Varazdin City and Trakoscan Castle Private Day Trip from Zagreb

Summary

Varaždin has approximately 50,000 inhabitants , and is the cultural, educational, economic, sporting and tourist center of Northwestern Croatia. It holds 11 ‘Green Flowers’, the national awards for the most ordered city of inland Croatia Trakošćan castle was built in the 13th century within Croatia’s northwestern fortification system, as a rather small observation fortress for monitoring the road from Ptuj to Bednja Valley. Castle Trakošćan's cultural heritage, is protected as a historical entity, which consists of the castle, the building next to the castle, park and forest park with a lake. Today the castle is one of the few facilities in Croatia with preserved its own constitution, historically closely related to the architectural framework and the life of its owners.

Tour info

Duration
6 hours
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Why take this tour?

Visit the former capital of Croatia, a baroque city known as “Little Vienna” among the locals, and the nearby 13th century Trakošćan castle! Varaždin city lies along the Drava River on a fertile alluvial plain that slopes towards the River Drava from the southwest to the northeast. Trakošćan castle was built in the 13th century within Croatia’s northwestern fortification system, as a rather small observation fortress for monitoring the road from Ptuj to Bednja Valley.

What’s included?

  • Driver/tour leader

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan or a car

  • Round-trip private transfer

  • Food and drinks

  • Visit to Ludbreg city

  • Local guide in Varaždin and Trakošćan castle

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 6h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Budget Transfer Croatia

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Day trips and tours around Croatia and neighbouring countries

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