Escape the typical narratives and discover a different side of Dubrovnik on this unique small-group history tour! Tired of hearing only about Dubrovnik’s medieval past? We'll take you on a journey through the tumultuous 20th century, exploring how the city changed socially, urbanistically, and culturally. Imagine the city walls not as a tourist attraction, but as a closed military complex, or envision a tennis court nestled at their base!
We invite you to escape the conventional tourist experience and explore with us the dramatic transformations Dubrovnik underwent during the 20th century. While many focus on the city’s ancient history, this tour unveils the stories of the past 100 years, a period of significant change and upheaval.
You will see how the main street, Stradun, looked in the 1930s, lined with shops catering to everyday needs. We’ll show you lost monuments and demolished buildings that paved the way for modern Dubrovnik. You’ll hear about communist statues removed in the 1990s and learn about the construction of the road behind the Old Town, designed to modernize traffic. We'll even show you where the so-called "Russian House" once stood.
This unusual walking tour is for history enthusiasts, those interested in urban development, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Dubrovnik's recent past. This is a two-hour small-group tour led by a professional licensed tour guide and a local of Dubrovnik who will share with you intriguing facts and stories from this pivotal period.
Be different from other tourists and book this unusual small-group walking tour to discover the hidden stories of 20th-century Dubrovnik. There are only eight spots on this unique tour, so act fast – choose your preferred date on the calendar and book now!
⚡ High demand: Booked 12 times in the last week
"Fantastic experience! Our guide was so knowledgeable and really passionate. Being in a small group made a huge difference."
"The history is incredible. Lots of great stories as well. Highly recommend for the history buffs."
Important: We require a minimum of two participants for the tour! If you're a solo traveler, our booking system will show availability for one person only if we already have existing reservations. Otherwise, it will display the required minimum.
Please keep in mind that advance booking is required and that the guide will only be at the meeting point if there's an existing reservation in our system.
Once we approve your booking request, you'll receive a confirmation email with all the details — including where to meet and our contact info. You'll hear from us again two days before the tour when we'll send a little reminder with pre-tour information. Feel free to reply to that email if you have any last-minute questions.