Experience the best of 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.
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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.
On the western tip, the sea organ, a set of steps with pipes below that play as the waves pass through, sits beside the Greeting to the Sun, a circle of glass panels that glows after dark. Boats cross to the islands of Ugljan and Pašman, and day trips go to the Kornati archipelago. Paklenica National Park, with its limestone gorges, lies north-east along the coast under the Velebit range, and the old royal town of Nin has salt pans on its lagoon.
Maraschino, a cherry liqueur, has been made in Zadar for centuries, and local menus list black risotto, fresh fish and Pag cheese, a hard sheep's milk cheese from the nearby island, with prosciutto from the hills. The bora, a cold north-easterly wind, can sweep the coast in winter.
- Free cancellation on 96% of experiences
- 4.7 across the top 24
Special offers in Zadar
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Cruises and boat trips in Zadar
43
Likely to sell outFree cancellation
For couples in Zadar
5
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Signature experiences in Zadar
![Zadar to Sakarun Beach Tour, Shipwreck Dive & Tunnel - 4,5hr]()
Likely to sell outFree cancellation![Zadar: Dugi Otok Hot Spots - Sandy Lagoon, Shipwreck & Tunnel]()
Likely to sell outFree cancellation
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Questions about Zadar
- What is there to do in Zadar?
- We list 378 experiences in Zadar. The largest groups are day trips (105), city tours (16), hop-on hop-off (6).
- What are the top attractions in Zadar?
- Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Zadar are Sea Organ (Morske Orgulje), Zadar Roman Forum, Church of St. Donatus, Zadar City Gates.
- What is the most popular experience in Zadar?
- By number of traveller reviews it is "From Zadar Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour with Tickets", rated 4.9 out of 5 from 1,684 reviews.
- How long do tours and tickets in Zadar take?
- The typical experience in Zadar lasts about 4.5 hours; the middle half run between 2 hours and 8 hours.
- Can I cancel a booking in Zadar?
- The operator lists free cancellation on 96% of the 378 experiences we hold for Zadar. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.
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