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🚐 Tours & Transport in Zadar
🚤 Boat & Sea Tours / Island Trips
| Provider / Tour | What They Offer / Highlight |
|---|---|
| Zadar Excursions — sailing & boat tours | Half-day boat tours, island cruises and sailing tours around Zadar archipelago. (Zadara Excursions) |
| Zadar Archipelago — small-group boat tours & snorkeling trips | Island-hopping, snorkeling, cave-exploring and private or group speedboat tours from Zadar. (Zadar Archipelago) |
| Molo Boat Tours Zadar — 3-Island & Sunset Tours | Affordable half-day 3-island tours, sunset cruises, private or group boat tours. Good for guests short on time. (MOLO – Zadar Boat Tour) |
| Zadar Boat Adventure — personalized small-group boat trips | Small-group or private boat trips to islands/coast, great for families or flexible custom trips. (zadarboatadventure.com) |
🛶 Kayaking, Water Adventures & Active Nature Trips
| Provider / Tour | What They Offer |
|---|---|
| Romeo & Juliet Kayak Tours Zadar — Sea kayaking around Old Town, Sunset & Dugi Otok | 3-hour sea kayaking tours around Zadar coast (passing the Old Town, waterfront, sea organ), plus full/day kayak tours to nearby islands. (romeoandjuliet.hr) |
| Kayak & Bike Adventure Croatia — Dugi Otok kayak & adventure tours | Day or half–day kayak adventures to islands and hidden bays, ideal for active guests. (kayaktours-croatia.com) |
| Raftrek / Zrmanja River Adventures — River kayaking / rafting trips | Guided kayaking or rafting on the nearby rivers (e.g. Zrmanja River) — great for guests looking for nature + adrenaline outside the city. (Raftrek Adventure Travel) |
🚌 Inland & Day-Trip Tours (National Parks, Nature & More)
| Provider / Tour | What They Offer |
|---|---|
| Zadar In And Out Tours — Day trips: NP, coast, countryside | Day trips from Zadar to national parks, countryside tours, cultural & sightseeing trips, with transport included. (In & Out Zadar) |
| Independent booking / multi-provider options from activity aggregators (e.g. evening trips, snorkeling, islands, inland NP tours) — via public booking platforms | Variety of tours: national park visits, island hops, boat + bus combos, flexible depending on guest desires. (GetYourGuide) |
🙋♂️ Know Before You Go: Zadar Transport FAQ
The most cost-effective way is the Airport Bus (look for the “Liburnija” logo), which costs about €5 and departs roughly 30 minutes after every flight arrival. It stops at the Main Bus Station and the Old Town harbor. For more comfort, an Uber or Bolt typically costs between €15–€25, depending on the season and time of day.
The Old Town (Poluotok) is primarily a pedestrian zone. Driving is restricted to residents and delivery. If you have a car, park it in Zone 2. It is pay-per-hour via machine or SMS. Pro Tip: Parking is much cheaper and easier to find across the bridge on the “mainland” side (near the Marina), just a 5-minute walk from the center. Zones, prices and other info can be found HERE.
You can buy tickets directly from the bus driver (cash only, small bills preferred) or at “Tisak” newsstands throughout the city. A single ride is roughly €1.60. If you plan to use the bus often, ask for a 10-ride pass at the newsstand for a better rate.
The Barkajoli are the traditional rowboat men who connect the mainland (near the Maraska building) to the Old Town peninsula. It is a 1-minute crossing that has existed for 800 years. It costs €2 per person (cash only). It’s the most “Zadar” way to travel!
Zadar has two ports, and this is a common mix-up!
- Old Town Port: For foot passengers only (fast catamarans and the ferry to Preko).
- Gaženica Port: Located 3.5km south of the center. This is for car ferries and large cruise ships. If you are taking a car to the islands, you must go to Gaženica.
While Uber, Bolt, and major tour agencies accept cards, you must have cash for:
- Local city bus drivers.
- The Barkajoli rowboats.
- Small parking meters (though some now accept apps like ‘Bmove’).
- Small boat rentals or private skippers.
The “Apps to Download” Section
Google Maps: For bus routes.
Jadrolinija App: For buying ferry tickets on your phone to skip the kiosk lines.
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