War in Dubrovnik: Life under siege
War in Dubrovnik: Life under siege
Sign up for the tour and meet your guide In front of Orlando's Column, Luza street for a 1.5-hour War Tour of Dubrovnik. The fall of communist Yugoslavia ended with the Croatian Homeland War.The war spread all over Croatia. Dubrovnik, a town under UNESCO World Heritage protection, based its income on tourism.
There was no military base nor soldiers in Dubrovnik. There was no reason and no excuse to attack Dubrovnik. Yet, the attack happened and it was brutal.
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Luza Square
Meeting point at the main city square where you will get an introduction to the tour
20 minutesPile Gate
Where a plaque depicting a Serbian king used to be.
20 minutesDubrovnik Synagogue
Lear more about Ustasa movement that introduced racial laws and concentration camps
20 minutesGunduliceva Poljana Market
Lear more about Tito's death awakes nationalism in Yugoslavia
20 minutesDubrovnik West Harbour
The Croatian Homeland War brings fear and destruction to Dubrovnik, explosions and screams echo through the streets
20 minutesMemorial Room of the Defenders of Dubrovnik
The suffering ends, the war was won, but is it really over?
20 minutesIncluded
- guidance by a experienced certified local guide
- Memorial Room of Dubrovnik Defenders
Not Included
- Gratuities (optional)
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- 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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.