Zadar Authentic Food & Wine Walking Tour by Šušur
Description
Skip the tourist traps and discover where locals actually eat. Discover the flavors of Dalmatia on a guided walking tour of Zadar. Learn about the history, culture, and cuisine of the region as you sample local delicacies and wines. Wander the ancient streets with a local gourmet guide as each stop reveals more than just flavors. Discover the stories of the people who shaped them, the sea that inspired them, and the land that nurtured them. From the Mediterranean breeze to the bold Morlaccs of the hinterlands, and even the mighty Turks whose culinary legacy still sizzles in the kitchens of Zadar. Learn how to truly eat fish Dalmatian style alongside a renowned local chef, and pair it with Zadar’s finest wines. Savor the perfect match of prosciutto and cheese just like the locals did, while seated in one of the city’s most enchanting historical spots. And yes—ćevapi are on the menu too, a tasty reminder of the Turkish influence that changed Balkan cuisine forever.
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The meeting point is at the most natural starting place for a tour, next to the ancient city gate and the Roman column that marks the beginning of the main street.
The first stop is next to the church that hides one of the country's most important and revered religious treasures. Just steps away, we'll taste local fish dish paired with regional white wine.
Passing through the main square, the center of urban life in Zadar since medieval times where the city’s urban identity took shape, and where the first bars opened already in early 18th century.
We’ll visit the local market, where locals sell daily caught fish and locally grown vegetables. Next to it are the remains of an old church, now transformed into a cool and unique wine garden. There, we’ll taste local prosciutto and cheese, paired with a rich red wine.
Walking along the main street of the old town - Kalelarga - which has been walked upon since Roman times.
We’ll stop at the city's most important cultural site, the largest Roman forum on the eastern Adriatic. You'll hear stories of urban life in ancient times and learn about the dynamic history of Zadar
The narrow streets of the Varoš neighborhood offer a clear glimpse into Zadar’s vibrant urban culture. Established in the 16th century by hardworking families, it remains a lively part of the city. Here, we’ll try ćevapi and enjoy locally brewed craft beer made by women.
At the final stop of our tour, in a traditional bar, we’ll toast to the memories made and the friendships formed with a selection of local liquors. Živjeli! [cheers!]
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers with food allergies
- Not recommended for travelers with lactose intolerance
- Not recommended for travelers with gluten intolerance
- Not recommended for children under 18
- Not recommended for vegetarians
- Not recommended for vegans
Reviews(143)
Ines was really good, awesome food and drinks.
Our tour guide, Ivana, was terrific! She shared so much information ( in a wonderfully abbreviated manner) about Croatia & Zadar. Her insights provided us with a good overview so we could have an understanding of the culture and lifestyle in Croatia. We enjoyed the food bites and beverages included in the tour too, but the highlight for us was what we learned from Ivana. Highly recommend this tour for knowledge and tasting ‘bits’ of truly local food. If you take the 6:00 PM tour you will be able to scout out a place to enjoy dinner afterwords.
Great way to start the trip to get to know the beautiful town and make new friends. Our guide was patient and you can tell she loves her country.
It was honestly the best experience she had made us feel at home and hang out with the group even after the trip was over. Fantasticly cozy 😁⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We bought this so early on our visit to Zadar we would know a bit more about the City as well as being able to find our way round. We had a wonderful time with our guide, she was knowledgable, friendly, funny and very honest about recent the recent history too. We enjoyed the food and drink but it was her knowledge of Zadar that made it amazing.
Arriving in Zadar late afternoon, an evening tour was the ideal introduction to the town. Our guide was knowledgeable and enthusiastic and made us all feel welcome. Food and wine/beer tastings were good. Recommended.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re glad the evening tour was a great introduction to Zadar and that you enjoyed the tastings and the experience with our guide. We truly appreciate your recommendation! 😊
Excellent first evening of our visit to Zadar, our lovely guide showed us some interesting bars and restaurants which we could go back to. Also helps "orientate" you in the Old town. Don't confuse this tour with the soulless history lectures you see coming off the cruise ships, our guide was relaxed, informative and clearly proud of her city which made for an engaging 2 1/2 hour meander around. The fact that the food was excellent, and there was enough to drink to be slightly squiffy by the end of the evening, was a pleasant "plus". Thoroughly recommend this tour.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re really happy you enjoyed your first evening in Zadar and that the mix of food, drinks, and relaxed storytelling made the experience memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again! 😊
Last-minute changes to the cruise ship departure time forced Dina to adjust the usual order of tour stops, but she did a wonderful job of improvising on the fly. Great guide and super nice person. Food, wine, and maraschino liquor were excellent! You should definitely do this tour. A+.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re really glad Dina was able to adapt smoothly and still make your experience enjoyable despite the schedule changes. It’s great to hear you loved the food, wine, and maraschino as well. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again in Zadar! 😊
Fantastic guide, Dina was entertaining, knowledgeable and a wonderful storyteller
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re really glad you enjoyed the tour with Dina and appreciated her storytelling and knowledge. Hope to see you again in Zadar! 😊
My mother and I (67 & 35 yo) truly enjoyed our tour with Dina! She was knowledgeable about Zadar and helped us learn more about the area, history, and culture. She also was friendly and had a great sense of humor. The tastings and drinks were all good and offered a nice variety of things to try. I’d suggest doing this at the start of your trip to get aquatinted with Zadar!
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted you and your mother enjoyed the tour with Dina and that you appreciated the mix of history, culture, and tastings. It’s great to hear you had a fun and welcoming experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation to start a trip with us! 😊
