1. Zadar Virtual Walking tour
Zadar walking tour with virtual reality experience is a walk through the old city with an expert assistant to the 8 most attractive locations where you will discover with help of VR (Virtual Reality) glasses how Zadar looked in different historical periods. You will step into the virtual world, return to the past and experience over 2000 years of Zadar’s history. You have no longer to imagine what Zadar looked like, you will just put on VR glasses and experience the most important moments in Zadar’s history and experience Zadar in a new and innovative way. You will see numerous animations, 3D models of historic buildings, 360 ° views and enjoy numerous sound effects.
You will see:
- Roman Forum built 2.000 years ago
- Zadar in 1202 and IVth Crusade attacking the city
- Green Market and how Zadar looked before World War II
- Aerial bombing of the city during World War II
- Cathedral of St Anastasia and places that are usually closed for public
- St. Chrysogono and its former cloister
- St. Simeon’s Church and its silver pleated chest
- Main entrance gates into the city during Roman period and Middle ages, and learn more about defense city walls system built by Venetians under UNESCO protection
The built in audio guide is available in 7 languages: Croatian, English, German, Italian, French, Spanish and Esperanto. Virtual walking tour duration is 2 hours.
2. Zadar City Walking tour with licensed guide
You can explore Zadar old town with a licensed guide. Experienced licensed guides will tell you all the interesting facts about buildings, events and the way of life in Zadar and even reveal some secrets related to Zadar and his citizens. In the city tour you will visit Greeting to the Sun, a modern art installation located in the western part of the old town, the Sea Organ, the Forum, the former Ancient Forum, the church of St. Donatus, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Cathedral of St. Anastasia, the main street Kalelarga, the main square with the City Hall from the 16th century. and an 18th-century clock tower, a town guard, and a 12th-century town lodge. After a pleasant walk through the city streets, you will taste Zadar’s Maraschino, a liqueur with a rich taste produced from special cherry sort. Licensed guides are available in many languages.
Additional and available options:
- local products tastings: cheese, smoked ham, wine
- visit to Archaeological museum
- visit to the Museum of Ancient glass
- visit to the church of St. Donatus
- visit to the Permanent exhibition of a sacral art “Gold and the Silver of the city of Zadar”
We also offer a new tour to see the city of Zadar with a guide, with whom you will have the opportunity to taste local delicacies. Enjoy year-round tours in Zadar and surrounding area tailored for families, couples, and solo travelers.
3. Jeep safari on Velebit mountain
Jeep safari in Velebit mountain Nature park (see more here) is exciting off-road adventure in which you will drive on macadam road built through mountain in 19th century, climb to the most attractive mountain peak at 1.100 meters height, admire breath-taking view of Zadar hinterlands and the sea, have delicious lunch with local specialties at one of the most beautiful viewpoints, take stunning panoramic photos of unique karst landscape and if you are lucky you may even meet wild horses that live on the mountain.
4. Paintball
Paintball center is located in Kožino, only 4 km from Zadar. It was founded in 2003 and is constantly expanding, so it is now part of the Adventure Park with a number of other activities. Paintball is an exciting type of martial art. Using paintball guns with air compressor, players compete in teams or on their own to eliminate opponents from the field. Each player will receive protective equipment, a mask, full body clothing, gloves, a chest protector and a marker (paintball gun).
5. Quad safari in Vrana lake Nature park
Quad safari in Vrana lake Nature park is full of beautiful nature and adrenaline off-road ride on quad for 66 km around the largest lake in Croatia. You will hear interesting stories from a guide, visit the most beautiful lookout and admire the view of the alluring blue lake, sea and numerous islands. The quad ride takes place on an unpaved road through the unique Dalmatian landscape and you can read more about the tour here. It is just one of available year-round tours in Zadar and surrounding area.
6. Quad safari Zadar – House of Salt and Royal vineyards
Quad safari Zadar takes you to Nin and the Royal Vineyards with a guide on a quad. This is a great way to explore this area. You will enjoy an exciting quad ride on dirt and gravel roads and discovering the unique Dalmatian landscape. There will be several stops during the trip so you can explore nature and take photos on your own. After the nature ride, you will visit the old town of Nin, the oldest Croatian royal town. You will see where the salt fields are located, where one of the highest quality salts in Europe and the world is produced. You will enter the House of Salt and discover an interesting story about the salt that has been produced there for generations. You will see photos from the past, old tools, wagons that were used for transportation to the salt storage and find out what the Flower of Salt is, which is often called salt caviar. After visiting Nin, you will continue your quad ride through picturesque roads to the Church of St. Nicholas located on a mound. This church is a recognizable symbol of Nin and according to folk tradition, 7 Croatian kings were crowned here. You continue your quad ride to Petrčane and the Royal Vineyards located on the slopes of a hill with 300,000 grapevine seedlings. This vineyard is one of the largest in Croatia, and you can taste authentic Dalmatian wine and enjoy the view of the sea.
7. Royal town of Nin and the island of Pag
Nin is a city of kings but also a city of lovers, with the old town centre situated on a small island connected to the mainland by bridges. This tiny town is the cradle of the Croatian state and the place where Croatian kings were crowned. But Nin also holds the title of European Best Romantic destination, so if you are an incorrigible romantic, then this is the town for you. You must also visit the beaches of Nin. Discover the sandy lagoon called Queen’s Beach, which is considered one of the best beaches in Croatia.
Pag is a fascinating island with unique geographical features. Although at first glance it looks like a desolate, rocky landscape, it is home to the finest cheeses in Croatia, UNESCO-protected lace, the largest salt pan in the country, incredible beaches and picturesque villages that hide valuable monuments. Pag is connected to the mainland by a bridge, so you can easily access it.
Book Tour to Nin, Pag island and cheese tasting by van and explore two beautiful sites during the tour.
8. National Park Krka
Krka National Park is located in Šibenik-Knin County. The Krka River forms 7 beautiful waterfalls along its 75 km long course through a canyon to where it flows into the sea.
Discover the magnificent Skradinski buk, the loudest and most famous waterfall on the Krka River on tour to NP Krka from Zadar.
9. National Park Plitvice
Plitvice Lakes National Park is located in the mountainous region of Croatia, a 1.5-hour drive from Zadar. Plitvice was the first national park in Croatia, declared in 1949, and very early on became part of the UNESCO World Heritage List, already in 1979, due to its extraordinary value. Even CNN included Plitvice in its list of the 25 most beautiful places in the world.
Visit this national park during a full-day tour to Plitvice National Park from Zadar by van or you have an alternative option for a tour to Plitvice National Park by bus.
So why wait for summer? Explore our year-round tours in Zadar and surrounding area today.
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