Zadar: Guided Tour Through 3000 Years of History

Zadar: Guided Tour Through 3000 Years of History

This is a walking tour through Zadar's old town with the best local guide. You will discover city's history, visit most important historical sites and learn more about locals lifestyle.

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Pass By: Zadar, Zadar, Zadar County, Dalmatia

This tour is a journey through Zadar's historical center with licensed guide who will introduce you to city's turbulent history, culture and people.
Zadar represents one of the oldest urban localities in the Mediterranean and it was populated from 1000 B.C. by its first permanent inhabitants - the Liburnians, skilled seafarers and merchants.

Stop At: The Forum, Zeleni trg Crkva Sv. Donata - Trg Rimskog Foruma, Zadar 23000 Croatia

2000 years ago Zadar became Roman colony and regular grid of streets and squares were formed.
During that time, Forum was a main square and center of social life. You will learn more about the entire complex.


Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Church of St. Donat, Trg Sv. Stoshije 4 Trg Rimskog Foruma - Zeleni trg, Zadar 23000 Croatia

Church of St. Donat is one of the most recognizable historical sites of the city.
It was built in 9th century as a private chapel for bishop Donat.
You will hear the story about bishop Donat and find out more about the function of the church today.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Zadar Cathedral, Trg Svete Stosije, Zadar 23000 Croatia

St. Anastasia is the biggest cathedral in Dalmatia region.
You will learn more about the life of St. Anastasia and the cathedral built in Romanesque style.


Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Greeting to the Sun - Il Saluto al Sole, Istarska Obla Istarska Obala -Obala kralja Petra Krešimira IV, Zadar 23000 Croatia

Greeting to the sun is situated at the very end of Zadar's peninsula.
Your guide will tell you some interesting and less known facts about this world-famous attraction built in 2005.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Sea Organ (Morske Orgulje), Promenade Istarska Obala - Obale kralja Petra Krešimira IV, Zadar 23000 Croatia

Sea Organ is one of a kind organ in entire world, looking like stairs that descend in the sea.
You will hear unique melody created by the sea.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Trznica Zadar, Ulica Pod Bedemom 1/A, Zadar 23000 Croatia

Time for Pag cheese and Maraschino liquor tasting.
You will visit colorful city market with daily offer of fresh local products.
You will stop in family cheese factory to taste top quality Pag cheese.
Besides that, you will try Maraschino, original and noble liqueur originating from Zadar whose recipe was noted down at the beginning of the 16th century.


Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Narodni trg u Zadru, Main Square, Zadar 23000 Croatia

People's square is the center of public life in Zadar.
You will discover City Loggia, City Guard with the clock tower and Kalelarga, also known as the Wide Street, which is the main and most famous street in the city of Zadar.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: St. Simon's Church, a sud di Ulica Elizabete Kotromanić, Zadar 23000 Croatia

St. Simeon's church at first was Early Christian basilica built in 5th century.
Inside of the church lies silver chest with the relics of St. Simon, city's patron saint.
You will hear the story of St. Simon and learn more about chest that represents magnificent goldsmith's work of art.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Five Wells Square (Trg 5 Bunara), Zadar 23000 Croatia

Five wells square is a large water cistern built by Venetians. Here you will hear the story of defensive walls of Zadar included on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.


Duration: 15 minutes