• Crkva sv. Marije - Seize the chance to explore a local bazaar and delve into the home life of a native to experience authentic traditions and gastronomy. Embark on a journey with your guide Dolac to Zagreb’s primary open-air market, a hub where residents procure staples such as bread, meats, fresh produce, cheeses, and sour cream. Taste the local specialties offered by the vendors preferred by your guide and gain insights into the components that are essential for Croatian culinary creations. The market exploration is approximately one hour. Following a coffee break at a nearby cafe, accompany your guide back to their residence, armed with a selection of fresh ingredients, to commence your culinary tutorial. Engage in a cooking session with Željka in her kitchen, where you’ll be instructed in the art of crafting a genuine Zagreb-style three-course Croatian feast, utilizing recipes that have been cherished and handed down through her family lineage. The interactive cooking experience spans roughly 2 hours. You’ll be hands-on in preparing three homemade dishes - a seasonal soup, a main course of meat or fish with accompaniments, and a sweet treat. The menu is subject to change depending on the day. Uncover the culinary methods intrinsic to Croatian cuisine, as well as the gastronomic culture and history of the metropolis, while you relish the meal you’ve contributed to making. Remember to inquire about the significance of pumpkin seeds in Croatian diets! The dining experience is complemented by an aperitif, choice of wine or beer, and tea or coffee.

• Private market tour and cooking class with your host Zeljka
• Aperitif, wine or beer
• Tea and coffee

• Croatian vegetable and chicken soup with homemade noodles
• Veal with wild mushrooms, served with potato dumplings
• Green salad with traditional Zagreb-style pumpkin seed oil dressing
• Dessert of strudel, snenokle or dumplings with plum or apricot

This experience is ideal for those eager to immerse themselves in local culture through cuisine. Željka (pronounced Zelika) is a gracious and delightful host, enthusiastic about sharing genuine Zagreb-style Croatian recipes, food, and culture with visitors.

Begin your culinary journey with a stroll through Dolac market, where you’ll learn about local and regional produce from your host’s preferred vendors and sample seasonal fruits or snacks. After enjoying a coffee, head to Željka’s centrally located, traditional Zagreb apartment. Enjoy a homemade nut or berry liqueur and a snack before joining your host in her kitchen to create an authentic Zagreb-style 3-course Croatian meal using family recipes. You’ll prepare three dishes from scratch: a seasonal soup, a meat or fish dish with sides, and a dessert. The menu changes depending on the day of the week. As you savor the authentic meal you helped prepare, you’ll uncover the tips and techniques of Croatian cooking, as well as the food culture and history of the city.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.