Susur Gastro City Walk

Join the Susur gastro city walk and spend 2 hours in Zadar's Old Town, tasting food and wine while hearing about its history. A guide leads the route through the Old Town.

Overview

Šušur, a Zadar tour operator, runs this two-hour walk through the Old Town that mixes eating and drinking with local history. You meet at Novi caffe near the Roman column at 18:00 and follow a certified sommelier and food enthusiast through the Old Town, stopping at three handpicked bars and restaurants along the way. The stated aim is to skip tourist traps and get past language barriers so you taste dishes you might otherwise miss.

The tastings follow a Dalmatian logic of contrasts. Local fish prepared by an award-winning MasterChef comes paired with a crisp white wine. Then prosciutto, cheese and red wine are served in a church that was once abandoned. Finally there are ćevapi with craft beer brewed by women, and a herbal digestivo to finish. Every participant also leaves with a wine glass holder as a gift.

The walk between stops covers the main squares and lanes of the Old Town, with stories about the city's past woven in. Groups are capped at 14 travellers. The listing states most travellers can participate, though it is not aimed at vegetarians, vegans, children under 18, or anyone with food allergies, lactose or gluten intolerance.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at Novi caffeThe group gathers at Novi caffe on Ul. Ilije Smiljanića, near the Roman column, for an 18:00 start.
2. Trg Petra ZoranićaThe first stop on the route is this square. Free admission, 15 minutes.
3. Church of St. SimonAdmission included, 20 minutes, passing through People's Square.
4. Zadar MarketAdmission included, 20 minutes, passing along Široka ulica.
5. The ForumAdmission included, 10 minutes.
6. Varoška ulicaFree admission, 25 minutes in this street.
7. Novi caffe and finishThe final stop lasts 15 minutes with admission included, and the tour ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect From The Tour

Here is what to know before booking, drawn from the listing and from what travellers report back.

• Timing and pace. The tour starts at 18:00 and runs for two hours, ending back where it began. It is a walking tour of the Old Town at a relaxed pace; one reviewer described it as an engaging meander rather than a march.
• How much food. The tastings are spread across three stops rather than served as one seated meal. Reviewers praise the quality of the food and drink pairings.
• Drinks included. White wine with the fish, red wine with the prosciutto and cheese, craft beer with the ćevapi, and a herbal digestivo at the end.
• Group feel. The maximum is 14 travellers, and reviewers repeatedly mention a friendly, sociable group. Several people made friends or swapped recommendations during the walk.
• Best night to book. Many reviewers recommend booking it for your first evening in Zadar. It doubles as an orientation to the Old Town and a shortlist of places to return to, and guides have pointed people to further spots for the rest of the stay.
• Souvenir. Every participant receives a wine glass holder as a gift from the operator. A reviewer mentions taking it home as a souvenir, so leave a little bag space if that appeals.

Common issues. The listing states the tour is not recommended for vegetarians, vegans, children under 18, pregnant travellers, or anyone with food allergies, lactose intolerance or gluten intolerance, so check the menu fit before booking. A minimum number of travellers is required, and if it is not met the operator offers a different date or experience, or a full refund. Poor weather can also cause cancellation, with the same alternatives.

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