Zadar Self Guided Walk through 3000 years of History

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2 to 3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 6 more

Crusaders sacked it. Allied bombers destroyed much of it. And every time, the people of Zadar rebuilt. Discover three thousand years of resilience on this self-guided audio walking tour of Zadar's Old Town.
Across 18 stops and roughly three kilometres, you'll explore Roman ruins, medieval churches, Venetian fortifications, and modern landmarks like the Sea Organ and Greeting to the Sun. Discover why Crusaders attacked a fellow Catholic city and hear the legend of the queen who stole a saint's finger.
The route includes the UNESCO-listed Venetian Walls, the Roman Forum, the Cathedral of Saint Anastasia, People's Square, and many of Zadar's hidden stories.
Walk at your own pace using the GPS-enabled map, pause whenever you like, and enjoy the tour in nine languages. Over 20,000 travellers have experienced our self-guided tours, and every purchase comes with a full refund guarantee.

What's Included

100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
1-year access to audio on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
Audio and written guide included
Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
Any physical devices or headphones
Human tour guide at location

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Land Gate

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End point
Sea Organ

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Land Gate

    Stand before Venice's triumphal arch and learn what the city sacrificed to build its walls.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Queen Jelena Madijevka Park

    Stroll through Dalmatia's first public park, planted on a Venetian bastion by a homesick Austrian general.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Trace seven hundred years of reinvention inside a building shelled during Croatia's war for independence.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Church of St. Simon

    Hear the legend of a queen who stole a saint's finger and commissioned a golden chest to atone.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    People's Square

    Learn how a sour cherry became a royal liqueur that Queen Victoria dispatched warships to secure.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Meet the barkajoli ferry families whose women rowed the boats through the First World War.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    The Church of St Chrysogonus

    Visit the Romanesque church where a martyred saint was restored and a murdered queen was secretly buried.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Roman Forum

    Find the Pillar of Shame where offenders were chained and publicly humiliated in medieval Zadar.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Sea Organ

    Sit on marble steps and listen to the Adriatic play music through thirty five pipes beneath the stone.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Tourific

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Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Nature Walks
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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