Day Trips in Central Croatia

Visit the economic and cultural center of Croatia on a sightseeing tour of Varaždin, a Baroque city located north of Zagreb. With the world's largest number of castles, the region of Hrvatsko Zagorje is also home to the magnificent TrakoÅ¡ā‡an Castle. Explore the riverside town and hilltop castle with your guide.

Visit the Baroque city of Varazdin and take in Trakoscan Castle on a full-day, guided tour from Zagreb that explores Croatia's history, architecture, and art. Join a local guide for a walking tour through the beautiful center of Varazdin, then head to the 13th century castle to see rooms filled with paintings, weapons, and artifacts. This full-day Varazdin and Trakoscan Castle tour includes pickup and drop-off in centrally-located Zagreb hotels, and it's limited to 15 people for personal service from the guide.

Visit Tito's birthplace, Trakoscan Castle, and the baroque city of Varazdin on a 10-hour tour from Zagreb that explores centuries of Croatian history and culture. This tour includes entrance fees and round-trip transport from your Zagreb hotel, and it's limited to 8 people for a personalized experience.

Escape the frenetic pace of Zagreb, and spend a day in the bucolic Zagorje region of northern Croatia, on this small-group getaway. Departing directly from your accommodation in the morning, you'll leave city limits behind and will visit two of Croatia's most striking castles: the beautifully preserved Trakoscan Castle and the hilltop Veliki Tabor Castle. As you go, admire the region's unspoiled scenery. Alongside the sightseeing, you'll also immerse yourself in the local cuisine with a hearty lunch at a heritage restaurant.

Take a 6-hour tour from Zagreb to discover Trakoscan Castle and picturesque Varazdin, one of Croatia's oldest cities. Have time to explore the Trakoscan Castle and its grounds, then continue to Varazdin for lunch (own expense) and a city tour. Visit Baroque beauties such as the 16th-century Town Hall and the rococo-style Sermage Palace.