Communist Zagreb Tour

Explore the turbulent 20th century in Croatia in a entertaining way combining historical facts and personal experiences. You will find out more about Croatia’s relations with neighbouring countries and being a part of five different regimes, going through three brutal wars, all explained in an easy-to-understand fashion! • Visit the WWII tunnels and hear dark stories of the Croatian fascist state • Learn about communist Yugoslavia and its leader Tito • Visit a multimedia exhibition on Croatian Homeland War • Understand the relationships between former Yugoslavia states in the past and nowadays

Learn what life was like in communist-era Croatia on a Zagreb city walking tour. Communism in Yugoslavia was unique type of communism and hard to compare with well-known communism in Soviet Union. That's why communism in Yugoslavia was somewhere between communism and capitalism or better to say between East and West. As part of socialist Yugoslavia, Croatia has numerous traces of the past that date back to second half of 20th century. Architecture, buildings and sculptures that are still present testify 45 years long history under communist regime and they are the best witnesses to tell many interesting stories of this unusual period. Listen the real life stories that our parents told us and that we’d love to share with you on this 2 hour walking tour. All our tours are run by genuine and independent local guides that will share their knowledge with you. Travelers of the world, unite and enjoy Communist Zagreb Tour!

A day trip into the past which shaped our present. You will be visiting 2 countries, Croatia and Bosnia & Herzegovina. Starting from Zagreb, the first stop on our trip is the infamous Jasenovac Concentration Camp Memorial Site, the site of imprisonment and execution of thousands. In 1941, the Independent State of Croatia, a Nazi-backed Ustaše regime, imposed racial laws, persecuting Serbs, Jews, Roma, and others. Thousands perished in camps, the worst being Jasenovac. Prisoners faced forced labor, starvation, disease, and executions. The memorial site preserves camp remains, monuments, and survivor testimonies. In Bosnia, learn about the Partisan resistance led by Tito, fighting Nazis, Ustaše, and Chetniks. The fall of fascism led to communist Yugoslavia, bringing new challenges to the region. During the day, there will be a lunch stop in Bosnia and Herzegovina, presenting the traditional Bosnian cuisine which leaves no one hungry. Lunch is not included in the price.

Let’s explore the everyday life of people living in Zagreb in the time of Yugoslavia! Yugoslav socialist system, unique and controversial, left many marks around the city. On this tour you’ll see both the old and abandoned factories whose signs rust on roof tops, and also factories that survived the transition and are still successful. We’ll also learn about the life in the well-known gigantic apartment building, listen to the 70s and 80s rock music and try to guess what happened to the former communist party headquarters building! You’ll get a unique chance to experience all that, with getting to know a lot about our history and way of life, while tasting delicious drinks and treats from the 80s and enjoying the unforgettable drive in an original Yugo car!

Kumrovec, an historic village that has been turned into an open-air museum of antique homes, known as hize, from the 19th and early 20th centuries. As you explore, learn about the town's founding in 1435 and its role in Josip Broz Tito's life. Visit the bronze statue honoring the founder of communist Yugoslavia, his childhood elementary school, and an arboretum where he hosted public figures. After sightseeing in Kumrovec, you are going to enjoy local tasty food and wines. After tasty enjoyment you are ready to go back to Zagreb with a lovely memory from this tour. Few more clicks and you can enjoy your visit to Kumrovec 🙂

Relax during the trip and enjoy the scenery while your guide takes care of the driving. Disembark in Kumrovec, an historic village that has been turned into an open-air museum of antique homes, known as hize, from the 19th After pickup from your hotel in Zagreb, you'll make the trip to Kumrovec, a preserved, open air museum village of 19th and 20th century homes. Visit the birthplace of Josip Broz Tito and learn about his rise to fame and the history of communist Yugoslavia. You'll also see his elementary school, arboretum where he hosted public figures, and a large bronze statue in his honor. Antique homes, called hize, represent Croatia's history. Each house tells a story of peasant life and craft, such as pottery, wheelwrights, blacksmithing, and toy making, which is a protected cultural heritage. After visiting Kumrovec, only in May, we are taking you on the magical ROSE trail where you can experience the scents of the fields of damask roses and buy beautiful rose products!

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Immerse yourself in the history of the ancient town of Kumrovec and Klanjec during this 9-hour private day trip from Zagreb. Take advantage of a flexible itinerary and undivided attention from your private guide as you explore the town, built in the 15th century and home to the founder of communist Yugoslavia. Entrance fees and private round-trip transportation included.8-hour private day trip to Kumrovec from Zagreb Deep dive into the history of the 15th-century town Learn about the birthplace of Josip Broz Tito, the founder of communist Yugoslavia Stop at a local restaurant for a traditional mealPrivate day trip ensures personalized attentionPickup and drop-off in Zagreb

If you want to find out more about the Croatian War of Independence in 90s, this tour provides you all what you are looking for during a 1,5-hour walking tour. Learn about the fall of the communist Yugoslavia, Croatian War of Independence and what was happening in Zagreb during the war.