Uncover Zagreb’s hidden tales with a costumed guide, exploring witches, nobles, and legends in an immersive Upper Town walking tour.
Uncover Zagreb’s hidden tales with a costumed guide, exploring witches, nobles, and legends in an immersive Upper Town walking tour.
- Mandusevac Fountain - Legend has it that a tired soldier and a kind girl named Manda gave Zagreb its name. This ancient spring serves as a reminder that stories, not just stones, shape cities.
- Cathedral of Zagreb - Dominating Kaptol, the Cathedral stands as both a spiritual and historical emblem. Discover tales of life at the Bishop’s Court,…
- Mandusevac Fountain - Legend has it that a tired soldier and a kind girl named Manda gave Zagreb its name. This ancient spring serves as a reminder that stories, not just stones, shape cities.
- Cathedral of Zagreb - Dominating Kaptol, the Cathedral stands as both a spiritual and historical emblem. Discover tales of life at the Bishop’s Court, Ottoman invasions, restorations, and the influence this sacred site had on the city’s destiny.
- Dolac Market - Zagreb’s vibrant open-air market is filled with fresh produce and lively conversations, but beneath it lies a deeper rhythm of tradition, community, and influence.
- Krvavi Most - No blood today, nor a bridge, but the street named “Bloody Bridge” still holds plenty of old drama. Once the site of fierce clashes between Kaptol clergy and Gradec citizens, this narrow street still whispers of long-buried rivalries.
- Stone Gate - The only remaining gate into medieval Gradec. A fire, a painting, and a miracle turned this archway into a sanctuary. Locals still pause to light candles and whisper wishes into the bricks.
- Ljekarna k crnom orlu - One of the oldest pharmacies in Zagreb, linked to the city’s darker chapters: herbal lore, folk medicine, and whispered tales of witches.
- St. Mark’s Church - With its colorful tiled roof, St. Mark’s is more than a photo opportunity. Discover the city’s political heart, secret meetings, and the women who witnessed history unfold from the shadows.
- Lotrscak Tower - Every day at noon, this tower fires a cannon. But what else echoes through its stone? Learn about the ghosts said to roam here, and how sound was once used to unite a city.
Note: To experience the famous cannon shot, be sure to book the morning tour.
- Trg Franje Markovića - This elegant palace once resonated with secrets of Zagreb’s nobility. At Zrinski Palace, hear tales of aristocratic scandals, forbidden romances, and the unspoken rules of high society that often clashed with passion.
- Croatian History Museum (Hrvatski Povijesni Muzej) - The Vojković-Oršić-Kulmer-Rauch Palace (now the 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.
- Demetrova ulica - Home to 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.
- Pod starim krovovima - The oldest tavern still operating in Zagreb, a cozy spot that has welcomed poets, rebels, and everyday people under its creaky beams for over a century.
- Radiceva - The tour concludes on this charming street near 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.

- Small group experience for personalized attention and plenty of time to ask questions
- Captivating tales of witches, women, noble scandals, and Upper Town legends
- Alcoholic beverages
- Immersive walking tour led by a costumed guide portraying a historical storyteller
- Small group experience for personalized attention and plenty of time to ask questions
- Captivating tales of witches, women, noble scandals, and Upper Town legends
- Alcoholic beverages
- Immersive walking tour led by a costumed guide portraying a historical storyteller
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Gratuities
Embark on a storybook journey through Zagreb, where history, mystery, and legend spring to life. Guided by a costumed leader, this engaging walking tour unveils the secrets of the city’s Upper Town through the perspectives of outspoken women, forgotten witches, and scandalous nobles. Experience the landmarks not just by sight, but by feeling their…
Embark on a storybook journey through Zagreb, where history, mystery, and legend spring to life. Guided by a costumed leader, this engaging walking tour unveils the secrets of the city’s Upper Town through the perspectives of outspoken women, forgotten witches, and scandalous nobles. Experience the landmarks not just by sight, but by feeling their stories come alive in the very streets they once roamed.
From ancient fountains to noble palaces, the tour combines theatrical storytelling with historical richness, making it perfect for inquisitive minds, culture enthusiasts, and travelers seeking more than just a list of sights.
An optional tasting at the House of Spirits provides a delightful way to conclude your evening—if you dare.
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.