What to do and see in Central Croatia, Croatia: The Best Tours

October 31, 2021 Vivienne Hutton

Croatia proper is not an official subdivision of the Republic of Croatia, it is a historical region.
Restaurants in Central Croatia

1. Zagreb Food Tour - Yummy in Your Tummy (Small Group)

Zrinjevac 2, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia Petros
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5.0 based on 10 reviews

Let's make one of your favourite Zagreb memories together. Embrace Zagreb's charm and savor a great variety of delicacies during this 3.5-hour small-group walking tour. Embark on your food quest from a central location and satisfy your taste buds while feasting on Croatian specialties. Small group for a great experience.

Inclusions: English-speaking licensed local guide, Cured Meat Platter & 1 rakija, Selection of 6 cheese including the famous one from Pag island, Sarma or Punjena Paprika (depending of the season) & 1 gemist, Sweet surprise and coffee or tea

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Reviewed By hollyw455

Maja and I met at 9am, and I was the only person booked for the day. I’m normally terrified of having to talk to someone for excessively long periods of time but literally I could not soak up enough information; she knew everything (it seemed!) about the history of Croatia, the Pltivice lakes and surrounding areas, about coffee and food and the best museums and why the travertine grew and why the lakes were a UNESCO site and what a UNESCO site is anyway. At one point I asked her why the trees on the highway were cut the way they were AND SHE KNEW THAT TOO. The visit was gorgeous and one of the most incredible experiences I’ve had in real life; I do believe this is the best Croatia can offer because I think it’s the best any country could hope to offer. I said wow over a hundred times. I cannot recommend this company, or Maja, enough, truly.

2. Ljubljana and Bled Small Group Tour from Zagreb

Gajeva ul. 1, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia Gray Line
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You're staying in Croatia, but would love to discover Slovenia as well? Nothing easier, this one-day tour from Zagreb will give you exactly that! Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, will introduce you to the Slovenian architecture, rich history and amaze you with a unique blend of a big city and nature with its bridges, parks and numerous cafes. The two-hour walking tour, accompanied by a professional local guide, through the most beautiful parts of the city is a perfect introduction to getting to know Slovenia. After Ljubljana relax in the run up to Bled, which will fascinate you with its tame nature and unique scenes that call you to explore them and capture many unforgettable photos.

Inclusions: Tour guide;, Walking tour of Ljubljana Old Town with a local guide;, Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle;, Insurance;, VAT

Exclusions: Funicular ride ticket in Ljubljana;, Entrance fee for the Bled Castle;, Ticket for 'pletna' boat ride to Bled Island;, Meals and drinks are not included in the price.

Reviewed By RedheadedGoby

Had a really nice time there. The guide was very well familiar with the surroundings and led us well. The water falls are amazing. Can really recommend this trip in Hrvatska, vrlo dobro ;)

3. Private Transfer from Zagreb Airport to hotel in Zagreb

Zagreb Transfers & Tours
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Sit back and enjoy a stress-free journey from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Zagreb hotel or any other address in Zagreb that suits you the most. The driver will hold the sign and your name after you emerge from the arrivals. Simply meet your driver, hop inside your air-conditioned private vehicle, sit back and relax on your ride to your hotel in Zagreb. There's no easier and faster way to get from Zagreb airport to Zagreb city center or your hotel. 

Inclusions: One-way private transfer, Airport Meet & Greet Services, Hotel drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned private vehicle, English speaking professional driver, One large and one small bag per person, All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Gratuities, Excess luggage charges (where applicable)

Reviewed By _K2733MJ

Thanks for a pleasant and safe trip. Highly recommend to anyone who values ​​peace and comfort......

4. Experience Zagreb with a local - Private walking tour

Meteorological Post, Zrinjevac, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia Limitless Balkan Travel
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5.0 based on 43 reviews

Experience the best of Zagreb with a local experienced licensed guide. Learn about the history, culture, lifestyle and many more. The tour will start in the downtown of Zagreb, in one of the most beautiful parts of the green horseshoe; Zrinjevac. Learn about the life of locals in Zagreb as you visit Dolac Market and Ban Josip Jelacic square. Admire Zagreb landmarks such as Zagreb Cathedral, the Bloody Bridge street, and the Stone Gate... Experience a ride in one of the world shortest funiculars. Learn who was one of the most famous Croatian inventors and scientist while walking Strossmayer's promenade. Discover underground tunnel from the world war II and find out why cannon fires every day in Zagreb. The perfect tour for first-time visitors and for the ones who want to learn more about this amazing Croatian capital city.

Inclusions: Ticket for Zagreb funicular, Private tour, Licensed local guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food & Drinks

Reviewed By Jaydelovell

Luka is a really nice guy, and definitely knows every little story about Zagreb! Not too much walking, but you get to see quite a lot of places - Luka was even nice enough to take photos for us. A very fun tour, highly recommended!

5. Small-group Walking Tour of Zagreb with Funicular Experience

Zrinjevac 2, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia Limitless Balkan Travel
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Experience the best of Zagreb from a local experienced licensed guide. Experience history, culture, lifestyle and many more. The tour will start in the downtown of Zagreb, in one of the most beautiful parts of the green horseshoe; Zrinjevac. Learn about the life of locals in Zagreb as you visit Dolac Market and Ban Josip Jelacic square. Admire Zagreb landmarks such as Zagreb Cathedral, Tkalčićeva street, the Stone Gate... Experience a ride in one of the world shortest funiculars. Learn who where one of the most famous Croatian inventors and scientist while walking Strossmayer's promenade. Discover underground tunnel from the world war II and find out why cannon fires every day in Zagreb. Perfect tour for first-time visitors and for the ones who want to learn more about this amazing Croatian capital city in a small group tour.

Inclusions: one-way funicular ticket, Licensed English-speaking guide, Small group

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food & Drink

Reviewed By Svetlana K

It was a pleasure to have the tour with Alex. Nice day trip with a lot of interesting historical facts and nice walk. 100% recommended!

6. Fairytale castles & delicious wine

Zico Day Tours
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Our first stop will be Trakoscan the most beautiful Croatian castle. We will take some amazing photos of the 13th century castle and explore the history and tradition of the region. Here you will taste some blackberry wine which is famous in the region. Our next stop will be something special, a castle which is still "alive". We will meet the lady who lives in it and she will show us her impressive family arts collection and take us back in time to the period of the Austrian Hungarian empire. We will continue driving through the country side to a very pleasant family who runs a famous winery. We'll explore the wine cellar, learn about making and tasting wine and of course try it. You will get to taste 4 different sorts of wine with some local cheese and you'll also taste štrukli, the most famous delicatessens from Zagorje. In the afternoon we will drive you back to your accommodation in Zagreb.

Inclusions: Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes, wine tasting, štrukli tasting

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Reviewed By TineMorrison

We hired Adam at the last second to take us to Plivitce lakes for the day. He was super flexible with timing given that we booked the tour the night before at 11 pm. Adam was a great conversationalist and we enjoyed learning about his experiences during our 2 hour drive to the lakes. He was helpful in showing us around and gave great local suggestions of places to try in Zagreb.

7. Private Airport Transfer: from Zagreb to Zagreb Airport (ZAG)

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Book here your safe and reliable Private Airport Transfer from your hotel or location within the Zagreb city area to Zagreb Airport (ZAG). Our service operates across 150+ countries and 1500+ airports with an excellent customer satisfaction rating of 9/10 based on 35k+ reviews. - Fixed price with no hidden costs after booking. - Modern cars only. - Certified professional drivers. - 24/7 Customer Support (English, German, Spanish, French, Dutch and Portuguese).

Inclusions: Free waiting time: 20 minutes, All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Child seats on request, Pets on board on request, Large luggage (such as golf bags or skis) on request

8. Croatian Homeland War Walking Tour

Ban Josip Jelačić, Trg bana Josipa Jelačića, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia Free Spirit Tours
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4.9 based on 157 reviews

Explore the turbulent 20th century in Croatia in a entertaining way combining historical facts and personal experiences. You will find out more about Croatia’s relations with neighbouring countries and being a part of five different regimes, going through three brutal wars, all explained in an easy-to-understand fashion! • Visit the WWII tunnels and hear dark stories of the Croatian fascist state • Learn about communist Yugoslavia and its leader Tito • Visit a multimedia exhibition on Croatian Homeland War • Understand the relationships between former Yugoslavia states in the past and nowadays

Inclusions: guidance by a certified local guide with 500+ tours experience, the multimedia presentation about the Croatian Homeland War, WW2 underground tunnels (not included during public events in the tunnels), authentic basement used as a shelter during the bombings

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Reviewed By 785anat

Kristina nos explicó todo genial y nos contó un montón de leyendas y cosas entretenidas. Que maravilla poder volver un poco a la normalidad ! Recomiendo hacer el tour para situarte en al ciudad y hacer planes para más tarde Kristina explained everything pretty good and she told us legends among other interested things. It is marvellous come back to normal a little bit !! I recommend this tour to know the city and make plans after the tour

9. Plitvice Lakes and Rastoke Day Trip

Meteorological Post, Zrinjevac, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia Free Spirit Tours
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A day trip from Zagreb to the most popular national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Croatia. Departure is at 8.30 am from the tourist bus stop, next to the meteorological post at Zrinjevac Park. On your way to Plitvice Lakes, you stop in the picturesque watermill village of Rastoke, sitting on top of a maze of streams and waterfalls, where you'll explore the old watermills and authentic houses connected with numerous waterfalls and small lakes. After a 2.5-hour bus drive, you arrive at Plitvice Lakes. Ticket to the park is secured, but not included in the price. In the next 3.5 hours, you walk around the crystal clear lakes and enjoy hundreds of waterfalls that link them. Late afternoon drive back to Zagreb ends at the same spot from where the day trip started, in Zrinjevac Park, a minute from the main square.

Inclusions: Organisation of the trip, English speaking guide, Transfer in A/C bus, Skip the line entrance (entrance fee not included in the price)

Exclusions: Entrance fee to the park, Meals, Personal expences

Reviewed By 785anat

Kristina nos explicó todo genial y nos contó un montón de leyendas y cosas entretenidas. Que maravilla poder volver un poco a la normalidad ! Recomiendo hacer el tour para situarte en al ciudad y hacer planes para más tarde Kristina explained everything pretty good and she told us legends among other interested things. It is marvellous come back to normal a little bit !! I recommend this tour to know the city and make plans after the tour

10. Feel the Pulse of the City - Small Group Zagreb Walking Tour

Zrinjevac 2, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia Petros
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4.9 based on 100 reviews

Feel the pulse of the city and discover all the charm Zagreb has to offer. Get acquainted with the past and the present of the city with an expert local guide that will show you the hidden gems of Croatian capital. You will discover the highlights of the city. Forget the boring facts and numbers and embrace the true stories that shaped Zagreb in the city it is today. Small group for a GREAT experience. (maximum 15 participants)

Inclusions: Licensed local guide, Ticket for funicular ride

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Reviewed By hollyw455

Maja and I met at 9am, and I was the only person booked for the day. I’m normally terrified of having to talk to someone for excessively long periods of time but literally I could not soak up enough information; she knew everything (it seemed!) about the history of Croatia, the Pltivice lakes and surrounding areas, about coffee and food and the best museums and why the travertine grew and why the lakes were a UNESCO site and what a UNESCO site is anyway. At one point I asked her why the trees on the highway were cut the way they were AND SHE KNEW THAT TOO. The visit was gorgeous and one of the most incredible experiences I’ve had in real life; I do believe this is the best Croatia can offer because I think it’s the best any country could hope to offer. I said wow over a hundred times. I cannot recommend this company, or Maja, enough, truly.

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