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Witches & Whispers: Zagreb’s Upper Town Tales

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| Zagreb, Croatia
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Overview

Step into a storybook version of Zagreb where history, mystery, and legend come alive. Led by a costumed guide, this immersive walking tour reveals the secrets of the city’s Upper Town through the eyes of outspoken women, forgotten witches, and scandalous nobles. You won’t just see landmarks, you’ll feel their stories come alive in the very streets they once haunted.
From ancient fountains to noble palaces, the tour blends theatrical storytelling with historical depth, making it ideal for curious minds, culture lovers, and travelers seeking more than just a checklist of sights.
Optional tasting at House of Spirits offers a charming way to close your evening—if you dare.

What's Included

  • Alcoholic beverages Optional free tasting at House of Spirits at the end of the tour
  • Small group experience for personalized attention and plenty of time to ask questions
  • Ticket for funicular ride (if operating)
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs
  • Optional and appreciated
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Trg bana Josipa Jelačića
10000, Zagreb, Croatia

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End point

Ulica Pavla Radića
10000, Zagreb, Croatia

The tour concludes on Radićeva Street, just a short stroll from Ban Jelačić Square meeting point. This historic café-and-tavern lane is steps from the city center—perfect for diving deeper into Upper Town’s shops, galleries, landmarks, and eateries.

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Mandusevac Fountain

According to legend, a weary soldier and a kind girl named Manda gave Zagreb its name. This centuries-old spring reminds us how stories, not just stones, shape cities.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Cathedral of Zagreb

Towering over Kaptol, the Cathedral is both a spiritual and historical symbol. You’ll hear of life on the Bishop’s Court, Ottoman invasions, restorations, and the power this sacred place held over the city’s fate.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Dolac Market

Zagreb’s bustling open-air market is where fresh produce and lively chatter fill the air, but beneath it lies a deeper rhythm of tradition, community, and power.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Krvavi Most

No blood today, no bridge either, but the street named "Bloody Bridge" still holds plenty of old drama. Once the scene of fierce clashes between Kaptol clergy and Gradec citizens, this narrow street still whispers of rivalries long buried.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Stone Gate

The only surviving gate into medieval Gradec. A fire, a painting, and a miracle transformed this archway into a sanctuary. Locals still stop to light candles and murmur wishes into the bricks.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ljekarna k crnom orlu

One of the oldest pharmacies in Zagreb and a place tied to the city’s darker chapters: herbal lore, folk medicine, and whispered tales of witches.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

St. Mark's Church

With its colourful tiled roof, St. Mark’s is more than a photo spot. Learn about the city’s political heart, secret meetings, and the women who watched history unfold from the shadows.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Lotrscak Tower

Each day at noon, this tower fires a cannon. But what else echoes through its stone? Hear about the ghosts said to roam here, and how sound was once used to unite a city.Note: If you’d like to experience the famous cannon shot, make sure to book the morning tour.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Trg Franje Markovića

This elegant palace once echoed with secrets of Zagreb's nobility. At Zrinski Palace, you’ll hear tales of aristocratic scandals, forbidden romances, and the unspoken rules of high society that often clashed with passion.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Croatian History Museum (Hrvatski Povijesni Muzej)

The Vojković-Oršić-Kulmer-Rauch Palace (today: Croatian History Museum) tells the story of a nobleman who rose through society by marrying well — a true tale that later inspired the famous Witch of Grič novels. Power, ambition, and fiction intertwine behind its grand façade.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Demetrova ulica

Here was the city’s first public theatre with a real stage and balcony boxes. It was here that Zagreb’s cultural identity took its bow, in front of candlelight and curious eyes.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Pod starim krovovima

The oldest tavern still operating in Zagreb, a cozy nook that has seen poets, rebels, and everyday people gather under its creaky beams for over a century.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Radiceva

The tour concludes in this charming street close to the city center, making it easy to continue exploring. Optionally, visit the nearby House of Spirits for a tasting experience that lingers on the tongue — just like our stories.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • The funicular is closed for renovation until March 2026.
  • If you’d like to experience the famous Grič cannon firing, make sure to book the morning tour.

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Witches & Whispers: Zagreb’s Upper Town Tales?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Witches & Whispers: Zagreb’s Upper Town Tales?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Alcoholic beverages. Optional free tasting at House of Spirits at the end of the tour.
  • Small group experience for personalized attention and plenty of time to ask questions.
  • Ticket for funicular ride (if operating).
  • Captivating tales of witches, women, noble scandals, and Upper Town legends.
  • Immersive walking tour led by a costumed guide portraying a historical storyteller.
The following is NOT included:
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs.
  • Optional and appreciated.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
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The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Witches & Whispers: Zagreb’s Upper Town Tales is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Witches & Whispers: Zagreb’s Upper Town Tales will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Alcoholic beveragesOptional free tasting at House of Spirits at the end of the tour
  • Small group experience for personalized attention and plenty of time to ask questions
  • Ticket for funicular ride (if operating)
  • Captivating tales of witches, women, noble scandals, and Upper Town legends
  • Immersive walking tour led by a costumed guide portraying a historical storyteller
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs
  • Optional and appreciated

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • The funicular is closed for renovation until March 2026.
  • If you’d like to experience the famous Grič cannon firing, make sure to book the morning tour.

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