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Split History Tour: Contested Issues and Taboos
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47 Ratings
Split
Uncover the controversies and contested history of Split and Croatia on this engaging tour. Explore taboo topics and gain a deep understanding of the area’s social processes.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Palazzo di Diocleziano - This tour will cover most of the Split’s centre main locations, with the story to be told from the perspective of most controversive historical and modern issues of the area. The Diocletian palace is so fascinated site, that was contested issue of the locals for every historical period.
- Obala Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda - Riva, traditional promenade of mediterranean towns, is the place where most of the public life happens and location where important historical events took place.
- Trg Braće Radić - The old Venetian square is a great place to tell the stories of turbulent historical times when Split was the last frontier fighting the Ottomans. To tell the stories how that period is perceived nowadays and why those times still shape today’s politics and local identity, this is the perfect location.
- Narodni trg - When we walk over the mentioned square, it is less know fact that under our feet there are human remains since the location used to be ancient graveyard. Some amazing events happend later on at this location, but also some of the infamous events.
- Šperun ulica - One of the most famous Split’s neighbourhoods is located here. While it is the most popular location for tourist stay in Split, not many of them knows the story behind the neighbourhood.
- Trg Franje Tuđmana - The square is named after the first croatia president. By mentioning him, the story takes us to turbulent times at the end of the 20th century, the century that is probably the hardest history lesson in croatian schools, with many issues that still divide the croatian society.
- Matejuška - This is the location where our tour ends. From there we see the most famous view od Split and is chosen to be the spot where we will tell the final words of the tour and to give insight to the modern Split.
What's Included
- Audio-visual material on tablet
Additional Information
This excursion is customized to cater to those intrigued by the debated history and current conflicts in the region. It emphasizes historical and current controversial topics, with a unique focus that diverges from traditional tour storytelling to a more ‘plain speaking’ methodology. While the tour concentrates predominantly on this specialized knowledge, it encompasses key sites and landmarks at the heart of Split, making it suitable for newcomers to Split and those wishing to widen their local experience. By partaking in this tour, you can integrate all your interests into one journey as it rejects the concept of sticking to a singular theme. It fuses tales about politics and geopolitics, religion, identity, population, sexuality, history, and economics. The comprehensive narrative interlinks the region’s past and present, offering an in-depth understanding of the continuing societal trends.
Location
Ul. kralja Tomislava 12
Ulica kralja Tomislava
On the mentioned address there is a big park, in the middle of the park there is the big fountain and we meet next to it.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Drobber
Jul 6, 2024
Reaches the parts other tours do not reach - The tour covers ancient to modern times, from the Romans to the Yugoslav war and the modern day. The emphasis is on how the history of places we visit affects Croatian society today. Includes the history of the Jewish ghetto and the evolution of the Pride marches in Split. Marin, an anthropologist and school teacher, clearly does this as a labour of love. I've never been on a tour like it - a great way to understand the place.
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Andreas_s
Jun 22, 2024
A must. The „little tutoring session“ of the most pleasant kind. - It's a must for anyone who doesn't just want to hear the information on the public noticeboards. Stories about the tribes, folks and people who passed through or stayed here over the centuries. Their mentalities, peculiarities - and contradictions too. Of course 😉. Sympathetic, open minded, thoughtfully presented. Marin is open to all questions and knows the answers. Exciting, entertaining and a “little tutoring session” of the most pleasant kind.
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Curious39487699794
Jun 22, 2024
Outstanding tour with a thought provoking guide. Marin is not only knowledgeable but engaging and a true humanitarian. - Marin is one of the best guides I’ve ever had and I’ve been to over 75 countries. You will leave the tour filled with knowledge not obtained on genetic tours.
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Tylerfu9188ju
Nov 5, 2023
Insightful and Thought Provoking Split Tour - This tour is a MUST DO for anyone interested in the history, culture, politics, and modern day complexities of Split and Croatia. We have done countless tours in Europe and this was hands down the best one we’ve ever done. Marin was incredibly knowledgeable and gave a thought provoking tour that connected the past to the present while seeing the major sights in downtown Split.
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Laura_b
Oct 18, 2023
Excellent Tour through Split - This was a fabulous tour. The guide was entertaining and very knowledgeable. We were never bored or felt the pace was too fast or too slow— it really was a perfect tour!
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Adrianhk3331rk
Sep 13, 2023
Insightful and thought provoking - Fantastic! - This walking tour was recommended by my son, who was recommended by friends of his, and I can see why!. Marin took us an amazing journey through the Diocletian palace contexting the complex social and political history of Croatia. Thoroughly recommended!
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Sharon_a
Sep 10, 2023
The buildings of Split now have historical and cultural significance - An excellent tour with a passionate guide. He was personable and friendly and tried to find shade for us as much as possible. His information on the history and culture of the region was extensive. I would recommend this tour for anyone interested in the past and current history of the area. It was a walking tour and some of our group of 10 found standing while listening to his information tiring but that was to be expected on this type of tour. The buildings and squares of Split have so much more meaning now that we have the historical background. Some aspects of the city, such as the Jewish ghetto, we would have missed out on without this tour.
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365theal
Sep 8, 2023
Recommended! - The guide was able to tell a fascinating background story from the past to the present Split and Croatia!
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867lynnk
Aug 31, 2023
Very highly recommend this insightful and thought provoking tour! - Wonderful insightful tour. We had heard about it and felt it would be a great addition to our experience in Croatia - and it was. We did more traditional walking tours in 2 cities in Croatia (one was in Split, the day before this tour) that mostly focused on history - which is, of course interesting. But this tour offered so much more. It did include all the historical highlights - but it tied that history into the Croatia of the two World War eras, into Croatia's time as part of communist Yugoslavia, and the war with Serbia and post-independence (the Homeland War and following), up to the present. It met all our high expecations and we very highly recommend it!
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Kelsey_e
Aug 31, 2023
Great tour! - Marin was an exceptional guide. He kept our attention with interesting facts and funny little quips. He’s a teacher and it seems like he really loves what he does and brings that perspective into this tour. Would absolutely recommend.
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