Zagreb Sleeping Dragon Walking Tour

Inspired by the legends and vivid folk costumes of northwest Croatia, this dragon-themed walking tour gives you the chance to see Zagreb’s famous sights while learning about Croatia’s fascinating folklore. A great choice for families.

Duration 2 hours

Private tour available in English

Group tour available in English

Group tour pricing from 60 EUR per group

Iva was a great guide - interesting, informative, she took me into the great history of myths and legends. I consider myself as a cynic person and had a little doubt about it, but Iva left me with a great taste of Zagreb and its people.

Highlights

Enjoy a unique opportunity to explore Croatian folklore

Hear the stories behind Zagreb’s curious dragon statues

Discover secret symbols hidden on the façades of buildings

Get to know a mysterious Croatian society that has a dragon as its emblem

Learn about the flaming and tectonic catastrophes of Zagreb’s past

Description

This tour takes you to some of Zagreb’s most famous sights, but the stories attached are very different from those you’d hear on a typical walking tour of the city.

Learn about Croatia’s ancient “reptilian” folklore, see sculpted snakes and dragons, and hear a few interesting facts about the strangest society around.

According to local legend, there are tunnels beneath medieval Zagreb leading to the mysterious mountaintop castle of Medvedgrad. For centuries, somewhere deep inside these tunnels, a cursed snake queen has been jealously guarding the lost treasure of Medvedgrad. This is just one of the many "reptilian" legends of Zagreb...