Hidden Gems of Zadar Eco tuk tuk Tour

The real magic happens well away from a beaten path. Where we usually buy food and local specialities, where we are going to the beach, why do we have Sphinx in our city; what's so special about basketball in Zadar, where Luka Modrić played football; where Maraschino was made; who are Barkaijoli; and what history dates we remeber at most - Join us for a Hidden gem tour and we'll try to answer all of thease questions and many more :) Discover Zadar’s secret spots and hidden places, and some of them you will not find on a postcard or even read about on the TripAdvisor.

Itinerary

1. Situated near the old city of Zadar, it is a beautiful beach with pebbled shore and scenic beauty, Kolovare is one of the most beautiful beaches in Zadar, very popular for local people. During the ride we will visit of of the Arbanasi - one of most populated residential part of the city with traditional Dalmatian architecture and way of living. Short stop possible if needed
2. The Land City Gates date from Venetian times and were built in 1543. It leads through the city walls into old town Zadar.
3. Why do we love Basketball so much; where we play it; and who was the best player ever - you could find out from our local guides that will show you why are we so passionate about it
4. Drive along the Coast of Duke Trpimir and Zadar marina towards the Old Town.
5. The stories about the Zadar Sphinx, and the treasure buried under it, were the inspiration for numerous fantasies by generations of Zadar citizens. (5 min)
6. Local markets are always fun to visit. This farmers market is compact so you won't find souvenirs here but what you will find local made fresh food and some delicates product that you bring home with you (15 min)
7. The Barkajoli are traditional boatmen, whose history dates back to the 14th century. According to some, the tradition is as old as the city itself as people always needed to get to the “mainland.” For generations, this noble profession has been passed down from father to son, preserving not just a family legacy but also an essential aspect of Zadar’s communal life. (5 min)
8. The Sea Organ has become a modern icon of the city – this is a unique architectural miracle recently built in the underwater part of the city quay. The currents of waves and their passage through musical pipes installed beneath the surface of the sea create an amazing sound, the so-called sea music, filling the large space of the seaside promenade. (10 min)
9. he Greeting to the Sun consists of three hundred multilayer glass plates installed at the same level as the stone paving of the quay in the shape of a circle 22 meters in diameter. It is conceived as a spatial installation in the shape of an amphitheater surrounded by stone blocks with a presentation of all Solar System planets and their orbits. (5 min)
10. Ancient Forum, constructed between the 1st century BC and the 3rd century AD. As in Roman times, it's the centre of civic and religious life, with St Donatus' Church dominating one side of it. (15 min)