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Dubrovnik's History with a Local: the Homeland War Stories Private Tour
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Dubrovnik's History with a Local: the Homeland War Stories Private Tour

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Duration: 2h
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Live guide: English
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  • Private Tour
  • Local Guide
What's not included
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Food and beverages not listed as inclusions


Start:
  • Ulica Vrata od Ploča, Ul. Vrata od Ploča, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia
    In front of the stone bridge that leads into the Walls.
End:
  • Pile Gate, Dubrovačke Gradske Zidine, 20000, Grad, Dubrovnik, Croatia

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 24380P748

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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    Written 13 August 2024
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Alain G
7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023
We had the priviledge to spend 3 hours with Vlaho. It has been a fabulous opportunity not only to understand the historical and geopolitical situation that led to the war but also to apprehend the daily life of the Croatian forces that defended with courage and extreme resilience the town of Dubrovnik. Learning from a war veteran is a real privilege and an emotional experience that we strongly recommend to all.
Written 23 June 2023
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lizzieO
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Sept 2023 • Couples
After visiting several cities by bike from Zagreb to Dubrovnik, it was great to spend a day walking in historical Dubrovnik with a private guide. A friend in the States recommended WithLocals. After reading the reviews on each of their guides, I chose to hire Karmen, and we are glad we did! Karmen was very outgoing, knowledgeable, and spoke English very well. We learned so much about the history of Dubrovnik.

We have done several group tours before but nothing beats hiring a private guide such as Karmen. The ease of asking questions and hearing Karmen’s response beats being part of a large group tour. Without a doubt, we will use WithLocals again.

Written 4 October 2023
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Pegmoro
Pittsburgh, PA93 contributions
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We are deeply appreciative of the time we got to spend learning about Yugoslavia’s complicated history. Vesna has encyclopedic knowledge as a historian and she tells the story in such a way that I will never forget it. We stood in our minds in the front of her house as she and her family watched in horror as the tanks on the hill above began to shell the treasure that is Dubrovnik’s beautiful old streets in the 1991 siege of Dubrovnik and that was just one of many stories she told us. We studied her maps, asked questions and came away from our time together having a far deeper understanding of Yugoslavia from its beginnings to present day. I recommend Vesna without reservation.
Written 14 October 2023
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pbengtsson
Oakland, CA32 contributions
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We loved the time we spent with Vlaho. His depth and sharing of the long local history was excellent and engaging. But his descriptions of his first hand experiences from the early 1990s were truly moving. He patiently answered our many questions about the complex situation which gave rise to the war and its devastating consequences for Dubrovnik. Highly recommended and greatly appreciated!
Written 22 September 2021
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jessikatiffany
Greater Wellington, New Zealand18 contributions
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Go back in time with Visna and learn about the characters that lived in this amazing city. She has many unique stories to share! Her tour is unlike any other as she was herself a war survivor! You won’t hear these incredible memories anywhere else but here! I caught many tourists stealing glances our way, no doubt wishing they had booked with this exuberant woman!
Written 17 April 2024
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Rosie M
Ottawa, Canada52 contributions
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May 2023 • Friends
Jure gave the four of us a wonderful private tour around the Old Town of Dubrovnik. Within its walls, Jure pointed out various important places related to the recent bombing by Yugoslavia. He is very knowledgeable on that subject. At our request, he also pointed out a few spots where scenes from Game of Thrones were filmed. It was great to be in such a small group; the experience is so much better than a large tour. And the cost shared amongst four people is very reasonable. I highly recommend a tour by Jure!
Written 13 May 2023
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Tony G
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
We had a fantastic 3 hour guided tour with Mia, exploring the squares, many small side streets & alleyways of the old town. Mia's knowledge of the old town & Croatia was excellent, we learnt so much about it's history, its culture and day to day life. Mia was great fun, full of enthusiasm and her English was perfect.

We would highly recommend booking a tour with Mia.
Written 26 September 2023
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i8toys
West Midlands, UK88 contributions
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Aug 2020
Recommend this tour with Vlaho. He kept my 2 teenage boys (and us adults!) engaged. It is his home town and he gave us his experiences of his life during the war. Fantastic English and answered any question we asked. Took us to a fantastic shop selling Croatian treats. A great experience and increased our knowledge of a beautiful place.
Written 20 August 2020
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Jessica J
Destin, FL29 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Karmen is irrefutably one of the Best guides we have ever had in our travels. She was incredibly interesting, informative, and just so knowledgeable about everything Croatian and the surrounding area, not to mention just a really enjoyable, nice person. She adjusted the tour based on our interests. She also recommended fabulous restaurant and a wine bar for tastings. She took us to fabulous little shops that had really high-quality items. I cannot recommend Carmen enough. I can guarantee that a tour with Karmen will be a highlight of your trip!
Written 2 September 2024
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BadDan33
Springfield, MO54 contributions
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Jul 2023
We really enjoyed Vesna's firsthand experience. As a war survivor, she brought a lot of her perspective to the tour. We received a lot of great info on Dubrovnik in general and on the war on the '90s in particular. She even blended some Game of Thrones info in! We highly recommend Vesna as a tour guide.
Written 16 July 2023
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