Most booked tours and tickets in Zadar
Zadar: 3 Islands Luxury Boat Tour with Aperol Spritz & Snorkeling
4.91,424 reviews3h
from €20
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Zadar: Luxury Island Boat Tour, Snorkeling & Unlimited Wine
5.01,390 reviews4h
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Zadar: Half Day Island Hopping Tour & Old Town Panoramic Cruise
4.9418 reviews4h
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Tickets and tours by attraction
The best options for each of Zadar's top sights, compared.
Top sights in Zadar
- 1Sea Organ
- 2Sun Salutation
- 3Roman Forum
- 4St. Donatus Church
- 5Sunset at the Riva
- 6Kornati Islands Day Trip
- Experience Architectural Alchemy: Where else can you hear a musical instrument played by the sea and watch a light installation powered by the sun? The modern Sea Organ and Sun Salutation on the Riva are globally unique artistic feats that interact directly with nature, offering a free, unforgettable sensory experience every day.
- Walk Through Millennia in One Afternoon: Zadar's compact Old Town is an open-air museum. Stand on the original Roman pavement of the Forum, enter the pre-Romanesque St. Donatus Church, admire the gold and silver treasures in St. Simeon's Church, and stroll along 16th-century Venetian walls—all within a 15-minute walk.
- Chase the World's Most Famous Sunset: Take Hitchcock's word for it. The daily ritual of watching the sun melt into the Adriatic from the western Riva promenade is a communal event. Join locals and travelers, find a spot on the steps or at a cafe like The Garden, and witness the sky perform in shades of orange, pink, and purple.
Tickets and passes in Zadar
Food and drink experiences in Zadar
Discover the Old Town of Zadar Through Food, Wine & History
5.0162 reviews2h
from €55
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National Park Kornati & Telascica Nature Park for 15 people max
4.850 reviews8h 30m
from €86
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Guided Speedboat Tour with Organic Food, Oil & Wine Tasting
4.950 reviews4h
from €35
Check availabilityDay trips and outdoor activities from Zadar
Visit 2 Islands of Zadar on a traditional wooden boat during half-day trip
4.5199 reviews4h
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Zadar: Zrmanja River Kayaking, with optional transfer from Zadar
4.8191 reviews5h
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Zadar: The Best of Dugi Otok - Shipwreck, Sandy Beach & Sea Cave
4.5181 reviews8h 30m
from €90
Check availabilityHidden gems in Zadar
Places most visitors miss, many of them free.
The Gold and Silver of Zadar (St. Simeon's Church)
Inside the unassuming St. Simeon's Church lies an astonishing treasure: the ornate silver-gilt chest (ark) of St. Simeon, a masterpiece of medieval goldsmithing.
Arsenal Building & Museum of Ancient Glass
A beautifully restored 18th-century Venetian arsenal that now houses a modern museum dedicated to ancient Roman glassmaking, with an active glassblowing workshop.
Petar Zoranić Square (Trg Petra Zoranića)
A small, charming square tucked away behind the Roman Forum, centered around a beautiful old well and surrounded by picturesque stone buildings.
Beach Bar Bamboo (at Puntamika Beach)
A laid-back, rustic beach bar built into the rocks at the local-favorite Puntamika Beach, west of the Old Town.
The "Foša" Harbor Swimming Spot
The tip of the Old Town peninsula, near the ancient Foša sea gate, where concrete platforms and ladders provide easy access to the deep, clear sea.
Day trips from Zadar
Kornati National Park
1.5 - 2 hours by organized boat tour
A breathtaking archipelago of 89 mostly barren, rocky islands and islets. A day trip here is a journey into a stark, beautiful maritime landscape, perfect for sailing, swimming in crystal-clear coves, and hiking to cliff-top viewpoints.
Nin & Queen's Beach
30 minutes by car or bus
A historic town known as the first capital of the Croatian kings, set on a tiny island in a lagoon. Nearby lies its famous attraction: the vast, shallow Queen's Beach (Kraljičina plaža), perfect for families.
Paklenica National Park
45 minutes by car
A dramatic contrast to the coast, Paklenica is a canyon carved into the Velebit mountain range. It's a paradise for hikers and climbers, offering stunning gorges, dense forests, and panoramic views of the Adriatic.
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Things to do in Zadar: FAQ
What are the best things to do in Zadar?+
Top sights include Sea Organ, Sun Salutation, Roman Forum and St. Donatus Church. Away from the crowds, try The Gold and Silver of Zadar (St. Simeon's Church) and Arsenal Building & Museum of Ancient Glass.
What are the most popular tours in Zadar?+
The most booked experiences on Viator are From Zadar Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour with Tickets (4.9 stars, 1,686 reviews); Zadar: 3 Islands Luxury Boat Tour with Aperol Spritz & Snorkeling (4.9 stars, 1,424 reviews); Zadar: Luxury Island Boat Tour, Snorkeling & Unlimited Wine (5.0 stars, 1,390 reviews).
How much do tours in Zadar cost?+
The tours and tickets on this page start between €19 and €300 per person, depending on length and what is included.
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