City of Zagreb, Croatia

Zagreb

Zagreb's hilltop Upper Town has a tiled-roof church and gaslit lanes, while the Lower Town below is a grid of parks, cafés and museums.

Zagreb: Private Walking Tour of Zagreb
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The city on foot

Croatia's capital is a relaxed Central European city that many visitors pass through on the way to the coast.

The Upper Town, reached by a tiny funicular, holds the old churches and the parliament; the Lower Town has the main square and a horseshoe of parks.

What makes Zagreb distinctive

  • St Mark's Church and its tiled roof
  • The Dolac market
  • The Museum of Broken Relationships
  • Café culture

Walking tours in Zagreb

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Main sights

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Neighbourhoods worth wandering

  • Gornji Grad

    The Upper Town.

  • Kaptol

    The cathedral quarter.

  • Donji Grad

    The Lower Town of parks and museums.

Free self-guided walk

Lower Town to Upper Town

A free self-guided walk in Zagreb, from the main square and Dolac Market up to St Mark's Church and Lotrščak Tower.

2.4 km · 6 stops · map and directions

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Best areas to explore on foot

  1. Upper Town

    From the funicular to St Mark's and the Stone Gate.

  2. Tkalčićeva Street

    A café street below the Upper Town.

  3. Green Horseshoe

    Parks of the Lower Town.

Practical walking notes

  • Terrain

    Flat in the Lower Town; a short climb to the Upper Town.

  • Distances

    The main square to St Mark's is about 10 minutes.

  • Funicular

    One of the shortest in the world.

When to visit

  • Spring and summer

    Outdoor cafés and festivals.

  • Autumn

    Mild.

  • Winter

    Advent in Zagreb, a popular Christmas market.

Getting there and getting around

Arriving

  • By air

    Zagreb Airport is about 30 minutes away by bus.

Local transport

  • Trams

    Cover the city.

  • Funicular

    Links the Lower and Upper Towns.

Questions travellers ask about Zagreb

How many days do I need?

One or two days.

What is the noon cannon?

A cannon fired from Lotrščak Tower every day at noon.

Is Zagreb walkable?

Yes; the centre is compact.

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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.