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The 15 Best History Tours in Croatia

59 tours  ·  from $11

Roman, Venetian, Habsburg, Yugoslav, and all of it inside a few hundred metres of stone. The 15 below are led by guides who go past the dates, priced and timed, with a note on which cover the 1990s and how they handle it.

Dubrovnik: Old Town History Walking Tour - Starting at Large Onofrio’s Fountain and Pile Gate
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Dubrovnik Old Town History Walking Tour

1.Dubrovnik Old Town History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,684 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24Our pick

This 90-minute English walking tour starts at Dubrovnik’s Large Onofrio Fountain and loops through Stradun, the Franciscan Monastery, Rector’s Palace, the Cathedral, Old Port, and Luža Square. Local guides such as Ivana, Jelena, Sara, Joseph, and Pero add family stories, practical tips, and context about Dubrovnik’s medieval past and the 1990s war.

“A short but very interesting tour of the history and pertinent facts about Dubrovnik. Helena was very personably and lovely.”

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Walking Tour of Split with a 'Magister' of History - Starting beside the Riva Harbor
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Walking Tour of Split with a ‘Magister’ of History

2.Walking Tour of Split with a ‘Magister’ of History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,122 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Walk through Split with Toni Šare of DiocleSpot Tours, a local historian who uses his own 3D reconstructions to show how Diocletian’s Palace once looked. In about 1 hour 45 minutes, you’ll see the Riva, Peristyle, cathedral, temple, palace gates, noble courtyards, and filming spots, ending at Piazza Square.

“Amazing tour and a fantastic tour guide. Highly knowledgeable. Great overview of the history of the city.”

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Split Walking Tour with Professor of History - Starting on Riva beside the Brass Gate
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Split Walking Tour with Professor of History

3.Split Walking Tour with Professor of History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 926 reviews · 2 hours 20 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Walk Split’s old center with history professor guides such as Mario or Anita. In about 2 hours 20 minutes, you’ll see Riva, Diocletian’s Palace, the Peristyle, Cathedral of Saint Domnius, Golden Gate, Marmontova Street, Prokurative, and Fruit Square. Expect history, local stories, humor, and practical advice in a group capped at 17 people.

“experience and knowledgeable guide. a lot of interesting information. about the city history. Very good English, well organized”

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Split: History and Heritage Walking Tour - Diocletian’s rise from soldier to emperor
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Split: History and Heritage Walking Tour

4.Split: History and Heritage Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 650 reviews · from $18

Walk through Split’s 1,700-year-old Diocletian’s Palace with a licensed guide such as Antonella, Antonela, Nikolas, or Doris. Expect Roman ruins, Romanesque churches, medieval walls, Gothic palaces, local stories, and optional Game of Thrones facts. The tour runs in English, Russian, German, or French and returns to Peristil Square.

“The tour was entertaining and informative- a true story teller. They were a native and included all kinds of details you might not get otherwise but with a bit of flare. Not boring. The perfect pace and amount of if time.”

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Game of Thrones & History of Dubrovnik Tour - Finding the red umbrella at Large Onofrio’s Fountain
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Game of Thrones & History of Dubrovnik Tour

5.Game of Thrones & History of Dubrovnik Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 628 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

This 90-minute walk links Dubrovnik’s Game of Thrones locations with the city’s past. Meet by Large Onofrio’s Fountain under a red umbrella, then follow your guide to Pile Gate, Kolorina Bay, the West Harbour, and Old Town. Guides such as Ivan, Daniela, Bruno, Josip, and Boris are praised for lively storytelling and clear explanations.

“As someone who has only seen a few seasons of Game of Thrones, I really enjoyed this tour! Daniella did a great job incorporating Game of Thrones facts with Dubrovnik or Croatia history facts. I really learned a lot. I wish I could have seen more pictures of Game of Thrones scenes and the actual locations. She had a whole book of pictures and only showed about 5 on our tour.”

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Dubrovnik: Old Town History Walking Tour - Starting at Large Onofrio’s Fountain and Pile Gate
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Dubrovnik: Old Town History Walking Tour

6.Dubrovnik: Old Town History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 474 reviews · 1h 30m · from $20

Spend 90 minutes walking Dubrovnik’s Old Town with an English-speaking guide such as Ivana, Josip, Jelena, or Kim. Hear stories about medieval foundations, shipbuilding, quarantine, war, and daily life while seeing Stradun, Sponza Palace, the Cathedral, Rector’s Palace, and the Old Port. It is an easy first look at the city, with stairs and cobbles along the way.

“All good, very informative , knowledgeable & made very interesting by Joseph . Happy to answer questions & added some humour too! Would recommend.”

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Split History and Gastro Small-Group Tour with Food and Drinks - The Green Market starts the meal
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Split History and Gastro Small-Group Tour with Food and Drinks

7.Split History and Gastro Small-Group Tour with Food and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 375 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $139

Spend three hours walking Split’s old center with a local guide such as Ana, Doris, or Hani, tasting prosciutto, cheese, seafood, pasta, black risotto, wine, liqueur, and gelato. The route links Diocletian’s Palace, the Green Market, Marmontova Street, and the Riva area. Groups are capped at 12.

“Lovely pace, wonderful guide Dubravka, good visiting among group members and tasty food selections with informative tour of palace!”

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SPLIT-PREMIUM Emperor's Walking Tour for History Lovers + Museum - Walking from the Riva into the Roman palace
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SPLIT-PREMIUM Emperor’s Walking Tour for History Lovers + Museum

8.SPLIT-PREMIUM Emperor’s Walking Tour for History Lovers + Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 333 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Walk through Split with local guides such as Joško, Daniela, and Joe, focusing on Diocletian’s Palace, Roman remains, medieval streets, and local history. The two-hour, adults-only group tour has a maximum of 15 people and includes the main sights from the Riva to the Golden Gate. The €10 cellar museum ticket is extra.

“Daniela was knowledgeable, thoughtful and charming. One of our party is currently struggling a bit with mobility and she caterers for this very sensitively. It also meant the walk took longer and we overran. She was very generous with her time. This was a real highlight of our trip.”

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Early Bird Dubrovnik History Tour – 7:30 Start - Lovrjenac and the fortifications around Pile
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Early Bird Dubrovnik History Tour – 7:30 Start

9.Early Bird Dubrovnik History Tour – 7:30 Start

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 198 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Start at 7:30 a.m. near Pile Gate for a 1-hour-40-minute walk through Dubrovnik with guides such as Daniela, Mihaela, Ivana, and Roko. Expect early light, quiet lanes, fortification stories, local tips, and a thoughtful account of the 1990s war. Groups can be as large as 30, though some departures are much smaller.

“The tour was wonderful with a nice tour of the downtown area. The food and beer tastings where great and our guide was knowledgeable.”

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Split: Local History and Culture 90-Minute Walking Tour - Finding the fountain above the Golden Gate
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Split: Local History and Culture 90-Minute Walking Tour

10.Split: Local History and Culture 90-Minute Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · 1h 30m · from $17

Meet Mijo near Split’s Golden Gate for a 90-minute English walking tour through Diocletian’s Palace and the old town. Expect Roman ruins, Croatian culture, filming locations, local food tips, photo stops, and a friendly small-group style. The $17 price includes a licensed guide, but not food, drinks, or hotel transport.

“Our guide Mijo was amazing! He is very knowledgeable. very friendly and has a great sense of humor. He had some great stories. answered all our questions and made the tour a lot of fun. I would highly recommend booking this walking tour. Thanks Mijo!!!”

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Bits of History - Half day kayak Tour with Wine delight - Gubavac: coffee, cake, and Grk wine
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Bits of History – Half day kayak Tour with Wine delight

11.Bits of History – Half day kayak Tour with Wine delight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Paddle from Lumbarda to the small islands of Gubavac, Vrnik, and Badija with guides Boris or Andrej. Expect about 9 to 10 km of kayaking, short island walks, a Franciscan monastery, old stone quarries, swimming stops, coffee, homemade Klašun cake, and family-made Grk wine. Pickup is available from Korčula Town and reachable hotels or apartments.

“Wonderful to kayak, explore 3 neighboring islands, taste local treats, and swim in the sea. A great experience! Thank you!”

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Split: Historical & Gastro Treasures Tour with Green Market - Green Market: Split on a plate
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Split: Historical & Gastro Treasures Tour with Green Market

12.Split: Historical & Gastro Treasures Tour with Green Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 144 reviews · from $135

Spend three hours with an English-speaking local guide such as Hani, Olga, Christina, or Lucija, tasting prosciutto, cheese, soparnik, seafood, pasta, black risotto, wine, and grappa. You will visit Split’s Green Market and Diocletian’s Palace, with an afternoon option that replaces the market stop with tavern tastings.

“Hani was the perfect guide. Personable, knowledgeable and very friendly. She showed us and explained the diocletion palace and its origins and changes over the years and the way the palace is used today. But the best thing was the visit to the Green Market which was full of local produce that made you want to try everything! We had plenty of laughs and food along the way and we tried things we wouldn’t normally and found we like them! Would thoroughly recommend Hani as a way of getting to know the area and its customs. What a lovely morning 😁”

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Pula: Historic Walking Tour with Local Guide & City Views - Roman gates hidden in the city streets
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Pula: Historic Walking Tour with Local Guide & City Views

13.Pula: Historic Walking Tour with Local Guide & City Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 143 reviews · from $28

Meet Marina beneath the wooden roof at Pula’s Roman Amphitheatre for a 1.5-hour German-language walking tour. A licensed guide born in Pula, she explains the arena, Roman gates, farmer’s market, Forum, August Temple, Venetian city hall, local food, and the goat on Istria’s flag. Entrance fees are not included.

“Es war eine sehr kurzweilige Tour mit unserer Reiseführerin! Wir haben viel über die Stadt und die Menschen erfahren!”

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Dubrovnik: Red History Museum Regular Ticket - The T.U.P. factory setting
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Dubrovnik: Red History Museum Regular Ticket

14.Dubrovnik: Red History Museum Regular Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 134 reviews · from $11Best value

At Dubrovnik’s Red History Museum in the former T.U.P. factory, explore Yugoslav-era homes, politics, design, music, secret agencies, and Non-Aligned culture. Try communist-era versions of Coca Cola and Fanta, and pose beside a Yugo 45. Staff such as Viktor can add useful historical context.

“viktor was very informative and if you are interested in history this is a great tour.”

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Dubrovnik Jewish Heritage Private Walking Tour - Inside the synagogue and Jewish Museum
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Dubrovnik Jewish Heritage Private Walking Tour

15.Dubrovnik Jewish Heritage Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Walk Dubrovnik’s Old Town with historian and local guide Vesna, tracing Jewish life from 1324 to the present. You’ll visit the historic Sephardi synagogue and Jewish Museum, then explore former Jewish quarters and city landmarks. This private tour suits families and history-minded visitors who want personal attention, flexible discussion, and local insight.

“We had a lovely and informative tour with Vesna. I highly recommend her to anyone. She was very organized and communicative.”

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