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This tour includes visiting the most interesting sites in the historical centre of Zadar.
Zadar is city more than 2000 years old with incredibly turbulent history. Its position between the eastern and western forces of Europe, as well as the very important place on the sea route between Middle East and Europe enabled it to be a very important place and the middle of wars at many occasions. After all these years, it still stands refusing to give up and full of untold stories.
Our local professional tour guide is full of knowledge, vibrant and cheerful person ready to show you the most interesting landmarks and monuments of the city whose fortress system is classified as UNESCO World Heritage site.
This tour is interactive, so feel free to ask as many questions as you will. We will try to finish the tour in 1h 40 minutes but it may prolong to 2 hours, depending on your wishes and questions.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
I will be waiting for you at the 5 wells square, wearing blue tour guide card around my neck.
The tour will end in the beautiful park of Queen Jelena Madijevka
Itinerary
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1The Forum
The start of our tour is the old Roman forum. This is the place where the city as we know it today was founded more than 2000 years ago. In addition to the remains of the old forum, there are St. Donat church from the 9th century and St. Maria church from 11th century. This place was the centre of the city through centuries.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Sea Organ
You will experience the sound of sea at the unique Sea Organ installation.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Greeting to the Sun
This attraction collects the sun energy through the day and displays a light show with the collected energy in the night. Next to that, it has many other hidden symbolics.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Cathedral of St. Anastasia
The biggest church in Dalmatia dates from 13th century and is a real beauty to visit. It is built in Romanic style and is one of the most important religious places in the city.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Trznica Zadar
This fresh food market will let you experience the culture and some of the freshest foods you have ever tried. Bargaining is allowed.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Narodni TRG
This is the main square of the city since 16th century. It contains Renaissance monuments and one very special church from 11th century.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7St. Simon's Church
This is the holiest place in Zadar. It contains the body of St. Simeon that held Jesus when Jesus was baby and announced that this baby will shine the light on the world. The story of how his body came to and remained in Zadar is even more amazing.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8The Five Wells Square
16th century entrance to the city is the most important Venetian monument in whole Dalmatia. It is on the UNESCO Heritage Site list together with fortification walls and you will see why the Ottomans never managed to conquer Zadar, despite trying few times. The monument is also nicely decorated and was considered to be too expensive by many Venetians at the time of built.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Perivoj kraljice Jelene Madijevke
This is a beautiful park that was made in early 19th century as the central hangout place of people from Zadar. The story of how it came to reality and why it came to reality may surprise you.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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