Split: Communism History Landmarks Tour

Learn about Split's interesting past and the city's connection to communism on a guided tour with a professional historian. Discover some of the main local landmarks from the communist period.
Communist Tour of Split is a personalized small group tour with a maximum of 8 participants guided by a local historian and history teacher with a Master`s degree in history.

On this Communist Tour of Split, you will be guided through the communist history of the city of Split which was one of the centers of political, industrial, economic, tourist life, etc. Communist Split, as one of the fastest-growing cities in communist Yugoslavia and visited by different world leaders including over 40 visits of Yugoslav leader Tito, is full of interesting stories, facts, and legends to which you will be introduced to.

Stories, naturally, will be followed by relevant sights and interesting hidden gems of the communist history of Split which you will be discovering.

On this personalized 3.5 hours city tour with history, culture, architecture topics, other interesting stories and legends about communist period in Split, you will have a chance to discover a heritage of communist Yugoslavia period in Split as well as about its decay in modern times.

You will be introduced to the Communist main atractions of Split such as modern socialist neighborhood Split 3 with its unique streets and buildings, first shopping mall in Yugoslavia and Yugoslavian military resort Hotel Zagreb which will give you a closer look on understanding of Yugoslavia everyday life, customs, politics, economy, education, health system, tourism and other. Special attention will be given to the some other significant architectonic symbols of the Split Communist era like buildings Krstarica and disco Titanic as well.

Special attention will also be given to the some of the main characteristics of communist Yugoslavia such as dictatorship of Tito, workers Self-managment & Non-Aligned Movement which will give you insight into the rulling system of this west-east splitted ex-country.

You will also have a chance to check up "Armored train", symbol of the "bloody" end of communism and death of communist Yugoslavia, and to seat inside of car called Yugo which was one of the national symbols!

Join and step into this personalized communist Split experience, discover hidden heritage and find out about "life" & "death" of communist Yugoslavia!

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.