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Zagreb in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

Two days in Zagreb lets you add the Plitvice Lakes. This 2-day itinerary covers the city on day one and Croatia’s stunning lakes on day two — with the top-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Old Town & food
  2. 2Day 2: Plitvice Lakes
  3. 3Rastoke village
  4. 4Café evenings

Day 1: the city

Explore the Upper Town, the markets and a food tour.

Day 2: Plitvice Lakes

Take a day trip to the turquoise lakes and Rastoke.

Evenings: café culture

Enjoy Zagreb’s lively café and bar scene.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Zagreb — prices per person.

2 hour Private Walking Tour of Zagreb
Zagreb
2 hour Private Walking Tour of Zagreb
5.0(63)·2 hours
from$64/ person
via Viator
Private experience of Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes from Zagreb
Zagreb
Private experience of Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes from Zagreb
5.0(143)·12 hours
from$198/ person
via Viator
Communism & Croatian Homeland War Tour
Zagreb
Communism & Croatian Homeland War Tour
5.0(1,436)·2 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
Game of Thrones and Old City Walking Tour in Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik
Game of Thrones and Old City Walking Tour in Dubrovnik
5.0(732)·3 hours
from$35/ person
via Viator
Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour from Zagreb
Zagreb
Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour from Zagreb
5.0(44)·10 hours
from$46/ person
via Viator
Zagreb Unveiled: Private walking tour with a local guide
Zagreb
Zagreb Unveiled: Private walking tour with a local guide
5.0(185)·2 hours
from$116/ person
via Viator
Full-Day Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park from Zadar
Zadar
Full-Day Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park from Zadar
5.0(64)·8 hours
from$151/ person
via Viator
Dubrovnik Old Town: Small-Group Walking Tour With A Local
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik Old Town: Small-Group Walking Tour With A Local
5.0(151)·2 hours
from$37/ person
via Viator

Zagreb in 2 days — FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Zagreb?
Two days covers the city — the Upper Town, markets and a food tour — on day one, and the spectacular Plitvice Lakes on day two, a great balance of the capital and Croatia’s nature.
What should I not miss in 2 days in Zagreb?
The Upper Town and St Mark’s Church, the Dolac market and štrukli, a history or tunnels tour, and the turquoise Plitvice Lakes.
Are the Plitvice Lakes worth it from Zagreb?
Absolutely — the turquoise lakes and waterfalls of Plitvice are among Europe’s most beautiful natural sights, well worth the 2 to 2.5-hour day trip from Zagreb.

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