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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Ages 0-99
Duration: 2h
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Mobile ticket
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, CroatiaIn 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
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 24380P748
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- Ul. Vrata od Ploča, 20000, Dubrovnik, CroatiaIn front of the stone bridge that leads into the Walls.
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- Dubrovačke Gradske Zidine, 20000, Grad, Dubrovnik, Croatia
About the operator
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- Tory M0 contributionsHighly recommendKarmen hosted us on a fabulous early morning tour from one side of the old town to the other. She showed us some fabulous hidden gems and gave us a thorough understanding of the history of the city. She is a very personable and generous guide. Highly recommend.Written September 16, 2024
- RickH740 contributionsGreat tour and guideWonderful time with Karmen. She was very personable, knowledgeable and spoke excellent English. Pretrip she responded quickly to my questions and was very helpful. We even had to adjust the tour day and time last minute and she was very accommodating and understanding. Highly recommend.Written September 14, 2024
- Q3335NQmikem0 contributionsAmazing Tour of Old Town Dubrovnik!We had an amazing private tour of Old Town Dubrovnik with Karmen. Karmen was friendly and knowledgeable. Karmen showed us cool lesser known spots in the Old Town, as well as all the main sightseeing spots. Karmen also offered helpful tips for our trips to Mt. Srd and Split which came in very handy when our ferry to Split was cancelled. Overall all a 10 out 10 experience. Karmen is a fantastic guide!Written September 9, 2024
- mandyspilates0 contributionsDanijela is a total proDanijela was incredible. I used her services 3 times, and each tour was flawless. She is extremely knowledgeable, excellent communication, well paced.Written September 9, 2024
- Q4471BQhayleym0 contributionsOld City Hidden Gem Tour - SpectacularWe thoroughly enjoyed the very informative tour with Eli. She was delightful and very happy to go out of her way to answer any questions or show us anything out of the normal tour.Written September 6, 2024
- BJJ660 contributionsGreat Walking Tour of Old TownWe had a great time on our walking tour with Paolo. So enthusiastic, so informative, so interesting. We learned alot and our teenagers were kept enthralled too. Thanks for the tour PaoloWritten September 4, 2024
- TonyL5310 contributionsWithlocals tourOur family thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Karmen. She was efficient without ever making us feel rushed. She was in tuned to what interested us and was flexible —- particularly when we arrived in great need of morning coffee! Her tips /suggestions for the rest of our day were very useful. Recommend without reservation.Written August 31, 2024
- X984EIkylem0 contributionsDubrovnik with wonderful guideKarmen had a breadth of knowledge extending to everything Croatia. She was incredibly friendly and had a comforting laugh and smile. She was able to make the experience very fun and relaxing while still being extremely professional and informative. Had great recommendation inside and outside the Old City walls. 10/10 recommend!Written August 29, 2024
- johnbY7692SA0 contributionsUnforgettable journey in Dubrovnik with KarmenIf you’re planning a trip to Dubrovnik, booking a tour with Karmen is an absolute must! Karmen is, without a doubt, one of the best tour guides I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. Her deep knowledge of Dubrovnik’s history, culture, and architecture made every moment of the tour fascinating. She has a way of weaving facts and stories together that brings the city’s rich past to life, making you feel like you’re walking through time. Karmen’s enthusiasm is infectious—she’s clearly passionate about her work and the city she calls home. She was incredibly attentive to our needs, ensuring everyone was comfortable and engaged throughout the tour. Whether she was explaining the history behind the city walls, sharing intriguing legends, or pointing out hidden gems that most visitors would miss, Karmen kept us captivated the entire time. What really sets Karmen apart is her talent for storytelling. Her ability to blend historical facts with colorful anecdotes kept us all on the edge of our seats. Her engaging style made the tour not just informative, but also incredibly entertaining. By the end of the tour, we felt like we had gained a friend who truly wanted us to appreciate Dubrovnik as much as she does. If you want to experience Dubrovnik in a way that’s both educational and fun, Karmen’s tour is the way to go. It’s an experience that goes far beyond just sightseeing—it’s a deep dive into the heart and soul of this beautiful city. Highly recommended!Written August 26, 2024
- Stephanie N0 contributionsFun and interesting tour of Dubrovnik!We had a brilliant time with Karmen today! Even though our kids (12, 10 and 7) put on a good show of being sleepy and weary, she brought them to life gradually with her kindness and fun personality. My daughter compared her to Mary Poppins 😂 We learned so much about the city, without it being boring, and she happily accommodated other places we were keen to see - her flexibility was also appreciated when we had to rearrange the tour due to sickness. We would highly recommend this tour with Karmen!Written August 14, 2024
- Ozs_Travels0 contributionsAn interesting, fun and entertaining tour of the Dubrovnik Old TownMia's tour of the Dubrovnik old town was fun, interesting and definitely worth the time to join. She knows the Old Town and the rest of Dubrovnik very well, providing the history of the town and area, whilst being able to help us understand more about the war and the impact on the area. Mia also brought us one of the best chocolate croissants I have been lucky enough to try. She also provided us with suggestions on where else to visit in the town, the best place to get onto the wall, a good coffee place and where to eat. Mia also made sure we knew where to grab our souvenirs, the local shops where the souvenirs are locally produced. This was one of the best local tours I have done to day... Very glad we chose Mia and would have no issue recommending her or booking another tour with her when I return to Dubrovnik.Written August 13, 2024
- Escape5874380 contributionsAbsolutely fantastic!Jure was absolutely fantastic. So knowledgable and great to chat with a local. So interesting and kept our whole family of a variety of ages captivated throughout. A visit to Note Bene, receiving treats was an unexpected delight. Thank you! Highly recommendWritten August 11, 2024
- 457jg0 contributionsPerfect morning stroll through DubrovnikKarmen was such a wonderful guide! She met us by a fountain on one side of the city, then guided our family through, pausing for interesting stories and unique finds. We loved that we were able to customize the tour more for our needs—traveling with a 5-year-old and a (hungry!) 1-year-old. She was even understanding as our toddler had a market side meltdown, suddenly starving… and laughed as he downed an entire carton of strawberries. We ended with ice cream, but didn’t want to say goodbye to Karmen. Couldn’t like her more! ThanksWritten August 5, 2024
- Mbuti0 contributionsGreat Intro to Dubrovnik!Danijela was terrific - has an incredible amount of knowledge about Dubrovnik & Croatia’s history. She made it fun to learn, & had great stories. It wasn’t “too much” - really quite interesting! Even delve into areas that were more interesting to us personally.Written August 3, 2024
- 992jensenp0 contributionsBest way to see a town? With a local!We had a lovely 2 hour walking tour with the fabulous Karmen. She was extremely communicative and gave excellent recommendations all before the tour even started. While on the tour, she was very knowledgeable and engaging. She also took incredible pictures of my husband and me in all the gorgeous locations. Would recommend her to anyone visiting Dubrovnik. Thanks for a wonderful afternoon, Karmen!Written July 24, 2024
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Allyson H
1 contribution
Aug 2024 • Friends
Vesna gave us a very objective view of the Homeland war. And her own living experience gave us a realistic view of the politics and the day to day difficulties during that time. As well as describing the ancient history. We were both extremely impressed by her knowledge and delivery and she answered all our questions very comprehensively. We would highly recommend a tour with Vesna.
Written August 16, 2024
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Alain G
7 contributions
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 June 23, 2023
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lizzieO
3 contributions
Sep 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.
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 October 4, 2023
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Pegmoro
Pittsburgh, PA93 contributions
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 October 14, 2023
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pbengtsson
Oakland, CA32 contributions
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 September 22, 2021
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Jet01028644139
Littleton, CO6 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
Karmen with Withlocals.com was great on so many levels! She has a personality plus and is extremely knowledgeable about Croatia, Dubrovnik and Old Town. In addition to the tour, she gave us great restaurant recommendations, best places to shop for different things and places to avoid. I'd recommend her for any type of tour, history, culture, food and wine or Game of Thrones spots. She does it all!
Written September 14, 2024
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jessikatiffany
Greater Wellington, New Zealand19 contributions
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 April 17, 2024
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Rosie M
Ottawa, Canada52 contributions
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 May 13, 2023
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Tony G
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Sep 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.
We would highly recommend booking a tour with Mia.
Written September 26, 2023
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i8toys
West Midlands, UK88 contributions
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 August 20, 2020
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