Zagreb Walking Tour: Old Town, WW2 Tunnels & Local Guide

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Duration2h 30m

GroupUp to 16

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

Walk through medieval squares and wartime tunnels, then ride a funicular that's been carrying Zagrebians uphill for 135 years.

A 2.5-hour small-group walking tour of Zagreb led by a licensed local guide covers the Old Town landmarks, medieval Upper Town, and the WW2 Grič Tunnel. The group stays under 16 people, and the tour includes a funicular ride (when operating). Children from age 1 are welcome, and the guide speaks English. Dolac Market is closed in the afternoon, and the Grič Tunnel occasionally closes for events.

2h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Zagreb's Old Town and WW2 Tunnels

Start at Zrinjevac Park
Visit Ban Jelačić Square
See Zagreb Cathedral
Explore Dolac Market
Walk along Tkalciceva Street
Visit Grič Tunnel
View Lotrščak Tower
Tour Upper Town and Strossmayer promenade
Walk through Stone Gate
End at Main Square

The Experience

The tour starts at Zrinjevac Park and moves through the heart of Zagreb at a pace that leaves room for questions and photos. You'll stand in Ban Jelačić Square, the main gathering point where locals still meet, and learn how the city got its name. The Zagreb Cathedral rises as a monumental Neo-Gothic structure, and from there the route takes you to Dolac, Croatia's largest farmers market, where you can feel the energy of the place — though afternoon tours arrive after it closes. Tkalciceva Street, known as the bar street, shows you where Zagrebians spend their time and introduces the local coffee culture that shapes daily life here.

The Grič Tunnel, built during World War II, sits at the heart of the tour's historical depth. You walk through a piece of the city's wartime past before heading to the Lotrščak Tower, where a cannon fires at noon each day to mark midday — a tradition that has held for over a century. The funicular ride (when it's running; it's closed for renovation until March 2026) is the world's shortest and has been the city's oldest public transport for nearly 135 years. The Upper Town, one of the two medieval settlements that formed Zagreb, gives you the Strossmayer promenade for panoramic views of the rooftops, and you'll see St. Mark's Church with its distinctive colorful roof, plus the seats of Croatian Parliament and Government. The Stone Gate, the only medieval city gate still standing, holds a small chapel inside with a picture of the patron saint of Zagreb.

A licensed local guide leads the whole walk and handles the storytelling — not just dates and facts, but the real stories and legends that shaped the city. The group caps at 16 people, so the experience stays personal and you're not moving as a crowd. Children from age 1 can come along (infants can ride in a pram or stroller), and the pace suits all fitness levels. Public transportation is nearby if you need it, and the tour ends back at Ban Jelačić Square.

What’s included

Walking tour led by a licensed local guide in English.
small group of up to 16 people.
entry to the WW2 Grič Tunnel.
funicular ticket when operating (closed for renovation until March 2026).
time for photos and questions at each stop.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Petros d.o.o

Is this one for you?Book the 10:30 departure if you want to see Dolac Market in the morning when it's open and bustling; the 17:00 tour arrives after the market closes but suits a later start to your day. Either way, the small-group format and licensed guide mean you're not following a crowd through the Old Town — you're walking with someone who knows the stories behind the landmarks.