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Zagreb: 2.5-Hour Croatian Homeland War Tour

1. Zagreb: 2.5-Hour Croatian Homeland War Tour

Discover how it was to live in Zagreb during the turbulent years of its recent history on this walking tour with a local guide. Get a closer look at the Croatian Homeland War as you visit sights such as a basement used as a shelter during air raids. First, visit the World War II underground tunnels presenting the history of Croatia and Zagreb through the 20th century including World War II, almost 50 years of communist Yugoslavia, and the fall of communism in Croatia through the Homeland War. The tour finishes in the basement used by locals as a shelter during the air raids on Zagreb. Learn about the details of the Homeland War presented through a video presentation.

From Zagreb: Ljubljana and Lake Bled Tour

2. From Zagreb: Ljubljana and Lake Bled Tour

Explore the city of Ljubljana and the iconic Lake Bled on a guided sightseeing tour from Zagreb. Marvel at the Baroque and Art Nouveau buildings, hop on a boat on the lake and soak in the panoramic views of the surroundings before driving back to Zagreb. Depart Zagreb in the morning and head to the capital city of Slovenia to take a guided tour of the old city center of Ljubljana. See some of the finest works by the architect Jože Plečnik before experiencing the local vibe and discovering where the residents buy their food. Hear why Napoleon was one of the city's most popular politicians, why Slovenia lives with love in its name, and how the iconic Triple Bridge got its name. Have free time to explore the hidden spots on your own. Continue to the Alpine resort of Bled and go to the old castle perched on top of a steep cliff above the lake. Take in the spectacular views of the surroundings from the terraces and then board a traditional boat to reach the only true island in Slovenia. Ring the fortune bell and soak up the sun and fresh mountain air before being dropped off at your hotel in the evening.

Zagreb: City Walking Tour

3. Zagreb: City Walking Tour

Take a stroll with us for a couple of hours as we show you the highlights of Zagreb. Your guide will have the local insights and handy tips to leave you wanting to explore some more. Start the tour at Zagreb’s famous Zrinjevac Park which will give you some great selfies and photo opportunities. From the park, continue to Bogovićeva street, known for its bars and restaurants. Next, you will walk across Ban Jelačić square to the next stop at the historic Zagreb Cathedral. After the Cathedral, walk through Dolac Farmers Market to the WW2 tunnels for some more recent history about the city. Enjoy a small rest on the funicular to the top of Grič Hill. At the top of the hill is Gradec (the upper town) where you can take in beautiful panoramic views of the city. From Gradec, descend to Tkalčićeva Street. The street is also famous for its bars and restaurants, so you can decide where to stop for a snack. Finish the tour in Ban Jelačić Square.

Zagreb: Skip-the-Ticket-Line Museum of Broken Relationships

4. Zagreb: Skip-the-Ticket-Line Museum of Broken Relationships

Gain entry with skip-the-line tickets and go on an emotional journey around the world through hundreds of break-ups and discover that art can be found in everyday life and objects. The Museum of Broken Relationships offers a unique public space that connects people in their joint experience of feeling love and heartache. Feel welcomed by friendly staff who are there to answer every question you may have. Begin exploring the displays which counts around 100 stories donated by people from all over the world as a way to bring closure to a broken relationship.  You are invited on an empathetic journey to the depths of the human heart to explore our ultimate need for love and connection despite the difficulties that go with it. It is a desire to connect you in meaningful ways across growing divides of class, community, and culture that seem to define the world.

Zagreb: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket

5. Zagreb: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket

Book your entrance ticket for Zagreb’s Museum of Illusions and get access to over 70 exhibits including one of the largest hologram exhibitions in Europe.  Defy gravity in a room where water flows uphill and see your friends grow or shrink right before your eyes. Get lost in a maze of mirrors, serve somebody`s head on a tray, or climb up onto the ceiling.  Watch each optical illusion and carefully view each installation. They are entertaining and brilliant reminders that our perception of the world is sometimes just a perception.  Be amazed by awesome tricks that will teach you about vision, perception, the human brain, and science. Learn why it easier to perceive why your eyes and see things that your brain cannot understand.  Visit the playroom, which contains intriguing and educational games and puzzles. at the end of your visit, make sure you take a photo of your accomplishment in the Rotated Room.

Zagreb: Nikola Tesla Technical Museum Ticket

6. Zagreb: Nikola Tesla Technical Museum Ticket

Experience the technology of the past and play with the idea of how it may impacts the present and future of our lives. Walk through the underground mine and witness the visionary ideas of Nikola Tesla by participating in interactive demonstrations in Tesla's cabinet. Visit the permanent exhibition that features thematic units such as: - Transformation of energy - Aeroplane engines - Transportation department - Firefighting - Geology and oil - Geodetics - Cadastre - The mine - Demonstration laboratory - Radioactive waste - Astronautics and Planetarium - Foundations of agriculture - Apiary - Renewable energy sources and energy efficiency

From Zagreb: Ljubljana and lake Bled day trip with guide

7. From Zagreb: Ljubljana and lake Bled day trip with guide

Great oportunity to visit Slovenian capital - Ljubljana and their most famous tourist destination breath taking lake Bled in a small group day trip from Zagreb! Perfectly balanced programme gives you insights about both attractions and still leaves you a lot of free time to enjoy and do things on your own. Guided tour in Ljubljana will give you main info about far and closer history and you will get instructions what to do if you want to visit Ljubljana castle, join a boat tour, walk around the center, visit Nebotičnik tower bar with great view, or check out some of many pastry shops Ljubljana is famous for. Lake bled this natural marble will take your breath away and you will get the oportunity to loose yourself in some of main activities there - boat ride to island of St. Mary, visit to Bled castle on the cliff, try summer sledding, swim and sunbath, walk around the lake, have coffee and kremšnita cake in one od famous Bled restaurants/caffes.

Zagreb: Fairytale Castle Day Trip with Wine Tasting & Lunch

8. Zagreb: Fairytale Castle Day Trip with Wine Tasting & Lunch

Take a guided day trip from Zagreb to explore the Croatian countryside dotted with small hills, vineyards, and castles. Visit the Trakoscan Castle, taste wines at a winery, and savor a local lunch. Be driven along a scenic road through the region of Zagorje. Visit Trakoscan Castle, take some pictures against a backdrop of lush woodlands, and learn how its owners lived in the past. *** There is no lake around the castle at this moment because constrations Next, visit a winery set in the Zagorje hills with a panoramic view of the vineyards. Treat your palate to 4 different types of wine. Finally, tuck into a mouth-watering lunch at a local restaurant. In the late afternoon, start your return trip back to Zagreb.

Exclusive old Zagreb walking tour

9. Exclusive old Zagreb walking tour

We will meet at King Tomislav square at evening hours, proceed to Nikola Zrinjski square and continue to Ban Jelačić main square. You will find out everything about local history, art, culture and architecture. We will visit Zagreb Chatedral and old Zagreb Kaptol which is a body within the Zagreb Archdiocese. You will get to know beautiful open air market Dolac and Opatovina from which we will move on to Gradec, an old part of the city of Zagreb on the slope of Medvednica, from which, together with Kaptol, today's Zagreb originated. You will see Kamenita Vrata, port and one of the best preserved monuments of old Zagreb. It is a building shaped like a rectangular tower, from which we will reach Old town Zagreb. Apart from city Council, Parliament and museum of broken relationship you will see an astonishing monuments, churches and historical buildings that are located on St Marks square. Lookout Gradec is next destination, than continuing via Strossmayer walk to Zagreb viewpoint beneath ancient Tower Lotršćak where you can take exclusive photos of Zagreb at night. Following the line of Zagreb funicular we will reach the longest street in Zagreb, Ilica Street, Zagreb Octogone and at the end Flower square where Zagreb youth hangs out at pubs in the night time. I am open to all your questions, and together we will experience beautifull Zagreb.

Zagreb: 2.5-Hour Cycle Back to Socialism Tour

10. Zagreb: 2.5-Hour Cycle Back to Socialism Tour

After meeting for the beginning of your tour in the city center, you will begin your lovely adventure. From here, cycle through the lower town, partially strolling the Green Horseshoe area, as the neighboring landscape transforms to a completely different surrounding. You will witness a very sudden change in the blink of eye. Crossing the river will cause you to enter the Balkan zone, safely cycling on long ago established cycling lanes. Here you'll get to see the development of the city since the post-World War II era, mainly through that "mystical" time of communism, seeing how it breathes today as it remains the main housing area of Zagreb. New Zagreb is currently also a cradle of a very vivacious Croatian contemporary art scene. You will cycle through the "sleeping over" area of the city, check the Contemporary Art Museum and shady and often very peaceful Bundek park with lakes. While cycling back over the bridge you'll have one of the loveliest sights on the city, and realize why Zagreb is such a city to love, complete with the mountains in the background.

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The museum is really interesting and worth visiting. You can see old aeroplanes and cars, as well as fire engines amd ship models. We also did the free guided tour at 3 in the afternoon and watched the demonstration in Tesla's cabinet. It was exciting. Finally, we walked through the undergroung mine and got an idea of how mining worked in the pat. Highly recommended!

As a relationship counsellor I found it particularly poignant. I think it was well done and a remarkable concept - was amazed at how the contributions represented countries from so far and wide. It was thoroughly immersive.

Wow what a nice trip. we stopped at the beautiful town of Ljubljana and then enjoyed mesmerising views of lake bled. oh and did I forget our tour guide Antonio was excellent

It was a memorable experience. Everything was perfect. The tour guide was very helpful and amazing. The trip was comfortable too.

Memorable experience. It is really worth visiting this picrurisque scenery.