Hidden Gems of Zadar Eco tuk tuk Tour
Description
The real magic happens well away from a beaten path. Where we usually buy food and local specialities, where we are going to the beach, why do we have Sphinx in our city; what's so special about basketball in Zadar, where Luka Modrić played football; where Maraschino was made; who are Barkaijoli; and what history dates we remeber at most - Join us for a Hidden gem tour and we'll try to answer all of thease questions and many more :) Discover Zadar’s secret spots and hidden places, and some of them you will not find on a postcard or even read about on the TripAdvisor.
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Situated near the old city of Zadar, it is a beautiful beach with pebbled shore and scenic beauty, Kolovare is one of the most beautiful beaches in Zadar, very popular for local people. During the ride we will visit of of the Arbanasi - one of most populated residential part of the city with traditional Dalmatian architecture and way of living. Short stop possible if needed
The Land City Gates date from Venetian times and were built in 1543. It leads through the city walls into old town Zadar.
Why do we love Basketball so much; where we play it; and who was the best player ever - you could find out from our local guides that will show you why are we so passionate about it
Drive along the Coast of Duke Trpimir and Zadar marina towards the Old Town.
The stories about the Zadar Sphinx, and the treasure buried under it, were the inspiration for numerous fantasies by generations of Zadar citizens.
Local markets are always fun to visit. This farmers market is compact so you won't find souvenirs here but what you will find local made fresh food and some delicates product that you bring home with you
The Barkajoli are traditional boatmen, whose history dates back to the 14th century. According to some, the tradition is as old as the city itself as people always needed to get to the “mainland.” For generations, this noble profession has been passed down from father to son, preserving not just a family legacy but also an essential aspect of Zadar’s communal life.
The Sea Organ has become a modern icon of the city – this is a unique architectural miracle recently built in the underwater part of the city quay. The currents of waves and their passage through musical pipes installed beneath the surface of the sea create an amazing sound, the so-called sea music, filling the large space of the seaside promenade.
he Greeting to the Sun consists of three hundred multilayer glass plates installed at the same level as the stone paving of the quay in the shape of a circle 22 meters in diameter. It is conceived as a spatial installation in the shape of an amphitheater surrounded by stone blocks with a presentation of all Solar System planets and their orbits.
Ancient Forum, constructed between the 1st century BC and the 3rd century AD. As in Roman times, it's the centre of civic and religious life, with St Donatus' Church dominating one side of it.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(65)
Lawrence was a great guide around town, we saw the surrounding areas as well and learned quite a bit.
Loved his energy and passion. Life-long Zadar resident that knows the city very well. Was extremely accommodating to a couple of our needs. We highly recommend.
Thank you Cheryl, we had a great time with you too!! see you again in Zadar! Vice
This was a fun shore excursion off of a cruise ship. Prompt pick up, easy to locate at the pier. Our driver was very pleasant, knowledgeable and friendly. It gave us a perfect taste of this lovely vacation town. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Thank you Sylvia, we are happy to see that you had a nice time with us. I hope we will see you guys again in Zadar. All the best Simon
Our guide was prompt, personable. He checked with us for sites we’d already seen, and took us all over the island to spots we never would have seen from our ship’s tour- even the Sphinx! He was a local- explaining everything from the economy to history.
Thank you for your kind words, we have enjoyed the time with you guys too!! All the best Vice
arrangements were good, and the actual tour was amazing. Our guide, David, was excellent – very knowledgeable and providing interesting commentary
Thank you so much, I'm glad to see that you liked whole process - from booking and pick up - to the tour itself :) Thank you for choosing our tour and I hope we will see you again in Zadar! Simon
Zlatko was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable and proud of his home town and was very friendly. Would recommend if you are interested in learning a little of the town and countries heritage.
Thank you for choosing us, we are so happy that yo liked our tour and time spent with our driver Zlatko. I hope you will visit us and Zadar again! Thank you Vice
A great experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable.
Thank you Tricia for your time with us; so nice to see that you have enjoyed our tour! Have a great holiday and safe trip back home! Vice
Luca did a wonderful job showing us the highlights of Zadar. The tul tuk was quiet enough that we could enjoy our time listening to his explanations and carry-on conversation with our travel partners. We highly recommend.
Thank you Jackie, it's always pleasure to see that our guest are leaving Zadar with nice memories. I hope you will return to Zadar and Croatia once again! All the best Vice
Very informative and a lot of fun. Got to hear the Sea Organ, see the monument to the sun and youred the city
Thank you Marion, Sea organs are something where we are returning almost every week - couldn't ger enough of it :) Thank you so much, see you next time in Zadar Vice
Very expensive for 1.5 hrs. Not much to see to make the trip any longer. You can do the old town on foot
Hi Susan thank you for your feedback. To be honest, I'm not sure if you like our tour in the end or not, but all of our stops are outside the pedestrian area, and we always highlight to the guest if the want, they should visit pedestrian zone too.. It's also convenient for the guests from the cruiser, because shuttle buses stops close to the pedestrian zone and you can do return shuttle quite easily. Regarding the price, I'm not sure where you have bought our experience - because different providers have different prices, and we cannot track that - but if you need anything - you may always contact us directly Thank you Vice
