Tours & Activities in Dubrovnik

THE BEST FREE TOUR IN TOWN FROM 2018!
So, take a walking tour through Dubrovnik’s beautiful Old City and visit the city’s most significant historical landmarks and some locations where recent popular movies were filmed, like the Game of Thrones and much more.

Take in the beautiful sights, and listen to stories, curiosities and remarkable facts through the many centuries of Dubrovnik’s dramatic history, including the recent past during the Homeland War. As you step through the gates of old city walls, you will be taking a step back in time, losing yourself in the grandeur and beauty of this culturally influential city.

We will not only tour the main streets and squares but also the intriguing narrow side streets where locals are still living and is this way you will be thoroughly introduced to Dubrovnik's Old City, the "Grad", how the locals call it, meaning "The City", as you embrace its history, legends, culture, monuments, way of life and facing problems of nowadays!
 
We will see:
- Kolorina Bay and the Fortress of St. Lawrence
- The Bokar Fortress
- The Pile Gate (west gate of the old city)
- Onotrio's fountains
- The Franciscan Monastery
- The Stradun (the main street)
- The Great Granary
- The Minčeta Tower
- The Jesuit Monastery (walk of shame)
- The square of Ivan Gundulić (green market)
- The Cathedral
- The Rector's Palace
- The Bishop's Palace
- The City Hall
- Orlando's Column
- The Sponza Palace
- The Church of St. Blaise
and much more...

Receive valuable information and recommendations on what to do, where to go, eat, shop, relax... Please take all of your essential items (comfortable clothes and shoes, smart phone/camera, water bottle, hat, sunglasses, rain protection, etc.). Be aware of the weather forecast for the day of the tour.

So, join me on an adventure through the Old City in a way only the locals know!

IMPORTANT:
Minimum number of participants: 5 (If this number is not reached the tour will be cancelled or rescheduled and you will be promptly informed). Of course, I will always reach out to you and try to find a solution. A private tour is always possible!

IMPORTANT: 
Due to the new regulations of the City of Dubrovnik restricting the number of participants on walking tours within the old city, at times, this tour will be performed by my colleague partner guide or by both of us. Price is in respect to official price list included VAT.

With this walking tour, you will explore Dubrovnik center as a local would. Guide will make sure that you discover all the secrets and beauty of this city.

"Old City" of Dubrovnik is centar birthplace of the city and origin capital of the Dubrovnik Republic, a center of once small size, but significant maritime power.

For 450 years the city-state Republic of Dubrovnik (latin: Ragusa) held independence (1358 AD - 1808 AD) between big and powerful rivals with devastating natural disasters, in very turbulent times. Located on the Adriatic sea which is northernmost arm of the Mediterranean Sea, with hinterland as central and southeast of Europe

Today "Old City" of Dubrovnik is a UNESCO world heritage site, a location that is almost like a big open museum where time almost stopped for centuries. Stronghold is surrounded by 2 kilometer astounding walls, once with a moat below drawbridge, with numerous towers, bastions and forts.

Walking route:

From the City gates of Pile (west entrance), through a stone bridge with a wooden drawbridge via main street Stradun (Placa) to the City gates Ploče (east entrance) and a few little streets by side.

Why take this tour?

From founding to modern everyday life. You will have insights about life, interesting narratives, and much more about how the ancient Old City of Dubrovnik managed to accomplish notable status and discover the most symbolic places, monuments with tips & activities to do.

**payment of the tour will be charged according to the valid price list of legal business subject, all in accordance and respect with the laws and duty of the Republic of Croatia!

STARTING POINT precisely at the enter of Restaurant Nautika (address:  Brsalje 3), it's in right corner of Pile square with sea view.

This tour starts by the western gates of the Old City and it's a combined overview of the most important landmarks, the overall history and culture of Dubrovnik.
 
First learn how the city, also known as The Pearl of Adriatic, came to be, how it grew and became one of the largest walled cities in Europe.

Then immerse yourselves into the turbulent political history of the city and Croatia, and you will soon realize why Winston Churchill once said that the peoples of the Balkans produce more history than they can consume.

In this tour you will also learn about the republican spirit and classical notion of freedom (Libertas) which was cherished by the nobles and notable commoners of the premodern Republic of Dubrovnik, and you will realize that we have a lot to learn from these people.

You will see: 

• Kolorina Cove
• Saint Lawrence Fortress (without entering) 
• Pile Gate (western gates and moat) 
• Large Onofrio's fountain
• Jesuit stairs (Walk of Shame stairs)
• Jesuit Church
• The Cathedral (without entering) 
• Rector's palace (without entering) 
• The Main square 
• Sponza palace and more...  

IMPORTANT: Please don't book this tour if you prefer "fun" facts over deeper understanding of the city's history.

 
- Maximum number of participants: 19
- I suggest you take a bottle of water and use the toilette before the tour
- if you're late, please contact me on WhatsApp 00385 98 933 6062

Note that the partner guide Vlaho or Vedran can also perform this tour.

Due to Croatian law, the official price of the tour is: 0,10 Euro per person 

Best of both worlds: History of Dubrovnik and Game of Thrones.

Discover the fascinating history of Dubrovnik Republic and filming location of King's Landing
 
We combine beautiful sightseeing with exciting storytelling and cover everything you need to know about Dubrovnik in one tour:
history, modern day life, Game of throness, fun facts and personal stories and insight to understand Dubrovnik and local traditions.


Start point:
Jewish fountain 


PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY!!

• Maximum number per group booking is 5 people- bigger groups will be turned away at meeting point. 

• Multiple reservations under different names that would result in groups will be declined!

• Tour is alway and ONLY in English 

• Tour is designed for individuals and small groups (if you are larger group please contact me to discuss a separate tour. 

• Remember to be at least 5 minutes early. 

Discover best of both worlds with me. 

• Places of interest: 
• Kolorina Bay (Blackwater bay) 
• Pile Gate (Jamie's return to Kings Landing) 
• Homeland war history 
• Onofrio's fountain 
• Stradun 
• Od Puca street 
• Jewelry making
• Green Market 
• Jesuit Steps (Walk of Shame) 
• Rector's Palace (King of spices Palace) 

**tour will be charged according to price list**

Dubrovnik Walking Tour is the best introduction to this unique Old Town. The tour will reveal the most famous attractions of the town, historical facts, legends and curiosities, suggestions on what to do, where to go, hidden highlights...and so much more. This walking tour will take only 1,45 hrs of your time, and I assure you it will be worth. Advanced level of English is desirable.

As your local guide, I will try to impress you with knowledge and enthusiasm and ensure you fully enjoy the tour and this fascinating town. I suggest asking questions as much as you want, as this is what tours are all about. Thank you.

Additional info: Our sightseeing tour involves some walking, but nothing that cannot be handled as there will be only few places with steps. Also, don't forget to have some water with you and a hat to protect from heavy sun rays, I will do my best to find shade 🙂

Tour Include(mention): 

• Lovrijenac Fortress 
• Minčeta Fortress
• Saint Savior Church
• Onofrio Fountains
• Stradun (Main street)
• Franciscan Monastery
• Jesuit Steps and St. Ignacius church
• Rectors Palace
• Cathedral
• St. Blasius church
• Orlando Column
• Old Harbor
• and many more.

📌 The number of participants on this tour is LIMITED, Book only if you are sure that you will attend.👍
📌 Please be aware that we are not going to enter any of these sites, due to the nature of free tour.
📌 You will meet and can make friends from all over the world. 
📌The tour will be charged based on valid price list, pay the guru what you consider fair. Both cash and credit cards are accepted.