The Death of Yugoslavia Tour in Mostar


2 hours 30 minutes
Free cancellation
2 - 15
Mobile ticket

Overview

The Death of Yugoslavia is award-winning tour featuring the complete timeline of birth and death of Yugoslavia. By visiting four locations, we explore Yugoslavia in the Cold War, between the nuclear missiles of both Warsaw and NATO pact. We explore Tito and how his actions have led to the formation of a prosperous non-aligned country. We explore the rise of nationalism after the fall of communism. And finally, we will witness the Yugoslavian War. And all of it on breathtaking locations, unwilling monuments to the existence of a country which died more than 20 years ago, but still vivid in the minds of its former citizens.

Inclusions

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Local taxes
  • Driver/guide

What to expect

Itinerary
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Stop At: i-House Travel, Onescukova 25, Mostar, BiH, Mostar 88000 Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Stop At: Gornje Gnojnice, Gornje Gnojnice, Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Chapter 1: The Yugoslav Paranoia
The tour starts with a drive to the first location during which we will talk about WW2 and the emerging of the Socialist Yugoslavia.
On the first secret location we will go deep into the days of the Cold War. On sight we will experience the dark days of the Yugoslav Informbiro period, which resulted as a side effect of the break with the Soviet Union and the run for militarization that shaped the Country in the 50's.

Please note: The tour locations are kept secret for a more immersive tour experience.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Rodoč 88000, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Chapter 2: People's life
While driving to the second secret location we will talk about Josip Broz Tito, his personal life, political achievements and his attempts to make a tailor made socialism to better fulfill the needs of the Yugoslav people.
The second location will discover the chapter that covers the life expectations and dreams of the simple people in Tito's Socialism. Starting with the Youth Work Actions and ending with the heavy industrialization of the 50's and 60's. At the end we will learn about the Yugoslav Popular Culture, talking about brands, music, automotive industry and lifestyle throughout the 70's and 80's.


Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Španski trg, Mostar 88000, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Chapter 3: The Yugoslavian wars
During the drive to the third location special attention will be given to the 80's. We will talk about the 1984 Sarajevo Winter olympics and try to understand why that period was considered the golden era of the Yugoslav Socialism.
On the third location we will try to explain the fall of Yugoslavia triggered by economical depression and growing nationalisms which resulted with the flare up of the Yugoslav war, first in Slovenia and Croatia and one year later in Bosnia and Herzegovina where it reached its culmination. At the end, we will give a final overview on what was the Yugoslav dream and how it has dissolved. We'll summarize together the consequences of the war, the destruction and loss of human lifes that was the cause of it.


Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Partisan Cemetery, Kralja Petra Kresimira, Mostar Bosnia and Herzegovina

Chapter 4: Bosnia and Herzegovina today.
While driving to the last location of the tour we will analyze together the situation in present day Bosnia and Herzegovina. We will try to understand the political structure with all the problems and challenges that the Country has at the start of the 21st Century.
On the final location we will uncover the final act of the tour trying to place Bosnia and Herzegovina into a bigger frame of a possible membership in the European Union. Walking through the last tour site we will embrace once again the relics of a glorious past with the complicated reality and needs for an economical, cultural and political recovery of the Country.
The main goal of the Death of Yugoslavia tour is to explain to the audience the inspiring difficult history of contemporary Bosnia and Herzegovina in a tour which lasts about 150 minutes.


Duration: 30 minutes

Additional information

  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
jehsina
August 2021

I highly recommend this tour if you are interested in a recent history of Bosnia Herzegovina while visiting Mostar. Miran was an amazing tour guide with such a passion and pride for his country. I learned so much from him and i gained a huge respect for BH people.

waynecV3975KY
August 2021

This is a great tour for anyone even remotely interested in the history of the region. The combination of sites visited, commentary, and contemporary music really brings the past alive. It also gives a better understanding for the postwar period and its challenges. Highly recommended!

jermbucka
August 2021

The tour was outstanding. Miran was incredibly engaging and we leaned so much about the history of Yugoslavia. He took us to a few different places, which had we seen them on our own, we never would have experienced the same way. I can’t recommend this enough. It will really help you understand h...

490kieranc
August 2021

Insightful, impactful, emotional, and inspiring all in one. The tour provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Yugoslavia and it’s people through hidden sights, stories, music, and personal experiences. Highly, highly recommend to anyone visiting Mostar or the Balkans.

P9704KZscottm
July 2021

If you visit Mostar, this experience is a must! An authentic account by a knowledgeable and very passionate guide. This tour had so many dimensions with sights & sounds of the former Yugoslavia. So much was learnt! Very good value for money and I completely recommend!!

D511mariek
July 2021

Amazing tour with a great guide who made us really feel the history of Yugoslavia. One of the best tours I did in the last years. Absolutely recommendable to everyone!!

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