CROATIA
Croatia's classics.
The 12 best Historical tours in Croatia. What each day involves, who runs it, what it costs, and whether it earns a spot on the trip.
A 90-minute, story-led walk through Dubrovnik Old Town, hitting key landmarks like Stradun and the Cathedral, starting at Onofrio’s Fountain.
“Our tour guide Yelena was incredibly informative and had an amazing insight to the history of Dubrovnik”
A 90-minute German-led walk through Pula’s Roman arena, gates, market, and Forum square with city views for $29.
90-minute Split walking tour of Diocletian Palace, UNESCO sights, and Game of Thrones spots with a friendly local guide for $17.
Toni Šare, a history professor, leads a 110-minute Split walk through Diocletian’s Palace with 3D reconstructions and real Q&A for $33.
“Tino was excellent. Provided a great historical overview of Split and the many important buildings. Highly recommend.”
90-minute guided walk in Pula with a local English guide. See the Arena, Venetian castle views, Roman Forum, Augustus Temple, mosaics.
“Very enjoyable and informative tour, thank you very much.”
Small-group Dubrovnik walk blending Game of Thrones scenes and city history, ending with an Iron Throne photo stop in 2 hours.
“We really enjoyed this tour. Our guide had amazing knowledge of both the Game of Thrones sets/filming and the history of Dubrovnik. He was entertaining and engaging and he even sent me lots of information and images etc to my phone to look at for myself and enjoy. That was an extra mile step I…”
A 90-minute Dubrovnik walk that blends Game of Thrones filming spots with Dubrovnik Republic history, led by friendly local guides.
“The guide of our tour was Ivan. He is top notch, very well travelled and read. It was a pleasure to listen to someone speaking so lovingly and proudly of his home country, home town, national history and identity. The tour itself is well organised and timed.”
Dubrovnik Old Town night walk with history and landmarks, then 2 Croatian wine tastings with prosciutto, cheese, olives, and bread in 2 hours.
“Very fun and informative! Our party of four enjoyed the tour and we learned so much about the history of Dubrovnik - and we enjoyed the Croatian wine and snacks. Thanks Daniela!”
A private 90-minute Dubrovnik walk mixing Game of Thrones film spots with Old Town history, monuments, and a side-by-side screenshot booklet.
Kayak past Lumbarda quarries and Badija monastery, spot wild deer, then relax on secluded beaches with GRK wine and Klašun pastries.
“One of the best tours I have ever done! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and was eager to answer any questions we threw his way. He was very attentive, making sure that we were all comfortable with the various kayaking equipment, etc. He kindly supplied homemade Croatian pastries at two of the stops…”
Small-group, 90-minute Dubrovnik Old Town history walk with photo stops, expert guide stories, and a final harbour stroll.
“Indira was great! Very knowledgeable and fun. It was nice to learn some of the history of the city and the culture.”
In 1 hour, walk Korčula Old Town from Land Gate to St. Mark’s Cathedral. Fishbone streets, Venetian ties, and a great local guide.
“Bojana est une guide locale passionnée par l’île et sa culture. Elle raconte avec détails les faits marquants (et ils sont nombreux) de l’histoire de Korcula: ses batailles, ses lois, son architecture, son mode de vie, etc. C’est un tour complet sans temps mort, et elle répond à toutes nos questions. Une balade magnifique, où…”
