Zadar Old Town Guided Walking Tour by Šušur
Description
Join us on a walking tour through more than two millennia of Zadar’s uninterrupted urban existence. Discover why the ancient Illyrians chose Zadar’s peninsula to found a city, and why so many rulers longed to make it their own after them. Romans, Franks, Byzantines, Hungarians, Venetians, Austrians, Napoleon... — each sought to claim this city for themselves in their own time. Walk with our licensed tour guide through a surreal mosaic of architectural influences, guarded by the majestic Venetian walls, rightfully included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. The cultural monuments stand proudly, bearing witness to Zadar’s glorious history. Discover how a history, often hard and painful, shaped our resilient and stubborn mentality, and how it still reflects in modern-day Zadar. Immerse yourself in Zadar’s everyday lifestyle and feel like a true local. Don’t miss the chance to truly experience Zadar’s way of life — join us on our daily tours!
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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.
Historical landmark that played a significant role in the defense system during the Ottoman invasions of the 16th and 17th centuries. Today, it serves as a popular venue for festivals and concerts, including the annual Christmas market.
The oldest park in the city, opened in 1829. Discover the secret behind the 'Zadar paradox'—why the old town is the greenest neighborhood in the entire city.
The majestic Renaissance gate to the old town of Zadar, part of the fortification system listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Find out what treasure the Church of St. Simeon holds and what makes it significant even on an international level.
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.
Walk along the main street of the old town - Kalelarga - which has been walked upon since Roman times.
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.
Walk along the Zadar seafront and discover why locals feel such a deep sentimental connection to it—and why so many songs have been written about it.
Visit one of the city’s main attractions and a true architectural masterpiece. Connect with nature in a truly unique way.
End the tour at another architectural marvel—the place where every local finishes their evening walk. Discover why people say that 'Zadar has the best sunset in the world.'
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(8)
Was a great intro to the city and the intent of learning within a short period of time was completed and pleasant.
Thank you so much for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and that it was a pleasant and informative introduction to Zadar. Hope to see you again! 😊
Tamara was a fantastic guide. She walked us through the old town and the history of Zadar in the process. She was very informative, knowledgeable, and engaging. She even went above and beyond after the tour ended to assist us with a parking issue.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback, we’re delighted you enjoyed the tour with Tamara and really appreciate her extra help after the tour as well!
A superb tour from Ante who lives and breaths Zadar. His historical knowledge was insightful and he paired it with a modern perspective. If you come to Zadar, you should be doing this tour! Its clear from his knowledge that he has studied history which is fascinating when coupled with the influence on the city since WW2.
Thank you for your review. We’re thrilled you enjoyed the tour with Ante, his deep historical knowledge, and the modern perspective he shared on Zadar. It’s wonderful to hear you found the experience both insightful and fascinating!
We did the Zadar walking tour with Ante as our tour guide. He told us about the very interesting history of Zadar while showing us the most beautiful parts of the city. His passion for history and his city were contagious and felt really genuine. He's lived his entire life between the city walls and you could really tell by the way he showed us around in Zadar. Ante's perspective about mass tourism was also very interesting to hear. He's very passionate about giving personal and authentic experiences to the people visiting Zadar and really pleads to shop locally (even showing us a few of his favorite local shops on the tour) and to be conscious of our behavior as tourists. During this time and age, where many countries are feeling the negative effects of mass tourism, this was a really refreshing and appreciated stance to hear from a tour guide. I really recommend doing this tour at the start of your visit to Zadar since Ante shows you all the cozy alleyways you might miss when you visit the city on your own. During the tour he's also very open for conversation and can recommend the best places to eat and drink, away from the usual touristy places. This tour was one of my favorite things to do in Zadar, especially because it started at 18h30 and ended at sunset, so you didn't have to walk through the city during the blazing heat and could catch the beautiful sunset at the sea organ. I heavily recommend it to everyone planning to visit.
Thank you for your detailed review. We’re delighted you enjoyed the walking tour with Ante, his passion for Zadar, and the unique perspective he shared about history, local life, and conscious tourism. It’s wonderful to hear that exploring the cozy alleyways, local shops, and ending at sunset made the experience so special. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
Walking through Zadar’s old city center with our guide was like seeing it through the eyes of a true local. His family has lived here for generations, and he shared a perfect mix of history, personal stories, and fun anecdotes from his youth, as well as from his father and grandfather. The highlight was being welcomed into his own historic home and backyard – a rare and special experience. We also got some recommendations about local drinks we could drink. His passion for Zadar is infectious, and by the time we reached the famous sunset, we felt like we’d truly connected with the city.
Thank you for your review. We’re thrilled you enjoyed exploring Zadar with a local perspective, hearing personal stories, and visiting special spots like the guide’s historic home. It’s wonderful to hear you felt a true connection with the city. We appreciate your feedback!
Its a cliche to say that the guide brought things to life, but...damn it... sometimes cliches are true. We were tired... hot, and had been up for hours (we nearly didn't go) but he energized us through his energy for the city. Highly recommended
Thank you for the wonderful review. We’re really glad the tour helped bring some new energy to your day and that the guide’s passion for Zadar made the experience special. We truly appreciate the recommendation.
This was a fabulous tour! Our guide Ante was impressively knowledgeable, friendly and genuinely excited to share his love of his city with us. As we walked around the old town Ante told us about the history of Zadar and it’s people and about life today. At the end of the tour he hung around to answer questions and give tips about where to eat, drink, explore, etc. If possible I would give Ante more than 5 stars. Very highly recommended! /Cindy
Thank you, Cindy, for your wonderful review. We’re thrilled you enjoyed the tour with Ante, his knowledge, friendliness, and passion for Zadar. We appreciate your high recommendation and hope to welcome you again!
Amazing tour in the evening, perfect way to finish the day seeing the amazing sunset by the sea organ, Zadar is so rich in history, loved it overall!
Thank you for your review. We’re glad you enjoyed the evening tour, the sunset at the Sea Organ, and the rich history of Zadar. We appreciate your feedback.
