Overview
A tour to truly take you back in time.
On this tour, you will have the chance to visit your "long lost cousins", who were living in this area about 125,000 years ago. The new Krapina Neanderthal Museum is a unique visiting complex, with the museum's architecture evoking the habitat of the prehistoric man.
You will be able to learn all about the findings of this initial dig, and what it meant and changed regarding the understanding of our ancestors and origins.
Your next stop will take you to the Medieval period. If you think of a typical castle, that is exactly what Trakošćan looks like: a beautiful and breathtaking fairy tale castle. Inside, there is a museum with a permanent exhibition which will give you the perfect insight to the life of a royal in this period of time.
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The last stop is the picturesque city of Varaždin where you can get lost in its streets learning about the local stories and legends along the way.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Private transportation
Professional guide
Driver/guide
Tickets for Krapina museum and Trakošćan castle
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Reception of Swanky mint hostel
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
What to expect
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Trakoscan Castle (Dvor Trakoscan)
1 hour
This next stop takes you to a medieval period .
Imagine a castle! Did you? Yes, that is exactly how Trakošćan looks like! A beautiful , breathtaking fairy tale castle. The most attractive and most visited Croatian castle is sitting on a hilltop surrounded by a lake, looking over a gentle landscape of Croatian Zagorje. Inside, there is a museum with a permanent exhibition which will give you perfect insight to a life in period of royal's. -
Krapina Neanderthal Museum
1 hour
Scientifically known as Homo sapiens Neanderthalensis, the Krapina prehistoric man was discovered all the way back in 1899, when geological and paleontological research started on Hušnjakovo hill in Krapina – now you have to visit your long lost cousins who were living in this area about 125,000 years ago. The new Krapina Neanderthal Museum is a unique visiting complex. The Museum's architecture evokes the habitat of the prehistoric man.
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Varazdin
1 hour
The picturesque town of North Croatia.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Zagreb).
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Prehistoric & Medieval Croatia Tour
Can I cancel Prehistoric & Medieval Croatia Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 6 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
Reception of Swanky mint hostel Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Private transportation
- Professional guide
- Driver/guide
- Tickets for Krapina museum and Trakošćan castle
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
What's not included?
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Trakoscan Castle (Dvor Trakoscan), Krapina Neanderthal Museum, Varazdin.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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