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Discover Zadar's rich tapestry of history and culture on a relaxed 1.5-hour guided walking tour through its ancient streets. With a local guide, explore hidden corners and learn about the city's 3,000 years of stories, from Roman ruins to modern life. This tour provides a friendly introduction to Zadar, making it perfect for first-time visitors or anyone looking to deepen their understanding of this vibrant city. Experience Zadar like a local and gain insights that will enhance your stay.
- Duration: 1.5-hour guided walking tour
- Starting point: People's Square, finishing near Four Corners
- Expert local guides sharing stories and everyday life in Zadar
- Wheelchair accessible and suitable for most travelers
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour starts. Your guide will be waiting for you under the lamp post with a white umbrella, so you can easily spot them!
The tour takes you through the city’s most important historical landmarks and ends near four corners
Itinerary
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1Narodni TRG
Center of the public life in Zadar, usually used as a meeting point for every generation. It is a great place with many cafes’s, where you can relax and enjoy. On the northern side of this Square you can see the City Guard (large central clock tower) built from 1562 by Michele Sanmicheli.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Perivoj kraljice Jelene Madijevke
Queen Jelena Madijevka Park is the first public park in Zadar and Dalmatia, opened in 1829 on the Grimani Bastion, part of Zadar’s Venetian defensive system, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The park was created by Baron Franz Ludwig von Welden, a military governor and passionate botanist, who designed it as a public space showcasing Mediterranean plants. Once known as the city’s “balcony,” the park became a popular meeting place and social center, offering beautiful views of the sea.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3The Forum
Roman Forum The Roman Forum in Zadar is the largest Roman forum on the eastern Adriatic. Construction began in the 1st century BC under Emperor Augustus and it served as the main public square of ancient Iader. The Forum measures approximately 90 by 45 metres and was surrounded by porticoes with shops and workshops. Today, only parts of the pavement, steps, and two monumental columns remain. One column still stands in its original position and was used as a medieval “pillar of shame,” with chains still attached to it.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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