Things to Do in Dubrovnik
• Discover Mostar’s iconic Old Bridge, bustling bazaar, and vibrant streets on your own customizable itinerary.
• Stroll through the legendary city of Ston, famous for its salt pans and medieval city walls.
• Unwind at Kravice Waterfalls, where crystal-clear pools invite you to swim and soak up natural beauty.
• Enjoy audio guides in six languages, plus onboard USB chargers to keep your devices powered throughout the journey.
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.
• Enjoy convenient transfers from the meeting point or your hotel (as per the option selected), making your experience hassle-free from start to finish.
• Explore the enchanting Green Caves, known for their emerald hues and crystal-clear waters, an ideal spot for swimming, snorkeling, and stunning photo opportunities.
• Relax on Sunj Beach, the only sandy beach in the region, or explore Lopud Island’s botanical garden and medieval monastery.
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.
IMPORTANT:
By booking this tour you except the terms and conditions of the tour provider MyDubrovnikTours. Recommended price is determined by Guruwalk.com but failing to pay, the price will be formed in respect to the official price list included VAT. EU Small Claims procedure may be activated!
• Indulge in local sweets and cultural lore on reaching Old Town Port.
• Explore the maritime history of the Dubrovnik Republic from the Old Town Port through the aristocratic landmarks.
• Walk through the main streets of the city, and the Renaissance buildings, marking the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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
This tour is a gentle and thoughtful stroll through the heart of the city — not a race to collect sights, but a journey through time, tradition, and memory. With every step, we uncover layers of history and culture, told through stories that breathe life into streets, buildings, and forgotten corners. We don’t rush like headless flies trying to see it all. Instead, we pause, reflect, and truly connect with the places that shaped this city’s soul. It’s not about how much we see, but how deeply we feel what we see.
‼️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
- Please note: Children under 13 are not allowed on this tour. For participants aged 13 and above, a tip is required."
- Reservations without correct phone number won't be allowed on tour
• Remember to be at least 10 minutes early.
Brasalje
Pile Gate
Onofrio's fountain
Church of St. Saviour
Francisian monastery
Puce street
Ivo Grbic gallery (war 1991)
Jesuit Steps
Chatedral
Rector's Palace
Stradun
Dominican Monastery
**tour will be charged according to price list in cash**
• Experience a sense of exclusivity and luxury aboard a boat equipped with a Bluetooth sound system and sun protection.
• Jump off cliffs, explore the nearby caves and enjoy free time to relax, sunbathe and take amazing photos at the sandy Sunj Beach on Lopod Island.
• Swim in the turquoise waters and snorkel through the blue cave before visiting medieval monasteries surrounded by botanical gardens.
• Fun Fact: The Blue Cave was discovered in the 1880s by the fishermen and locals, but was kept a secret for a long time. A small entrance was made using dynamite!
This tour starts by the western gates of the Old City and it's a combined overview of the most important landmarks (as well as side streets), 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 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.
The first part of the tour includes a bit more of general history but also main sites and landmarks, the second half includes less general history and more main sites, monuments, lovely side streets and details.
IMPORTANT:
Please DON'T book this tour if you:
- prefer "fun" facts and casual chitchat over deeper understanding of the city's history
- don't understand English well
- think this tour is a 2h "Blitzkrieg" of all sites/monuments without any history telling and explanation (you can do that on your own).
Note it's impossible to cover the entire Old City in a 2h walking tour, and we don't enter museums and churches.
You will see:
- Kolorina Cove
- Saint Lawrence Fortress;
- Bokar Fortress
- Pile Gate (western gates and moat) and the Main Street (Stradun)
- Large Onofrio's fountain
- Franciscan Church
- Old Granary
- Jesuit stairs (GOT Walk of Shame stairs)
- Jesuit Church
- The Cathedral
- Rector's palace
- Sponza palace and more.
- Maximum number of participants: 17 (group bookings are not allowed)
- I suggest to take a bottle of water and use the toilette before the tour
- if you're going to be late, please contact me on WhatsApp 00385 98 933 6062
Note that the partner guide Vlaho or Vedran can also perform this tour.
IMPORTANT:
By booking this tour you except the terms & conditions of the tour provider. Price is determined by Guruwalk.com but failing to pay, the price will be formed in respect to the official price list included VAT (no pay is considered a no show) .
• Walk the cobbled streets of Dubrovnik’s UNESCO-listed Old Town with a local expert sharing history and series lore.
• Visit iconic Game of Thrones locations like Pile Gate, Jesuit Staircase, and the setting of the Walk of Shame.
• Step inside Lovrjenac Fortress, the real-life Red Keep, and capture sweeping views of the Adriatic coast.
• Sit on the replica Iron Throne for a memorable photo and hear behind-the-scenes stories from the filming.
Hello everyone, my name is Laura and I will show you my hometown the same way I enjoy it.
The meeting place is next to the Large Onofrio's fountain, located at the beginning of the main street - Stradun.
When booking the tour, I will tell you how to recognize me.
The itinerary consists of a leisurely walk through the old town, the emphasis is on hidden gems that are not part of the usual tours, for example, remote small streets, small details important for history, but also, of course, the main points that everyone should see, such as churches, buildings, and basic orientation indicators
** During the colder period of the year, take warm clothes with you, and an umbrella or a raincoat in case of bad weather.
In the summer, of course, a cap, a bottle of water, and even sunscreen are desirable!
Admire unparalleled views of Dubrovnik from the sea on this kayak tour. Explore the beautiful Dalmatian coast and see striking coves and fortifications.
• Your tour guide is a huge GoT enthusiast so you will have a lot of insider information along with getting to know the history of the place.
• Visit Gradac, the set for King Joffrey’s wedding, the bay of Šulić, the Red Keep, and those iconic stairs that made Cersei undergo “the walk of shame”.
• Get into the skin of your favorite GOT character as you grace the Iron Throne (the perfect replica of it) for a picture.
• Fun fact: It is said that the makers of Game of Thrones paid a whooping 126 million euros to use the locations of Dubrovnik to partly shoot the series.
Meet & Greet Free Walking Tour
Join me for a 1-hour walk through the charming, narrow streets of Dubrovnik’s Old Town, where history and daily life blend beautifully. I’ll share with you why Dubrovnik is known as the "Pearl of the Adriatic" and why locals take such pride in this stunning city.
We'll stroll along the iconic Stradun, visit important landmarks, capture picture-perfect views, and even spend a moment with the city's beloved cats. This tour offers a perfect mix of rich heritage and everyday life.
Book your spot and experience a little piece of paradise with me!
• Travel in a comfortable AC vehicle with pickup from Pile Square and drop-off at your hotel, covering distant GoT sites stress-free in just 3 hours.
• Explore Trsteno Arboretum, the oldest garden in the region, used as the Red Keep’s lush palace gardens in multiple key GoT scenes.
• Reach Mt. Srđ without a cable car and enjoy sweeping views of Dubrovnik, used in aerial shots of King’s Landing in the series.
• Get insider stories and filming trivia from your guide, who was an on-set extra and helps you match scenes with freeze frames on-site.
Let me show you the history and culture of my city; on this tour of the Old City of Dubrovnik, you will be able to discover the main points of interest of the city through a walking route:
We will start our tour of the Old City in the Pile area where we will mention the crafts and their products, the important fortresses for defense, we will advance to the Pile Gate and Paskoje Milicevic Square where we will learn about the constructions and their architects, what happened after the great earthquake, the first public orphanage in the world, the main street Stradun, the Great Onofrio's Fountain, the Church of St. Savior, the Franciscan Monastery, the Convent of St. Clare, the Sponza Palace, the Roland's Column, the Church of St. Blaise, the Cathedral, the Rector's Palace, the Jesuit staircase; the famous staircase where Game of Thrones was filmed, the Church of St. Ignatius... the oldest neighborhood, the old port of Dubrovnik, I will talk about Lokrum Island and its history, where to eat, what to see, etc.
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We will finish our tour at the old port where I will explain how nautical activities were developed during the time of the Republic of Dubrovnik.
Headphones are included in the tour for groups of more than 8 participants.
Headphones are not available and cannot be used by children under 15 years old.
• Start your journey at Počitelj, the artistic town consisting of around 2000 artworks and best known for the impressive Hadji-Alijina mosque.
• Ride to Mostar in AC transfers and see the city’s famous Stari Most bridge, its colorful bazaars, and mosques, and try out local flavors there.
• Break from the urban spaces and make your way to nature’s paradise Kravica Waterfalls, where you can relax, unwind, and take a dip too.
• Fun fact: In Mostar, you can spot a Bruce Lee statue. It was unveiled in 2005 to symbolize the fight against ethnic divisions.
IMPORTANT:
The city of Dubrovnik, in accordance with the new regulations, requires participants of a guided walking tour in groups of more than 10 people to use headphones. The cost per person is 1 EUR. The guide will be responsible for providing and managing the headphones for your convenience.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
If you are looking for a unique opportunity to get to know Dubrovnik, this free tour will undoubtedly be an ideal experience for you.
On this nearly 2-hour walk you will discover the magnificent and interesting history of this city through the perspective of a local.
Without becoming a tour full of dates and mere historical facts, on this visit you will discover and understand the history of Dubrovnik from its beginnings to the present day. We will cover the mythical period from the 13th to the 18th century when Dubrovnik was one of the smallest but at the same time most advanced republics, for its maritime trade, in the entire Mediterranean.
During the tour we will visit monuments that cover the mentioned period (XIII-XVIII) such as:
- Onofrio's fountain
- Rector's Palace
- The Franciscan Pharmacy
- The Jesuit Stairs
- Sponza Palace
- and much more.
Of course, we do not forget to mention and explain the recent conflict that immensely affected our city known as the War in the Balkans.
With me you will have an unforgettable experience that will make you look at Dubrovnik with different eyes!
**The tour will be charged according to the price list**
