A Week in Zagreb: Exploring the Hidden Gems of Croatia's Capital

IBRAHIMI YOUSSEF

19 Nov 2023

Join me on a thrilling 7-day adventure in Zagreb, Croatia. Discover the city's vibrant culture, indulge in delicious cuisine, and visit iconic landmarks. Get ready for an unforgettable journey!

Trip to Zagreb

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$38

$ 1

Whole Wide World Hostel & Bar

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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3 - 4 min

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Botanical Garden of the Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb

Botanical garden open from spring until autumn, offering many annuals, perennials, trees & ponds.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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8 - 10 min

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Large tower with daily cannon blasts & an observation area providing panoramic city views.

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

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2 - 3 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$12

8 - 11 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$13

Day 2

$46

$ 1

Whole Wide World Hostel & Bar

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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4 - 5 min

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Huge Roman Catholic edifice that was restored to its former glory during the 1990s.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Observation deck on the 16th floor of a skyscraper, offering a bar & panoramic views of the city.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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1 - 2 min

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In the heart of Zagreb, on the south side of the main square, you will find Dubrovnik Café, one of the oldest and most famous of Zagreb’s cafés.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$16

2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

Day 3

$43

Whole Wide World Hostel & Bar

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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1 - 2 min

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Muzej čokolade Zagreb (Chocolate Museum Zagreb)

Museum & interactive experience tracing the history of chocolate, with a chocolate box as a ticket.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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8 - 12 min

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Medieval stone gate into town with a Virgin Mary shrine popular for prayer & candle lighting.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Museum in a baroque palace displaying personal objects from former lovers along with brief synopses.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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3 - 4 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$13

4 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$13

Day 4

$37

$ 2

Whole Wide World Hostel & Bar

Depart from your stay 🏨

226 - 272 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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2 - 3 min

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Iconic square & gathering place dating back to the 12th century & dominated by St. Mark's Basilica.

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

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Free

244 - 293 min

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Attraction featuring various optical illusion exhibits & a "smart playroom" with games & puzzles.

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

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2 - 3 min

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Caffe bar & speciality coffee roastery - Eliscaffe

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$10

2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$14

Day 5

$36

$ 1

Whole Wide World Hostel & Bar

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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5 - 8 min

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This science museum founded in 1954 houses historic equipment & an interactive Nikola Tesla exhibit.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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8 - 11 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$14

1 - 2 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Day 6

$43

$ 2

Whole Wide World Hostel & Bar

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

4 - 6 min

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Renaissance building with European arts & crafts from 1300s to today, including paintings & silver.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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12 - 18 min

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Art museum in a former monastery with historic & modern works from local & international artists.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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4 - 5 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$15

8 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 7

$25

$ 1

Whole Wide World Hostel & Bar

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$11

4 - 6 min

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Imposing, 19th-century museum hosting major art exhibitions, drawing on all movements & periods.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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4 - 6 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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3 - 4 min

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Restaurant KARAKA occupy pirates sailing the Gulf of Mexico searching for the lost treasure of the TEX-MEX map -reasonable prices -Latino music Fun-guaranteed -ongoing program FLAMENCO , Belly Dancer, salsa cubana Live Caiman Verde

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Budget breakdown: $271 In total

Activities & Food:$266

Transport:$5