Royal Town Nin tour - city escape & local culture - ZCP
About the experience
This magnificent tour takes you to the heart of Nin — the oldest Croatian royal city, over 3000 years old, set on a tiny island wrapped by a shallow turquoise lagoon. Just a short drive from the Zadar cruise port, our guide will lead you through a story reaching back to the very beginnings of the Croatian state and reveal all the secrets of Nin's rich culture — the maritime tradition embodied in the Condura Croatica, centuries-old churches, statues and legends. You'll rub the big toe of the Grgur Ninski (Gregory of Nin) statue which, legend says, makes wishes come true, step inside the Church of the Holy Cross known as the smallest cathedral in the world, and stand before the remains of a monumental Roman temple. But Nin's history also rests on gastronomy — on salt and on šokol, a dried pork product of unique taste. That is why the tour includes a visit to the Salt Museum of the Nin Saltworks, where this white gold is still harvested by hand. As an optional add-on, you can book a šokol ham tasting in a restaurant recommended by local experts, or, if you prefer, enjoy 1.5 hours of free time to have lunch at your own pace. Indulge in this adventure full of scenes, scents and flavours inspired by tradition and history. The entire tour is approx 3-4 h long.
What exactly is included
- Pick-up at the Zadar Cruise Port
- Round trip transfer to Nin and back to Zadar (Cruise Port)
- Entering the old town, visiting the oldest Croatian cathedral
- Visit to the Bishop Grgur Ninski statue - legend says that touching the big toe will fulfill one's wishes
- Visit to the smallest cathedral in the world, the Church of Holy Cross
- Walk to the Street of Our Lady of Zečevo where our guide will tell about the appearance of Our Lady
- Visit of Roman forum, the remains of a monumental Roman Temple, the biggest on the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea
- Passing by the Church of St Ambrose we will arrive at the "Secret" panoramic view
- Introduction to old Croatian navy - Condura Croatica + taking photos of it
- Visit to Salt Store & House Of Salt
- [OPTIONAL] Free time for lunch and/or Šokol ham tasting with presentation, local cheese, olive oil, bread, two glasses of wine (approx. 1.5 hour)
- Easy walking, suitable for most fitness levels
- Duration: approx. 2.5-4 hours
Free cancellation
Full amount up to 24h before the service startsMin and max number of people
1
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20
Languages
Croatian, English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Payment method
Full payment at the reception
Has to be booked in advance (minimally)
30 minutes
Private experience available
This service has private experience offers.
Transfer
Book here if pick-up is not included.
Offer and prices
2.5 hours private transfer escape
€220.00
Max 8 people
Private Nin culture & food tour with transfer
€380.00
Max 10 people
Location or meeting point
If you think you might have trouble finding the exact location, do not worry. Upon booking confirmation we will deliver exact coordinates to your email address. In your voucher you will receive instructions on how to reach the location correctly, as well (if provided by the host). Some agencies will let you pick among several pick-up locations or pick you at the specific location of your own choice (e.g. your apartment). This is why they have your phone number and you have theirs - so you can easily arrange this over the phone.
Need a transfer to the location?
If you need a transfer, book it here or contact us at +385 91 373 9030 / experiences@authland.com.
After booking your experience you will have an option to book a transfer to the destination, as well.
Why this local experience is authentic
This unique tour reveals Nin in all its cultural richness — from its Illyrian and Neolithic origins to its golden age as the first political, cultural and religious centre of the Croats and a royal seat, where Duke Branimir received papal recognition of the Croatian state in 879 and King Petar Krešimir IV called the Adriatic "our sea" in 1069.
Surrounding area
- Zadar 19 km
- Vir 13 km
- Biograd na moru 47 km
- Pag 49 km
- Šibenik 96 km
Additional features
Characteristics
- Suitable for children
- Local products available for purchase
Remarks
Kids 0-6 years of age can attend for free.
Tags
History
Museum
Art
Architecture
Full course meal
Rural area tour
City tour
Tasting included
Half-day cultural activity
Cultural walking tour
Activity for families
Activity for couples
Activity for friends
Culture and vegetarian food
Private groups cultural activity
Churches and monasteries
Guided food and culture tour
Possible to organize accommodation
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Royal Town Nin tour - city escape & local culture - ZCP
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Royal Town Nin tour - city escape & local culture - ZCP