Controversies behind Split and Croatia-Anthropologist guide | 2 hours

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Controversies behind Split and Croatia-Anthropologist guide
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  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • The tour has addition of audio-visual material presented on tablet to make the topic more attractive.

Overview

This tour was tailored to meet specific needs of those who are interested in contested history and contested contemporary issues of the area. By focusing on the historical and contemporary taboos, this tour aims at specific knowledge that moves away from classical tour narratives and focuses on ‘with no gloves on’ approach. Although this tour aims at above mentioned specific knowledge, it is also done by covering Split's centre main sites and locations, so it is well fitted tour for Split's beginners and for the people who want to broaden their local experience. By joining this tour, you can blend all your interests in one experience since the tour escapes the idea of fitting into one category. It combines narratives about politics and geopolitics, religion, identity, demographics, sexuality, history, and economics. The rounded storytelling connects past and present of the area, creating deep insight and understanding of ongoing social processes.

Itinerary

  • 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.

    35 minutes

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    Riva, traditional promenade of mediterranean towns, is the place where most of the public life happens and location where important historical events took place.

    15 minutes

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    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.

    15 minutes

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    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.

    15 minutes

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    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.

    15 minutes

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    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.

    15 minutes

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    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.

    10 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

June 18100% refund
June 19No refund

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  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Amazing way to learn about croatian history and controversies during Split and Croatia history

Published on May, 2025

Went to team building with colleagues from hostel, Marin did amazing job explaining everything and gave us inside knowledge.

Best tour in Split!

Published on Apr, 2025

Very different kind of tour not with the basic things but a deeper dive in the History of Split then other tours. Definitely a must.

Best Show in Town

Published on Sep, 2024

A great perspective on Split’s cultural history. The tour was both entertaining and educational. I recommend this for all ages.

Reaches the parts other tours do not reach

Published on Jul, 2024

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.

Outstanding tour with a thought provoking guide. Marin is not only knowledgeable but engaging and a true humanitarian.

Published on Jun, 2024

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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