Top 5 Small-Group History Tours in Croatia

1.Split History and Gastro Small-Group Tour with Food and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 375 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $139Our pick

In a group of no more than 12, follow a local guide through Split’s old town, Green Market, Marmontova Street, and the Riva area. You’ll taste cured meats, cheese, soparnik, seafood, pasta, black risotto, Croatian wine, liqueur, and gelato while guides such as Ana, Hani, Ela, and Kristina add local stories and practical advice.

“Our guide, Kristina, made this experience!! She was so fun and personable! Great balance of history and delicious food tasting. Our first restaurant , Konobe Korta, was a spot we had wanted to try and it did not disappoint! Thank you for a fabulous evening!! And for the future recommendations.”

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2.Dubrovnik Old Town: Small-Group Walking Tour With A Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $34

Walk Dubrovnik’s Old Town for 90 minutes to two hours with a local guide such as Marko, Marco, or Lucy. Visit the harbor, Rector’s Palace, Stradun, churches, palaces, and the old city gates. The group is capped at eight, and the guide adds local stories, trivia, legends, and practical tips. Entrance fees are not included.

“Marko was a fantastic guide. Very knowledgeable with lots of intriguing information about the history of Dubrovnik and daily life in the old town. A good mixture between the serious and humorous. Very engaging and happy to answer our many questions. The tour was at an easy pace. Nothing was rushed. Two hours very well spent. Thank you Marko”

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3.Dubrovnik: Game of Thrones and History Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Join local guide Hrvoje Gustin for a two-hour English walking tour through Dubrovnik’s Old Town and West Harbour. You’ll visit Game of Thrones filming sites, the Jesuit Stairs, Cathedral, Rector’s Palace, and the Iron Throne, while learning about Ragusa, the 1667 earthquake, and the 1991 war. Groups are capped at eight.

“Hrvoje is a great tour guide, and his knowledge of Dubrovnik and GOT is fantastic. If you require a small group walking tour around the busy streets of Dubrovnik, then this is for you 👍”

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4.History Split Walking Tour in French -Small group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $69

This 90-minute French-language walk through Split visits Diocletian’s Palace, its substructures, Golden Gate, Riva, Fruit’s Square, and the old synagogue. Guides such as Antonela and Irene bring the palace to life with clear explanations, local anecdotes, and, possibly, traditional Dalmatian singing. Groups can reach 30 people.

“Our guide, Antonela, was full of friendship and knowledge about the palace.”

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5.Dubrovnik: Small-Group Guided Old Town History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 37 reviews · 1h 30m · from $21Best value

Walk Dubrovnik with guides such as Petra, Indira, and Dubravka, following Stradun from Pile Gate to the Old City Harbour. You’ll see Onofrio’s Fountain, the Franciscan Monastery, the Cathedral, Jesuit Stairs, and Orlando’s Column. The tour stays outdoors, so bring sun protection and do not expect entry to the walls or churches.

“Indira was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and personable. She answered all our questions. We didn't have to go up and down too many steps which was very much appreciated.”

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