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Step into a storybook version of Zagreb where history, mystery, and legend come alive. Led by a costumed guide, this immersive walking tour reveals the secrets of the city’s Upper Town through the eyes of outspoken women, forgotten witches, and scandalous nobles. You won’t just see landmarks, you’ll feel their stories come alive in the very streets they once haunted.
From ancient fountains to noble palaces, the tour blends theatrical storytelling with historical depth, making it ideal for curious minds, culture lovers, and travelers seeking more than just a checklist of sights.
Optional tasting at House of Spirits offers a charming way to close your evening—if you dare.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Ban Jelačić Square, by the equestrian statue of Ban Josip Jelačić Your costumed guide will greet you next to the iconic horse statue in Zagreb’s main square.
The tour concludes on Radićeva Street, just a short stroll from Ban Jelačić Square meeting point. This historic café-and-tavern lane is steps from the city center—perfect for diving deeper into Upper Town’s shops, galleries, landmarks, and eateries.
Itinerary
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1Mandusevac Fountain
According to legend, a weary soldier and a kind girl named Manda gave Zagreb its name. This centuries-old spring reminds us how stories, not just stones, shape cities.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Cathedral of Zagreb
Towering over Kaptol, the Cathedral is both a spiritual and historical symbol. You’ll hear of life on the Bishop’s Court, Ottoman invasions, restorations, and the power this sacred place held over the city’s fate.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Dolac Market
Zagreb’s bustling open-air market is where fresh produce and lively chatter fill the air, but beneath it lies a deeper rhythm of tradition, community, and power.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Krvavi Most
No blood today, no bridge either, but the street named "Bloody Bridge" still holds plenty of old drama. Once the scene of fierce clashes between Kaptol clergy and Gradec citizens, this narrow street still whispers of rivalries long buried.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Stone Gate
The only surviving gate into medieval Gradec. A fire, a painting, and a miracle transformed this archway into a sanctuary. Locals still stop to light candles and murmur wishes into the bricks.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Ljekarna k crnom orlu
One of the oldest pharmacies in Zagreb and a place tied to the city’s darker chapters: herbal lore, folk medicine, and whispered tales of witches.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7St. Mark's Church
With its colourful tiled roof, St. Mark’s is more than a photo spot. Learn about the city’s political heart, secret meetings, and the women who watched history unfold from the shadows.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Lotrscak Tower
Each day at noon, this tower fires a cannon. But what else echoes through its stone? Hear about the ghosts said to roam here, and how sound was once used to unite a city. Note: If you’d like to experience the famous cannon shot, make sure to book the morning tour.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Trg Franje Markovića
This elegant palace once echoed with secrets of Zagreb's nobility. At Zrinski Palace, you’ll hear tales of aristocratic scandals, forbidden romances, and the unspoken rules of high society that often clashed with passion.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Croatian History Museum (Hrvatski Povijesni Muzej)
The Vojković-Oršić-Kulmer-Rauch Palace (today: Croatian History Museum) tells the story of a nobleman who rose through society by marrying well — a true tale that later inspired the famous Witch of Grič novels. Power, ambition, and fiction intertwine behind its grand façade.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Demetrova ulica
Here was the city’s first public theatre with a real stage and balcony boxes. It was here that Zagreb’s cultural identity took its bow, in front of candlelight and curious eyes.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Pod starim krovovima
The oldest tavern still operating in Zagreb, a cozy nook that has seen poets, rebels, and everyday people gather under its creaky beams for over a century.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13Radiceva
The tour concludes in this charming street close to the city center, making it easy to continue exploring. Optionally, visit the nearby House of Spirits for a tasting experience that lingers on the tongue — just like our stories.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The funicular is closed for renovation until March 2026.
- If you’d like to experience the famous Grič cannon firing, make sure to book the morning tour.
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Cancellation Policy
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 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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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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