The rooftops of Zagreb and the cathedral towers

Itinerary · Zagreb, Croatia

48 hours in Zagreb

Two days to see the old hilltop towns, the grand Lower Town, the museums, the markets and a Zagreb night out.

Two days · on foot and by tram

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  1. Day 1 · 8:30

    1Dolac Market

    City Centre·Market

    Start at the market under the red umbrellas.

  2. Day 1 · 9:30

    2Zagreb Cathedral

    Kaptol·Cathedral

    The twin spires of Kaptol.

  3. Day 1 · 10:30

    3Tkalčićeva Street

    Kaptol·Street

    Coffee on Zagreb’s café street.

  4. Day 1 · 11:30

    4St Mark’s Church

    Upper Town·Church

    Through the Stone Gate to the tiled roof of St Mark’s.

  5. Day 1 · 12:00

    5Lotrščak Tower & the funicular

    Upper Town·Tower & funicular

    Hear the noon cannon, then ride the funicular down.

  6. Day 1 · 13:00

    6Ficlek

    City Centre·Croatian

    Štrukli for lunch.

  7. Day 1 · 15:00

    7Museum of Broken Relationships

    Upper Town·Museum

    Zagreb’s most original museum.

  8. Day 1 · 20:00

    8Beštija

    Lower Town·Bistro

    Dinner at a Bib Gourmand bistro.

  9. Day 1 · 22:00

    9Sax!

    Lower Town·Live music club

    Live music to end the night.

  10. Day 2 · 10:00

    10Zrinjevac Park

    Lower Town·Park

    Walk the Green Horseshoe.

  11. Day 2 · 11:00

    11Mimara Museum

    Lower Town·Art museum

    A great private art collection.

  12. Day 2 · 13:00

    12Vinodol

    Lower Town·Croatian

    Lunch in a classic Lower Town restaurant.

  13. Day 2 · 15:00

    13Mirogoj Cemetery

    Medveščak·Cemetery & park

    The arcades of Mirogoj.

  14. Day 2 · 19:00

    14Esplanade 1925 Lounge & Cocktail Bar

    Lower Town·Hotel bar

    A cocktail in Art Deco splendour.

  15. Day 2 · 20:30

    15Noel

    Lower Town·Contemporary

    A MICHELIN-starred finale; book well ahead.

Buy a day ticket for the trams, and book dinner at weekends. Many museums close on Mondays.

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