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15 Historical Tours in Croatia Worth Booking

60 tours  ·  from $11 a head

Good historical tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Dubrovnik: Old Town History Walking Tour - Meeting at 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

Walk Dubrovnik’s Old Town with an English-speaking local guide in a small-to-medium group of up to 30 people. In 90 minutes, you’ll see Stradun, the Franciscan Monastery, Rector’s Palace, the Cathedral, Old Port, Orlando Column, and more, with stories about Ragusa, religion, trade, and the Homeland War.

“Yvonna was an enthusiastic and knowledgeable tour guide whose personal stories added a special touch. Her recommendations for other places to visit were all helpful and spot on.”

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Walking Tour of Split with a 'Magister' of History - The Peristyle and the heart of Roman Split
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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 Split’s old town with Toni Šare of DiocleSpot Tours, a history teacher and local guide. In about 1 hour 45 minutes, you’ll see Diocletian’s Palace, Roman gates, noble palaces, the cathedral, and Game of Thrones filming spots, supported by Toni’s own 3D reconstructions. The tour stays outside paid sites.

“This was an exceptional tour. Directions to meet were perfect. Guide was there early. Toni grew up in split, studied and taught history. His knowledge was vast and his stories were very interesting. Loved seeing his city through his eyes. I have done several of these tours in various countries. This was the best so far.”

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Split Walking Tour with Professor of History - Starting beside the Riva at 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 professors such as Mario or Anita, tracing Roman ruins, medieval streets, Croatian culture, and local food tips. The 2-hour-20-minute tour visits the Riva, Palace substructures, Peristyle, cathedral exterior, Golden Gate, Marmontova Street, Prokurative, and Fruit Square. Groups can reach 17 people, with private upgrades available.

“Mario is a knowledgeable and fun guide who is passionate about his city. We learned a lot about the history of Split, and he also shared other information which helped us get more out of our visit. We highly recommend this tour!”

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Split: History and Heritage Walking Tour - Meeting at Peristil Square and the old Roman entrance
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Split: History and Heritage Walking Tour

4.History and Heritage Walking Tour

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

Meet under the old Roman arch on Peristil Square and explore Split’s UNESCO-listed palace core with a licensed guide. Learn how Diocletian rose to power, see Roman, medieval, and modern layers side by side, and hear optional Game of Thrones facts. Tours run in English, German, French, or Russian and finish at the meeting point.

“Very informative tour we learned a lot and even kept my fiance who isn't a history buff like me entertained!”

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Game of Thrones & History of Dubrovnik Tour - Starting at the Large Onofrio 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

Walk Dubrovnik’s Old Town, Pile Gate, Kolorina Bay, and the western harbour while your guide connects Game of Thrones scenes with Croatian history. The 90-minute English tour costs $30.23, includes a local guide, and returns to the Large Onofrio Fountain. Guides such as Ivan, Daniela, Bruno, Josip, and Milka have earned especially strong praise.

“Given a wonderful walk with history and stories of the city and the filming of Game of Thrones. Provided a hearing device so we could easily hear our guide since it was a busy day. Fortunate to have just 4 of us on the tour. Made for a great experience and just the right amount of time.”

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

6.Old Town History Walking Tour

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

Walk Dubrovnik’s Old Town with an English-speaking guide who brings its palaces, churches, fortifications, and maritime past to life. In 90 minutes, you’ll see Onofrio’s Fountain, Pile Gate, Stradun, Sponza Palace, the Rector’s Palace, the Cathedral, and Old Port. Guides such as Ivana, Kim, Josip, and Jelena add local stories, humor, and practical tips.

“Ivana was cheerful and informative guide. Hvala puno. Cista deset!”

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Split History and Gastro Small-Group Tour with Food and Drinks - Narodni trg and the old palace streets
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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

Meet your guide by Diocletian’s Palace and eat your way through Split’s old center. You’ll sample cured meats, cheese, soparnik, seafood, pasta, black risotto, wine, liqueur, and gelato while learning about local life. Groups are capped at 12, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available if requested.

“Great way to meet the city! Eating your way through Split was not only delicious, but also very entertaining. Ana was the perfect host.”

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SPLIT-PREMIUM Emperor's Walking Tour for History Lovers + Museum - The Peristyle shows how Rome became Split
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SPLIT-PREMIUM Emperor’s Walking Tour for History Lovers + Museum

8.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 and Daniela, tracing Roman, medieval, and modern life around Diocletian’s Palace. This adults-only small-group tour visits the Peristyle, Golden Gate, Old Town squares, Riva, and palace cellars. The €10 cellar ticket is extra, and private tours welcome all ages.

“I loved our tour through Solit! We learned about the area and the history . I loved the Diocletian Palace. It’s amazing what the Romans could build!”

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Early Bird Dubrovnik History Tour – 7:30 Start - Starting near Brsalje and Amerling Fontana
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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 with a local guide such as Daniela, Mihaela, Roko, or Ivana, then walk from Pile Gate through Stradun, Prijeko Street, and the Lovrjenac area. Expect a small-group introduction to Dubrovnik’s medieval past, 1990s war, daily life, viewpoints, and useful coffee and dining tips.

“Daniella our guide was just lovely and her passion for her city shone through. She was so informative and we learnt so much especially about the awful war in the 90’s which explained with sensitivity and compassion. I found it very moving and was delighted to see how this amazing place has recovered.”

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Split: Local History and Culture 90-Minute Walking Tour - The Roman emperor’s retirement palace
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Split: Local History and Culture 90-Minute Walking Tour

10.Local History and Culture 90-Minute Walking Tour

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

Spend 90 minutes walking Split’s old town with local guide Mijo, whose tour covers Diocletian’s Palace, UNESCO-listed streets, Croatian culture, Game of Thrones locations, and useful food and coffee tips. Small groups, clear English, and a meeting point by Strossmayer Fountain make this a smart first look at the city.

“Amazing guide! Very knewledgeable and interesting stories to share. We were a grouo of 5 and it was just ideal conditions . I would strongly recommend the tour with Mijo 👌😊”

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Bits of History - Half day kayak Tour with Wine delight - Starting in Lumbarda and getting on the water
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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

Spend about 4.5 hours kayaking among the small islands near Lumbarda with guides Boris or Andrej. Expect historic sites, a Franciscan monastery, old stone quarries, remote beaches, swimming, coffee, homemade Klašun cake, and family-made Grk wine. Pickup is available from Korčula town and reachable hotels or apartments.

“This was an AWESOME tour! My sister and I had zero kayak experience but felt safe and had a blast. We did a combo kayak but wish we would have done solo ones. We enjoyed the tour and the people we met so much that we spent an extra night in Korcula and hung out with ppl from the tour! Highly recommend”

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Split: Historical & Gastro Treasures Tour with Green Market - Dessert and the seasonal finish
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Split: Historical & Gastro Treasures Tour with Green Market

12.Historical & Gastro Treasures Tour with Green Market

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

Spend three hours exploring Split with an English-speaking local guide, tasting Croatian specialties and wine. Start at Green Market with prosciutto, cheese, peka bread, soparnik and grappa, then tour Diocletian’s Palace before a konoba meal of seafood, pasta and black risotto. Afternoon tours replace the market 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 - Three Roman gates in the old streets
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Pula: Historic Walking Tour with Local Guide & City Views

13.Historic Walking Tour with Local Guide & City Views

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

Join Marina, a licensed Pula guide with more than 18 years of experience, for a 1.5-hour German-language walk from the Roman amphitheatre through ancient gates, the farmers market, and Forum Square. Expect local stories, alternative facts, food tips, and a flexible focus on culture, daily life, nature, or cuisine.

“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 - A Factory Setting With a Story of Its Own
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Dubrovnik: Red History Museum Regular Ticket

14.Red History Museum Regular Ticket

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

At Dubrovnik’s Red History Museum, you’ll explore Yugoslav-era politics, design, music, secret agencies, and daily life inside a former 1953 factory complex. See a recreated home, sit in a Yugo 45, examine Goli Otok material, and sample period-style drinks and sweets. Viktor can add useful context for history-focused visitors.

“Such a well curated museum! Loved the interactive nature of it all, and how it was a mix of history, politics and pop culture. Highly recommend.”

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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.)

Join Vesna for a private two-hour walk through Dubrovnik’s Jewish past. Visit the historic Sephardi synagogue and Jewish Museum, then trace Jewish life through the Old Town. Vesna’s local roots, personal stories, and flexible approach make this a strong choice for families, history lovers, and anyone seeking more than a standard city walk.

“Wonderful tour!!! I learned so much about Dubrovnik, Croatia and the Jewish community. Vesba was a wonderful tour guide. Lovely personality and a great story teller. Great way to pack in a lot of information and to support the Jewish community.”

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