Dubrovnik Old City Walls: A Private Tour through Centuries of History
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9 Ratings
Dubrovnik
Experience the rich history of Dubrovnik on a private walking tour along the city walls. Discover hidden gems, Game of Thrones filming locations, and learn about the city's dramatic past.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Revelin Fortress - Let’s meet and start the tour. Welcome to Dubrovnik, Croatia! Introduction.
- Walls of Dubrovnik - Listen to the history of Dubrovnik, procced to the entrance and start the walk of the walls.
- City Harbor - View the sights the old city harbour, Fortress of St. John, fortifications of St. Luke and the Dominican Monastery.
- Buza Gate - Ruđera Boškovića street of the Buža Gate, Peline street, lower wall and the moat. The roofs of the old city.
- Minceta Fortress - Climb to the highest point of the walls, Minčeta Tower. The last Depozit and the aqueduct. The Upper Corner.
- The Franciscan Church and Monastery - The Franciscan Church and Monastery, Large Onofrio’s Fountain, Church of the Holy Saviour, The Stradun (main street) and Pile Gate (west gate).
- Fort Bokar - Seaside walk of the city walls, The Bokar Fortress, St. Clara Monastery, Fortress of St. Lawrence, Kolorina Bay, Park Gradac, and the Penatur Rocks.
- Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola - The Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Minor and Major Buža, Lokrum Island, Bastions of St. Peter, St. Margarita, St. Steven, Holy Saviour,
- St. John’s Fortress - St. John’s Fortress, Church of St. Carmen, Quarantine, breakwaters Kaše and Porporela, Banja and St. Jacob’s beaches.
- Dubrovnik Cathedral - The Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Treasury of the Republic, Bishop’s Palace and the Ponta Gate.
- Rector’s Palace - Rector’s Palace - the seat of the government of the Republic of Dubrovnik.
- Luza Square - Main city square, Clock Tower, Small Onofrio’s Fountain, City Hall and the Church of St. Blaise. Visit the Homeland War Memorial Room in the Sponza Palace. End of the tour.
What's Included
- Professional tour guidance
What's Not Included
- Old City Walls Entrance Fee
- Any food or beverages
- Any personal purchases or expenses
- Wireless tour guiding system (upon request at extra charge)
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Join us for a remarkable walk along Dubrovnik’s stunning city walls as we explore the city from a unique vantage point that provides views of significant historical monuments. We’ll understand about the city’s history and way of life through various centuries till the present.
Stroll along the city’s defensive structures, immersing yourself in the stunning elegance and importance of this historically relevant city. Our journey begins at the eastern gate of Ploče, leading us to the city walls entrance near St. John’s fortress where our guided exploration of the 1940 m (6365 ft.) long city walls commences, offering views of the streets, houses, palaces, fortresses, monasteries, including spots that saw filming of the Game of Thrones, among others.
Witness breathtaking sights and familiarize yourself with narratives and fascinating facts encompassing centuries of Dubrovnik’s riveting history, including its recent past punctuated by the Homeland War.
Join me as I guide you on a journey through the Old City, sharing insights only known to the inhabitants!
Location
Ploče Gate
Ulica Vrata od Ploča
By the drawbridge of the EAST GATE PLOČE of the old city.
On Goodle maps: VRATA OD PLOČA
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(9 Ratings)
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Cathy
Oct 5, 2023
Top notch tour & guide - Vlaho impressed us so much with his knowledge of Dubrovnik & its history. Very personable & spoke very clear English. His pride in his country was so evident which made him even more likable. Highly recommend!
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Kris_s
Sep 22, 2023
Beautiful tour of a beautiful city. - What a beautiful city. Our guide, Mia, was so knowledgeable and friendly. We had a great experience. Highly recommend.
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Diane_w
Sep 18, 2023
Personal story and history! - Our guide, Tea, was amazing! Very knowledgeable about the history of Dubrovnik as well as personal stories of her family’s experience. She even saved a pigeon that was in trouble at the end of our tour. We loved the tour and her as our guide
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Lcaporale
Sep 18, 2023
Awesome Tour! - Viktor, our tour guide, was absolutely wonderful! His passion for his country’s history made this tour memorable. He was knowledgeable, personable and told us many personal family stories which added a whole other dimension to the tour. So glad we did this tour!
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Noom89
Aug 30, 2023
Excellent city tour - If you like to have a perfectly English speaking guide and and a lot's of interesting information then Vlaho is your tour guide. We had very interesting and personalized private tour around old city and walls. Very strongly suggest My Dubrovnik Tours and Vlaho.
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Kamelia_c
May 19, 2023
Perfect Guide - Paolo was a fantastic guide. He was very knowledgeable about the city’s history, the history of the region, what current life is like in the old city, and the world events impacting the community, both past and present. He spoke perfect English and was wonderful about taking photos along the way. I would highly recommend Paolo as your guide and also this tour. It was well worth every penny!
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Amy_s
May 8, 2023
Vhalo was extremely... - Vhalo was extremely knowledgeable and shared so many stories and history about Dubrovnik. One of the best city tours we’ve ever done. Highly recommend!
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John120599
Jun 24, 2021
Dubrovnik along the old walls - This tour is not to be missed if you want a true experience with a guide like Vlaho who knows everything about Dubrovnik.
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Davidr9237rb
Jun 24, 2021
Great tour on the mighty walls of Dubrovnik - Our friends recommend Vlaho and we did not regret it. Great tour cpverong a very unique area of Dubrovnik a completely different petsoective of the old city. Reccommend it very much!
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