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The 15 Best Zagreb Tours & Day Trips

41 tours  ·  from $8

Most people give Zagreb a day and spend it wrong. The 15 below cover the upper town and the wartime tunnels, the twentieth-century history walks, and the run south to Rastoke and the Plitvice lakes, priced and timed.

From Zagreb: Plitvice & Rastoke Guided Day Trip with Ticket - The Zagreb departure and the first 100 minutes
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From Zagreb: Plitvice & Rastoke Guided Day Trip with Ticket

1.Plitvice & Rastoke Guided Day Trip with Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,955 reviews · 10 hours · from $61Our pick

Travel from Zagreb to Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes with an English-speaking guide such as Marko, Marin, Saša, or Sara. Walk 8.5 km beside 16 clear lakes and waterfalls, then ride the park boat and panoramic train. Small-group pickup is available, while winter visits may include only the Lower Lakes.

“Amazing day trip . Marko the guide was very nice . A day to remember. I would definitely recommend it 🇲🇹”

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Zagreb: Rastoke & Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour with Ticket - The morning ride out of Zagreb
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Zagreb: Rastoke & Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour with Ticket

2.Rastoke & Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour with Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,897 reviews · 10 hours · from $57

Travel from Zagreb to Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes on a 10-hour guided day trip. Walk wooden paths past waterfalls, ride across Lake Kozjak, and learn about Croatian nature and culture from an English-speaking guide such as Martina, Petra, or Tomislav.

“Very enjoyable trip. The driver is nice and did not make us fee so rushed”

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Communism & Croatian Homeland War Tour - Kaptol, a basement, and the breakup of Yugoslavia
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Communism & Croatian Homeland War Tour

3.Communism & Croatian Homeland War Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,355 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $47Top rated

Walk central Zagreb with an English-speaking local guide such as Ivana, Darko, Luka, or Diana. Visit Tunel Grič and a wartime basement, then use maps, photos, and multimedia to understand Yugoslavia’s collapse and Croatia’s 1990s war.

“It was very informative. The guide was very passionate about Croatia and didn’t mind saying that she wasn’t always happy with it. The tour was more about Croatia’s wars vs WW2. But it was very interesting. She was very informed and has obviously don’t tons of research on the subject”

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Best of Zagreb with the WW2 Tunnels - Ban Jelačić Square: Zagreb’s natural starting point
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Best of Zagreb with the WW2 Tunnels

4.Best of Zagreb with the WW2 Tunnels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 973 reviews · from $23

Start at Ban Jelačić Square and walk through Zagreb’s old center with a certified local guide such as Diana, Darko, Ena, Ivana, or Iva. Visit Dolac Market, the Cathedral, Stone Gate, St. Mark’s Square, and the WW2-era Grič Tunnel. Expect hills, stairs, local stories, and a tour lasting about two to three hours.

“There is a lot of walking and some of it involves hills and lots of stairs. It is totally worth going on a guided tour; our guide was very knowledgeable and a good storyteller. We learned so much and saw a lot of the old city.”

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Plitvice Lakes with Ticket & Rastoke Guided Tour from Zagreb - Rastoke and its water-powered village
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Plitvice Lakes with Ticket & Rastoke Guided Tour from Zagreb

5.Plitvice Lakes with Ticket & Rastoke Guided Tour from Zagreb

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 966 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $78

Travel from Zagreb to Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes in about 10 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Martina, Maja, or Dinko. See waterfalls, mills, forests, and both lake sections, with park entry, electric boat, and panoramic vehicle included. Expect roughly 8.5 kilometers of walking.

“This was a very good trip and I highly recommend it. You will walk about 5 miles so if you're not a walker, you don't wanna do this. That said if you're interested in a hike with some good looking lakes and forest this is a fun time. The guide was great”

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Zagreb: Small Group Walking Tour City Center and WW2 Tunnels - Starting beneath the trees at Zrinjevac Park
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Zagreb: Small Group Walking Tour City Center and WW2 Tunnels

6.Small Group Walking Tour City Center and WW2 Tunnels

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 895 reviews · from $23

Walk Zagreb with local guides such as Petra, Tom, Bernarda, and Maja, from Zrinjevac Park through the Cathedral, Dolac Market, Gric Tunnel, and Gradec. Expect history, local customs, war-era stories, rooftop views, and practical food tips for $23.

“I didn't know much about Zagreb, I only had one day. This tour impressed me and the guide Petra is fantastic! If it's your first time in Zagreb and you don't have much time, this is a great way to get to know the city, the culture, the people, and get great recommendations for restaurants. After the tour, I drank great coffee and enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere of this wonderful city. Thank you Petros Team”

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Zagreb: Skip-the-Ticket-Line Museum of Broken Relationships - Key points to know before you go
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Zagreb: Skip-the-Ticket-Line Museum of Broken Relationships

7.Skip-the-Ticket-Line Museum of Broken Relationships

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 847 reviews · 1 day · from $8Best value

Visit Zagreb’s Museum of Broken Relationships with a $8 skip-the-ticket-line entry ticket. Read around 100 anonymous stories from lost romantic, family, and friendship relationships, shown beside ordinary objects. Plan 30 to 75 minutes, and use the QR codes or booklets for languages beyond Croatian and English.

“We loved the museum. We went through different emotions and was very interesting to find out about all those people. Really recommend it!”

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Zagreb: City and WWII Tunnels Walking Tour - Starting among the trees at Zrinjevac Park
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Zagreb: City and WWII Tunnels Walking Tour

8.City and WWII Tunnels Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 845 reviews · from $23

Walk Zagreb’s Lower and Upper Town with an English-speaking licensed guide such as Marko, Robert, Iva, or Lucia. Visit Zrinjevac Park, Dolac Market, and the WWII tunnels, then reach Grič Hill and St. Mark’s Church. The funicular ride is included when operating, but remains closed for renovation until March 2026.

“My guide was amazing! really knowledgeable but wasn’t at all boring, he delivers all the facts but adds in some humour to really keep you engaged the entire 2 hours. The company were really good and let me join late so I am very grateful for that adjustment. The only thing I would say is the funicular is closed for the foreseeable so if that is something that you are really looking forward to be aware that it isn’t running. In my opinion it didn’t change the tour in the slightest!”

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Plitvice and Rastoke day trip from Zagreb w/ticket (guar. dep.) - Rastoke gives you a smaller taste of Croatia
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Plitvice and Rastoke day trip from Zagreb w/ticket (guar. dep.)

9.Plitvice and Rastoke day trip from Zagreb w/ticket (guar. dep.)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 804 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $78

Travel from Zagreb to the watermill village of Rastoke, then spend about four hours exploring Plitvice Lakes National Park by boardwalk, boat, and park train. English-speaking guides such as Marko, Sasha, and Sara lead the route, with small-group pickup available for up to eight people.

“This has been one of the best tours we’ve done! The area was beautiful and our guide marco was incredible! His knowledge and love of the area really comes through in the tour and we would 100% do it again and again with marco as our guide! We visited in a major snow storm and worried we wouldn’t be able to get there but he made us feel so safe driving through the snow and then guided us around every inch of the park we were allowed to in the conditions We plan to come back in better weather to see the rest Thank you so much marco you’ve made…”

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Zagreb: Communism and Croatian Homeland War Tour - Meeting at Ban Jelačić Square
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Zagreb: Communism and Croatian Homeland War Tour

10.Communism and Croatian Homeland War Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 779 reviews · from $44

Meet your English- or Spanish-speaking guide at Ban Jelačić Square for a 2.5-hour walk through Zagreb’s communist years, the breakup of Yugoslavia, and Croatia’s Homeland War. You’ll enter WWII tunnels and an authentic 1990s air-raid shelter, with guides such as Darko, Ivana, Vid, and Diana bringing the story to life.

“Darko was a fantastic guide. Articulate, knowledgeable, and entertaining. Highly recommend this enlightening walking tour.”

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Hop On Hop Off Panoramic bus - Zagreb City Tour - The cathedral and Ban Jelačić Square
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Hop On Hop Off Panoramic bus – Zagreb City Tour

11.Hop On Hop Off Panoramic bus – Zagreb City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 769 reviews · 1 hour · from $25

Ride Zagreb’s compact panoramic bus around the capital’s main sights in about an hour. Use the multilingual audio guide, hop off where permitted, and keep the 24-hour booklet for discounts. Guides such as Diana and Bruno have added live commentary on some departures, but most tours rely on recordings.

“Cool but expensive for 1h only No details given by the driver”

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Ljubljana and Bled Lake - Small Group - Day Tour from Zagreb - Ljubljana’s bridges and central squares
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Ljubljana and Bled Lake – Small Group – Day Tour from Zagreb

12.Ljubljana and Bled Lake – Small Group – Day Tour from Zagreb

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 675 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $106

Travel from Zagreb to Slovenia in a Wi-Fi-equipped minivan with a driver-guide, walk Ljubljana’s old center, enjoy two hours of free time, then visit Lake Bled by traditional pletna boat and Bled Castle. Guides may include Mario, Thomas, Andrea, Ivan, or Dalia.

“Exceeded my expectations. Easy, smooth and efficient tour. All timings worked well. Great guide/driver and comfy van. Despite the light rain, we had good quality time in Ljubljana first, with a guided tour session and then 2h free time, followed by a short drive to Bled lake. We first stopped to take a boat to Bled island (fees excluded but well worth it) for 1h, and then a drive to the castle, for another 1h (fees excluded too) for extraordinary views, visit and their cream cake. We were a small group of 3no. on a quiet Sunday of mid-November. Being Sunday, traffic was very light all journey. Recommended.”

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Zagreb: Plitvice with Ticket & Rastoke Tour for Max 8 people - Pickup in central Zagreb and the 100-minute drive
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Zagreb: Plitvice with Ticket & Rastoke Tour for Max 8 people

13.Plitvice with Ticket & Rastoke Tour for Max 8 people

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 606 reviews · 10 hours · from $66

Travel from Zagreb in a comfortable air-conditioned van with up to seven other people, stopping at Rastoke before a guided 8.5-kilometer walk through Plitvice Lakes. Guides such as Bojan, Matija, and Katia add local context, while the park ticket, boat cruise, and shuttle ride are included.

“our guide Bojan have us a ton of information and not just about where we visited. The best thing was he spoke very good English so was not hard for everyone to follow and understand”

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From Zagreb: Rastoke and Plitvice lakes Guided Day Trip - Four hours among the Plitvice waterfalls
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From Zagreb: Rastoke and Plitvice lakes Guided Day Trip

14.Rastoke and Plitvice lakes Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 544 reviews · 10 hours · from $46

Travel from Zagreb to Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes with an English-speaking guide such as Marko, Marin, or Saša. See 17th-century watermills, walk beside 16 lakes, and ride the park boat and train when operating. Expect about 8.5 km of walking in high season.

“It was a great trip with very knowledgable and helpful guide.”

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Zagreb: Nikola Tesla Technical Museum Ticket - Allow time for the machines that fill the main halls
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Zagreb: Nikola Tesla Technical Museum Ticket

15.Nikola Tesla Technical Museum Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 520 reviews · 1 day · from $8

Spend a full day exploring Zagreb’s Nikola Tesla Technical Museum, from the underground mine and old aircraft to Tesla’s hands-on demonstrations. Aim for the free guided mine tour at 3 PM Tuesday to Friday or 11 AM on weekends, then allow several hours for the wide-ranging exhibits.

“Both for myself (a mechanical engineer) and my wife (a science graduate), it was a WOW MUSEUM. Fascinating, Painstakingly put together, huge/real specimens of engines/motors/turbines/cars/bikes/aircrafts/spacecrafts. Our deepest respects to the legendary electrical-engineer Nikola Tesla. Obviously a very interesting and motivating tour for children & youth to develop their interests in engineering!”

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