From Vienna: Zagreb Private Day Tour of City Highlights
ID: GYG431080-776636
Category:
Country: Croatia
Duration:
13:00 hours
Description
Visit the Croatian capital city of Zagreb on a fascinating tour that takes you through the area's rich history from medieval times to the Cold War. Enjoy a guided tour and free time to explore.
Explore Zagreb and learn about its history from medieval times to the Cold War on a day trip from Venice. Follow along and listen to fascinating stories from your local guide as you see historic sights like the Zagreb Cathedral and St. Mark's Church. Enjoy free time to explore the city on your own.
Begin your tour with a pickup at a designated time at your accommodation in Vienna. After a short introduction, continue with a drive through the Austrian and Slovenian countryside, with a coffee and breakfast break halfway to Zagreb.
Be greeted upon arriving in Zagreb by your English-speaking local guide who will introduce you to the history of the Croatian capital including the most famous locations.
See Ban Jelacic Square, Upper Town, the medieval Stone Gate, the Gothic-style Zagreb Cathedral, St. Mark´s Church and square, and Zrinjevac Park. Ask about local legends and myths, and about hidden gold under Zagreb.
Learn about the merging of the two cities of Kaptol and Gradec into today's city of Zagreb, and the Turkish invasion of the town and its defense from Gric cannon which has turned into a modern tradition.
Spend free time to have lunch, shop, or visit one of the many centrally located museums or exhibitions in the area before enjoying a scenic drive back to your accommodation in Vienna.
Highlights
- Lose yourself in the rich history of Zagreb
- Learn about Zagreb's past from medieval times to the Cold War
- See the many squares of Zagreb
- Pass by Zagreb Cathedral, St. Mark's Church, and Zrinjevak Park
- Enjoy free time to explore on your own, have lunch, and visit shops
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
The driver will be holding a sign with your last name on it.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.