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!
Out at sunset: the 5:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:02 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Concert Hall Vatroslav Lisinski is situated near many interesting sites that are an excellent introduction to the period before socialism and its beginnings in the city of Zagreb
One of the city districts situated in so-called New Zagreb, a neighborhood that began to develop in the socialist era. It's worth to visit Travno as you will see the biggest apartment block in this part of Europe, made during the communist era, as well you will see some of nuclear bunkers that was in use during the Cold War time
Utrine neighbourhood is one of the well-known socialist era neighbourhood becase of its green market where you can find our some gastronomy habits of local people at that time. As well there will be short coffee/tea break (inlcuded in price), so you can enjoy and experience the coffee culture in Zagreb that is very important to locals.
Visit Zagreb Fair and Siget neighborhood and find out why Zagreb in 1960's and 1970's was a center of commerce in the Balkans.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Communist Zagreb Tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $229 per person for this Zagreb experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Meeting point is Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall from where we will start out 3h tour. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Servus Tours.
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Very interesting tour, good insight in to history and local culture. Bojan made the tour very special and we would definitely recommend this tour as a must in Zagreb
We are very happy you enjoyed at our tour. Thank you for a such nice words and recommendation.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communist Zagreb Tour | 2 hours | 5.0 (1) | $229 | |
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