This is an ideal tour if you want to see and enjoy the Croatian capital and visit it as part of a one-day tour from Opatija or Rijeka. We start with a drive from Opatija which lasts approximately 2 hours (depending on traffic) to reach Zagreb. As soon as we get there we head to the center where we start the "drive" part of the tour, by covering the larger Green Horseshoe of Zagreb and it's main sights. This part of the city was mostly build after the 1850s and it is full with parks, galleries, embassies, important buildings. After we see the main sights of the downtown, we parking the car we continue for a walking tour of the upper town of Zagreb - Kaptol and Gradec where the history of the city lies. We discover how the city developed through the ages, what makes it unique and interesting and we cover the main highlights of the cities' past and present. This tour lasts approximately 1,5 hours, followed by some free time in the city before driving back from Zagreb to Opatija.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Professional local guide services
✔ Parking fees
✖ Lunch or other meals are not included
✖ Gratuities
✖ Entrance tickets to museums and other free time activities
Pickup Locations
1. Guest House Deskovic
2. Hotel Medveja
3. Hotel Mediteran
4. Villa Kleiner
5. Apartments Vunic
6. Hotel Icici
7. Hotel Marina Liburnia
8. Sweet Nest Korzo
9. Hotel Istra
10. Hotel Savoy
11. Bristol Hotel Opatija
12. Villa Dubrava
13. Hotel Palace Bellevue
14. Hotel Paris
15. Hotel Laurus
16. Amadria Park Hotel Sveti Jakov
17. Amadria Park Hotel Royal
18. Hotel Galeb
19. Heritage Hotel Imperial – Liburnia
20. Amadria Park Grand Hotel 4 Opatijska Cvijeta
Itinerary
1
Opatija
Pick up travelers from Opatija or Rijeka, and drive to Zagreb 160km - approximately 2 hours on the highway
Duration: 2 hours
2
Our driver & guide will drive around the famous Lenuci's Horseshoe, a downtown area of Zagreb developed after 1850s with many parks, galleries, museums and embassies. The guide will give commentary on those places.
Duration: 15 minutes
3
Upper Town Gornji Grad
We drive through the Downtown of Zagreb, do a city sightseeing tour while on the road, and then park the car and do the walking tour of the Upper town of Zagreb which is the historical center of the city
Duration: 2 hours
4
Cathedral of Zagreb
We will stop in front of the Cathedral and explain what makes it so special
Duration: 10 minutes
5
Dolac Market
A brief history of Dolac, but more importantly what it is today including details like the Šestina umbrella and Mljekarice
Duration: 5 minutes
6
Learn about Štrukli and how to make them
Duration: 5 minutes
7
Stone Gate (Kamenita Vrata)
Miracle behind the Stone Gate and what saved the gate from being destroyed like the rest of them
Duration: 10 minutes
8
St. Mark's Church
The main square of old Gradec, the Parliament building, St. Mark's Chirch with the uniqe room that dominates the square and the Palace of the Bans
Duration: 15 minutes
9
Tkalciceva Street
The street (used to be a creak) that separated the two medieval cities and the Bloody Bridge that connected them
Duration: 5 minutes
10
Museum of Broken Relationships
A unique museum
Duration: 5 minutes
11
Lotrscak Tower
The other gate as well as one of the remaining towers with an old tradition
Duration: 10 minutes
12
Ban Josip Jelacic Square
End the tour in the main square of Zagreb
Duration: 10 minutes
13
See one of the world shortest cable car and learn about it's history while enjoying the views from Upper town of Kaptol down towards the flat new part of the city
Duration: 10 minutes
14
Zagreb
Free time to explore the city on your own - approximately 2 hours
Duration: 1.5 hours
15
Opatija
Drive back from Zagreb to Opatija, on the highway, approximately 2 hours and 160km, depending on traffic
Duration: 1.5 hours
Additional info
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
