Zagreb Lower Town + CoffeePrivate Walking Tour
Visiting Zagreb can be a walk in the park – literally! Lower town is famous for the lane of parks that we call „The Green Horseshoe“ and it offers magnificent views. Over a hundred years old trees, fountains, buildings in Neoclassical and Art Nouveau styles, galleries, museums, and our National Theatre are some of the places that the locals love the most and this walk will show you what makes Zagreb a central European metropolis. By the end of the tour, we’ll take a break just like locals would – enjoying a cup of coffee (or tea) in a nice cafe.
Price includes: local tour guide + entrance to the botanical garden + coffee/tea
Rare, fragrant (or malodorous), hard to find, expensive, unappealing (yet so delicious) – all those attributes refer to the truffle.
The land of truffles
Truffles are fungi that grow underground, in few selected places on Earth. And one of those places is our beloved Istrian peninsula. To be more specific, in the forest between Motovun and Buzet, alongside river Mirna.
There are black and white truffles. Different varieties of black truffles, such as Tuber melanosporum, Tuber aestivum and Tuber brumale can be found in Istria, as well as the white Tuber magnatum. The latter can usually be found during autumn and winter months, and can reach the size of a big apple. In fact, Istrian truffle hunters set the world record, with an impressive white truffle that weighed over 1300 grams!
Buried treasure
Since they grow completely underground, it is impossible for humans to find them. But specially trained dogs with an exquisite sense of smell are indispensable to licensed local truffle-hunters who search for these delicious treasures.
How to enjoy them
For all truffle fans, there are countless ways to consume them. Preferably, with simple dishes where their flavour can really stand out, like pasta, steak, omelette, but also desserts!
To really appreciate this unique experience and taste authentic local recipes, join us on our truffle hunting tour to learn all about truffles
Old ZagrebPrivate Walking Tour
Take a walk with us and discover art, architecture, history and everyday life of Croatia’s capital city, Zagreb! We start with the oldest part of the town – Kaptol, visiting the neogothic Cathedral and learning about the founding of the city. Passing through the Dolac farmer’s market, where you can buy seasonal fruits or vegetables, traditional toys and clothes, we continue our tour towards the medieval Upper Town, also known as Gradec.
Walking our way up the Radićeva street, an old street full of lovely bars and little designer shops, we reach the oldest preserved entrance to the Upper Town, the Stone Gate. Eventually, we arrive at one of the most remarkable points in Zagreb: St. Mark’s Square. There you will learn the most important things about the Croatian history and political system. From there we continue towards the Lotrščak Tower where you can take great panoramic photos of the Lower Town, hear the loud cannon of Grič at noon, take a ride with Europe’s shortest funicular or continue walking down the Strossmayer’s Promenade towards the main square – The Ban Jelačić Square. There we finish our amusing tour and leave you in good hands – the hands of our loving city!
Most people fantasize about their summer holiday, but we’re here to tell you that #vacationvibes can be an all-year-round thing, and your spring break or autumn getaway might be even better!
As seasoned travelers, we’ve experienced ups and downs of every time of year. And although each season has its wonders, early spring and autumn may be unfairly overlooked.
So, if you’re still unsure about what would be the best time to visit Croatia, consider these perks of off-season travel:
THERE ARE NO CROWDS
July and August are wonderful. The problem is, EVERYONE thinks so!
If you picture your perfect holiday as laying on the beach, under the sun all day, then yes, the summer is ideal. But if you prefer to wander, get to know various regions and cities of Croatia, its breathtaking national parks, you might enjoy it more with fewer people around.
Take your time and enjoy sightseeing at your own pace in March, April, October… and even swim in the sea in June and September.
ENJOY A DIFERRENT SCENERY
Don’t get us wrong – we looove the summer. But picture seeing the Plitvice Lakes under the snow, the forests in many colors of the changing leaves, Zagreb with magnolias in bloom, vineyards ready for grape harvesting… The low season has many beautiful sights to be seen and admired. And all of that without sweating caused by a heat wave.
GET MORE FOR YOUR MONEY
Last but not least – some things will come at a better price tag, such as accommodation. A big demand causes the prices to soar in the high season, and the hotel you’ve been dreaming of staying in might not even have any availability.
Low season, however, among its many perks, offers lower prices of accommodation and there’s more room to choose from. You could be getting more for your money – or even stay a day extra for the same price tag.
So if you’re looking for some fresh ideas for a holiday, contact us for your unforgettable tailor-made vacation in Croatia.
Opatija & KastavPrivate excursion
The day at the beach is closer than you think!
The highway takes us from Zagreb to the “Pearl of the Adriatic”- Opatija. Discover the historic charm of the birthplace of tourism in Croatia, it’s classical and Art Noveau architecture, and take deep breaths of the fresh seaside breeze. Relax.
After a walk in this enchanting town, we continue the tour up the mountain to enjoy a beautiful view of the Adriatic in a small medieval town of Kastav and explore its winding streets.
Price of the private tour includes: guide, transport (type of transport depends on the number of passengers)
Duration: approx. 8 hours
Prices per person in eur (transfer, guide included)
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Croatian DesignPrivate Shopping Tour
We all like to take something special with us from our travels besides memories, and this walking tour offers you a unique opportunity to discover Croatian culture: through design!
Whether you’re looking for a new dress, a piece of handmade jewellery to gift a friend, a mug that will remind you of your vacation with every sip of morning coffee or just wish to get more acquainted with Croatian design, we know the best spots to shop original pieces made by local designers or artisans.
Let us know your interests and we’ll design a personalized tour just for you.
Old Zagreb + BreakfastPrivate Walking Tour
Nobody should try to enjoy a new destination on an empty stomach. So let’s start the day right: we will feed you first and then take you around town. This private walking tour around the Zagreb city center starts with a nice breakfast and some coffee – just like the locals like it. That will give you plenty of energy to discover the old neighbourhoods of Kaptol and Gradec sitting on top of two hills, take photos with the views of the city and take a ride in one of the world’s shortest funiculars.
Price includes: tour guide + breakfast + coffee/tea/juice + cable car ticket
Old Zagreb + Museum TourPrivate Walking Tour
This walking tour will show you all the essential sights and introduce you to Croatia’s art and history. Where were Gradec and Kaptol and what makes the unique? Why does a cannon go off in the middle of the city every day at noon? Get all the answers you need during the private walking tour, and afterwards visit a museum of your choice in the city center with the guide.
Guests can opt for 1 museum of choice between: Zagreb City Museum / Naive Art Museum / Museum of Broken Relationships / Technical Museum of Nikola Tesla
Please note that the availability to visit certain museums depends on their opening hours.
Secrets hidden in the hillsA weekend in Zagorje
If you’d like to spend a weekend in nature, relax and instead of looking at the screen, look at the lush greenery of Northwest Croatia, join us! On our weekend tour, we offer more than relaxation – a story of prehistoric times in this region and tasting of local wine and delicacies.
1. dan: GAVEZNICA – LUNCH – SPA
In the morning we head from Zagreb towards Gaveznica, a fossil volcano. In the last phases of its activity, semi-precious stones like agate, calcedony and opals were formed. Inactive for millions of years, this spot is ideal for a light walk and start of our story about the hidden treasures of the hills of Zagorje.
After a walk with a local guide, it’s time to discover the secrets of Zagorje through smell and taste – a wine tasting and lunch in one of the local wineries.
One of the treasures of Zagorje was appreciated since the times of the ancient Romans – thermal waters. Just like Roman soldiers, after exploring we will relax at a local spa. Free time and overnight.
2. dan: RADOBOJ – LUNCH – KRAPINA
After breakfast, first stop on the itinerary – Radoboj, near Krapina. The local museum Radboa tells the story of the long time ago, when these parts were a part of the Panonic Sea. The fossils of fish and tropical vegetation show the landscape much diferrent than the present one, but there are some similarities – the grapevine fossil, oldest of its kind in the world shows the presence of that plant here for millions of years! After the visit to the museum, we’ll take a walk on the “Orchid Trail” that holds an unexpected surprise from the prehistoric times. After the hike it’s time for lunch, accompanied by local wines.
In the afternoon, we visit another gem – the Neanderthal’s Museum in Krapina. The story of the prehistoric times in Zagorje and its inhabitants before the arrival of Homo Sapiens – the Neanderthals – is concluded with a guided tour of the museum after which we return to Zagreb.
*tour includes private transport, B&B, lunches and wine tastings, entrance fees, guides
*type of transport depends on the number of passengers (car, van, bus)
Price includes transfers, B&B, tickets, guides, 2 lunches and wine tastings
Secrets hidden in the hills
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Taste of CulturePrivate tour of Zagreb
This private walking tour gives you more than just a history lesson of Zagreb… it gives you a taste of everyday life, culture, food and wine.
We start with a walk around the oldest parts of Zagreb – Kaptol, pass through the Dolac farmer’s market, where you can buy seasonal fruits and vegetables, traditional toys and clothes and continue towards the medieval Upper Town, also known as Gradec. Walking our way up the Radićeva street, an old street full of lovely bars and little designer shops, we arrive at one of the most remarkable points in Zagreb: St. Mark’s Square where you will learn the most important things about the Croatian history and political system. At noon, you can hear the loud cannon of Grič, take a ride with Europe’s shortest funicular and arrive at our final destination where you can enjoy Croatia with all your senses! You will try Croatia’s finest cheeses, olive oil, and typical wines such as Malvazija or Plavac mali and much more…
*The price includes wine and food tasting
Vegetarian and Vegan options available