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Zagreb

Zagreb lies on the intersection between the Adriatic coast and Central Europe. It is the hub of Croatia's business, academic, cultural, artistic, and sporting worlds. Start with the Baroque atmosphere of Zagreb's Upper Town, but don't stop there. Check out the open-air markets, impressive architecture, museums, and tasty cuisine. Zagreb is a city of green parks and walks. It has a horseshoe of urban greenery that starts at Ban Josip Jelacic Square. There are also many places to visit in the city's beautiful surroundings.

A city with a million hearts.
Zagreb has managed to preserve its soul as well as its cultural and historical heritage.

Gornji grad (Upper Town) and Donji grad (Lower Town) are the hubs of Zagreb. There you'll find most of the restaurants, bars, and tourist sights. Zagreb started as two medieval fortress towns overlooking the Sava River. It had a renaissance in the Baroque period, when it became a trading center thanks to its strategic location. Despite its bustle, Zagreb reveres its past. The city's mix of medieval towers, palaces, squares, and churches makes it a lovely place to explore. You'll love Zagreb, and we recommend it for any Croatian vacation. It's the perfect place to start or end an Adriatic trip.

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Things to do in Zagreb

A city tour offers the best way to get to know Zagreb, as a skilled guide can bring the place to life far better than any book. If you have a little more time in Zagreb, the city offers numerous surprising possibilities. Zagreb's Lake Jarun has an excellent beach, while hikers can take a streetcar to the end of the line northwards and climb up to Slijeme, Zagreb's local ski resort, or Medvedgrad Castle. Why not soak up a little culture too? As Croatia's capital (and a former Austro-Hungarian hub), Zagreb is the place to be for concerts, ballet, and opera. When we send you your customized itinerary, you will be able to choose additional excursions to include in your vacation package.

Trakoscan Castle and Varazdin Private Tour

Trakoscan Castle and Varazdin Private Tour

Zagreb Food Small Group Tour

Zagreb Food Small Group Tour

Plitvice Lakes Private Tour

Plitvice Lakes Private Tour

Zagreb City Private Tour in a Classic Yugo Car

Zagreb City Private Tour in a Classic Yugo Car

Popular Tour Itineraries Featuring Zagreb

Spend some time in Zagreb on a tour that takes in other cities in Croatia and neighboring countries. Our custom tour packages including Zagreb and other destinations throughout Croatia and Europe make multi-city trips hassle-free. We take care of getting you from place to place, accommodation, excursions and activities.

Christmas in Croatia Custom Itinerary

Christmas in Croatia

Zagreb, Split, Dubrovnik

from$2,500 pp^*

Croatia's Mainland Marvels Custom Itinerary

Croatia's Mainland Marvels

Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice, Zagreb

from$3,250 pp^*

The Highlights of the Former Yugoslavia Custom Itinerary

The Highlights of the Former Yugoslavia

Zagreb, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Kotor

from$3,150 pp^*

Roman History in Croatia Custom Itinerary

Roman History in Croatia

Zagreb, Pula, Zadar, Split

from$4,075 pp^*

Croatia in 3 Years, Part 2: Northern Croatia Custom Itinerary

Croatia in 3 Years, Part 2: Northern Croatia

Zagreb, Rovinj, Plitvice, Zadar

from$3,875 pp^*

Folklore & Tradition in Croatia Custom Itinerary

Folklore & Tradition in Croatia

Dubrovnik, Korcula, Bol, Split, Trogir, Zadar, Zagreb

from$4,800 pp^*

Croatia from Top to Toe Custom Itinerary

Croatia from Top to Toe

Zagreb, Rovinj, Plitvice, Split, Hvar, Dubrovnik

from$4,350 pp^*

Family Vacation in Croatia Custom Itinerary

Family Vacation in Croatia

Dubrovnik, Hvar, Split, Sibenik, Rovinj, Zagreb

from$5,750 pp^*

Highlights of Italy and Northern Croatia Custom Itinerary

Highlights of Italy and Northern Croatia

Rome, Florence, Venice, Rovinj, Zagreb

from$6,000 pp^*

Grand Ex-Yugoslavia Tour Custom Itinerary

Grand Ex-Yugoslavia Tour

Ljubljana, Zagreb, Sarajevo, Belgrade, Skopje

from$4,575 pp^*

Gourmet Tour of Croatia Custom Itinerary

Gourmet Tour of Croatia

Zagreb, Rovinj, Zadar, Split, Korcula, Dubrovnik

from$6,875 pp^*

Croatia and Slovenia Culinary Exploration Custom Itinerary

Croatia and Slovenia Culinary Exploration

Zagreb, Ljubljana, Rovinj, Split, Korcula, Dubrovnik

from$6,075 pp^*

Active in Croatia Custom Itinerary

Active in Croatia

Zagreb, Plitvice, Zadar, Split, Hvar, Korcula, Dubrovnik

from$6,500 pp^*

Balkan Food and Drink Exploration Custom Itinerary

Balkan Food and Drink Exploration

Ljubljana, Rovinj, Zagreb, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Kotor, Tirana, Skopje

from$7,300 pp^*

* Starting price is per person, in US Dollars, based on double occupancy in 3 star accommodation, in the most affordable month an itinerary is offered. Airfare to Europe is not included.

Click on your choice of itinerary, select number of travelers in your party, month of travel, and desired star level of accommodation to get an approximate price. Submit the enquiry form with any additional details and we can start planning your customized trip.

Where to stay in Zagreb

We have a hand-picked selection of Zagreb hotels, B&Bs, and apartments, all located in the center of the city for convenient sightseeing. With everything from 3 to 5 star hotels and self-catering apartments, you'll find we offer a full range of options for all budgets and tastes. Once we start preparing your customized itinerary, we will present our recommended options for you to select from.

Luxury Heritage Hotel in Zagreb

Luxury Heritage Hotel

The top hotel in Zagreb, you'll find luxury in the traditional, yet elegant interiors. Centrally located in a historic building.

Small Boutique Hotel in Zagreb

Small Boutique Hotel

Classic rooms and a central location is what you can expect from this recently refurbished hotel. An intimate, quaint atmosphere.

Stylish Heritage Hotel in Zagreb

Stylish Heritage Hotel

An amazing Art Deco building in the city center.

What we love about Zagreb

Senior Trip Planner

As Croatia's capital, Zagreb is always very lively, but my favourite time in Zagreb is spring. As a very green city with lots of parks and people with flowers everywhere, it's an extremely beautiful time of year. Magnolia trees everywhere, their petals flying around on a light breeze, and the whole city living outside, on the streets, in cafes, markets, it's like everything wakes up at once. And, despite being a big city, Zagreb has the fragrance of the thousands of roses people plant in their yards and on their balconies.

Team Leader for Greece & Turkey

Zagreb has a special vibe that always makes me feel like I'm home. There is always something going on, cool festivals (the burger one is awesome!), concerts, and exhibitions. I love walking in the parks in the city centre, cool cafes, and eating at the excellent restaurants with amazing local/fusion/international cuisine. Zagreb is a town where everybody can find something for themselves.

Sales Executive

Zagreb is home to one of Europe's best Christmas Markets, but also makes for an amazing destination in the summer, with its lively city squares and cafe/bar-filled streets. The capital of Croatia offers many do-not-miss historical attractions.

Glowing Reviews from Our Guests

4.9 / 5

Average of our Guest's Ratings of our trip packages including Zagreb, based on 77 reviews

Review by James & Daniel

James & Daniel

Just came back from an 8-day trip through Croatia. I highly recommend using JayWay Travel for future trips. The ease of getting around four locations in Croatia meant we had more time to enjoy each place and not spend time figuring out travel schedules and options.

Year : 2025
Visited : Croatia
Itinerary : Zagreb, Plitvice, Split, Dubrovnik
Rating :

5 / 5

Review by Robin, Bob, Phyllis, David & Irene

Robin, Bob, Phyllis, David & Irene

Maryland

Thanks to Jayway for helping us plan a fantastic trip to Croatia! Anamaria was available to us every step of the way and she made our trip seamless, fun, and memorable!

Year : 2025
Visited : Croatia
Itinerary : Dubrovnik, Hvar, Split, Plitvice, Zagreb
Rating :

4.5 / 5

Review by Randi & Norman

Randi & Norman

Arizona

Jayway Travel is very experienced and knowledgeable in all aspects of travel in many countries. We have traveled with them before and know that they can be trusted to provide a unique and enjoyable trip.

Year : 2025
Visited : Croatia
Itinerary : Zagreb, Rovinj, Plitvice, Split, Hvar, Dubrovnik
Rating :

4.75 / 5

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Frequently Asked Questions about travel to Zagreb

Is Zagreb worth visiting?

Most Croatia itineraries focus on the coast and islands. Zagreb itself has no particularly outstanding sights but it's a great city to get a taste of the classic Central European capitals of Budapest, Prague and even Vienna. The city's street-side cafes, bars and restaurants make for a warm, buzzing atmosphere. Zagreb is home to many museums and of course the national opera and theater. If you want to sample Croatian city life on your trip, a couple of days in Zagreb will be well spent.

How much should I expect to spend in Zagreb?

A proper meal with a drink costs between $15 and $20 per person. Tickets for museums vary between $3 and $6 per person.

How can I get around Zagreb?

The city center is relatively small, and you can visit the majority of city sights on foot. If you would like to see more than just the center, you can hop on one of Zagreb's blue trams and buses. To buy a ticket (valid for both trams and buses) go to a kiosk and ask for a half hour or hourlong ticket (priced at 4 or 10 HRK). Tickets can be bought from drivers, but these are more expensive (15 HRK). Please validate your ticket once you board (on the device located near the front entrance): an invalidated ticket is as good as worthless to a ticket inspector. You can also use Uber.

Is Zagreb safe?

Zagreb is quite safe, but watch your valuables in crowded areas.

How long should I stay in Zagreb?

We recommend at least two nights in this underrated city.