If you want to experience the vibrant local spirit and explore our city's culture through the lens of Croatian cuisine spiced up with little history, this tour is for you. Delve with us into Croatian culture and culinary traditions as we uncover the interplay between food and history. From uncovering the roots of why Croatians breathe the way they do to exploring the connections between food and historical events, you'll gain a deeper understanding of our table culture. Our tour isn't just about tasting delicious dishes; it's a journey filled with insights into why Croatian cuisine is so intertwined with our heritage. Along the way, we'll visit significant Zagreb landmarks, each with its own story to share and try a variety of traditional foods... and hopefully, my personal touch will as well enhance your experience, for just a little bit.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $217.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Our tour will start at King Tomislav Square. The reason for this is that it is also where the railway station is located, symbolizing travel, arrivals and departures, the merging of cultures, and the beginning of tourism. There, we will start our discussion about table culture, culinary habits, and Croatian dishes. And we will also have something to eat - on the go.
In Petrinjska Street, you will get to know some more Croatian flavors in a snack bar
Zrinjevac is one of the most beautiful parks in Zagreb, reserved for relaxation by the locals. Additionally, it is historically significant as a fairground. There, we will continue our discussion about the flavors of Croatia and prepare for the next snack
Time for something sweet! :)
After that, we will head to Dolac, the famous Zagreb market, where I will introduce you to the 'kumice' (local women sellers) and their products. We will discuss Croatian food customs, shopping habits, and weaknesses.
Then we will pass through Ban Jelačić Square, also known as the main square of Zagreb. We will explain its historical significance, as well as that of Ban Jelačić.
Afterwards, we will head to the most beautiful church in the city, the cathedral. Its majesty will tell us some historical stories and interesting facts
Our next stop will be a tavern dedicated to the Zagreb table, where we will taste specific dishes characteristic of our region, share them and get to know croatian cuisine even better
On our way back to Ban Jelačić Square, we'll stroll through the charming and lively Radićeva Street, which will narrate some stories of Zagreb's pastry-making
Finally, we'll return to Ban Josip Jelačić Square and wrap up our gathering
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Authentic Croatian Food & Heritage Walk in a Small Group lasts about 3–4 hours. The itinerary has 10 stops.
Prices start at $126 per person for this Zagreb experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $217. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM.
Children aged 4–16 pay from $86, adults from $126. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Dear all we will meet In front of the horseman statue at King's Tomislav Square. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 7 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 46 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by MyCroWay.
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Tea was an extremely inviting and friendly guide making this a very personal experience. She is a genuine foodie and freely provides insights into life as a local in Zagreb with the culture/food balance perfect. The food was authentic and plentiful and I can’t recommend this tour enough.
This was the best and most comprehensive food tour we have ever taken! Tea was wonderful; so friendly and knowledgeable and she went to great lengths to explain the heritage and history of the Zagreb area and food. She even provided excellent dining suggestions for the rest of our trip.
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This was the best tour we did on our 10 day trip in Croatia. Highly recommend!! Tasting the cuisine of the area really elevated our vacation experience and doing so early on in our trip was especially helpful. Tea is a fabulous tour guide and it was a real joy to see the city from her perspective. So much food to taste!! Definitely come with an appetite!
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This is a wonderful way to taste your way through typical Croatian food. Tea, our tour quite was phenomenal. She is extremely knowledgeable and shared her favorite foodie spots with us. We were a small group of 3 so she was able to be flexible with timing at each location. She even shared some homemade grappa/brandy with us. The sour cherry was amazing. Be prepared with empty stomachs as this tour provides a LOT of tastings followed by a lovely lunch of hearty Croatian food. We chose stuffed peppers, roasted turkey and grilled liver. It was YUMMY!!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for sharing your experience! I'm glad you enjoyed all the tastings. It was a true pleasure hosting you girls :)
This was one of the best food tours we have taken. Our guide Tea was amazing. You will learn the history of the food itself along with general history of the city & country. Tea also brought along a homemade baked good from her kitchen which was truly a special touch. She took very good care of us by asking us questions of what type of restaurants we liked (casual vs more full meals, wines, beer, or cocktails), so she could give us recommendations for the rest of our week in Zagreb. The next day you will receive all the information of where you went on the tour and all her recommendations on WhatsApp. Seriously, please go on this tour hungry as there is much food to be eaten.
Best food tour I have ever been on. Tea is a born and breed Zagreb local who is a true foodie and very in touch with the current food scene in Zagreb. If you want a truly local experience this is the tour for you. Not only do you get to try the best of traditional Croatian food in Zagreb, she also gives you recommendations for the rest of the hot spots in Croatia. Run, don’t walk to book this tour.
Tea was a great guide. Very informative and fun walking tour of the city. I would recommend eating a light breakfast (if at all). There will be a lot of food along the way…
We had the absolute best time with Tea as our food and culture guide!! She showed us the best of the best, and we continued to use her recommendations for the other cities we visited after Zagreb, which never disappointed. If you only do one thing in Zagreb, make it this one!! Also come hungry!
After a scheduling mishap guide Tea was very flexible to reschedule. The tour was great featuring a lot of delicious Croatian food (don’t have too big of a breakfast because before!). Tea was also very warm, understanding, knowledgeable, and resourceful. Being that it is also a small group (in fact I was the only participant) also gave this tour a more personable feel. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking to do a day activity in Zagreb and to have a full taste of Croatian/Balkan cuisine!
Wow! This was a wow experience! Tea was a fantastic guide. She has clearly done her homework. She started by getting us acclimated to Zagreb then took us out exploring. Everything was perfect. We tried small cafes, a fancy coffee shop, and local gems. If you take this tours come hungry!
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