Dubrovnik at War 1991-1992 Private Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
This walking tour includes sightseeing through the Old Town of Dubrovnik where there are material traces of the restoration of the city after the Homeland War (1991/1995). It provides the brief introduction to the history of Croatian war for the independence which was a part of Yugoslavia break up. Dubrovnik became the front line of this war in 1991 and for almost 8 months the town was besieged and constantly bombed.
On a request it can include a cable car ride to the Mountain Srđ over the city and a visit to the Homeland War Museum situated in the Fort Imperial on the top of the mountain. The additional attraction will be a fantastic panoramic view over the city and the surrounding area. Furthermore the tour is lead by a guide who has been in the city during the siege.
Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Dress code is smart casual
In case of raining streets may be slippery
What To Expect
Old Town
Find the traces of the last war destruction of the city, and discover how much of it has been recently restored.
Memorial Room of the Defenders of Dubrovnik
A tribute to those who gave up their lives that we can enjoy what we have today: freedom.
Options
War in Dubrovnik by cable car
3 hr tour about the 8 months long seige of Dubrovnik by former Yugoslav Army and includes a cable car ride to the mountain Srđ and a visit to the museum in the fort Imperial.
What‘s Included
Private tour
Professional guide
Gratuities
Transportation to/from attractions
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
10 out of 10, especially for anyone who appreciates history.
Michelle L,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was one of the most powerful experiences we’ve had while traveling. Dubrovnik is so much more than a Game of Thrones set and Vesna truly brought that to life for us. Hearing real stories from someone who lived through the siege was eye opening and honestly unforgettable. She took the time to explain everything in such detail and answered every question we had with so depth. It didn’t feel like a typical tour, it felt personal and real. We booked this for my boyfriend’s birthday, and he absolutely loved it. We both walked away with so much knowledge and a completely new perspective on the city. 10 out of 10, especially for anyone who appreciates history. Highly recommend Vesna.
Amazing tour of the real history of Dubrovnik
wanderer scotland,Oct 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Growing up I remember news reports of the break up of Yugoslavia and the war in Croatia, but as a kid it seemed a million miles away and never really took it it, but growing up and taking a interest in history (especially that of WW1 and the Cold War), when I was traveling to Dubrovnik for the first time, I wanted to get a better understanding of what the history of the war was. Had no problem booking this tour, and can say that it was great and Vesna is a fantastic guide! Across 3 hours a lot of ground is covered, and yet feels very short, as once you start getting in to the history and facts, 2 hours have passed and you are about to take the cable car up to the fortress. I did other walking tours in the city, but they only mentioned the war in passing, and never really focused on that, but if you want a tour that has zero to do with Game of Thrones, this is for you. I have done many tours like this, and find that some of the best guides are the one's who lived through it and can give you first hand accounts, with Vesna being a great example of this of just surviving day to day while the city is under siege, with story after story of the things they had to do like gathering water, getting food, and how her mother would make her family all pack rucksacks and keep them at the front door of their house to be ready to get out should a bomb strike them (which it did one day!). Truly fascinating tour and highly recommend for anyone wishing to learn more.
A Privilege
Rick R,Jul 16, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00To be given a first hand account of one person's experience of being in a war zone was a privilege. Told beautifully by Vesna and with great dignity. I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone with an interest in recent history but definitely to anyone who remembers the war but only experienced it through the television news.
Vesna was extremely knowledgeable...
Eleanor W,Jan 11, 2018
- Review from Viator
5.00Vesna was extremely knowledgeable. She was able to talk on a wide range of subjects not only related to the recent conflicts on which her personal accounts were chilling, touching and unforgettable but also on topics relating to the historical and sociological conditions in Dubrovnik going all the way back to medieval times.
If you want a customized, academically-rigorous, and intellectually stimulating discussion, this is your tour. The only possible downside which was not at all a downside for us because we had specifically looked for this service is that she would be a little pricey if all you want is a generic greatest hits tour. But, for our needs, she was well worth the price and more!
It was really good. Our guide, Vesna...
Gabriella O,Jul 30, 2016
- Review from Viator
5.00It was really good. Our guide, Vesna knows deep the story of Croatia at war. She transmited us very lively everything about Dubrovnik from 1991 and on and good history background. I travelled with my family and usually my adult sons and daughters dont enjoy very much historic tours because sometimes they are boring with data, names..... to our surprise, they were really interested and asked many questions. All of them were answered very good. I really recommend it with Vesna as your guide.
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