Zagreb Beyond the Guidebooks

This walking tour has a bit different itinerary in comparison with other Zagreb Upper town walking tours. But everything what is important you will see. Even more.

Immerse yourself in the history, culture, and everyday life of Croatia's capital city. 

See the most important sights as well as several hidden gems of this city with almost a million of hearts. We'll walk some off-the-beaten paths, and you'll have a chance to hear historically based stories, urban legends, interesting fun facts, personal stories and experiences - something you can't find in the guidebooks nor on the internet.

The tour includes:

Bogovićeva street No 1 (only three min. walk from the main city square) - the start of the tour

We'll meet in front of the entrance to the building with the inscription NAPREDAK on the facade of the first floor

• short introduction

Grounded Sun 

• starting point of the solar system model in Zagreb - includes a little game

Oktogon passageway 

• built at the very end of 19th century during Austro-Hungarian time 

• includes the story about all over the world known product which is Croatian invention 

Margaretska street 

• hides the smallest planet of the solar system model in Zagreb 

Ilica Street 

• the most popular shopping street of Zagreb city centre 

• including pastry shop with the longest tradition in the city – discover why you should have Kremshnita cake here and not in Slovenia :) 

Funicular 

• discover what 66-64-66 stands here for 

Grič Tunnel 

• WWII and Croatian Homeland War shelter 

• try to find out which event held in the tunnel was the most unusual and unexpected 

West Strossmayer’s Promenade 

• promenade along former medieval walls with the best view on the south-west part of the city 

Lotrščak Tower 

• an old medieval tower with a cannon still in use 

• listen to the legend about roasted turkey and Ottomans

East Strossmayer’s Promenade 

• promenade along former medieval walls with the best view on the south-west part of the city 

• discover why one of the most known Croatian writers turned his ass on his former high school 

Gradec Viewpoint 

• the best view on the Cathedral, the main Roman Catholic church in Croatia and Kaptol area 

St. Catherine's Square 

• with a nice baroque church, and the oldest high school in Zagreb 

St. Mark's Square 

• with Croatian Parliament building, and the Seat of the Croatian government 

• with the church of St. Mark and its roof that will captivate your eyes 

Stone Gate 

• the only preserved gate to the old medieval town 

• story about an old painting 

• find out where you can shoot at the tie (if you hate to wear it :) 

Tkalčićeva Street 

• pedestrian street full of cafes, bars and restaurants 

• the perfect place to say something about traditional Zagreb and Croatian food 

Bloody Bridge 

• there is no bridge, no blood, but still the secret is there 

This tour ends close to the main Zagreb square and Tkalčićeva street with cafes, bars and restaurants. 

Let's walk, talk, and have fun together :-) 

Marina, your guide in Zagreb