Discover how it was to live in Zagreb during the turbulent years of its recent history. Firstly, visit the World War II underground tunnels presenting the history of Croatia and Zagreb through the 20th century including World War II, almost 50 years of communist Yugoslavia and the fall of communism in Croatia through the Homeland War. The tour continues to a basement used by locals as a shelter during the air raids on Zagreb where the details of the Homeland War are presented through a video presentation. The tour finishes off in the Museum of Bombing of Zagreb with the exhibition focusing on the effect the war had on Zagreb.

Look for the guide with an orange umbrella standing next to the horseman statue

2.5-Hour Croatian Homeland War Tour

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A day trip from Zagreb to the most popular national park in Croatia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a visit to Rastoke Village on your way to Plitvice Lakes. Meet up with the group and head towards the most popular national park in Croatia, Plitvice Lakes. During the 2.5-hour bus drive, admire the views as you travel out of the city and towards the luscious green landscapes of the park.

On your way to Plitvice Lakes, you stop in the picturesque watermill village of Rastoke, sitting on top of a maze of streams and waterfalls, where you'll explore the old watermills and authentic houses connected with numerous waterfalls and small lakes.

After a 2.5-hour bus drive, you arrive at Plitvice Lakes. For those on GROUP TOURS, your entrance ticket is included in the price, and your skip-the-line entrance is a major perk of this tour! If you are going on a PRIVATE TOUR, your entrance ticket is not included and will be charged extra at the entrance, but we will organize a skip-the-line ticket for you too.

In the next 3 to 4 hours, you walk around the crystal clear Lower Lakes, take the train ride to the great waterfall and go for a boat ride across the Big Lake.

The late afternoon drive back to Zagreb ends at the same spot from which the day trip started.

Next to the Meteorological Post, at the tourist bus stop, a minute from the main square

Plitvice Lakes and Rastoke Day Trip

Free Spirit Tours Zagreb

Take a guided tour through the Slovenian capital to learn more about the city and its history. Explore Ljubljana on your own in your spare time. Then, take a boat ride and enjoy the fascinating Lake Bled along with its iconic castle.

Ljubljana and Lake Bled: Small Group Day Trip

In this tour you will visit the central spots in Zagreb, expand your knowledge about the city's history and traditions, try different local dishes, and make unforgettable memories with other happy guests. The tour starts on the main city square where you will meet your guide, before heading to the central green market.  At the market, you will taste fresh, local ingredients and dishes such as simple a homemade peasant dish, "sir i vrhnje" (cottage cheese), a crusty puffed pastry with fillings ("burek"), and some of the local fish and meat dishes ("srdele i ćevapi"). While in Zagreb, you have to try the unusual authentic dessert, which is best when it's served warm ("štrukli"). As well as this, you will also see how chocolate tastes in Zagreb, since the locals have their own chocolate factory.  To provide a good image of what is traditional in Croatia, this tour also includes some of the delicious foods from other Croatian regions such as Dalmatian "pršut" and Istrian olives.To remember the complicated names of the local dishes, you will receive the materials that should make it easy for you to go back to the locations you liked, and try out the additional food recommended by your guide.

In front of the horse statue at Ban Jelačić (main) Square.

Taste Zagreb Food Tour

Start your tour from Ban Jelacic Square and journey through past and present of Zagreb. First, stop at the historic entrance to the Old Town, the 13th century Stone Gate. Visit St. Mark's Square and see the iconic St. Mark's Church and St. Catherine's Church with its pink ceiling. Ascend to the top of Lotrščak Tower, the best viewpoint in the whole city. Ride with one of the world's shortest funiculars - the famous Zagreb Funicular with its spectacular views. Walk through the tunnels built by the fascists during the Second World War and visit the Bloody Bridge, a place of many conflicts over centuries of Zagreb's turbulent past. Stop at Dolac, the largest green market in the city and take in the colors and aromas of this lively market. See the grand Zagreb Cathedral nearby, the largest church in Croatia. Finish your journey back at Ban Jelacic Square.

Look for the guide with an orange umbrella standing next to the horseman statue at Ban Jelačić Square

Best of Zagreb Tour including Funicular Ride

Revolutionary thinker, genius who changed the world, outsider and ''mad scientist'' - those are just some of the thoughts people associate with undoubtedly one of the greatest scientist and inventor of our time. Most of Tesla's achievements are widely known - there are even cars being made with his name on it. We wouldn't book our tours via our smartphones if it wasn't for his legacy either. If you want to enter genius and sometimes bizarre mind of famous, Croatian born, scientist - join our Nikola Tesla walking tour through the Zagreb city center.
 
Nikola Tesla costumed walking tour takes approximately two hours. The guide will take you through the old town and the downtown, covering all the main sights of Zagreb from a different perspective - one of an inventor from a hundred years ago. Learn about what changed, and what remained the same in the city, how the electricity was (finally) introduced and how exactly did Nikola Tesla travel through time, plus many interesting stories.

Pick up in front Wanderer travel tourist agency

Nikola Tesla walking tour

Wanderer Travel

Taste the magic of turning silver beads into a silver ring


If you've always wanted to know what silver jewelry making looks like - this is the right tour for you!
Under the supervision of famous Croatian jewelry artist Lazer Rok Lumezi, you will witness the process of turning silver grains exposed to flame into molten silver. This is just the first stage of this magical transformation - with jewelry tools you will draw, saw, cut, solder, shape, polish - and you will create your own ring!

You will meet your host at Open Atelier Lumezi, Vlaška street 113

Make your own silver ring!

If you want to see Zagreb from a different perspective and spend a day in nature, this is the right tour for you.

We start the day with a funicular ride. It takes 20 minutes and you will enjoy a panoramic view of Zagreb.
When we reach the top, it's time for a short coffee/tea break with a view of the other side of the mountain - the hilly area called Zagorje.On a good day, we can even see the Slovenian Alps!
The walking part of the tour is mostly downhill.
On the way to the Medvedgrad castle, we will pass a traditional mountain hut, where we will take a short break. Medvedgrad Castle is an important place in the history of Zagreb and another point from which you can enjoy a view of the city. The tour ends in Šestine, where you can try local specialities in the restaurant “Šestinski lagvić”. After the meal, we will take a taxi and return to your hotel.

Meeting point: tourist bus station, Zrinjevac 2, metereological column/post https://goo.gl/maps/HUEwvhGUhjUwALMA6r 

Sljeme and Medvedgrad 

For all lovers of adrenaline and nature:
Spend a day away from the city crowd and refresh yourself by rowing in the waters of the beautiful river Mrežnica.

The emerald green Mrežnica hides cliffs of white rocks, cascades and waterfalls in its upper part.
Before leaving for the kayak tour, you will receive all the necessary equipment: a paddle, a swimming vest, a helmet and a dry bag, and a neoprene suit in case of lower temperatures.

The tour lasts about 3 hours, including a rest break.
Our professional guides will take care of your safety by securing waterfalls and rapids in key places, making your trip easier.
In this exciting adventure, you can enjoy fun jumping from cliffs, climbing waterfalls and swimming under them.
What you must bring with you:
shorts or bathing suit, short-sleeved shirt, water shoes or tennis shoes, towel, sunscreen, water and snack.
In case of colder weather, take a long-sleeved T-shirt.

Kayaking on Mreznica river

Less than an hour from Zagreb, on the southern slopes of Plesivica mountain - that is the right location for all wine lovers!
 It is consider to be smallest wine region in Croatia, but size does not matter - here you can try  original and domesticated varieties such as portugizac, plavec yellow, sweet zelenac and šipelj but also chardonnay, Rhine Riesling, Sauvignon, Traminer and Pinot Noir. Our day will start with a visit to one of the local households, where you will have 1 hour of wine degustation  and visit the wine cellar. 
After the degustation, we will pass on the other side of hills and continue our tour in the city of Samobor. Accompanied with your guide, you will hear stories about history, traditional crafts, local food, and have a cream cake and coffee on the main square.


Samobor and Plesivica wine road

Just a half an hour from Zagreb lies the small picturesque city of Samobor, favorite weekend spot for folks from Zagreb. 
Why do we love Samobor so much? - cause Samobor offers a lot of activities for everybody:  we go there to have a coffee and excellent cream cake on the Samobor main square, to enjoy in  traditional food and drinks,  stroll along the creek to ruins of Samobor old town, buy domestic products in small craft shops…and for these who are in nature and sport, there are hiking tracks on hills around.

In this half day tour we will take you on a walk around the city with our guide and you will try some of the things mentioned above. 
But, there is more: we will take you underground! 
Equipped with miners' helmets and flashlights, you will discover abandoned mines and get to know the history and folktales of St. Barbara mines. 


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