Prehistoric & Medieval Croatia Tour: Visit the Krapina Neanderthal Museum and Trakošćan Castle
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10 Ratings
Zagreb
Step back in time on the Prehistoric & Medieval Croatia Tour. Visit the Krapina Neanderthal Museum and Trakošćan Castle for a fascinating journey through history.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Trakoscan Castle (Dvor Trakoscan) - 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 - 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.
  • Varazdin - The picturesque town of North Croatia.
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
Additional Information

Embark on a journey that transports you through history.

This excursion offers an opportunity to connect with your distant relatives, who roamed these lands around 125,000 years ago. The revamped Krapina Neanderthal Museum serves as a unique visitor experience, its design reflecting the dwellings of prehistoric humans. Dive into the discoveries made at the pioneer excavation site, comprehending how it transformed our knowledge about our forefathers and evolution.

Next, travel to the era of knights and nobles. Trakošćan Castle fits the typical castle image perfectly: a majestic and stunning fortress from a fairy tale. Inside, a permanent display offers a glimpse into the existence of royals during the medieval times.

The final destination is the charming town of Varaždin. Wander through its scenic lanes, immersing yourself in local folklore and myths as you go.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Ilica 50
Ilica
Reception of Swanky mint hostel
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Leslie_m
May 7, 2023
Very worthwhile & informative. - Tour guide, Iva, was absolutely incredible, giving us not only in-depth info on the sites but also pointing out sites, culture, politics, & so much history & information along the way. She is quite knowledgeable & we were never bored. On a 1-5 we give her a 10.
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Joy_a
Oct 13, 2022
Very informative! - Our tour guide was simply fabulous and never missed a beat! Driver was safe and pleasant and added to our experience as well. We had a wonderful day and really enjoyed this tour.
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Dennis_c
Apr 8, 2022
Excellent day. Iva was... - Excellent day. Iva was fantastic as well our driver Ivan. The tour was well organised and worth every cent.
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Z5681jbsamuelh
Aug 13, 2021
Wonderful day with family… - Beautiful this country, the sea is very clean, the people is very gently… Very beautiful day. Come back every year with my family same tour.
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Aarohig27
Mar 29, 2021
Memorable - Great Day Spent!! Our tour guide Iva was Awesome and so cool. It was really enjoyable tour and one of the best planned out tours. Totally worth it.
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Ztraveler26
Oct 7, 2019
Interesting and informative tour - We had a very enjoyable tour of the museum and the castle. Our guide (and driver) was extremely knowledgeable about the museum exhibits and the history of the country in general and the castle in particular. I highly recommend this interesting and informative tour.
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188merid
Jul 25, 2019
A great tour! - We had a such "cultural and historic" blast with our guide Franc. Strongly recommended! It was a very hot day but the beauty of Zagorje, and the castle Trakoscan erased our discomfort! The museum in Krapina that exhibits the evolution and mysterious disappearance of Neandertals was very informative and kids friendly!
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Anita_f
Nov 15, 2018
Great tour - Very interesting tour. Our tour guide, Bruno, was very lovely and knowledged. Would highly recommend if you have a few hours to spare when visiting Zagreb.
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Maureebluepoint_ny
Oct 15, 2018
PREHISTORIC & MEDIEVAL CROATIA TOUR - So Interesting. We loved the Castle we the the ride to castle and the walking tour . It was a great excursion.
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V5121wosusang
Oct 14, 2023
What's Up with Trip Advisor ????? - Trip was canceled at the last minute.No explanation given. My friend and I were only in Zagreb for a few days and really wanted to see this new museum and visit the castle. This was an expensive tour and we were looking forward to this as part of our travel to Croatia. Trip Advisor needs to do a better job in protecting their travelers who usually have limited time available for tours. When travelers book tours, there should be some guarantee that the tours will take place. This was the second tour that was canceled on our trip to Croatia. Very disappointing
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