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

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

Flogging Molly

Flogging Molly

We're enjoying this Tuesday in Zagreb. We're heading onto the main stage of the INmusic Festival soon.

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

Jesse Eisenberg

Jesse Eisenberg

Jesse Eisenberg (actor) spent the autumn in Zagreb in 2007: Zagreb is an incredible town. I enjoyed sightseeing the old parts of the town, and at night I went to clubs. I was thrilled that it was near Austria and Italy, so I visited Venice, Milan, Ljubljana, Graz, Split... over the weekends.

Source: www.vjesnik.com

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

Wolfmother

Wolfmother

The location of the festival and Zagreb, where we spent a pleasant morning, are wonderful.

Source: INmusic festival

Melanie Fiona

Melanie Fiona

I am sorry that I have not had the opportunity to stay longer and see a little more, but the Jarun Lake and clubs impressed me, has all the elements of good entertainment.

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

50Cent

50Cent

I was very looking forward to coming to Zagreb, especially because my mother travelled with me. My people found out everything about it, so that we could see the main stuff in the city!

Source: Hotel Antunović Zagreb