Communism & Croatian Homeland War Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Explore the turbulent 20th century in Croatia in a entertaining way combining historical facts and personal experiences. You will find out more about Croatia’s relations with neighbouring countries and being a part of five different regimes, going through three brutal wars, all explained in an easy-to-understand fashion!
• Visit the WWII tunnels and hear dark stories of the Croatian fascist state
• Learn about communist Yugoslavia and its leader Tito
• Visit a multimedia exhibition on Croatian Homeland War
• Understand the relationships between former Yugoslavia states in the past and nowadays
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
What To Expect
Ban Josip Jelacic Monument
• join us at the meeting point every day from Monday to Saturday at 3pm, and at Sundays at 11am
Tunel Gric
• visit the WW2 underground tunnels and the basement used as a shelter during the air raids on Zagreb • learn more about the life during the communist era in Zagreb • not included during public events in the tunnels and Christmas Market
Options
War Tour in Spanish
War Tour in English
What‘s Included
WW2 underground tunnels (not included during public events in the tunnels)
the multimedia presentation about the Croatian Homeland War
guidance by a certified local guide with 500+ tours experience
authentic basement used as a shelter during the bombings
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,416 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour to delve deeper into Croatian history
Cheryl L,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I did both the free city walking tour (with Luka) as well as the communism and war tour (with Vid) with this company. The free walking tour was a great way to get some general knowledge and history of Zagreb, while the Communism and War tour delved deeper into Croatia's war and political history. Both guides provided information in a fun, unbiased which helped to understand such a complex history.
A must-do tour in Zagreb
meredithw880,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a very compelling and powerful tour. The highlight of our time in Zagreb! Vid is very knowledgeable and engaging, and more importantly, his passion for the topic is deep and profound. I found myself wishing that everyone I knew could learn this story of Croatia from someone who could make it so interesting and relevant to our times. We enjoyed his personal stories, the history lesson, and the dry sense of humor he shared liberally throughout the tour. Highly, highly recommend.
Good tour
Waitingfurgodot,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00DIANNA was fantastic. So knowledgeable.
If you have to choose one tour- choose this one!
adio184,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a fascinating tour! Darko is the best guide :)
Good tor and discussion of war experience in Croatia
802Arthur,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very good overview of Croatia focusing on WW2 and the 1990s. Darko was a very good guide.
Very good
irinaaP9761KL,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very in depth highly recommend
Communism & Homeland War Revew
cameroncO5890BN,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour guide, a very balanced and informative review of recent Croatian history.
Croatian history lesson and tour that is a must do in Zagreb
Karen K,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00As a Canadian with Croatian roots, I have heard stories all my life in bits and pieces about the ‘homeland’. Today, under the outstanding story telling and historical references, it all made sense to me. This was among the best guided tours I have experienced and I learned more than I ever expected I would. Ivana brings such passion for and pride in ‘her Croatia’ and my family of 4 felt closer to our ancestors today because of her. Anyone would enjoy this excursion but if you have Croatian heritage and live abroad - this is the among the highlights of a visit to Zagreb. Highly recommended.
An eye opening look into Croatia's past
Berti03,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you're looking for deeper understanding on Croatia's complex history this tour will certainly give you that. Kristina was fantastic. In 2.5 hours she managed to provide an in depth look into the topic, keeping things interesting, injecting humour at times, and sharing personal experiences which brought everything to life. I'd highly recommend this tour if you have any interest on the topic as it's a real eye opener.
Wow. Just wow. What an experience!
T8947CYnorbertb,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow. That was a great tour. I am not going to lie, it weight heavy on me when we ended the tour. The guide, Kristina (Kika), took us deep in the communist past as well as the independence wars of the Balkan countries, especially Croatia, literally (the last part took us into a bomb shelter where we got the faintest idea of how it must have been 30 years ago) and personally (she shared her own experiences with us from that time). It felt real and authentic. Scary and still hopeful. After the tour it took me a while to decompress. And I think this is what made it so unique, the ambivalence between „wow, they made it, they got their freedom“ and „did they really make it, did anybody win anything here“. It was insanely good. And it will occupy my mind surely for a long time. Thank you so much. And as for Kika, what an amazing, smart tour guide. Funny as well as witty, and as I experienced many Croatians, or even people on the Balkans, hearty but pragmatic. I would definetly not mind learning more from her. Keep up the great work. And all of you who are not afraid of an ambivalent view on the world, an absolute must experience when in Zagreb!
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