Hidden Gems and History Walking Tour in Zadar with Guide

By Dalma Cal

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Meet your guide at the most recent installation of the town- Greeting to the Sun and start a journey throughout 3000 years of history. Take a walk towards remains of Roman Forum, learn about church of St. Donatus, the emblematic symbol of Zadar built in 9th century. Find out about the importance of St. Mary's convent near by. Pass by St. Anastasia bell tower on your way to visit Melia Aniana arch. Stop to take photos of the most beautiful Romanesque apses of church of St. Chrysogonus. Continue your walk towards Zadar food market where you'll taste some local produce, before visiting the People's Square. Here is one of the hidden gems, which are not charted on city maps. Next, you'll going to see the remains of three eastern entrances to the Old Town of Zadar. The tour will end in Queen Jelena Madijevka Park, where you can take beautiful photos of picturesque sights.

Activity location

Greeting to the Sun - Il Saluto al Sole
- Istarska Obla, Istarska Obala -Obala kralja Petra Krešimira IV
- 23000, Zadar, Croatia

Meeting/Redemption Point

The Greeting to the Sun
- Istarska obala
- 23000, Zadar, Croatia

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In English in Spanish

2h
Opening hours: Wed 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Spanish

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Language options: Spanish

Price details

NZ$45.45 x 1 AdultNZ$45.45

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It will be offered only to people above the age of 18.
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We'll be stopping by the churches of St. Anastasia and St. Simeon for 10 minutes.

Activity itinerary

Greeting to the Sun - Il Saluto al Sole

9 a.m. Tour start in Spanish, 6 p.m.in English. Renown installation in the western part of Zadar Old Town designed by Croatian architect Nikola Bašić. Circles on the floor covered with solar panels represent the solar system .

Sea Organ (Morske Orgulje)

Famous unique installation by Croatian architect Nikola Bašić. An instrument consisting of 35 tubes placed underneath the sea surface, played only by the nature itself.

Roman Forum

Remains of Roman Forum dating from 1st - 3rd century AD. The central square, the heart of Roman town is surrounded by fragments of ancient architecture forming part of Archaeological Museum in the open air.

Church of St. Donatus (Pass by)

A 9th century preromanesque church reflecting very complex position of Zadar in early Middle Ages. Built as a part of episcopal complex, originaly not ment to be seen from the outside.

Zadar Cathedral (Pass by)

A 12th century romanesque cathedral consagrated to St. Anastasia, a martyr saint whose relics are inside of the church. The biggest cathedral in Dalmatia, resembling to Zadar being the most important town in the region.

Church of St. Krsevan (Pass by)

A 12th century church with the most beautiful romanesqe abses in Dalmatia, consagrated to one of four patron saints of the town. Next to the church are remains of a monastery of masculine benedictine order.

People's Square

The main city square designed in 12th century as a centre of social life and civil authorities. The two traditions continued till the present moment, featuring facilities for the two functions.

Church of St. Simon (Pass by)

The oldest church in Dalmatia where the cermon has countinuously been held since 5th century. Renovated in 17th century with the purpose to shelter the relic of St.Simeon, placed in a golden and silver shrine.

Five Wells Square (Trg 5 Bunara)

Renaissance square with a view of city walls from two different epochs. A testimony of the need to fortify the city again in 16th century, under a threat of a new conquerer.

Queen Jelena Madijevka Park

First public park in Dalmatia opened in 19th century. A green oasis in a stone city with a beautiful view of a little port, city walls and The Land Gate.

Location

Activity location

Greeting to the Sun - Il Saluto al Sole
- Istarska Obla, Istarska Obala -Obala kralja Petra Krešimira IV
- 23000, Zadar, Croatia

Meeting/Redemption Point

The Greeting to the Sun
- Istarska obala
- 23000, Zadar, Croatia

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