Rise of the City: War in Dubrovnik Tour

About this tour

War in Dubrovnik Tour is about the city that refused to fall

This War in Dubrovnik Tour will take you further back in the history to help you understand the background of conflicts that took place in this area. On the morning of October 1, 1991, Dubrovnik was attacked by the Yugoslav People’s Army (JNA).

The war in Croatia can be difficult to understand, and often just as difficult to explain. How did countries that had lived side by side for years end up in conflict? On this tour, you’ll look deeper into the history behind the events that shaped this region and gain clearer context for the war.

You’ll learn how Dubrovnik endured an 8-month siege and survived thousands of grenades fired by a far stronger and better-equipped army. You’ll also hear what daily life was like for civilians during that period, and how the city and its residents fought to preserve their independence once again. Despite severe damage and destruction, Dubrovnik recovered both architecturally and economically.

Your guide will answer these questions and many others, sharing insight from personal experience, having lived through those difficult times themselves.