Croatia · Battlefield Tours

2-Hour Split War History Tour with Balkan Conflicts

2 Hours Round trip from 21000 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore locations tied to Split's major 20th-century conflicts, including WWI, WWII, and the Yugoslav wars
02 Visit Fortress Gripe, built in the 17th century to defend the city against the Ottoman Empire
03 Learn about the Allied bombing of Split during WWII while the city was under Nazi occupation
04 Gain insight into the history of the Jewish community in Split

Find out about the locations of major conflicts in Split throughout the 20th century, from the First World War and the Second World War to the War of Independence in the 90s. Learn how Split was attacked in the last war by a ship named Split, and how the city was severely damaged by Allied bombing during the Second World War while under Nazi occupation. This War Tour explores the bloodiest side of the city's history, with visual materials used to illustrate the battles and major wartime events.

Learn about Split in World War II, including the Allied bombing.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Split

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Balkan Conflicts and the History of Split

Visit Fortress Gripe, built in the 17th century for defence against the Ottoman Empire.
See the major war locations in Split.
Get an explanation of the background of the bloody Yugoslav wars in the 90s.
Learn about Split in World War II, including the Allied bombing.
Gain insight into the history of Jews in Split.

I will give an interactive introduction and overview of the history of Split and Croatia, with an emphasis on the great conflicts - WWI, WWII, and the conflict in the 90s. This experience is for passionate travellers interested in history.