Croatia

Zagreb

Zagreb rewards with coffee culture, trams and a walkable old town.

Local time: UTC+1
Population: 0.8M
Safety

Cost of a day

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Moderate

Food$$$$$About $54 a day: light breakfast, cheap lunch, mid-range dinner
Stay$$$$$3-star hotel about $110 a night for two
Transport$$$$$About $2.4 a day: 4 public transit rides

Exchange rate

🇪🇺 EUR =

Rates from 2026-10-23, refreshed monthly.

Getting in

ZAGZagreb AirportMain airport, about 10 km straight-line south-east of the centre.

How	Cost	Time
ZET bus 290city centre	€1-2	30-40 min
Cheapest option; stops on the main road outside the terminal.
Airport bus (Pleso prijevoz)main bus station	€8	about 30 min
Runs every 30 min in daytime; leaves from the northeast wing.
Taxicity centre	€14-20	25-35 min
Agree the price or use the meter.
Uber / Boltcity centre	€14-20	25-35 min
Often cheaper than a street taxi.

Estimates, checked October 2026. Wikivoyage: Zagreb

Getting around

Walk the centre and use trams for longer hops; kiosk or app tickets are cheapest.

MetroNo metro. Trams are the main public transport.
Tram ★Trams run 24 hours: 15 day lines and 4 night lines. Buy tickets at kiosks or the MOJ ZET app, cheaper than from the driver. A short 30-minute ticket costs about €0.53 at a kiosk.
BusZET buses cover the suburbs and use the same tickets as trams.
Taxi / ride appsTaxis, Bolt and Uber all work. Airport rides cost about €14–20.
Rental carNot needed in the centre; walking and trams cover the sights. Consider only for trips outside the city.
Walking ★The centre is best walked. Public bikes cost about €0.66 per 30 minutes.

Recommended stay★ 1 night (2 days)

One night suits you: Dolac market, Upper Town, Lower Town and one museum fill a day, and skipping the dinner-out and countryside trips keeps it short.

Best for

CultureUpper Town lanes, churches and café terraces.
FoodMarkets, štrukli and long dinners out.
HistoryMuseums, old walls and the war story.

Weather by month

5°-2°Jan🌧 10d

9°0°Feb🌧 8d

12°2°Mar🌧 9d

17°6°Apr🌧 9d

21°11°May🌧 15d

26°16°Jun🌧 11d

28°18°Jul🌧 9d

28°18°Aug🌧 9d

22°13°Sep🌧 10d

17°9°Oct🌧 9d

11°4°Nov🌧 9d

6°0°Dec🌧 9d

Average daily high / low (°C), sea temperature and rainy days. Typical figures, not a forecast.

Climate

Continental climate: cold winters, warm summers, and rain spread through the year, wettest in May.

Best time: May to SeptemberWarm days from 21°C to 28°C. June and September are the sweet spots; July and August are hottest.
May is the wettest monthAbout 15 rain days. Pack a rain jacket and keep indoor plans ready.
Winter is coldJanuary highs near 5°C and lows around -2°C. December and February are only a little milder.
Layers all yearEvenings cool down in summer. Bring a light layer in warm months and a warm coat from November to March.
Summer heat is manageableJuly and August peak near 28°C with mild nights around 18°C. Sightsee early and rest at midday.
What to packComfortable walking shoes, a rain jacket, sunglasses, and warm layers for winter. An umbrella helps in spring and autumn.

Landmarks 10

Must-see · 9

1
Zagreb Cathedral
Croatia's tallest church and the city's defining spire, with a richly restored interior and a treasury. Go early morning to have the square in front mostly to yourself, and dress modestly since it is an active place of worship.
2
St. Mark's Church
Famous for its brightly tiled roof bearing the city and national coats of arms, sitting on the cobbled heart of Gornji Grad. It is a short walk up from Ban Jelačić Square; check opening hours before going as interior access is limited.
3
Gornji Grad
The old upper town of lanes, squares and historic buildings that gives Zagreb its character. Wander it on foot in the late afternoon, combining it with St. Mark's Church and the Stone Gate nearby.
4
Ban Jelačić Square
The central square and meeting point of the city, ringed by cafés and the starting point for most walks. Come in the evening when it is liveliest, and use it as your orientation point for the lower town.
5
Dolac Market
The colourful open-air market where locals buy produce, cheese and flowers. Arrive before noon for the fullest stalls, and bring small cash for the vendors.
6
Stone Gate
A medieval gate that survived a fire and now shelters a shrine with a revered icon, still visited by pilgrims. It sits on the walk between the square and Gornji Grad, so it is easy to include on a walking route.
7
Lotrščak Tower
A historic tower with a daily cannon firing at noon and views over the old town. Climb it around midday to catch the cannon, and note the small entry fee.
8
Museum of Broken Relationships
A quirky, moving museum of objects donated after breakups, one of the city's most talked-about sights. It is compact, so allow about an hour; buy tickets on arrival.
9
Mirogoj Cemetery
A grand park-like cemetery with arcades and domes, often described as an open-air gallery. It is a short bus or tram ride from the centre; go in daylight and dress for the weather.

Cultural

Historical Square 1

Market 1

Old Town 1

Tower 1

Park 1

Museum 1

Christian 2

Gate 1

Activities

Food 1

Day trips from Zagreb

Varaždin · 1 h 30 by bus

★★★★☆ · Full day · 87 km from Zagreb

Best way: The bus is faster at 1h 30m than the 2h 30m train and drops you at the bus station near the baroque centre.

Direct trains run from Zagreb Glavni kolodvor to Varaždin in roughly two hours; the station is a short walk from the baroque centre.

Train2 h 30 · from $10
Bus ★1 h 30 · from $8-$12
Car1 h 12 · taxi ≈ €90

What to see

Baroque old town and Stari Grad castle
Varaždin Cathedral
Insect World museum
City cemetery and promenade

Good to know

Baroque old town is a short walk from the bus station
Check return times, as evening services thin out
Summer is liveliest with festivals

Samobor · 27 min by bus

★★★☆☆ · Half day · 25 km from Zagreb

Best way: A direct bus from Črnomerec reaches Samobor in about 45 minutes with no train needed.

Take a local bus from Zagreb's Črnomerec terminal directly to Samobor in about 45 minutes; no train needed.

Bus ★27 min · from $1-$4
Car32 min · taxi ≈ €30

What to see

Main square and Stari Grad
Samobor Cremeschnitte at a local bakery
Bermet wine tasting
Riverside walk along the Gradna

Good to know

Best on a clear day for the surrounding hills and old town
Weekends are busiest for the cream-cake cafés
Buses run from the Črnomerec terminal

Karlovac · 1 h 17 by train

★★☆☆☆ · Half day · 55 km from Zagreb

Best way: Frequent direct trains reach Karlovac in under an hour with the centre a short walk from the station.

Frequent direct trains from Zagreb Glavni kolodvor reach Karlovac in under an hour, with the centre a short walk from the station.

Train ★1 h 17 · from $5
Bus55 min · from $1-$15
Car47 min · taxi ≈ €60

What to see

Zvijezda star-shaped old town
Karlovac City Museum
Riverside walk at the four rivers confluence
Aquatika freshwater aquarium

Good to know

Trains run from Zagreb Glavni kolodvor
Rivers and parks are the main draw
Best in warm weather for riverside walks

Times and prices are typical one-way estimates (train and bus: Omio / Rome2Rio route data; taxi: local tariff × road distance, tolls extra). Exact prices are on the booking page.

Plans

Zagreb is a compact, green city of trams, cafés and Habsburg squares. Pick how long you have and what you enjoy most. Prices checked October 2026; ≈ marks estimates.

How long?

What do you enjoy most?

Day trip · Culture

One full day on foot: Upper Town lanes, churches and a café terrace evening.

Stay: Lower Town centre. Around Ban Jelačić Square and the Dolac market. Busiest spot for food and nightlife.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 13
Taxis: ≈ EUR 36

Day 1

Lower Town to Upper Town, then Tkalčićeva

Tickets ≈ EUR 13 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 36

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

09:00–09:30 · Free

Ban Jelačić Square

Start at the main square. Good meeting point and easy to find.

Open Always open
Taxi · 266 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 3
2

09:35–10:20 · Free to browse · pay per item

Dolac Market

Just up the steps from the square. Mornings are best, Monday to Saturday.

Open Mornings, roughly Monday to Saturday; quieter on Sunday
Taxi · 5 km · ≈ 19 min · ≈ EUR 7
3

10:30–11:15 · Free to enter · small fee for treasury, check on the day

Zagreb Cathedral Landmark quest

Short walk away. Go early before tour groups. Check opening hours on the day.

Open Generally open daily morning to early evening; check on the day
Taxi · 5 km · ≈ 20 min · ≈ EUR 7
4

11:30–11:45 · ≈ EUR 1 per ride · check on the day

Zagreb Funicular

Ride up to Gornji Grad. Short trip, so it is quick.

Open Daytime into evening; check on the day
Taxi · 335 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 3
5

11:50–12:05 · Free

Stone Gate

A few steps from the funicular top. Always open.

Open Always open
Taxi · 162 m · ≈ 5 min · ≈ EUR 3
6

12:15–12:35 · Free · exterior viewing

St. Mark's Church Landmark quest

The tiled roof is the photo. Exterior always visible.

Open Exterior always visible; interior hours vary, check on the day
Taxi · 897 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 3
7

13:00–14:00 · ≈ EUR 8–15 per portion in a sit-down restaurant

Zagorski Štrukli Landmark quest

Lunch. Try Zagorski štrukli. Restaurant hours vary.

Open Restaurant hours vary; lunch and dinner
Taxi · 831 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 3
8

14:30–16:00 · Free to walk

Gornji Grad Landmark quest

Wander the lanes and viewpoints. Late afternoon light is good.

Open Always open
Taxi · 383 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 3
9

18:30–19:30 · Free to walk · cafés and bars extra

Tkalčićeva Street

Walk down for terrace drinks. Liveliest in the evening.

Open Always open; liveliest in the evening
Taxi back to your hotel · 365 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 3

Day trip · Food

A market morning, a štrukli lunch and a long evening on Tkalčićeva.

Stay: Lower Town centre. Around Ban Jelačić Square and the Dolac market. Busiest spot for food and nightlife.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 27
Taxis: ≈ EUR 21

Day 1

Markets, lunch and evening drinks

Tickets ≈ EUR 27 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 21

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 306 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 3
1

09:00–09:45 · Free to browse · pay per item

Dolac Market

Come early for produce and cheese. Quieter on Sunday.

Open Mornings, roughly Monday to Saturday; quieter on Sunday
Taxi · 266 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 3
2

09:50–10:20 · Free

Ban Jelačić Square

Cross the square and orient yourself.

Open Always open
2

10:30–12:30 · Free to join · tip the guide (≈ EUR 5–15)

Free walking tour of the centre

Free walking tour to learn the centre. Departures vary, check on the day.

Open Usually one or two departures daily; check on the day
Taxi · 287 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 3
3

12:45–13:45 · ≈ EUR 8–15 for a casual lunch

Lunch at Dolac and nearby

Lunch near the market. Market stalls wind down by afternoon.

Open Lunchtime; market mornings
Taxi · 533 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 3
4

14:15–15:45 · Free to walk

Gornji Grad Landmark quest

Walk off lunch in the Upper Town lanes.

Open Always open
Taxi · 831 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 3
5

18:30–19:30 · ≈ EUR 8–15 per portion in a sit-down restaurant

Zagorski Štrukli Landmark quest

Dinner. Book ahead on weekends if you can.

Open Restaurant hours vary; lunch and dinner
Taxi · 422 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 3
6

20:00–22:00 · ≈ EUR 3–6 per drink

Evening drinks on Tkalčićeva

Evening drinks on the street. Best in warm months.

Open Evening into late night
Taxi back to your hotel · 384 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 3

Day trip · History

Old walls, the cathedral and museums for a first-time history day.

Stay: Lower Town centre. Around Ban Jelačić Square and the Dolac market. Busiest spot for food and nightlife.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 20
Taxis: ≈ EUR 27

Day 1

Upper Town history and museums

Tickets ≈ EUR 20 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 27

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

09:00–09:30 · Free

Ban Jelačić Square

Meet at the square, then head uphill.

Open Always open
Taxi · 5 km · ≈ 20 min · ≈ EUR 7
2

09:40–10:25 · Free to enter · small fee for treasury, check on the day

Zagreb Cathedral Landmark quest

Morning is quieter. Check hours on the day.

Open Generally open daily morning to early evening; check on the day
Taxi · 6 km · ≈ 20 min · ≈ EUR 8
3

10:40–10:55 · Free

Stone Gate

Short walk up. Always open.

Open Always open
Taxi · 162 m · ≈ 5 min · ≈ EUR 3
4

11:00–11:20 · Free · exterior viewing

St. Mark's Church Landmark quest

See the tiled roof. Interior hours vary.

Open Exterior always visible; interior hours vary, check on the day
5

11:30–13:00 · ≈ EUR 5 · check on the day

Croatian History Museum

Closed Sunday. Check hours on the day.

Open Weekdays and Saturday; closed Sunday; check on the day
Taxi · 808 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 3
6

13:15–14:15 · ≈ EUR 8–15 per portion in a sit-down restaurant

Zagorski Štrukli Landmark quest

Lunch in the centre.

Open Restaurant hours vary; lunch and dinner
Taxi · 842 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 3
7

14:45–15:15 · ≈ EUR 3 to climb · check on the day

Lotrščak Tower

Climb for the view. The noon cannon is earlier, so come for the view.

Open Daytime; check on the day
8

15:30–17:00 · Free to walk

Gornji Grad Landmark quest

Old walls and lanes. Late afternoon is pleasant.

Open Always open
Taxi back to your hotel · 552 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 3

1 night · Culture ★ Recommended length

One easy day: Upper Town lanes, the cathedral and a café evening on Tkalčićeva.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 16
Taxis: ≈ EUR 29

Day 1

Lower Town icons and the market

Tickets ≈ EUR 12 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 20

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

09:30–10:00 · Free

Ban Jelačić Square

Good meeting point. Look for the statue and the clock.

Open Always open
Taxi · 266 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 3
2

10:00–10:45 · Free to browse · pay per item

Dolac Market

Mornings are best, Monday to Saturday. Quieter on Sunday.

Open Mornings, roughly Monday to Saturday; quieter on Sunday
Taxi · 5 km · ≈ 19 min · ≈ EUR 7
3

11:00–11:45 · Free to enter · small fee for treasury, check on the day

Zagreb Cathedral Landmark quest

Go before tour groups. Check opening hours on the day.

Open Generally open daily morning to early evening; check on the day
Taxi · 5 km · ≈ 18 min · ≈ EUR 7
4

12:30–13:30 · ≈ EUR 8–15 per portion in a sit-down restaurant

Zagorski Štrukli Landmark quest

Lunch. Try baked or boiled štrukli.

Open Restaurant hours vary; lunch and dinner
Taxi · 866 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 3
5

14:00–14:30 · Free

Zrinjevac Park

Shady park, easy stroll back toward the centre.

Open Always open

Day 2

Upper Town and evening drinks

Tickets ≈ EUR 4 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 9

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

16:00–16:15 · ≈ EUR 1 per ride · check on the day

Zagreb Funicular

Short ride up. Check daytime hours on the day.

Open Daytime into evening; check on the day
Taxi · 396 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 3
2

16:20–16:50 · ≈ EUR 3 to climb · check on the day

Lotrščak Tower

Climb for views. The noon cannon is only at midday.

Open Daytime; check on the day
3

17:00–17:20 · Free · exterior viewing

St. Mark's Church Landmark quest

The tiled roof is the photo. Interior hours vary.

Open Exterior always visible; interior hours vary, check on the day
Taxi · 162 m · ≈ 5 min · ≈ EUR 3
4

17:25–17:40 · Free

Stone Gate

Small shrine inside the gate, always open.

Open Always open
5

17:45–18:45 · Free to walk

Gornji Grad Landmark quest

Wander the lanes as light softens.

Open Always open
Taxi · 383 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 3
6

19:00–20:30 · Free to walk · cafés and bars extra

Tkalčićeva Street

Dinner and drinks on the terraces.

Open Always open; liveliest in the evening

1 night · Food ★ Recommended length

A market morning, a štrukli lunch and a long evening on Tkalčićeva.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 27
Taxis: ≈ EUR 12

Day 1

Market, lunch and terraces

Tickets ≈ EUR 22 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 12

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

09:30–10:30 · Free to browse · pay per item

Dolac Market

Come hungry. Buy cheese, honey and produce. Mornings, Monday to Saturday.

Open Mornings, roughly Monday to Saturday; quieter on Sunday
Taxi · 266 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 3
2

10:45–11:05 · Free

Ban Jelačić Square

Short walk down. Good orientation point.

Open Always open
Taxi · 287 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 3
3

12:30–13:30 · ≈ EUR 8–15 for a casual lunch

Lunch at Dolac and nearby

Lunch near the market. Check restaurant hours on the day.

Open Lunchtime; market mornings
Taxi · 757 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 3
4

14:00–14:30 · Free

Zrinjevac Park

Walk it off in the park.

Open Always open
Taxi · 866 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 3
5

18:30–19:45 · ≈ EUR 8–15 per portion in a sit-down restaurant

Zagorski Štrukli Landmark quest

Dinner. Book ahead on weekends.

Open Restaurant hours vary; lunch and dinner

Day 2

Evening drinks and a nightcap

Tickets ≈ EUR 5 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 0

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

20:00–21:00 · Free to walk · cafés and bars extra

Tkalčićeva Street

Stroll the street first, then pick a terrace.

Open Always open; liveliest in the evening
2

21:00–23:00 · ≈ EUR 3–6 per drink

Evening drinks on Tkalčićeva

Liveliest in warm months. Bars run late.

Open Evening into late night

1 night · History ★ Recommended length

Old walls, the Stone Gate and museums for a first taste of Zagreb's story.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 20
Taxis: ≈ EUR 15

Day 1

Upper Town history

Tickets ≈ EUR 17 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 12

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

09:30–11:30 · Free to join · tip the guide (≈ EUR 5–15)

Free walking tour of the centre

Free walking tour of the centre. Usually one or two departures daily; check on the day.

Open Usually one or two departures daily; check on the day
Taxi · 530 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 3
2

11:45–12:00 · Free

Stone Gate

Always open. Pause at the shrine.

Open Always open
Taxi · 162 m · ≈ 5 min · ≈ EUR 3
3

12:10–12:30 · Free · exterior viewing

St. Mark's Church Landmark quest

Exterior always visible. Interior hours vary.

Open Exterior always visible; interior hours vary, check on the day
Taxi · 897 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 3
4

13:00–14:00 · ≈ EUR 8–15 per portion in a sit-down restaurant

Zagorski Štrukli Landmark quest

Lunch in the Lower Town.

Open Restaurant hours vary; lunch and dinner
Taxi · 808 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 3
5

15:00–16:30 · ≈ EUR 5 · check on the day

Croatian History Museum

Closed Sunday. Check hours on the day.

Open Weekdays and Saturday; closed Sunday; check on the day

Day 2

Tower views and an evening walk

Tickets ≈ EUR 3 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 3

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

17:00–17:30 · ≈ EUR 3 to climb · check on the day

Lotrščak Tower

Daytime opening; check on the day.

Open Daytime; check on the day
2

17:45–18:45 · Free to walk

Gornji Grad Landmark quest

Lanes and viewpoints in late light.

Open Always open
Taxi · 383 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 3
3

19:00–20:30 · Free to walk · cafés and bars extra

Tkalčićeva Street

Dinner and a slow walk home.

Open Always open; liveliest in the evening

2 nights · Culture

First-timers who want the Upper Town lanes, the big church and café terraces without rushing.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 36
Taxis: ≈ EUR 36

Day 1

Arrive, Lower Town squares and Tkalčićeva

Tickets ≈ EUR 0 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 21

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

14:00–14:30 · Free

Ban Jelačić Square

Good meeting point and orientation. Always open.

Open Always open
Taxi · 266 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 3
2

14:45–15:30 · Free to browse · pay per item

Dolac Market

Mornings are best; by afternoon stalls are thinning. Check on the day.

Open Mornings, roughly Monday to Saturday; quieter on Sunday
Taxi · 5 km · ≈ 19 min · ≈ EUR 7
3

15:45–16:30 · Free to enter · small fee for treasury, check on the day

Zagreb Cathedral Landmark quest

Generally open daily morning to early evening; check on the day.

Open Generally open daily morning to early evening; check on the day
Taxi · 5 km · ≈ 20 min · ≈ EUR 7
4

16:45–17:15 · Free

Zrinjevac Park

Shady park walk back toward the station side.

Open Always open
Taxi · 839 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 3
5

19:00–20:30 · Free to walk · cafés and bars extra

Tkalčićeva Street

Dinner on the terrace. Liveliest in the evening.

Open Always open; liveliest in the evening

Day 2

Upper Town on foot

Tickets ≈ EUR 16 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 9

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

09:30–09:45 · ≈ EUR 1 per ride · check on the day

Zagreb Funicular

Short ride up. Daytime into evening; check on the day.

Open Daytime into evening; check on the day
Taxi · 488 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 3
2

10:00–10:20 · Free · exterior viewing

St. Mark's Church Landmark quest

The tiled roof is the photo. Exterior always visible.

Open Exterior always visible; interior hours vary, check on the day
Taxi · 162 m · ≈ 5 min · ≈ EUR 3
3

10:30–10:45 · Free

Stone Gate

Always open. Small shrine inside the gate.

Open Always open
4

11:00–12:30 · Free to walk

Gornji Grad Landmark quest

Wander the lanes and viewpoints. Late afternoon is also lovely.

Open Always open
5

12:30–13:00 · ≈ EUR 3 to climb · check on the day

Lotrščak Tower

Time it for the noon cannon if you can. Daytime; check on the day.

Open Daytime; check on the day
Taxi · 842 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 3
6

13:15–14:15 · ≈ EUR 8–15 per portion in a sit-down restaurant

Zagorski Štrukli Landmark quest

Lunch. Restaurant hours vary; lunch and dinner.

Open Restaurant hours vary; lunch and dinner

Day 3

Museums and a slow finish

Tickets ≈ EUR 20 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 6

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

10:00–11:00 · ≈ EUR 7 adults · check current price on the day

Museum of Broken Relationships Landmark quest

Generally daily late morning to evening; check on the day.

Open Generally daily late morning to evening; check on the day · Source
2

11:15–12:45 · ≈ EUR 5 · check on the day

Croatian History Museum

Closed Sunday. Check on the day.

Open Weekdays and Saturday; closed Sunday; check on the day
Taxi · 1230 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 3
3

14:00–15:30 · ≈ EUR 8 · check on the day

Mimara Museum

Closed Monday. Afternoon is good.

Open Closed Monday; check on the day
Taxi · 1139 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 3
4

16:00–16:20 · Free to enter

Glavni Kolodvor (Main Station)

Handy if you leave by train.

Open Open with train services

2 nights · Food

Eaters who plan the day around the market, štrukli and long evenings on Tkalčićeva.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 42
Taxis: ≈ EUR 33

Day 1

Market morning and terrace evening

Tickets ≈ EUR 15 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 9

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

09:00–09:45 · Free to browse · pay per item

Dolac Market

Go early Monday to Saturday for the full stalls. Quieter on Sunday.

Open Mornings, roughly Monday to Saturday; quieter on Sunday
2

10:00–11:00 · ≈ EUR 8–15 for a casual lunch

Lunch at Dolac and nearby

Early lunch or a snack under the market. Lunchtime; market mornings.

Open Lunchtime; market mornings
Taxi · 287 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 3
3

11:15–11:45 · Free

Ban Jelačić Square

Easy meeting point before the Upper Town.

Open Always open
Taxi · 578 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 3
4

12:00–13:30 · Free to walk

Gornji Grad Landmark quest

Walk off lunch in the lanes.

Open Always open
Taxi · 409 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 3
5

19:30–21:30 · ≈ EUR 3–6 per drink

Evening drinks on Tkalčićeva

Evening drinks and dinner. Warm months are best.

Open Evening into late night

Day 2

Štrukli and the old centre

Tickets ≈ EUR 17 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 17

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

09:30–11:30 · Free to join · tip the guide (≈ EUR 5–15)

Free walking tour of the centre

Usually one or two departures daily; check on the day.

Open Usually one or two departures daily; check on the day
Taxi · 513 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 3
2

12:00–13:00 · ≈ EUR 8–15 per portion in a sit-down restaurant

Zagorski Štrukli Landmark quest

The classic Zagreb dish, baked or boiled.

Open Restaurant hours vary; lunch and dinner
Taxi · 5 km · ≈ 18 min · ≈ EUR 7
3

13:30–14:15 · Free to enter · small fee for treasury, check on the day

Zagreb Cathedral Landmark quest

Generally open daily morning to early evening; check on the day.

Open Generally open daily morning to early evening; check on the day
Taxi · 5 km · ≈ 20 min · ≈ EUR 7
4

15:00–16:00 · Free to walk · cafés and bars extra

Tkalčićeva Street

Coffee and people-watching.

Open Always open; liveliest in the evening
5

19:00–21:00 · ≈ EUR 3–6 per drink

Evening drinks on Tkalčićeva

Second evening out; try a different stretch of the street.

Open Evening into late night

Day 3

Park air and a last lunch

Tickets ≈ EUR 10 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 6

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

09:30–11:00 · Free

Maksimir Park

Morning walk. Always open; spring to autumn is best.

Open Always open
Taxi · 4 km · ≈ 17 min · ≈ EUR 6
2

12:00–13:00 · ≈ EUR 8–15 for a casual lunch

Lunch at Dolac and nearby

Final lunch near the market.

Open Lunchtime; market mornings
3

13:15–14:00 · Free to browse · pay per item

Dolac Market

Pick up cheese, honey or dried figs to take home.

Open Mornings, roughly Monday to Saturday; quieter on Sunday

2 nights · History

Visitors who want the old walls, the museums and the city's war story in two days.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 46
Taxis: ≈ EUR 35

Day 1

Old town walls and the Stone Gate

Tickets ≈ EUR 16 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 12

1

09:00–09:30 · Free

Ban Jelačić Square

Start here; always open.

Open Always open
Taxi · 221 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 3
2

09:45–10:00 · ≈ EUR 1 per ride · check on the day

Zagreb Funicular

Daytime into evening; check on the day.

Open Daytime into evening; check on the day
Taxi · 335 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 3
3

10:15–10:30 · Free

Stone Gate

Always open. The surviving old gate.

Open Always open
Taxi · 162 m · ≈ 5 min · ≈ EUR 3
4

10:45–11:05 · Free · exterior viewing

St. Mark's Church Landmark quest

Exterior always visible; interior hours vary, check on the day.

Open Exterior always visible; interior hours vary, check on the day
5

11:15–12:45 · Free to walk

Gornji Grad Landmark quest

Lanes, walls and viewpoints.

Open Always open
6

13:00–13:30 · ≈ EUR 3 to climb · check on the day

Lotrščak Tower

Daytime; check on the day. Noon cannon if timing works.

Open Daytime; check on the day
Taxi · 842 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 3
7

14:00–15:00 · ≈ EUR 8–15 per portion in a sit-down restaurant

Zagorski Štrukli Landmark quest

Late lunch. Restaurant hours vary.

Open Restaurant hours vary; lunch and dinner

Day 2

Museums day

Tickets ≈ EUR 30 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 10

1

10:00–11:30 · ≈ EUR 5 · check on the day

Croatian History Museum

Weekdays and Saturday; closed Sunday. Check on the day.

Open Weekdays and Saturday; closed Sunday; check on the day
2

12:00–13:00 · ≈ EUR 7 adults · check current price on the day

Museum of Broken Relationships Landmark quest

Generally daily late morning to evening; check on the day.

Open Generally daily late morning to evening; check on the day · Source
Taxi · 556 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 3
3

13:30–14:30 · ≈ EUR 8–15 for a casual lunch

Lunch at Dolac and nearby

Lunch near the market.

Open Lunchtime; market mornings
Taxi · 1364 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ EUR 3
4

15:00–16:30 · ≈ EUR 8 · check on the day

Mimara Museum

Closed Monday. Check on the day.

Open Closed Monday; check on the day
Taxi · 1331 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ EUR 3
5

19:00–20:30 · Free to walk · cafés and bars extra

Tkalčićeva Street

Dinner and a slow evening.

Open Always open; liveliest in the evening

Day 3

Cathedral and a last walk

Tickets ≈ EUR 0 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 13

1

09:30–10:15 · Free to enter · small fee for treasury, check on the day

Zagreb Cathedral Landmark quest

Generally open daily morning to early evening; check on the day.

Open Generally open daily morning to early evening; check on the day
Taxi · 5 km · ≈ 20 min · ≈ EUR 7
2

10:30–12:30 · Free to join · tip the guide (≈ EUR 5–15)

Free walking tour of the centre

Usually one or two departures daily; check on the day.

Open Usually one or two departures daily; check on the day
Taxi · 492 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 3
3

13:00–13:30 · Free

Zrinjevac Park

Always open. Easy finish before the station.

Open Always open
Taxi · 696 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 3
4

14:00–14:20 · Free to enter

Glavni Kolodvor (Main Station)

Open with train services.

Open Open with train services

Swap in instead

Swap a city day for the Plitvice Lakes: long day trip, book transport and tickets ahead.
Take the short trip to Samobor for cream cakes and easy hill walks.
Ride the cable car to Sljeme on Medvednica for views and a walk, if the weather is clear.

Getting around

Trams run 24 hours: 15 day lines and 4 night lines.
ZET buses cover the suburbs and use the same tickets as trams.
Buy tickets at kiosks or the MOJ ZET app; cheaper than from the driver.
A short 30-minute ticket costs about €0.53 at a kiosk.
Taxis, Bolt and Uber all work; airport rides cost about €14-20.
The centre is best walked; public bikes cost about €0.66 per 30 min.

Where to stay

Donji Grad · ≈ EUR 70–150 a night
Flat, central grid of parks and museums. Walk to everything; good tram links.
Gornji Grad · ≈ EUR 80–170 a night
The old Upper Town: quiet lanes, St Mark's Church and the Stone Gate on your doorstep.
Lower Town centre · ≈ EUR 75–160 a night
Around Ban Jelačić Square and the Dolac market. Busiest spot for food and nightlife.
near Glavni Kolodvor · ≈ EUR 65–140 a night
By the main train and bus stations. Easy airport bus and day trips; 10–15 minutes' walk to the centre.

Food & drink

Try štrukli (baked cheese pastry), sarma and punjene paprike at a konoba (tavern).
Dolac market, just above the main square: fruit, cheese and honey in the morning; go early.
Grab a cheap lunch of burek or čevapi from a bakery or grill; expect roughly €5–10.
Coffee is a ritual: sit at a terrace for a small espresso or a 'bijela kava'.
For nightlife food, look around Tkalčićeva street and the Lower Town; prices vary, check menus.

Tips

Cafe culture is a serious local pastime; locals spend hours drinking espresso on the terraces of Tkalčićeva street
Visit the unique and highly acclaimed Museum of Broken Relationships in the Upper Town
The Grič cannon fires every day exactly at noon from the Lotrščak Tower — do not be startled
Zagreb's Christmas Market (Advent) is consistently voted one of the best in Europe
Validate your paper tram ticket at the yellow machines upon entering to avoid fines

Sources for prices and hours

Museum of Broken Relationships

Taxi costs are estimates from straight-line distance and the metered fare. Map positions are approximate.

Tours & activities

Take this tour to unlock 3 landmark quests

Gornji Grad

Ban Jelačić Square

Lotrščak Tower

Walk through the Upper Town and see the funicular
Explore WWII tunnels under the city
1,714 reviews · 4.9 rating

Funicular rideWWII tunnels

City and WWII Tunnels Walking Tour & Funicular Ride

GetYourGuide · ★ 4.9 (1,714)

$22View tour

Take this tour to unlock 3 landmark quests

Gornji Grad

Ban Jelačić Square

Dolac Market

Old Town highlights with a local guide
Sample Croatian treats at the market
278 reviews · 4.8 rating

Tasting includedSmall group

Zagreb Highlights: Old Town, WWII tunnel, Funicular, Tasting

GetYourGuide · ★ 4.8 (278)

$22View tour

Take this tour to unlock 3 landmark quests

Dolac Market

Gornji Grad

Ban Jelačić Square

Taste your way through the old town
Visit Dolac Market and local eateries
216 reviews · 4.8 rating

Food tastingsLocal guide

Restaurants, Food & Old Town Walking Tour

GetYourGuide · ★ 4.8 (216)

$100View tour

Take this tour to unlock 2 landmark quests

Gornji Grad

Ban Jelačić Square

Learn about communism and the Homeland War
See key sites in the city center
1,054 reviews · 4.9 rating

History focusExpert guide

Tour from Communism to the Croatian Homeland War

GetYourGuide · ★ 4.9 (1,054)

$44View tour

Souvenirs

Licitar heart

EUR 5–121 small piece · estimate

A painted gingerbread heart decorated with bright glaze and mirror-like shapes. It is a traditional Croatian craft that is closely linked to Zagreb and its folk culture.

Where: Dolac Market craft stalls or Licitar workshop shops

These hearts are for decoration only and are not meant to be eaten.

Croatian necktie

EUR 50–1501 piece · estimate

The cravat is the traditional Croatian neckwear that gave the word 'cravat' to the world. Zagreb is the city most often linked to its origin.

Where: Croata, Ilica 5 Oktogon

Check whether the tie is silk and where it was made before you buy.

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Zagreb Cathedral

St. Mark's Church

Gornji Grad

Ban Jelačić Square

Dolac Market

Stone Gate

Lotrščak Tower

Museum of Broken Relationships

Mirogoj Cemetery

Cultural

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Market 1

Old Town 1

Tower 1

Park 1

Museum 1

Christian 2

Gate 1

Activities

Food 1

Day trips from Zagreb

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What to see

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Karlovac · 1 h 17 by train

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Plans

Ban Jelačić Square

Dolac Market

Zagreb Cathedral Landmark quest

Zagreb Funicular

Stone Gate

St. Mark's Church Landmark quest

Zagorski Štrukli Landmark quest

Gornji Grad Landmark quest

Tkalčićeva Street

Dolac Market

Ban Jelačić Square

Free walking tour of the centre

Lunch at Dolac and nearby

Gornji Grad Landmark quest

Zagorski Štrukli Landmark quest

Evening drinks on Tkalčićeva

Ban Jelačić Square

Zagreb Cathedral Landmark quest

Stone Gate

St. Mark's Church Landmark quest

Croatian History Museum

Zagorski Štrukli Landmark quest

Lotrščak Tower

Gornji Grad Landmark quest

Ban Jelačić Square

Dolac Market

Zagreb Cathedral Landmark quest

Zagorski Štrukli Landmark quest

Zrinjevac Park

Zagreb Funicular

Lotrščak Tower

St. Mark's Church Landmark quest

Stone Gate

Gornji Grad Landmark quest

Tkalčićeva Street

Dolac Market

Ban Jelačić Square

Lunch at Dolac and nearby

Zrinjevac Park

Zagorski Štrukli Landmark quest

Tkalčićeva Street