Zagreb’s green downtown – Private walking tour, Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, Croatia
The development of the downtown Zagreb starts in the mid 19th century. This is exactly why this part of the town reminds us of Vienna, Budapest or Prague; the many parks, museums, squares and building with gorgeous ornaments as well as other cultural monuments are works of renowned architects, builders and urban planners of its age.
This tour is great for anyone who likes exploring the flat part of the city, but still being in an older part full of history and galleries. Often, this is the central part of the town where cultural events, manifestations, markets, and music events are organized. It is also the bellowed part of the city where locals like to hang out, enjoy the green parks and pavilions in the shade.
Description & Instructions When Visiting Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, Croatia
The development of the downtown Zagreb starts in the mid 19th century. This is exactly why this part of the town reminds us of Vienna, Budapest or Prague; the many parks, museums, squares and building with gorgeous ornaments as well as other cultural monuments are works of renowned architects, builders and urban planners of its age.
This tour is great for anyone who likes exploring the flat part of the city, but still being in an older part full of history and galleries. Often, this is the central part of the town where cultural events, manifestations, markets, and music events are organized. It is also the bellowed part of the city where locals like to hang out, enjoy the green parks and pavilions in the shade.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Zrinjevac, Zagreb Croatia
Start the explanation of Lenucij’s Horseshoe, the story behind the park and it’s name and what is important in the area
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: King Tomislav Square, Trg Kralja Tomislava, Zagreb 10000 Croatia
Explaining the importance of King Tomislan in Croatian history, as well as showing his statue and telling you more about the square that bears his name
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb, Trg Marshala Tita 15, Zagreb 10000 Croatia
Learn the story of how the local folks managed to persuade Franz Joseph to invest into building them a new National theatre
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Mimara Museum, Rooseveltov Trg 5, Zagreb 10000 Croatia
Learn about the largest private collection of the Topić-Mimara family that was donated to the city
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Botanical Garden, Trg Marka Marulica 9a University of Zagreb, Zagreb 10000 Croatia
Walk through the Zagreb Botanical Garden (*in case it is open, depending on the season)
Pass By: Esplanade Zagreb Hotel, Ul. Antuna Mihanovića 1, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia
One of the oldest hotels in Zagreb, but definitely the most famous one. Learn why and who stayed the night in this luxurious place and why it was build in the first place
Stop At: Art Pavilion (Umjetnicki Paviljon), Trg Kralja Tomislava 22, Zagreb 10000 Croatia
Built for the World Expo in Budapest at the turn of the century, but how did it get here?
Duration: 5 minutes
Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Zagreb, Croatia
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
