Dalmatia, Croatia

Zadar

Zadar is a Dalmatian peninsula town of Roman ruins and Romanesque churches, with the Sea Organ and the Greeting to the Sun on its waterfront.

Zadar: Zadar City Tour 120min Walk
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The city on foot

Zadar has been inhabited for 3,000 years. Its old town sits on a narrow peninsula surrounded by Venetian walls.

The whole old town is car-free and flat, ending at the sea at the western tip.

What makes Zadar distinctive

  • The Sea Organ
  • The Greeting to the Sun
  • Roman Forum
  • Sunsets

Walking tours in Zadar

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Main sights

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Neighbourhoods worth wandering

  • Old town

    The peninsula.

  • Borik

    Beaches north of town.

  • Waterfront

    The Riva.

Free self-guided walk

Land Gate to the Sea Organ

A free self-guided walk in Zadar, from the Land Gate through the Forum to the Sea Organ and the Greeting to the Sun.

1.6 km · 5 stops · map and directions

See the walk

Best areas to explore on foot

  1. Riva

    The waterfront.

  2. Kalelarga

    The main street.

  3. City walls

    Parks on the walls.

Practical walking notes

  • Terrain

    Flat.

  • Sunset

    Hitchcock called Zadar's sunset the most beautiful in the world, local legend says.

  • Swimming

    From the Riva steps.

When to visit

  • Summer

    Hot and lively.

  • Spring and autumn

    Quieter.

Getting there and getting around

Arriving

  • By air

    Zadar Airport is about 15 km away.

  • By bus

    Buses run to Split and Zagreb.

Local transport

  • On foot

    The old town is small.

  • Barkajoli

    Rowing boats cross the harbour.

Questions travellers ask about Zadar

How many days do I need?

One or two days.

Is Zadar near Plitvice?

About two hours away.

When does the Greeting to the Sun light up?

After sunset.

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Sources and review date

This guide was last updated on 2026-10-28. Opening hours, fares and services change; please confirm details with official sources before travelling.