Made In Croatia Shopping Tour: Crafts & Cuisine
Zagreb, Croatia
From USD 54.17
Office phone number: +385 91 3001 401
Made In Croatia Shopping Tour: Crafts & Cuisine
Zagreb, Croatia
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Do you like truffles, virgin olive oil, pastries and locally roasted coffee? Do you want to discover Croatia through the handmade products that are made here? If so, your local guide is eager to share their Zagreb shopping secrets with you! Explore hidden shops and quirky workshops that are difficult to find by yourself, taste delicious local delicacies and see where locals buy their groceries. Did you know that the cravat (necktie) originates from Croatia? Take this walking tour and unearth plenty more fascinating facts about colourful Croatia!
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Highlights
- Discover some of Croatia’s finest food and handmade crafts with a local guide
- Try the top-rated olive oil in the world, which is grown and pressed in Croatia
- Meet and talk to local artisans and learn about traditional crafts and Croatian heritage
- Take home a handmade and personalised souvenir gift with your name on it
- Enjoy a delicious coffee, Zagreb style
Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour:
- We visit local craftspeople and artisans that are keeping Croatian cultural traditions alive.
- All the food products offered on your tour are produced or foraged for locally by local farmers.
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Schedule details
- Duration: 2.5 hours
- Meeting point:
Ban Jelacic Square, ‘under the tail.’ This is an old traditional meeting point in the centre of Zagreb, marked with a monument of a man on a horse.
- Find the exact meeting point with what3words:
- Starting time: 1.00 PM
- Ending point:
Ban Jelacic Square.
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, 1 surprise gift of a personalised souvenir from Zagreb, 1 cup of coffee, a sample of local drink, 1 pastry.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks other than what’s specified in the itinerary, extra souvenirs and personal shopping, tip/gratuities for your guide.
On this Zagreb shopping tour, we will share with you the delicious flavours and handmade treasures that are waiting to be discovered in Croatia! There will be plenty of opportunities on this tour to find many interesting souvenirs and gifts to take home. Best of all, any purchases you make will help to support local Croatian farmers and artisans.
After meeting you, we’ll take a walk around one of Zagreb’s most popular shopping areas. Our first stop will be at a quaint local bakery which seems hidden amongst the hustle and bustle of the city. You’ll taste a very popular local pastry as we chat with the owners, and perhaps the customers, too, about everyday life in the city.
Zagreb has been a multicultural city since its inception; its geography has guaranteed a heady mix of influences on its food culture. Your guide will take you to the best place to find Croatia’s finest truffles (coveted by Michelin-starred chefs around the world), to sample the most famous Croatian cheese from the island of Pag (which just received another gold medal at the International Cheese Awards) and to buy the best olive oil in the world (according to the Flos Olei Olive Oil Guide in 2016 and 2017).
You’ll learn a few facts about olive oil production, why the Croatian region of Istria is now the best olive oil region in the world and some of the techniques for hunting down delicious truffles. All the products during our taster session are of the best quality and are produced or foraged for locally.
Your Made in Croatia tour continues at a tiny jewellery workshop where skilled workers will make you a Zagreb souvenir with your name on it while you wait! This charming place is definitely a hidden gem in Zagreb.
To finish, we want to take you to our favourite coffee shop for a ‘colourful’ coffee! The talented baristas at this little joint like to put their own creative stamp on each cup of coffee here with unique and colourful designs.
After an afternoon of handpicked shopping experiences, we hope that you have found some very special souvenirs to take home with you alongside some extraordinary memories of your time in Zagreb.
Before you go, don’t forget to ask your local guide for tips on what else there is to see and do during your stay in the city.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, 1 surprise gift of a personalised souvenir from Zagreb, 1 cup of coffee, a sample of local drink, 1 pastry.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks other than what’s specified in the itinerary, extra souvenirs and personal shopping, tip/gratuities for your guide.
Dress standard: Standard modest dress and comfortable shoes for walking around the town.
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page.
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Dietary Notes
We can accommodate vegetarians and other dietary restrictions. Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary requests. You can do so in the ‘Additional information’ box at checkout, or by emailing us at info@zagreb-urbanadventures.com.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +385 91 3001 401
Email address: info@zagreb-urbanadventures.com
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