Dubrovnik Homeland War Private Tour: Witness History with a Decorated War Veteran

Join a decorated war veteran on a private tour of Dubrovnik’s Homeland War. Explore historical landmarks, hear stories of survival, and visit the Memorial Room of Dubrovnik’s Defenders.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Revelin Fortress - Let’s meet and start the tour. Welcome to Dubrovnik, Croatia! Introduction.
  • Walls of Dubrovnik - Listen to the history of Dubrovnik and view the sights the old city harbour, Fortress of St. John, fortifications of St. Luke and the Dominican Monastery.
  • Luza Square - Main city square, Clock Tower, Small Onofrio’s…
What's Included
  • Entrance to the War Memorial Room
  • Professional tour guidance
What's Not Included
  • Any food or beverages
  • Any personal purchases or expenses
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Having served with distinction in the Croatian war, I invite you to delve into the past and recent history of the Homeland War in Croatia, as I experienced it firsthand.
We will traverse from the eastern to the western entrances of the Old City, where I will guide you through its notable historical sites with a special focus on the war era. Witness…

Location
Ulica Vrata od Ploča
By the drawbridge of the EAST GATE PLOČE
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Luke_s
Sep 5, 2025
HIGHLY RECOMMEND Amazing Tour, Homeland War but so so much more. - One of the best tours my wife and I have ever been on! Mato, our tour guide, truly gave us a personalized experience that we will never forget. First, for him sharing his personal stories regarding his and his friends/families experience in the homeland war was breathtaking. those experiences are not easy to recant, but we truly appreciate him being open, honest, and being willing to share with us. We will not forget the stories he told as they were incredibly moving and descriptive. Much more than you ever be able to experience on your own. M 2nd, this tour was not just about the homeland war (in the best way). it was a cohesive experience of the entire history of Dubrovnik, even throwing in game of thrones, and Croatia as a whole. He personalized our experience for the things we were interested in. Plus even walking in the old city with him you can tell how well he knew the city, but also how respected and loved he was from the other citizens we encountered. If you are considering any history, GOT, homeland, old city, ANY tour in Dubrovnik - look no further, this is the one to book. Thank you Mato!
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Kathleen
May 19, 2025
History comes alive, with lived experience! - Vlaho was our knowledgeable and passionate guide who gave us a much deeper awareness about the travesty of what happened in Dubrovnik and the Balkans in the 1990’s. While visiting the massive Dubrovnik walls as a tourist is impressive, the activity is hollow without having an understanding of the many faces of Dubrovnik’s history, expertly woven together by Vlaho: from early times through to the Ottoman Empire’s threat, to the golden years of the Dubrovnik Republic, to Napoleon’s rule, Austrian rule, Tito’s Yugoslavia, and finally the splintering of the region into individual states in the 1990’s. Vlaho himself fought to preserve Dubrovnik’s and Croatia’s independence, and his story is fresh like yesterday. We started at the top of Mount Srd, where we could see how this vantage point was critical to saving Dubrovnik from being overrun by the enemy. As we learned about the devastation of lives and the town, we felt a great measure of sadness for what people and this great city had to endure just 30 years ago at the hands of the aggressors. It is people like Vlaho that make sure these memories are never forgotten. Vlaho also took us through the old town, pointing out historical highlights as well as sharing guidance for other suggested activities during our stay. Being guided by him on our very first day in Dubrovnik set the stage brilliantly for the rest of our trip! Highly, highly recommend!
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Nina_l
Oct 15, 2024
Personal and thought provoking - fully recommend - Excellent guide having firsthand experience of the Dubrovnik Homeland War. Personal and thought provoking. Even my 14 year old son was soaking in all the information and said he could feel it in his heart. Could not have asked for more. Thank you and fully recommend this tour.
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Brian_d
Jul 14, 2024
Highly recommend taking this tour if you are in Dubrovnik. - My wife and I have gone on Battlefield tours around the world and this by far was one of the best and most unique. We have never taken a Battlefield tour with a veteran who had fought at the site. Vlaho was super professional and explained to us the very complex nature of the war at that time and how it impacted the soldiers and the civilians of Dubrovnik. I would highly recommend this tour to truly appreciate what Croatia did to gain their independence and the sacrifices their soldiers and citizens made.
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Stephen_b
Jun 29, 2024
Review of private Homeland War tour - Vlaho was an extremely knowledgeable and friendly guide. He provided a thorough insight into all of the history behind the conflict. We had refreshments at the Veterans cafe which was very welcome as it was very warm and also this helps the cafe. The tour was also very well organised and structured.
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Viplav_s
May 24, 2024
Informational, insightful, highly recommend - Excellent and attentive tour guide. He spent a lot of time with us patiently answering our many questions. Really added a new dimension to our visit to Dubrovnik. Highly recommended if you want more than just the standard tourist experience of the city.
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Matthew_m
Oct 3, 2022
Excellent tour of a bitter time in history - This was an excellent tour, with the history of Dubrovnik interweaved with poignant and personal stories of the seven month siege of the city during the Croatian War of Independence in 1991-1992. The tour starts at the east gate and meanders through the whole of the city, ending at the west gate. It was well worth our time and we highly recommend this tour.
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From $76
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).