Eight hours ashore. Krka National Park is the headline day-trip — boardwalks through the falls, ~5h 30m. If you stay in Zadar, the Sea Organ + Greeting to the Sun at sunset is the iconic experience. The Roman Forum + Church of St. Donatus anchor the Old Town.
Every Silversea-bookable excursion in Zadar, grouped by tier. Highlight Experiences are the standard catalogue; Signature Experiences are deeper, more curated days; Private Experiences are guided car or van with a custom itinerary.
The full standard catalogue — half- and full-day group tours.
Discover the medieval treasures of Zadar during this guided stroll through the Old Town. Highlights include the Cathedral of St. Anastasia, Church of St. Donatus, Forum, St. Mary Church and Bell Tower, with some free time at leisure.
Same as ZAD-A, afternoon departure.
Explore the legacy, landmarks and flavours of Zadar during a walking tour through the historic Old Town. Highlights include the Cathedral of St. Anastasia, churches of St. Donatus and St. Mary, a collection of goldsmiths' works, and tastings of maraschino and cherry brandies.
Embrace the natural splendour of Paklenica National Park during this nature trek. Highlights include Starigrad Paklenica, Anica Luka and Kuk peaks, Velebit Mountain, and the Velika Paklenica and Karst River canyons.
Stops at the Nin Salt Works, Museum and Old Town, a tour and tasting at the Royal Vineyards, and a guided tour of Zadar's Old Town with free time.
A guided walking tour at Krka National Park visiting the spectacular Skradinski Buk Waterfalls, an ethnological exhibit, and the Old Mill.
Exquisite views of the Adriatic Coast and Vrana Lake, a guided tour and tasting at the Karaba Winery, and a visit to the Maskovica Han with Turkish coffee and treats.
An eco-friendly tuk-tuk tour featuring the city centre, coast, peninsula, Sea Organ, Greeting to the Sun, Roman Forum, Land Gate, and a maraschino liquor and cake tasting.
Same as ZAD-M, mid-morning departure.
Same as ZAD-M, midday departure.
Curated, deeper experiences. Often pair a meal with the day.
A full-day experience with lunch and wine tastings at two family-owned wineries: Baraka near Šibenik and Sladic in Plastovo Village above Skradin. Multiple courses of traditional Croatian specialities paired with the wines.
Private guide + vehicle. Customise the day with your guide on the spot.
Customise your half-day itinerary in an air-conditioned car with English-speaking guide.
Customise your full-day itinerary in an air-conditioned car.
Half-day private van for up to 6, English-speaking guide.
Full-day private van for up to 6, English-speaking guide.
The Sea Organ is a musical instrument carved into the harbor steps — waves push air through pipes to make haunting chords. Free, always playing. Right next to it, the Greeting to the Sun is a 22-meter solar disc that lights up at sunset. Both at the tip of the peninsula.
Zadar's Roman Forum sits at the heart of the Old Town with the 9th-century pre-Romanesque Church of St. Donatus rising over it. Climb the bell tower of the cathedral next door for views. €5–7 entry.
Local picks, no tourist traps. Where it says "book ahead," book ahead — these spots fill up two weeks out.
Slow-food temple inside a 13th-century Romanesque house. Modern Dalmatian cooking with hyperlocal sourcing.
Story · Named for the "Five Wells Square" outside (a 16th-century Venetian water cistern). The owner sources from a single fisherman in Pakoštane and a single shepherd on Pag.
Vibe · Stone walls, vaulted ceilings, candles. Tasting-menu-on-a-Tuesday energy.
Booking · Book 3–5 days ahead. The 4-course tasting menu is the move.
Pasta and seafood on a small terrace overlooking the bay. The view does half the work.
Vibe · Casual but considered — white tablecloths under awning, sunset gold across the water.
Fine-dining seafood on a small fortified harbor. Catch is daily, white-tablecloth treatment.
Story · Built into the small Foša harbor where Venetian boats once moored. The Stipić family has run it since 1995.
Vibe · Stone walls, harbor lights, big-occasion crowd. Heritage menu without museum-piece pricing.
Booking · Book 1+ week ahead. Sunset terrace tables fill first.
Stone-walled neighborhood konoba. Good pasta, big portions, no English menus required.
Vibe · Wood beams, low ceilings, locals-loud at lunch.
Grilled meats and Dalmatian classics in a fortress courtyard. Lamb peka on the menu.
Booking · If you want peka, call 3+ hours before — it's a slow-bake dish.
Local ice-cream institution. Maraschino flavor uses the Zadar-distilled cherry liqueur.
Story · Maraschino liqueur was invented in Zadar in the 1820s. The local ice cream uses it.
Rooftop terrace overlooking the harbor. Good for the sea organ at sunset, mediocre food.
Skip · The full menu — eat dinner elsewhere, drinks here.
When · Sunset cocktail before the Greeting to the Sun lights up.