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A 3-Day Adventure in Zagreb: Exploring the Best of Croatia's Capital

George Vlad

1 Nov 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 3-day journey through Zagreb, Croatia's vibrant capital. Discover hidden gems, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of this enchanting city.

Trip to Zagreb

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$117

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$ 2

Hotel Magdalena

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

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Restoran Orkan

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

5 - 8 min

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Park Maksimir

Family-friendly park with shaded trails, lakes & diverse wildlife, plus playgrounds & a zoo.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Zoo Zagreb

This sprawling zoo features many animals from around the globe, plus educational talks & feedings.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$26

Renić Grill Maksimir

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$36

Bistro M&Z (Kod Srbina)

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

Day 2

+

$177

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$ 2

Hotel Magdalena

Depart from your stay 🏨

2 - 3 min

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Mali Café

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$21

12 - 17 min

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Museum of Illusions

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$23

7 - 10 min

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Zagreb City Museum

Local museum with artifacts & displays tracing the history of Zagreb from ancient to modern times.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$15

11 - 16 min

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Ban Josip Jelačić Statue

Central square with a tram stop, cafes & an iconic equestrian statue that's a popular meeting spot.

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Cafe U Dvoristu

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$48

8 - 11 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.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$8

6 - 8 min

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Ice Park Zagreb

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Vivas Bar

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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$48

Croatian Railway Museum

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$15

Day 3

+

$127

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$ 4

Hotel Magdalena

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 5 min

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Konoba Bracera

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$15

12 - 17 min

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Cathedral of Zagreb

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

8 - 10 min

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Museum of Broken Relationships

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$19

9 - 11 min

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Nikola Tesla Technical Museum

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$15

8 - 12 min

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Lorca Bar

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$39

Bundek City Park

Park with multi-use trails & playgrounds, plus BBQ areas & a lake beach for swimming & sunbathing.

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

NU Pizzeria

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$39

Budget breakdown: $427 In total

Activities & Food:$420

Transport:$7