Zadar Old Town Guided Walking Tour by Šušur
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Join us on a walking tour through more than two millennia of Zadar’s uninterrupted urban existence. Discover why the ancient Illyrians chose Zadar’s peninsula to found a city, and why so many rulers longed to make it their own after them. Romans, Franks, Byzantines, Hungarians, Venetians, Austrians, Napoleon... — each sought to claim this city for themselves in their own time. Walk with our licensed tour guide through a surreal mosaic of architectural influences, guarded by the majestic Venetian walls, rightfully included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. The cultural monuments stand proudly, bearing witness to Zadar’s glorious history. Discover how a history, often hard and painful, shaped our resilient and stubborn mentality, and how it still reflects in modern-day Zadar. Immerse yourself in Zadar’s everyday lifestyle and feel like a true local. Don’t miss the chance to truly experience Zadar’s way of life — join us on our daily tours!
Inclusions
What's included
- Guided tour of Zadar
- Stories and insights about Zadar's history
Itinerary
The meeting point is at the most natural starting place for a tour, next to the ancient city gate and the Roman column that marks the beginning of the main street.
Historical landmark that played a significant role in the defense system during the Ottoman invasions of the 16th and 17th centuries. Today, it serves as a popular venue for festivals and concerts, including the annual Christmas market.
The oldest park in the city, opened in 1829. Discover the secret behind the 'Zadar paradox'—why the old town is the greenest neighborhood in the entire city.
The majestic Renaissance gate to the old town of Zadar, part of the fortification system listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Find out what treasure the Church of St. Simeon holds and what makes it significant even on an international level.
The center of urban life in Zadar since medieval times where the city’s urban identity took shape, and where the first bars opened already in early 18th century.
Walk along the main street of the old town - Kalelarga - which has been walked upon since Roman times.
City's most important cultural site, the largest Roman forum on the eastern Adriatic. You'll hear stories of urban life in ancient times and learn about the dynamic history of Zadar.
Walk along the Zadar seafront and discover why locals feel such a deep sentimental connection to it—and why so many songs have been written about it.
Visit one of the city’s main attractions and a true architectural masterpiece. Connect with nature in a truly unique way.
End the tour at another architectural marvel—the place where every local finishes their evening walk. Discover why people say that 'Zadar has the best sunset in the world.'
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Near Roman column
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- Šušur - Tours of Zadar
- 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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Zadar
- Its from-price is 89% below the median of the 378 experiences we list in Zadar.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 89 of 378.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Zadar
Zadar, on Croatia's Dalmatian coast, is an old Roman and Venetian town on a peninsula, known for its sea organ and the sunsets beside it.
The old town of Zadar sits on a narrow peninsula, bordered by Venetian walls and the Land Gate. The remains of a Roman forum lie beside the round church of St Donatus, a ninth-century building that is the best-known landmark. Kalelarga, the main pedestrian street, follows the line of the Roman main street, with shops and cafés, and the cathedral of St Anastasia stands nearby.
Top-ranked sights in Zadar: Sea Organ (Morske Orgulje), Zadar Roman Forum, Church of St. Donatus.
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