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Cycling though Zagreb informer Yugoslavia

Find out first-hand life in Zagreb in former Yugoslavia, what it was like and why and how it ended

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For those of you who are looking for a different sightseeing tour, those who wish to see more than those glamorous downtown buildings, this is an entirely different picture of the capital city. What was life in Zagreb like during Yugoslavia? Personal tales of the residents reveal another face of history and give you the answers to the questions: what was socialism like, what are some of the reasons behind the fall of Yugoslavia and was it really ‘better’ once upon a time?

Date/day of departure: Every day

Time of departure: Every day at 10 am & 01.10. - 30.04. at 2 pm, 01.05. - 30.09. at 5 pm

Point of departure: Blue Bike Zagreb, Ban Josip Jelacic Square 15, in the yard

Language: English (German, Dutch, Spanish, French and Italian - on request)

Duration of the tour: 3 h

Price of the tour: 32 € per person, -10% students, -50% children

Reservation/Check-in: Yes, obligatory

Tours on request: Yes

Additional note: Groups are limited to 12 people. For more people - on request. It can also be booked as a private tour, at an additional cost.

    • Celebrities about Zagreb

    Courtney Thorne Smith

    Courtney Thorne Smith

    Thank you for one of the best hotel experience ever. The rooms were extraordinary, the staff was great, and every moment was beautiful. And Zagreb... magical! All the best!

    Source: Esplanade Zagreb Hotel

    Pixies

    Pixies

    Big thanks on behalf of the PIXIES for another wonderful day in Zagreb! This is a great festival and a wonderful audience (less rain next time, please!). See you.

    Source: INmusic festival

    The Fratellis (Jon)

    The Fratellis (Jon)

    Thanks to everybody who came to see us at the INmusic Festival! We're delighted by the city and hope to see you again.

    Source: INmusic festival

    Baka DJ, Ruth Flowers

    Baka DJ, Ruth Flowers

    Zagreb is beautiful, but the people thrilled me the most. Everybody is so kind and outgoing. I could not wish for better hosts.

    Source: Hotel Antunović Zagreb

    Foals

    Foals

    We're excited about our first concert in Croatia and delighted that we had the opportunity to walk around the wonderful city of Zagreb.

    Source: INmusic festival

    THE BLACK KEYS (Patrick)

    THE BLACK KEYS (Patrick)

    This is our first time in Zagreb. We're really having a great time. We won't be able to see the coast, but we'll get some rest and walk around the city...

    Source: INmusic festival

    Snoop Dog

    Snoop Dog

    Everything is great here, the girls are beautifull, the service is exceptional. What more can I ask from the town?

    Source: Hotel Antunović Zagreb

    Tommy Emmanuel

    Tommy Emmanuel

    I like Lisinski very much. It was very intense to perform there, because people came, listened carefully and felt the music in their hearts. Lisinski is a beautiful concert hall, and I am very honored to be performing there. I have wonderful memories of my first performance in Lisinski.

    Source: www.muzika.hr

    David Byrne

    David Byrne

    If we leave out the hills in one part of the town, Zagreb is a perfect town for cycling. vid Byrne (Talking Heads) on releasing his book Cycling Diaries

    Source: www.mvinfo.hr

    Alex Kapranos

    Alex Kapranos

    Alex Kapranos (Franz Ferdinand) wrote about Zagreb on his blog: http://bit.ly/nO3yin

    Source: www.guardian.co.uk