The 15 Best Croatia History Tours

1.Dubrovnik Old Town History Walking Tour

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

Start at Large Onofrio’s Fountain and walk Dubrovnik’s Stradun, churches, Rector’s Palace, Cathedral, harbor, and Luža Square. Local guides such as Ivana, Jelena, Sara, and Joseph bring in family stories, war history, folklore, and practical tips. The 90-minute route is a useful first look, with time left to explore on your own.

“Joseph was our tour guide and he was outstanding!! Very knowledgeable and made the tour interesting by adding colorful stories about life in Dubrovnik.”

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2.Ancient City Walls & Wars Walking Tour

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

Meet near Pile Gate for a two-hour English walking tour through Dubrovnik’s Old Town and along its 2-km walls. Guides such as Davor, Goran, Mara, and Andrea explain the city’s fortifications, diplomacy, sieges, and recent war. The tour ends near the old port. City Walls admission is extra.

“The views of Dubrovnik from the city walls are truly spectacular! Only second to the amazing stories of the city’s history. Our guide Andrea did a magnificent job relaying stories and information in a clear and engaging way- navigating the crowds and sun with skill - I highly recommend this excursion”

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

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

Join a small English-language walking tour from Zrinjevac Park through Zagreb’s Lower and Upper Towns. Petra, Tomislav, Tomas, or Maja may guide you through the Cathedral, Dolac Market, Grič Tunnel, Stone Gate, and St. Mark’s Square, with local stories and practical restaurant tips along the way.

“I can confidently say that it was great, and what made it great is the lovely friendly knowledgeable guide Petra Donadic..many thanks to her.”

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4.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 Split with Toni Šare, a local history teacher and owner of DiocleSpot Tours. Over about 1 hour 45 minutes, you’ll trace Roman, medieval, Renaissance, and modern Split, using Toni’s own 3D reconstructions to picture Diocletian’s Palace in its original form. The tour is in English, capped at 18 people, with a private option available.

“Toni was an exceptionally knowledgeable tour guide. He provided great context and additional insights to every question we had. We got an excellent overview of Split’s history across all eras and thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Hands down one of the best and most informative tours I’ve ever had (you could really feel his passion for history throughout). Additionally, the route was well designed. Highly recommended!”

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5.Dubrovnik Combo: Old Town & Ancient City Walls

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

Spend about 3.5 hours with Dubrovnik Walks exploring the Old Town and 2-kilometer city walls. Guides such as Goran, Mara, Lana, and Antun bring Croatia’s past to life through stories of war, diplomacy, architecture, and daily life. Expect stone streets, many steps, excellent views, headsets, and a separate €40 walls fee unless you use the Dubrovnik Pass.

“Fabulous tour with lots of history and background. Rarely have met a guide as knowledgeable as this one.”

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6.Split Walking Tour with Professor of History

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

Walk through Split with history professors Mario or Anita, visiting Diocletian’s Palace, the Peristyle, Cathedral of Saint Domnius, Golden Gate, and lively squares. Expect about 2 hours 20 minutes in English, with a maximum of 17 people. The route includes outdoor commentary, local stories, and practical tips for food and sightseeing.

“experience and knowledgeable guide. a lot of interesting information. about the city history. Very good English, well organized”

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7.History and Heritage Walking Tour

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

Explore Split’s 1,700-year-old Diocletian’s Palace with a licensed guide such as Antonella, Antonela, or Nikolas. The walk covers Roman ruins, medieval churches, Gothic palaces, fortifications, and modern life inside the old city. Expect clear storytelling, local context, and optional Game of Thrones facts. Meet under the Roman arch on Peristil Square.

“The tour was entertaining and informative- a true story teller. They were a native and included all kinds of details you might not get otherwise but with a bit of flare. Not boring. The perfect pace and amount of if time.”

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8.Game of Thrones & History of Dubrovnik Tour

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

Join an English-speaking guide for a 90-minute walk from Onofrio’s Large Fountain through Dubrovnik’s Game of Thrones locations. You’ll visit Pile Gate, Kolorina Bay, the western harbour, and Old Town scenes, with guides such as Ivan, Daniela, Bruno, and Josip bringing filming details and local history to life.

“Interesting facts about Croatia and Dubrovnik. In addition to some Got locations Small Group size so easy to follow etc.”

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9.Old Town History Walking Tour

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

Walk Dubrovnik’s Old Town with an English-speaking local guide such as Ivana, Kim, Josip, or Jelena. In 90 minutes, you’ll see Stradun, the Cathedral, Rector’s Palace, Sponza Palace, the Old Port, and more while hearing stories about shipbuilding, quarantine, daily life, and the city’s past.

“All good, very informative , knowledgeable & made very interesting by Joseph . Happy to answer questions & added some humour too! Would recommend.”

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10.PRIVATE Walking Tour of Diocletian’s Palace & Old Town

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

Walk through Split with a private licensed guide, often Joško, on a two-hour tour of Diocletian’s Palace, Roman cellars, Old Town, Riva Harbor, and key squares. Expect clear Roman history, local stories, humor, and time for questions. Palace cellar admission costs an additional €10 per person.

“Probably the best guided tour I have enjoyed anywhere in the world, as an experienced traveler. Josko was charming, entertaining, extremely knowledgeable and professional, yet friendly and engaging. Fantastic detailed tour of the Diocletian palace, with excellent architectural details and explanations that made the grounds come alive. Followed by a locals only long stroll through the markets and old city. Definitely ask specifically for Josko, he is the best”

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11.Split History and Gastro Small-Group Tour with Food and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 375 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $139

Spend three hours walking Split’s old town and tasting Croatian specialties at markets, taverns, and pastry shops. You’ll try cured meats, cheese, seafood, black risotto, pasta, wine, liqueur, and gelato while guides such as Ana, Hani, Kristina, Doris, or Ela share local stories. Groups are capped at 12, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options by request.

“Our guide, Kristina, made this experience!! She was so fun and personable! Great balance of history and delicious food tasting. Our first restaurant , Konobe Korta, was a spot we had wanted to try and it did not disappoint! Thank you for a fabulous evening!! And for the future recommendations.”

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12.Private History Split Walking Tour in English

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

Walk through Split with an English-speaking guide on a private 90-minute tour focused on Diocletian’s Palace, Roman remains, Venetian streets, Jewish heritage, and Croatian culture. You’ll visit the Peristyle, Vestibule, substructures, Golden Gate, Riva, Fruit’s Square, and Split Synagogue area. Guide Antonella has received special praise for bringing the palace to life.

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13.Dubrovnik Old Town: Small-Group Walking Tour With A Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $34

Walk Dubrovnik’s Old Town from Ploče Gate to Pile Gate with a licensed local guide. In about 90 minutes to two hours, you’ll see the Rector’s Palace, Stradun, the cathedral, harbor, churches, fountains, and more. Guides such as Marko, Markus, Lucy, and Marco add local stories, trivia, and practical tips.

“Our tour guide, Marko, spoke great English. He made the tour fun by asking questions about what we have seen and scoring points for each of us. It was a great way to pay close attention! He had us looking for all the St. Blayze statues and carvings. His knowledge of all the history of Dubrovnik was amazing! We really enjoyed our tour.”

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14.Dubrovnik Jewish Heritage Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Join Vesna for a private two-hour walk through Dubrovnik’s Old Town, focused on Jewish life from the 14th century to today. You’ll visit the historic synagogue and Jewish Museum, trace former Jewish quarters, and hear local stories shaped by Vesna’s family connection to the city. The tour is in English and suits groups of up to eight.

“Wonderful afternoon. Very knowledgeable and personable guide. Vesna was Flexible and easy to work with. Highly recommend!”

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15.Historical Tour of Salona, Klis Fortress and Trogir

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 108 reviews · from $28

Spend a full day outside Split with an English-speaking guide such as Darko, Duje, Hana, or Miron, visiting Trogir, Roman Salona, Klis Fortress, Hidden Dalmatia, and Stella Croatica. Expect history, sea views, olive oil and fig tastings, round-trip transport, and several optional entrance fees paid in cash.

“Amazing day from start to finish. A very good way of seeing sites that are fairly local to Split. I can't remember the guides name but he said he was a history teacher. He was very patient and informative. Also, this tour packs in all the sites in one day too.”

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