ZADAR CITY TOUR 90 | Walking tour of Zadar
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Overview
ZADAR CITY TOUR | 90 min WALKING TOUR
This Zadar walking tour shows the most important sites in the city. Experienced tour guides take you to the best of Zadar. What’s more, your tour will be led by a local Croatian expert. These knowledgeable guides have a true love of history and breadth of knowledge. Feel free to ask any questions you might have along the way, or for more information at any of the stops.
WHY ZADAR CITY WALKING TOUR
Zadar is a city in the heart of the eastern coast of the Adriatic sea. The old city core is situated on a small Peninsula cca. 1 km x 400 m. The population is close to 80 000 inhabitants and still rising. Even though it’s a fifth city in the country, we can’t say that Zadar is a huge town. It’s a dream come true for those who are planning to start a family, for now.
There are at least 3 characteristics that will most definitely attract everyone to visit the old core with Zadar City Tour. If you don’t join Zadar walking tour in order to hear more about Roman architecture then you will surely join it because of the Venetian walls and bastions.
Surprisingly, a lot of people thinks that the main attraction lies in the view from the famous Riva (Promenade), called after a Croatian king Peter Krešimir the IVth.
If you fall for the Sunset, join us in the afternoon tour. You will find out why some of the most famous people, like Alfred Hitchcock, said that Zadar has the most beautiful sunset in the world.
Pack your bags and begin your memorable Zadar City Tour now. Whether you want to discover ancient Zadar or take a picture in front of the Sea Organ, this Zadar walking tour has something for you. Demand is high, and tours fill quickly, so book your ‘seat’ in the front row immediately.
Itinerary | 90 min Zadar walking tour
The Greeting to the Sun
Sea Organ (Morske Orgulje)
Cathedral of St. Anastasia (no entrance)
The Roman Forum
Pillar of Shame
Church of St. Donatus (no entrance)
Benedictine Monastery of St. Maria (no entrance)
Kalelarga, Široka ulica (Pass by without stopping)
City Guard (no entrance)
City Hall (Loggia) (no entrance)
People’s Square
SEA ORGAN & THE GREETING TO THE SUN
Enjoy the view and music at one of the most popular public space installations in the world, Sea Organ (Morske Orgulje) & Greeting to the Sun (Pozdrav Suncu). Pass famous Promenade (Riva) admiring the view of Zadar Channel, islands of Ugljan and Pašman and the open sea to the northwest.
THE FORUM
Admire the symbol of Zadar, the church of St.Donat and look at the same time at the Belfry of the Romanesque Cathedral of St.Anastasia while standing on a 1st century B.C. Forum surrounded by roman architecture built at that time and later. Take a moment and glance at the Church and convent of St.Mary where the benedictine nuns kept for centuries Zadar’s most precious relics.
KALERAGA, KALELARGA
The most famous street of Zadar, Kalelarga, won’t leave you indifferent or wondering why Tomislav Ivčić, one of the most famous Croatian singers born and raised in Zadar, sung about this particular street in his song ‘Kalelarga’.
The tour will take you to the People’s Square (Narodni Trg) as well, where a lot of people like to meet or drink coffee. The tour introduces you to Zadar old town, the Peninsula approx. 1 km x 400 m, from Sea Organ to the port of Foša where the huge Land Gate’s triumphal arch closes the old core .
This shared tour is in English but can be arranged in other languages too, just ask!
Pickup
Every day at 11:00 h Greeting to the Sun (Pozdrav Suncu) – Click here for location and instructions
May – October 18:30 h Foša / Land gate (Kopnena vrata), side with bikes – Click here for location and instructions.
Look for a guide with ZADAR CITY TOUR badge/umbrella/T-shirt. For more information on availability, please contact the supplier at least 1 h before the tour starts. Text us through WhatsApp button or by e-mail.
What’s included
Possible Free Entrance to a medieval church or Maraschino/cheese tastings which are on our way.
What’s excluded
11 AM tour excludes The Land Gate; 18:30 PM tour excludes the Sea Organs
Toilet breaks
Entrances to places that charge the ticket
Transfer service (has to be arranged separately)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Animals are not allowed
Health restrictions
Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues.
Discounts
Special discounts for groups, children and youth upon previous request at info@zadarcitytour.com
Please note | Zadar City Tour
We walk 90 min rain or shine no matter what. 11:00h tour excludes The Land Gate; 18:30h tour excludes the Sea Organ. The number of participants is limited. Dress accordingly, bring an umbrella or a raincoat if needed. Please present yourself at the location at least 5 minutes before the departure time. For more information on availability, please contact us in advance. Text us through the WhatsApp button or by email. Your use of the Site constitutes your agreement to follow and be bound by our General Terms and Conditions.
Cheese & Liquor tasting
The tastings are possible almost every day in high season except on national holidays or Sunday afternoons. During low season tastings are not possible in the afternoon nor on Sundays and national holidays.
Cancellation
Can’t make it? Please notify us at least 1 hour before your tour starts, we would appreciate it. Thank you!
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THE CITY OF CONTRASTS
The 2nd World War left scars on this town and many others. Although, some of the biggest city attractions were displayed to the public after years of extensive ruin removals. 65 % of the city was demolished during the 2nd WW.
Consequently, the new government decided to clean the remains of heavily destroyed buildings and build new ones. Fortunately, some parts were skipped and left empty for archaeologists to display their huge findings in the middle of the Peninsula.
Today the city represents a perfect mix of Antiquity, Middle Age, Renaissance and modern age.Globally known installations Greeting to the Sun & Sea Organ are followed by a 19th century Promenade. A visitor enters the city from an always green park. Gets on the Forum directly through Roman architraves, columns and bases scattered around the symbol of Zadar, the church of St. Donat.
Roman street net guides you through the city towards the Venetian masterpiece of defense. At last, a winged lion, symbol of Venice and St. Mark salutes you on your way out from the old core.
The city has spoken…