Baroque Varaždin and Trakošćan Castle Private tour   

   Approx. 9 hours
  Offered in: English 
   Max. People: 3
  Activity type:  Walking and Driving

Overview

Visit the Baroque city of Varazdin and take in Trakoscan Castle on a full-day, guided private tour from Zagreb that explores Croatia’s history, architecture, and art. Join a local guide for a walking tour through the beautiful center of Varazdin, then head to the 13th-century castle and take a journey through time. Marvel at the valuable collection of artifacts , weapons and paintings as your guide tell you insightful stories about the rich history of the castle and it's owners.

Highlights

• Visit to a once capital of Croatia
• Walking tour of Varaždin
• Free time to explore Varaždin at your own pace
• Varaždin cemetery visit
• Guided tour of Trakošćan Castle
• Private tour for personal experience
  

Inclusion

• Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
• Professional English speaking guide
• Bottled water
• Walking tour of Varazdin with licensed local guide
• Admission for Trakoscan castle
• Pickup and drop-off 

Exclusion

• Food and drinks
• Optional Gratuities

Departure

• Anywhere in Zagreb that is accessible for pick up or Trg Nikola Subic Zrinski 2 (park Zrinjevac, next to the meteorological station, see image below). (click here for the location pin)
• Departure Time 9:00 AM

Return Details

• Returns to the original departure point.

What To Expect

Your driver guide will pick you up at your accommodation at 9:00 AM. As you drive to Varazdin, your expert guide will share an overview of the city’s fascinating history, with fun stories about Croatian life and culture.

Upon arrival to Varaždin, you will start soaking up interesting stories that your guide shares with you on the walking tour. Wandering through Varaždin's streets which are full of historically important buildings of mostly rococo architecture will make you realize why this town was once the capital of Croatia. The pinnacle shall be the old town of Varaždin, once the aristocratic estate. After the walking tour, you will have time to explore Varaždin at your own pace. The next place you will visit is Varaždin cemetery, one of the most beautiful cemeteries in this part of Europe. After a short walk, we will continue our journey to Trakošćan castle. A walking tour of the castle will take us back to chivalry times. Our day will end with our return to Zagreb in the late afternoon.

Additional Info

• Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
• Your guide will be available to assist you throughout the entire trip
• Please arrive at least 10 minutes earlier to the meeting point
• Please let us know if you have any food allergies or special dietary needs
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Small group for a GREAT experience (maximum 3 participants)
• A moderate amount of walking with some steep parts is involved

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 48 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. 

Price: from 120 €

Price varies by group size