St Mark's Church: Self-Guided Audio Tours

This self-guided audio walk explores Zagreb’s historic core, from its main square to the lanes and landmarks of the Upper Town. It will especially appeal to first-time visitors who want a clear introduction to the city’s history, architecture, local life, and distinctive museums. The route starts at Ban Josip Jelačić Square, the traditional center of Zagreb, then leads to the Cathedral and the lively stalls of Dolac Market. From there, you continue past Saint Francis’ Church and along Tkalčićeva Street, a favorite local promenade, before reaching the old Bloody Bridge area and the medieval Stone Gate. The walk then climbs into the Upper Town for St. Mark’s Church, known for its colorful tiled roof, and continues to the Croatian Museum of Naïve Art and the Museum of Broken Relationships, one of Zagreb’s most unusual cultural stops. After passing back through the central area, the route reaches Lotrščak Tower and ends at Strossmayer Promenade. Along the way, traveler will experience the contrast between grand sacred buildings and busy market life, step through one of the city’s surviving medieval gates, discover quirky and moving museum collections, and finish with one of Zagreb’s most memorable panoramic views.

This self-guided audio tour will allow you to feel the breath of history of Croatia's beautiful capital! Explore Zagreb's Old Town and discover fascinating stories behind its most iconic landmarks. You will admire the intricate Gothic architecture of Zagreb Cathedral, bargain at the ancient Dolac Market, and discover new flavors of local cuisine at the excellent restaurants of the gastronomic Tkalčićeva Street. You will admire the impressive view of the old city from the iconic Lotrščak Tower and take a walk along the picturesque Strossmayer Promenade. The narrow winding streets of the cozy city center are well preserved, and the architecture of the city's main attractions impresses even experienced travelers from all over the world! During the audio tour you will learn more about the history of the city, get to know some of the most important historical figures of Croatia, and hear the Old Town's interesting facts and fun legends. Everything you need to explore Zagreb's Old Town is in this audio tour!

This self-guided audio walking tour introduces first-time visitors to the heart of Zagreb, from elegant green spaces to medieval streets. It will suit travelers who want a clear, enjoyable overview of the city’s history, daily life, and most recognizable landmarks at their own pace. Your route begins in Zrinjevac Park, where plane trees, fountains, and open lawns set the tone for the Lower Town. From there, you continue along lively Bogovićeva ulica to Ban Josip Jelačić Square, the city’s main meeting point, then head to the Cathedral of Zagreb and nearby Dolac Market, famous for its sea of red umbrellas and fresh local produce. The walk then shifts toward the older, hilltop core of the city. You pass through Tunel Grič, climb to Lotrščak Tower, and reach St. Mark’s Church with its bright tiled roof. After that, you move through the Stone Gate, a rare surviving entrance to medieval Gradec, before finishing on Ulica Ivana Tkalčića, a long, animated street lined with cafés and historic facades. Along the way, the most memorable moments include standing beneath the cathedral’s soaring silhouette, seeing market stalls burst with color, stepping through a tunnel hidden inside the hill, and arriving in the Upper Town where church roofs, old stone walls, and intimate lanes reveal Zagreb at its most distinctive.