Vis Military Tour in Croatia: Explore Secret Tunnels, Missile Bases & Tito’s Cave

If you're chartering a yacht in Croatia and want to explore more than just beaches, the Vis Military Tour offers something truly unique. Hidden tunnels, missile bases, and Cold War bunkers reveal a secret side of this quiet island. Starting from Komiža, the tour is fully guided in Land Rover jeeps and can be added to your itinerary by our concierge for a personalized, off-the-beaten-path experience.

Quick Summary: What to Expect from the Vis Military Tour

Explore 30+ military sites – Includes bunkers, fortresses, missile tunnels, and Cold War-era facilities scattered across Vis.
Tour highlight: Stupišće base – Visit an abandoned land-sea missile base with dramatic tunnels near Komiža. Drive in style – Ride in Land Rover jeeps, each with a knowledgeable local guide.
Panoramic views – From Hum peak (587 m), see Komiža and the surrounding Adriatic islands.
Historic sites – Walk through Tito’s Cave and learn how Vis remained a closed military zone until 1989.
Fully guided experience – Includes helmets, headlights, and personal storytelling for immersive learning.
Concierge-organized – The tour is fully arranged by your concierge, who can tailor it into your charter itinerary.

Our concierge presenting the Island Vis

The Secret Military Past of Islands Vis

There are over 30 different military installations scattered across the island, including fortresses, military subways, and labyrinths of tunnels. One of the most attractive ones is the missile base at Stupišće Point near Komiža. It was a massive base for land-sea missiles with an impressive tunnel and bunker complex to be on alert in case of invasion. After World War II, Vis Island became a military base with strictly controlled access, so the beauty of the island has remained relatively intact. In the summer of 1989, the island opened to foreign visitors.

Historic military relics can be found throughout the island

We Organize Everything

Goolets organizes the Vis Military Tour with Land Rover jeeps where each vehicle has its own local tour guide. You will see some of the many abandoned military sites, hear some incredible stories, and enjoy the amazing panoramic views.

Our concierge is available 24/7 for a stress-free experience

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The Itinerary

Your departure begins from Komiža, the most beautiful fisherman town in Croatia. After a short drive, you will reach Cape Stupišće where a former cannon and rocket base is located (commonly described as Vis bunker). Once you pass through the labyrinth of underground tunnels, you’ll see the remains of cannons and abandoned warehouses. After the rocket base Stupišće, you will continue driving to the next military tunnel ARK Vela Glava.

The charming fisherman town, Komiža

A tour of the tunnel follows and after you will ascend the highest point of the island of Vis – Hum peak (587 m). You will enjoy the view of the surrounding archipelago and town of Komiža and visit the small church of St. Spirit. On the way back, there is a short walking tour of the well-known Tito’s cave.