Controversies behind Split and Croatia-Anthropologist guide

5.0(60 reviews)Split, CroatiaOperated by Controversies behind Split and Croatia - New walking tour
  • Duration2 hours
  • GroupShared · max 12
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

Most tours show you what happened. This one helps you understand why it still matters. Instead of focusing on facts alone, it explores identity, belief, and the narratives that shaped modern Croatia. Led by a geographer and anthropologist, it turns Split into a story — not just a place. Designed for curious travelers who want more than a typical tour.

What to expect

2 hours7 stopsShared tourMax 12 travellers
  1. 35 minutesAdmission included

    This tour will cover most of the Split's centre main locations, with the story to be told from the perspective of most controversive historical and modern issues of the area. The Diocletian palace is so fascinated site, that was contested issue of the locals for every historical period.

  2. 15 minutes

    Riva, traditional promenade of mediterranean towns, is the place where most of the public life happens and location where important historical events took place.

  3. 15 minutes

    The old Venetian square is a great place to tell the stories of turbulent historical times when Split was the last frontier fighting the Ottomans. To tell the stories how that period is perceived nowadays and why those times still shape today's politics and local identity, this is the perfect location.

  4. 15 minutes

    When we walk over the mentioned square, it is less know fact that under our feet there are human remains since the location used to be ancient graveyard. Some amazing events happend later on at this location, but also some of the infamous events.

  5. 15 minutes

    One of the most famous Split's neighbourhoods is located here. While it is the most popular location for tourist stay in Split, not many of them knows the story behind the neighbourhood.

  6. 15 minutes

    The square is named after the first croatia president. By mentioning him, the story takes us to turbulent times at the end of the 20th century, the century that is probably the hardest history lesson in croatian schools, with many issues that still divide the croatian society.

  7. 10 minutesAdmission included

    This is the location where our tour ends. From there we see the most famous view od Split and is chosen to be the spot where we will tell the final words of the tour and to give insight to the modern Split.

Pickup & meeting point

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Start

On the mentioned address there is a big park, in the middle of the park there is the big fountain and we meet next to it.

End

What's included

Included

  • The tour has addition of audio-visual material presented on tablet to make the topic more attractive.

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 12 travellers per booking
  • Age bands: Adult (1–110)

Languages

Guide
English

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund
  • This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 4 hours before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Europe/Zagreb
Product code
352840P1

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Age of each traveller
  • First name of each traveller
  • Last name of each traveller
  • Any special requirements

Traveller reviews

5.0/ 560 reviews
  • 560

Ratings aggregated from Viator (9) and Tripadvisor (51).

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