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Half-day war tour to discover the history of Yugoslavia
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Dubrovnik, Croatia

Half-day war tour to discover the history of Yugoslavia

5h Free cancellation
✓ Free cancellation — cancel up to 2 days before it starts for a full refund.

Overview

Learn about Yugoslavia's history at the Red History Museum, then visit Mount Srđ's Homeland War Museum, and visit Kupari village.

Highlights

  • You'll visit the Red History Museum to learn about Yugoslavia and the communist era
  • You can explore the Homeland War Museum at Fort Imperial, located atop Mount Srđ
  • The tour includes a visit to Kupari's hotel ruins, stark reminders of the war's devastation
  • There is an audio guide available in 6 languages

The tour begins with a visit to the Red History Museum, an institution dedicated to the history of Yugoslavia and the communist era that led to the Croatian War of Independence. The exhibits delve into the complex political and social climate preceding the war, offering an insight on how the breakup of Yugoslavia occurred. This experience will deepen your understanding of the historical forces, the surge of nationalism, and the eventual march towards war.

Following this, the tour proceeds to Mount Srđ, where you'll visit the Homeland War Museum located within Fort Imperial. This focuses on Dubrovnik’s experiences during the Croatian War of Independence, with a particular emphasis on the Siege of Dubrovnik from 1991-1992. It presents a moving and personal perspective of the war, highlighting both civilian and military struggles. From atop Srđ hill, Fort Imperial also offers panoramic views of Dubrovnik, creating a reflective experience as you gaze upon the city that endured relentless bombardment.

The trip continues along the coast to Kupari, where a series of dilapidated hotels stand abandoned since the war. These former tourist resorts bear the scars of heavy damage inflicted during the conflict, their ruins serving as stark reminders of the devastation that swept through the region. Your guide will share the history of these hotels' destruction and how Kupari became a strategic location during the war.

What's included

  • Entrance fees
  • Audio guide
  • Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
  • Pick-up and drop-off from designated areas
  • Driver guide
  • Walking tour

Meeting & pickup

Hotel / designated pickup available

  • • Berkley Hotel
  • • Grand Hotel Park
  • • Hotel Adria
  • • Hotel Bellevue
  • • Hotel Croatia Cavtat
  • • Hotel Dubrovnik Palace
  • • Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik
  • • Hotel Ivka

Additional info

Know in advance:

  • The tour includes a live English-speaking guide. Audio guides are available in English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French and German

Remember to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 2 days before the experience starts for a full refund.

Questions

Have a question?

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