Zadar Self Guided Walk through 3000 years of History

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About this activity

Crusaders sacked it. Allied bombers destroyed much of it. And every time, the people of Zadar rebuilt. Discover three thousand years of resilience on this self-guided audio walking tour of Zadar's Old Town.

Across 18 stops and roughly three kilometres, you'll explore Roman ruins, medieval churches, Venetian fortifications, and modern landmarks like the Sea Organ and Greeting to the Sun. Discover why Crusaders attacked a fellow Catholic city and hear the legend of the queen who stole a saint's finger.

The route includes the UNESCO-listed Venetian Walls, the Roman Forum, the Cathedral of Saint Anastasia, People's Square, and many of Zadar's hidden stories.

Walk at your own pace using the GPS-enabled map, pause whenever you like, and enjoy the tour in nine languages. Over 20,000 travellers have experienced our self-guided tours, and every purchase comes with a full refund guarantee.

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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
Audio guide: German, Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, Polish, French, Dutch, Spanish
Operated by: Tourific

Ages: Adults (14–65 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
Included: 1-year access to audio on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
Included: Audio and written guide included
Included: Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
Included: Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation

Not included

Not included: Any physical devices or headphones
Not included: Human tour guide at location

Itinerary

Stop 1

10 min

Stand before Venice's triumphal arch and learn what the city sacrificed to build its walls.
Stop 2

10 min

Stroll through Dalmatia's first public park, planted on a Venetian bastion by a homesick Austrian general.
Stop 3

Passing by

Trace seven hundred years of reinvention inside a building shelled during Croatia's war for independence.
Stop 4

10 min

Hear the legend of a queen who stole a saint's finger and commissioned a golden chest to atone.
Stop 5

10 min

Learn how a sour cherry became a royal liqueur that Queen Victoria dispatched warships to secure.
Stop 6

10 min

Meet the barkajoli ferry families whose women rowed the boats through the First World War.
Stop 7

10 min

Visit the Romanesque church where a martyred saint was restored and a murdered queen was secretly buried.
Stop 8

10 min

Find the Pillar of Shame where offenders were chained and publicly humiliated in medieval Zadar.
Sea Organ

10 min

Sit on marble steps and listen to the Adriatic play music through thirty five pipes beneath the stone.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This is a self-guided audio tour on your self-guided tour app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from us sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for your company in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.

End point

Using your ticket

Know before you go :

•⁠ ⁠You will need to download the "Tourific self guided tours" app from the Google play store or App store

•⁠ ⁠Right after booking, you’ll receive an email from Tourific or the tour booking platform with instructions to access the tour.

•⁠ ⁠Having trouble finding the email? Just search for “Tourific” in your inbox or spam folder.

•⁠ ⁠The tour is valid for 1 year and can be listened to any number of times. So feel free to download tour and experience a few stops before going on the tour.

•⁠ ⁠Fully charge your phone and carry your headphones for the best experience

•⁠ ⁠It is recommended to wear modest clothing if you wish to enter the religious sites on the tour

•⁠ ⁠The tour follows a set route that we recommend that you follow. Once the tour is downloaded, the introduction will guide you to your starting point

•⁠ ⁠Change of plans? Enjoy the tour on a different day or from home