With its excellent restaurants and bustling food market, Zagreb offers a great introduction to Croatian cuisine.
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As the buzzy capital of Croatia it’s no surprise that Zagreb has a thriving food scene. Over the last few years the city has seen creative new chefs, Michelin-star establishments, and vegetarian-friendly addresses join a collection of traditional restaurants which offer a taste of classic and regional Croatian cuisine. Here are five fantastic food tours to help you discover the country’s diverse and delicious gastronomy.
Zagreb: Taste Zagreb Food Tour
For a great introduction to Croatia’s traditional dishes join this three-hour tour with a local guide. After meeting at the main square you’ll head to Dolac market, a foodie hotspot where you can try a variety of Croatian produce and dishes such as the cottage cheese sir i vrhnje and a savoury filled puffed pastry called burek. To satisfy sweet tooths, you’ll also get to try chocolate from Zagreb’s very own chocolate factory. Your guide will also fill in you in on local food culture and customs, and give you some handy advice on the best restaurants to try in the city and what to order whilst you’re there. From €59 per person.
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Zagreb: 3.5–Hour Traditional Culinary Walking Tour
If you want to learn more about culinary traditions from Croatia’s different regions then try this 3.5-hour walking tour which will take in the city’s famous sights along the way. You’ll meet your guide in the front of the Ban Jelačić Statue in Zagreb’s main square for an introduction to Croatian culture, history, and food. During the tour you’ll visit a variety of excellent restaurants to sample up to six traditional and regional Croatian dishes, which will be expertly paired with glasses of local wine. From €55 per person.
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Sites & Bites Eclectic Half-Day Food and History Tour of Zagreb
For an even fuller experience of Zagreb then book this five-hour tour to learn more about the city’s historical sites and food culture at the same time. Your local guide will take you to visit some of the city’s most famous attractions including Ban Josip Jelacic Square, Zagreb Cathedral, and Dolac, Zagreb’s popular food market. As you stop off for snacks along the way your guide will tell you more about Croatian cuisine, including Zagreb’s coffee drinking culture and the city’s beer scene. After working up an appetite on your walk you’ll finish the tour at a traditional restaurant with a three-course lunch of classic Croatian dishes served with a glass of local wine and brandy. From €82.72 per person.
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Sites and Vegan Bites Food Walking Tour in Zagreb
This vegan version of the Sights & Bites tour offers a taste of Zagreb’s growing vegan food scene. You’ll visit famous spots such as Krvavi Most, Lotrščak Watchtower, and Strossmayer promenade whilst enjoying a taste of Croatia’s vegan snacks, drinks, and local produce along the way such as pumpkin seed oil in Dolac food market. Your guide will take you for lunch in one of Zagreb’s first ever vegan restaurants, and will be able to advise you on the best vegan-friendly spots in the city to visit during the rest of your stay. From €65.00 per person.
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Zagreb Walking Food Tour – Sightseeing – Dolac market visit
If you want to take a deeper dive into Croatian gastronomy then join this half-day tour led by a passionate and expert food guide. You’ll start with a visit to the bustling Dolac market where you’ll meet traders, shop alongside the locals, and sample some of the produce and snacks on offer. You’ll then get hands on with a cooking class to learn how to prepare a traditional Croatian brunch, which of course you’ll be able to enjoy after. The next stop will be a small local winery for a tasting session of Croatian wines before heading to a local café to end the tour with dessert and coffee. From €100.41 per person.
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