15 Croatia History Tours Worth the Day

1.Dubrovnik Old Town History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,684 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24Our pick

Meet a local English-speaking guide by Dubrovnik’s Large Onofrio’s Fountain for a 90-minute walk through Stradun, churches, the Rector’s Palace, Cathedral, harbor, and Luza Square. Guides such as Ivana, Jelena, Sara, and Pero add local stories, war history, folklore, and practical tips for the rest of your stay.

“1.5 hour tour just enough time and then explore on your own. We did a 45 min boat tour around city wall. AWESOME!!!!”

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2.Dubrovnik: Ancient City Walls & Wars Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,270 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Meet an English-speaking Dubrovnik Walks guide beneath an orange umbrella near Pile Gate. In about two hours, you’ll explore the Old Town walls, Fort Revelin, Minceta Tower, and views toward Fort Lovrijenac while hearing stories of Dubrovnik’s republic, sieges, and recent war. Wall admission costs extra.

“An absolutely first rate guided tour of City Walls by our guide Davor. He was full of historical knowledge and perspectives which added so much to the experience. A great value for the money. Highly recommend you take this tour vs just doing on your own. Money and time very well spent with plenty of time allowed for photos. Group was slso small…maybe only a dozen people”

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3.Zagreb: City and WWII Tunnels Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,230 reviews · 2h 30m · from $14

Spend 150 minutes exploring Zagreb with an English-speaking guide such as Robert, Marko, Iva, or Zrinka. See Zrinjevac, the Cathedral, Dolac Market, WWII tunnels, Gradec, and Tkalčićeva Street. The funicular ride is included when operating, but it is closed for renovation until March 2026.

“Eva was certainly knowledgeable and hosted a good tour with the right amount of history and insights to make it educational and interesting. Maybe i missed it (although unlikely) but we were told to expect a Whatsapp message post-tour with recommendations on places to visit, dining options, etc. which i never got. But no matter, it still was a good tour.”

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4.Zagreb: City & History Walking Tour & WW2 Tunnels

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,202 reviews · 2h 30m · from $11Best value

Follow a local English-speaking guide from Zrinjevac Park through Zagreb’s key squares, market, Upper Town, Stone Gate, and WWII-era Grič Tunnel. Petra, Tomislav, Tomas, and Maja are among the guides leading this relaxed 2.5-hour walk, with stories, questions, and practical food tips along the way.

“The guide Tomas was excellent. We loved his stories and sense of humour. Also some very good restaurant recommendations. Thank you”

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5.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 central Split with Toni Šare of DiocleSpot Tours, a local historian who uses his own 3D reconstructions to explain Diocletian’s Palace. In about 1 hour 45 minutes, you’ll see the Riva, Peristyle, cathedral, temple, gates, noble palaces, and medieval squares without entering paid sites.

“Totally worth it. Explored the old city with old and current history info. Guide was a pro and so accommodating. He knew exactly when to bring us by traditional singing quartet-definitely a highlight of the tour.”

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6.Dubrovnik Combo: Old Town & Ancient City Walls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,019 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $52

Combine a 1.5-hour Old Town walk with a 2-hour circuit of Dubrovnik’s ancient walls. English-speaking guides such as Goran, Mara, and Lana explain the city’s past, war, architecture, and daily life. Expect many steps, strong sun, and an extra €40 wall ticket unless you have a Dubrovnik Pass.

“The combo tour was a great way to get a feel for the city - its rich history, culture and magnificent architecture. Our guide Gorun was passionate about his city and country and told fascinating stories and answered questions about Dubrovnik’s old and modern history and events. I appreciated his candidness and passion. And of course, he did share a bit of GOT even if this was a historical tour.”

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7.Split Walking Tour with Professor of History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 926 reviews · 2 hours 20 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Walk Split with history professor Mario or Anita, tracing Diocletian’s Palace from the Riva and substructures to the Golden Gate, then continue through Marmontova Street and Fruit’s Square. Expect about 2 hours 20 minutes in English, with a maximum of 17 people and optional private-tour upgrades.

“My husband and I enjoyed the walking tour very much. Mario is a fantastic guy, he has a unique way of keeping the tour very lively and informative. We would recommend this tour if you are visiting Split.”

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8.Split: History and Heritage Walking Tour

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

Walk Split’s UNESCO-protected Diocletian’s Palace with guides such as Antonella, Antonia, Nikolas, or Doris. Expect Roman ruins, medieval walls, Gothic palaces, churches, local stories, and optional Game of Thrones facts. The $18 tour stays mostly in free public areas and ends where it begins.

“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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9.Game of Thrones & History of Dubrovnik Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 628 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Meet a red-umbrella guide by Dubrovnik’s Large Onofrio Fountain for a 90-minute walk through Pile Gate, Kolorina Bay, the west harbor, and Old Town. Expect filming stories, Croatian history, and scene photos from guides such as Ivan, Daniela, Bruno, and Josip.

“Ivan was a terrific guide, very knowledgeable. It was light hearted and entertaining. Nice mix of general Dubrovnik and GOT info. Fully recommend Ivan for this tour”

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10.Dubrovnik: Old Town History Walking Tour

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

Spend 90 minutes walking Dubrovnik’s Old Town with an English-speaking guide such as Ivana, Kim, Josip, or Jelena. Hear stories about shipbuilding, quarantine, war, daily life, and local traditions while seeing Stradun, Sponza Palace, the Cathedral, Rector’s Palace, and the Old Port.

“Kim was informative, witty, happy to respond to all our questions about the city - we enjoyed our tour with her and would recommend it as a starting point to get to know the city and Old Town.”

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11.SPLIT-PRIVATE Walking Tour of Diocletian’s Palace & Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 467 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Join local guide Joško or Joseph for a private walk through Split’s Roman palace, medieval lanes, markets, squares, and harbor. Expect clear storytelling, humor, flexible pacing, and optional paid visits to the cathedral, Temple of Jupiter, and palace cellars.

“Josko is wonderful! What an amazing tour! We learned so much important and fascinating information about Split, and Croatia. Josko was an expert on Diocletian history and his rule but his delivery kept us guessing and greatly entertained for the entire tour. We were lucky to experience this tour and highly recommend it for anyone interested in understanding the palace and its significance. Well worth the time and price!”

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12.Pula: Historic Walking Tour with Local Guide & City Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 214 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $29

Marina, a licensed Istrian guide with 18 years of experience, leads you through Pula’s amphitheatre, Roman gates, market, and Forum. Expect German-language commentary, local food talk, alternative city facts, and a tour shaped around your interests.

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13.Split: Local History and Culture 90-Minute Walking Tour

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

Walk Split’s UNESCO-listed old town with local guide Mijo in 90 minutes. You’ll see Diocletian’s Palace, hear the city’s Roman and modern stories, learn about Croatian culture, and get practical tips for food, coffee, photos, and local life. English tours meet by Strossmayer Fountain.

“Mijo was provided an excellent tour from start to finish. Location exactly as pin pointed on the map, easy to find at the fountain near Gregor of Nin. Very warm greetings from the beginning, a small group which felt very safe and personal. Mijo was very informative of Split history and very engaged to answer any questions. He also politely sent a big list of recommendations after the tour, a great tour to do on a first day. Only downside was other public people trying to tag along which Mijo politely sent them away but I guess this happens on many tour guide groups. 10/10 would recommend :)”

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14.Private History Split Walking Tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Walk Split with an English-speaking guide on a private 90-minute tour through Diocletian’s Palace, the Peristyle, Vestibule, substructures, Golden Gate, Riva, Fruit’s Square, and the old synagogue. Expect history, architecture, local stories, and time for questions.

“Great tour learned a lot highly recommended speech was great lot of history lot of architecture we enjoyed the walked and would do it again”

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15.Split: Historical & Gastro Treasures Tour with Green Market

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

Spend three hours with an English-speaking local guide exploring Diocletian’s Palace, Split’s Green Market, and a traditional konoba. Taste prosciutto, cheese, soparnik, peka bread, seafood, pasta, black risotto, wine, and dessert. Morning tours include the market; afternoon tours replace it 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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