The 15 Zagreb & Continental Croatia Tours from Zagreb That Earn Their Price

1.Plitvice & Rastoke Guided Day Trip with Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,955 reviews · 10 hours · from $61Our pick

Travel from Zagreb to Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes with an English-speaking guide such as Marko, Marin, or Saša. Visit 17th-century watermills, walk about 8.5 km beside 16 cascading lakes, and ride the park boat and panoramic train. Small-group pickup is available, with entry included.

“Marko our tour guide was so much fun and made our trip so memorable and fun , he kept us well informed and exceptionally friendly too This was an excellent experience and a must see tour I would highly recommend Piltvice & Rastake to our friends and family. please thank Marko on our behalf.”

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2.Rastoke & Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour with Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,897 reviews · 10 hours · from $57

Travel from Zagreb to Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes with an English-speaking guide such as Martina, Petra, or Tomislav. Visit Rastoke’s wooden bridges and waterfalls, walk 8 to 9 km through the park, ride across Lake Kozjak when operating, and return the same day. Small-group pickup from selected hotels is available.

“Very enjoyable trip. The driver is nice and did not make us fee so rushed”

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3.Plitvice Lakes with Ticket & Rastoke Guided Tour from Zagreb

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 966 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $78Top rated

Travel from Zagreb to Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes in an air-conditioned vehicle. Walk about 8.5 kilometers past waterfalls, lakes, forests, and wooden boardwalks, with an included park ticket, electric boat, and panoramic vehicle ride. Guides such as Martina, Maja, Dinko, and Petra have led this route. Small groups are limited to eight people.

“There is quite a bit of a walk , approximately 5-6 miles, don’t take heavy totes, wear comfortable sneakers Our guide was Martina, she was amazing and gave us a lot of historical background on the park as well as the cory of zagreb and croatia… very interesting and enlightening”

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4.Plitvice and Rastoke day trip from Zagreb w/ticket (guar. dep.)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 804 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $78

Travel from Zagreb to Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes in about 10 hours. You’ll see waterfalls, lakes, wooden walkways, and forest trails with park entry, boat and train rides included. Guides such as Marko, Sasha, Marin, and Sara are praised for clear commentary, good pacing, and clever routes around busy areas.

“Tour guide was very informative and entertaining, knowledgeable about both the Plitvice Lakes and croatian culture, cuisine, etc. with some great recommendations regardless of the planned activity. Entire trip was very comfortable and fun and the lakes themselves can't get enough praise. Gorgeous waterfalls and lakes, especially idyllic in the wintertime while parts are still frozen.”

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5.Plitvice with Ticket & Rastoke Tour for Max 8 people

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 606 reviews · 10 hours · from $66

Travel from Zagreb in a comfortable minivan for a 10-hour small-group day out to Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes. With up to eight people, a guide such as Bojan or Matija, park entry, boat ride, and shuttle included, you get an easy route through Croatia’s most famous waterfalls.

“A wonderful day with Matja, our friendly guide, who was professional and extremely kind throughout the tour. The location was stunning. Our skilled guide took us on a tour of about 10 km to discover the beautiful lakes, including some exciting boat rides. certainly one of the most beautiful, if not the most beautiful, naturalistic excursions I've ever experienced. Congratulations.”

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6.Rastoke and Plitvice lakes Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 544 reviews · 10 hours · from $46

Travel from Zagreb to Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. See 17th-century watermills, walk about 8.5 kilometers through the park, and use its boat and train when operating. Guides such as Marko, Marin, and Saša add history, humor, and practical help throughout the long day.

“Our trip was amazing! we loved visiting the small village and even more the lakes and waterfalls. Our guide Marko explained everything in details and answered our questions whilst keeping us all safe.”

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7.Rastoke and Plitvice Guided Trip with Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 367 reviews · 10 hours · from $55

Travel from Zagreb to Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes with an English-speaking guide such as Petra, Tomislav, Maja, or Martina. See waterfalls, 16 clear lakes, forest trails, and karst scenery, with park entry, transport, the electric boat, and the park bus included. Expect a full day and plenty of walking on uneven paths.

“amazing trip splentid guide very helpful guide bus was big and relax amazing waterfalls and lakes 11 hours tour wear sport shoes and get water with you water and food at park is expensive water is 3 euro at 500ml”

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8.From Slunj: Mrežnica Canyon Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 332 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Meet Raftrek Adventure Travel in Primišlje for a guided 7-kilometer kayak trip through the Mrežnica Canyon. You’ll paddle through waterfalls, rapids, springs, and natural pools in an easy two-person sit-on-top kayak. Guides such as Bastian, Chris, Rene, and Angelo are known for keeping the outing safe, relaxed, and fun.

“Great activity. Our guide Angelo was really good, we had a lot of fun and learnt lots of information too.”

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9.Kayaking on Upper Mreznica River – Slunj, Croatia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $65

Paddle the Upper Mreznica River with Kupa Sports near Slunj, passing up to 15 travertine waterfalls by kayak, natural waterslide, or jump. Dennis, Denis, or Alex may guide your group, with equipment, safety instruction, and local transfers included. Beginners and children from age six can participate.

“The program was really great. The teacher is kind and helpful. The program was well organised since we had a changing room, place to rest and option to buy drinks.”

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10.Slunj: Upper Mreznica River Kayaking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 62 reviews · 4 hours · from $70

You’ll paddle the Upper Mrežnica near Slunj with a certified English- or Croatian-speaking guide, passing 15 travertine waterfalls in about 2.5 hours on the water. Expect kayak rides, natural slides, cliff jumps, pools, and short walks around cascades. Guides Harry and Henry are associated with the tour, which includes gear, parking, and transfers to the launch point.

“Het was super. Ik was best zenuwachtig van te voren, maar dit was nergens voor nodig, de tour werd super begeleid door henry. Heb me nergens onveilig bij gevoeld. Heb deze tour gedaan met mijn 16 jarige zoon en we hebben een superdag gehad ikzelf ben 2 x van 3 meter af gesprongen en mn zoon van 4 en 8 meter. Echt heel gaaf om te doen.”

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11.From Slunj: Mreznica Kayaking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 4 hours · from $64

Paddle the upper Mrežnica River from Zečev Varoš, seven minutes from Slunj, in an easy two-person sit-on-top kayak. Guides lead you through an 8-meter gorge, waterfalls, calm pools, and cliff-jump spots. Sara and Ivan are among the named guides, and photos may be taken while you enjoy the river.

“Enthousiaste gids en een leuke tocht. Goede afwisseling tussen rustige en ruige stukken.”

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12.Varazdin Baroque Town & Trakoscan Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 38 reviews · 8 hours · from $129

Spend eight hours with a small group visiting Varaždin’s Old Town, cathedral, churches, city hall, and famous cemetery, then tour Trakošćan Castle beside its lake. English-speaking guides such as Maja, Myer, and Mia add history and local detail. Transport, walking tours, and castle admission are included; meals are not.

“Only 3 on the tour so we went by car. The little turn we went to was very pretty, went into 4 churches the fruit market and had lunch. Quick stop to the graveyard to see how beautiful and different it is to do many others. 2nd stop we went to the castle .. one last wanted to go up by horse carriage which was fun.. beautiful castle inside with amazing views… our guide was very lovely and informative… a lovely day out without being at a fast pace.. very nice.”

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13.Mrežnica kayaking & Rastoke village – day trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 27 reviews · 10 hours · from $151

Travel from Zagreb with an English-speaking guide such as Marco or Chris, visit Rastoke’s old watermills, then kayak Mrežnica through waterfalls, canyon walls, and clear pools. No previous kayaking experience is needed, and equipment, transport, instruction, and insurance are included.

“It was an amazing! Our guide Chris was helpful and professional! The kayak/rafting is a must try. It’s not difficult but at the same time thrilling. The view was beautiful and you got to get away from the crowd.”

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14.Slunj: River and Waterfalls Kayaking on Mrežnica river

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 27 reviews · from $74

Paddle 5 kilometers through Mrežnica canyon near Primišlje, passing waterfalls, swimming spots, and the 5-meter or 9-meter jumps at Milkovića slap. Your English- or Croatian-speaking guide supplies kayaks, safety gear, transport, and photos. The trip suits children six and older, depending on water levels.

“An exhilarating and challenging trip, kayaking down a pretty river, over waterfalls and the opportunity to jump off cliffs - a fun experience (especially on a hot day)”

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15.Private Wine Tour from Zagreb: Two Local Wineries & Samobor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $288

Spend 7 to 8 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Tomislav, often called Tom, exploring Samobor and the Plešivica wine hills from Zagreb. Visit two local wineries, tour their cellars, meet winemakers, and taste generous pours with homemade cheese, ham, sausages, and bread. Private transport is included.

“My sister and I had such a great time on this tour! Both local wineries had delicious wines, beautiful views, and great food. As a bonus, both wineries were also organic. Our tour guide was very informative and friendly and helped make our tour even better. Would fully recommend!”

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