Gajeta Cruise: Zadar's Sea and History

Sail on the Gajeta and explore Zadar’s Old Town, where history and sea tales intertwine. Discover a city shaped by the waves.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Greeting to the Sun - Il Saluto al Sole - Accessible by boat - This monument symbolizes the solar system with proportional figures, where each planet, including the Sun, is crafted from solar panels.
  • Sea Organ (Morske Orgulje) - Accessible by boat - A major city attraction and an architectural marvel. Experience a unique connection with…
What's Included
  • Learning about Zadar’s history, culture, and local lifestyle
  • Short scenic cruise around Old Town on a historic Gajeta boat
  • Story of the traditional Gajeta boat and its role in daily coastal life
  • Local tour guide and skipper
  • Personal and relaxed tour experience in a small group setting
  • Boat ride and a guided Old Town tour in just 90 minutes
  • Traditional Dalmatian snacks and water served on board
Additional Information

Climb aboard the cherished “sea lady” — the Gajeta — and set sail on an unparalleled adventure.
This vessel is more than just a boat; she is a storyteller, a guardian of memories from an era when island life was in harmony with the tides. It was a time when families were rooted to the shore, fishermen dominated the coastline, and the sea was a lifestyle,…

Location
Obala kneza Branimira 20A
Obala kneza Branimira
The guide will be waiting by the boat.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Golfusa2012
Oct 2, 2025
Gajeta boat ride around the Old Town followed by a walking tour through town. - We highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Zadar Old Town. On a scale of 1 to 10 it was a 12! Ante and Gina could not have been more pleasant, any more knowledgeable, nor any more passionate about the historic city they love. We truly enjoyed a conversation with them as it was definitely not the prepared speech you hear from many tour guides. The boat ride on the gajeta made us the tourist attraction for the crowd of tourists visiting the Sea Organ! Our visit to Zadar was made very memorable by this time well spent with Ante and Gina.
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Manouh996
Sep 21, 2025
Highlight of the trip in Zadar - One of the highlights of the trip on this authentic boat. The staff took great care of us and I had a fantastic morning on the with a beautiful view of Zadar and surroundings.
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Chloeanderton
Sep 20, 2025
Thumbs up 👍 😍 - One of the highlights of our week away, and got a massive thumbs up from the new visitors to Zadar in our group! The boat is beautiful, very unique, and both Ante and Dina were wonderful guides and hosts. They were knowledgeable and engaging about their city, and kind enough to share some great tips for local eats and drinks too. I would highly recommend and would definitely be interested to try one of their other tours next time I visit Zadar ☺️ thanks again guys!
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Jorisk789
Sep 17, 2025
Lovely cutesy boattrip on the Adriatic sea with beautiful sights - The hosts were lovely they knew a lot about Zadar and the region either a lot of interesting facts about the nature, history and zadar it self. It was really quaint to see their proudness about their hometown and heritage. Which comes al together in the boat(trip)
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D4686eranam
Sep 7, 2025
Love for the sea and the homeland - A unique experience and very exclusive - as there are very few of these traditional wooden boats called "gajeta" left. It is an experience that tells the story of the history and way of life of the people of Dalmatia. It is also a story of passionate people who love their homeland and who do not want to let this tradition be forgotten. Wonderful.
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Driesert
Aug 31, 2025
Amazing Gajeta Boat tour! - Being in the beautiful city of Zadar makes it one, floating around on a traditional “Gajeta” boat makes it two, and having incredible guides makes it three reasons why I would definitely recommend this trip! It was impressive to see how the guides found the perfect blend of telling both funny and interesting stories. They both grew up in Zadar, giving you an authentic and passionate viewpoint on the city and it’s history. Something that is hard to find elsewhere!
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Leonardosn4856if
Aug 27, 2025
Authentic experience in Zadar! - I visited Zadar, Croatia, and I have a wonderful memory of it. Our guide proved to be extremely professional and well prepared. What struck me most was the passion with which he told us about his city: he spoke with love and deep pride for his land, making every explanation engaging and authentic. The boat trip was also an unforgettable experience. This is not just any tourist activity, but a real dive into the Zadar tradition, lived in an authentic and genuine way. I highly recommend this experience to anyone who wants to know the true essence of Zara.
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Antonellaci1503gp
Aug 27, 2025
Beautiful experience - It was a wonderful experience. Great "hosts" welcomed us with peanut grapes and biscuits and a great sweet liquor .. We took a tour around Zadar and discovered a few things about this beautiful city. To try.
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Gemmafe7733tu
Aug 27, 2025
Beautiful experience! - The guided city tour was really interesting; a great way to discover the local history and hidden corners. The boat tour was amazing, with a beautiful boat, and the whole experience felt special from start to finish. Our guide was professional and friendly, and made everything even more enjoyable. Truly one of the best experiences of our holiday, highly recommended!
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L_opauld117
Aug 27, 2025
Awesome experience - Very nice and unique tour to discover Zadar’s history both on land and sea. The guide is so interesting and the experience is just great I highly recommend it !
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From $46
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).