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Join a local guide from Split on a walk through Diocletian's Palace, the retirement residence of the Roman Emperor Diocletian and the birthplace of the modern city. Discover how the Cold War, Yugoslavia, and the Yugoslav Wars shaped life in Croatia as it is today.
Learn the fascinating story of how the Croats lost their last native king, the legend of the "thousand-year curse," and how that story became intertwined with the bloody breakup of Yugoslavia.
Discover how both World War I and World War II transformed Split, from the once-poor neighborhoods within the palace walls to the city's social and political development.
Explore the history of Yugoslavia, Josip Broz Tito, the Cold War, and communism, and understand how they influenced Croatia's economy, society, and everyday life.
This unique walking tour connects over 2,000 years of history, from the Roman Empire to modern Croatia, helping you understand not only Split's past, but also the country and its people today
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The guide will be holding the black umbrella
Itinerary
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1Grgur Ninski Statue
Learn about the arrival of the Croats, the new political order established at the end of World War I, why Yugoslavia was created, and why the Balkans have been marked by recurring conflict.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Green Market
Who ruled Split during World War II, why the Allies bombed the city, and who the actual targets of the attacks were.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3The Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace
What life in the city was like during the war, which buildings were destroyed and which were later rebuilt in the 2,000-year old square.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4Split Synagogue
What happened to Split’s Jewish community during the occupation, what remained of the old library, and how the records and memories of the Jewish community in Split were burned.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Croatian National Theater in Split
The occupiers’ entry into the city did not go unopposed, as the Partisans launched a guerrilla resistance and eventually liberated Split. Let us explore historical photographs from the period of occupation and resistance.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Prokurative
Life in Yugoslavia was complex and often contradictory, depending on citizens’ political loyalty and ideological conformity. Learn about its economy and the political repression imposed by the totalitarian regime.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Riva Harbor
How did the political and social developments of the 20th century lead to the breakup of Yugoslavia, the bloody wars in Croatia, Slovenia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the creation of an independent Croatian state?
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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