Photos: dronepicr, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net)., Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Palauenc05, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Photos: dronepicr, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net)., Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Palauenc05, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
St Simeon's silver sarcophagus
Your local guide
Ivona Šarić
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Highlights
- A silver sarcophagus, explained panel by panel
- Relics with a centuries-old story
- A quiet church off the main square
- Religious history beyond the guidebook
- A calm, focused session indoors
About this tour
This session looks at the church of St Simeon in Zadar's old town, home to a silver sarcophagus said to hold relics of the biblical Simeon. You see the plain church front first, then the sarcophagus itself inside, with its relief work explained panel by panel. It is a quieter, more specific stop than the city's main squares.
We start outside with a sound check, then move inside for the second stop, keeping the tone quiet given the setting. Questions are welcome throughout, and a short written note follows the call.
It suits visitors with an interest in Zadar's religious history specifically. It also suits anyone looking for a calmer session between busier outdoor stops.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Zadar before heading out.
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Church exterior 15 min
The camera looks up at the plain front of the church of St Simeon, and I explain who the relics inside are said to belong to.
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The silver sarcophagus 15 min
Inside, I hold the camera steady on the silver sarcophagus itself and point out the relief work along its sides.
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Your questions 7 min
Time to ask anything about Zadar: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 3 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Grilled Adriatic fish and Borik, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Zagreb time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 8 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Zadar, showing you Church exterior and The silver sarcophagus live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need to know the history already?
No background needed. The guide explains everything as it comes up.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. Filming inside the church stays brief and respectful during quieter hours.
Times shown in Zagreb time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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