visiting the most interesting sites in the historical centre of Zadar.

Zadar is city more than 2000 years old with incredibly turbulent history. Its position between the eastern and western forces of Europe, as well as the very important place on the sea route between Middle East and Europe enabled it to be a very important place and the middle of wars at many occasions. After all these years, it still stands refusing to give up and full of untold stories.

Our local professional tour guide is full of knowledge, vibrant and cheerful person ready to show you the most interesting landmarks and monuments of the city whose fortress system is classified as UNESCO World Heritage site.

This tour is interactive, so feel free to ask as many questions as you will. We will try to finish the tour in 1h 40 minutes but it may prolong to 2 hours, depending on your wishes and questions.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 40 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 25 people
People per booking: 1–25
Guide: English, Dutch
Operated by: Travel with Jure

Ages: Children (0–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Going next to cheese and wine tasting where you can try some, price for it is excluded in our tour
Included: Inclusion of the most interesting and visited places in our tour
Included: Walking tour of 100 minutes with professional local tour guide
Included: Interactive tour, be free to ask questions
Included: Going next to the local marketplace where you can buy fresh fruits and vegetables

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Hotel pickup

Itinerary

The Forum

20 min

The start of our tour is the old Roman forum. This is the place where the city as we know it today was founded more than 2000 years ago. In addition to the remains of the old forum, there are St. Donat church from the 9th century and St. Maria church from 11th century. This place was the centre of the city through centuries.
Sea Organ

10 min

You will experience the sound of sea at the unique Sea Organ installation.
Greeting to the Sun

10 min

This attraction collects the sun energy through the day and displays a light show with the collected energy in the night. Next to that, it has many other hidden symbolics.
Cathedral of St. Anastasia

10 min

The biggest church in Dalmatia dates from 13th century and is a real beauty to visit. It is built in Romanic style and is one of the most important religious places in the city.
Trznica Zadar

10 min

This fresh food market will let you experience the culture and some of the freshest foods you have ever tried. Bargaining is allowed.
Narodni TRG

10 min

This is the main square of the city since 16th century. It contains Renaissance monuments and one very special church from 11th century.
St. Simon's Church

10 min

This is the holiest place in Zadar. It contains the body of St. Simeon that held Jesus when Jesus was baby and announced that this baby will shine the light on the world. The story of how his body came to and remained in Zadar is even more amazing.
Stop 8

10 min

16th century entrance to the city is the most important Venetian monument in whole Dalmatia. It is on the UNESCO Heritage Site list together with fortification walls and you will see why the Ottomans never managed to conquer Zadar, despite trying few times. The monument is also nicely decorated and was considered to be too expensive by many Venetians at the time of built.
Perivoj kraljice Jelene Madijevke

10 min

This is a beautiful park that was made in early 19th century as the central hangout place of people from Zadar. The story of how it came to reality and why it came to reality may surprise you.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

I will be waiting for you at the 5 wells square, wearing blue tour guide card around my neck.

End point

The tour will end in the beautiful park of Queen Jelena Madijevka

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.