Zagreb Old Town, WWII Tunnels & Tastings: 2-Hour Tour

Underground tunnels, a hidden funicular, and the city's oldest streets in a single morning.

Zagreb Highlights is a 2-hour guided tour of Zagreb's Old Town with a licensed local guide, covering the city's main landmarks, the Grič Tunnel (rare WWII underground passages), the Zagreb Funicular, and authentic local food and drink tastings. Groups stay under 16 people, and the tour operates daily at 10:30 am in English or Spanish. Tasting samples and funicular entry are included; a minimum of 2 people per booking is required.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Zagreb's main landmarks and tunnels

• Meet at main city square
• Visit Zagreb Cathedral
• Explore Dolac Market
• Walk along former bridge street
• See Stone Gate and old pharmacy
• View St. Mark's Church and government buildings
• Walk through WWII Grič Tunnel

The Experience

The tour starts at Ban Jelačić Square, the main city square, where your licensed guide introduces the day and the city itself. From there you move through Zagreb's must-see landmarks: the Zagreb Cathedral (one of Croatia's highest buildings), the Dolac Market (known locally as the "Belly of the City"), the Stone Gate (the historical entrance to the Old Town with a chapel to the city's patron saint), and St. Mark's Church with its distinctive colorful rooftop. The Parliament and Government buildings come into view as well. This is not a rushed checklist—groups stay small, under 16 people, so the pace stays personal and you can actually ask questions.

The Grič Tunnel is where the tour becomes something you won't find on every Zagreb itinerary. Built during World War II, these underground passages run beneath the city and remain rare to access. You walk through them with your guide, who explains their history and significance. Afterward, you ride the Zagreb Funicular—one of the world's shortest cable cars—which connects the lower and upper parts of the Old Town. Both the tunnel visit and the funicular ride are included.

Tastings of authentic local food and drinks are woven through the tour, so you're not just seeing the city but tasting it. The whole experience fits into 2 hours, making it possible to do this as a morning or afternoon outing without eating up your entire day. The tour runs every day at 10:30 am, and guides are rated 5 stars across more than 5,000 reviews. You'll need at least one other person in your group to book; infants can come in a pram or stroller, and service animals are welcome.

What’s included

• Licensed local guide with 5-star ratings backed by more than 5,000 reviews.
• tastings of authentic local food and drinks.
• entry to the Grič Tunnel and a ride on the Zagreb Funicular.
• access to all the Old Town landmarks on the route.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Free Spirit Tours Zagreb

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Top questions

What exactly is the Grič Tunnel and why is it part of this tour?

The Grič Tunnel is a rare underground passage built during World War II that runs beneath Zagreb's Old Town. It's included in the tour because it's a significant historical site most visitors don't get to see, and walking through it with a guide gives you context about the city's wartime history that you wouldn't get from the surface landmarks alone.

How long does the tour actually take, and can I do it if I only have a morning free?

The tour takes 2 hours, so it fits comfortably into a morning or afternoon. It starts at 10:30 am every day, which means you can book it for the morning and still have the rest of your day free for other plans.

Are the food and drink tastings included, or do I pay extra for those?

Tastings of authentic local food and drinks are included in the tour price. You're not paying separately for them—they're part of the 2-hour experience.

What is the Zagreb Funicular, and is it really one of the world's shortest?

The Zagreb Funicular is a cable car that connects the lower and upper parts of the Old Town. It is indeed one of the world's shortest funiculars, and riding it is included in the tour as part of seeing how the city is built across different levels.

Do I need to be in good physical shape to do this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. It's a 2-hour walk through the Old Town with stops at landmarks, a tunnel walk, and a funicular ride—nothing extreme, and the small group size means the pace can adjust to the group.

Can I book this tour if I'm traveling alone, or do I need a group?

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required, so you'll need at least one other person. If you're traveling alone, you could join a tour where other solo travelers are also booked, or bring a travel companion.