Things to Do in Dubrovnik
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.
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.
>>>THE FIRST AND BEST FREE TOUR OF DUBROVNIK<<<
The original Free Tour of Dubrovnik, guided exclusively by local licensed guides with 500+ tours experience!
IMPORTANT NOTICE*
Due to the new law and to ensure best possible experience for every guest, using audio system is MANDATORY on every tour in Dubrovnik. The town of Dubrovnik provides guests with audio systems for a price of 2.00 Euro PER GUEST. Your guide will arrange everything. Please make sure you have change at the beginning of the tour. Thank you from the Free Spirit Dubrovnik team! (Find more info below)
Sign up for the tour and meet your guide in front of Orlando's Column, at Luža Square, for a 1.5-hour special introduction to the city of Dubrovnik guided exclusively by local guides with 500+ tours experience.
Never becoming "yet-another-boring-tour", it focuses both on history and culture as well as the modern everyday life of Dubrovnik.
The tour covers all the Old Town main sights including St. Blaise Church, Stradun (main street), Large Onofrio's fountain, Ivan Gundulić Square, Jesuit monastery stairs, Dubrovnik Cathedral, Rector's Palace, Sponza Palace, Revelin Fortress and many more.
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person tips the guide at the end the amount they consider appropriate. Amounts usually range from €10 to €50 depending on satisfaction with the tour.
Since the tour operates in the city's historical center, please keep in mind it's forbidden to walk in a bikini or shirtless.
During the tour, alcohol consumption is not permitted. Make sure that your behavior does not affect other guests on the tour.
This tour is not possible in a wheelchair since the route cannot be adjusted adequately.
**Due to Croatian laws the official price of the tour is: 1 EUR 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
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
- Tour is designed for individuals. Kids under 13 are not allowe on this tour.
- 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**
Admire unparalleled views of Dubrovnik from the sea on this kayak tour. Explore the beautiful Dalmatian coast and see striking coves and fortifications.
Magical Dubrovnik Nights: History and Legends! 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, especially as it is more relaxed, out of busy hot days.
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. As the tour is held in the late afternoon and night, you dont have to worry about the busy city and most interesting sites as it will be all there for us.
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.
Please be aware that we are not going to enter any of these sites, due to the nature of free tour. The tour will be charged based on valid price list.
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 lot of general history but also main sites and landmarks, the second half includes less general history and more main sites, monuments, side streets and details.
In this tour you will also learn about the republican spirit which was cherished by the nobles and notable commoners of the premodern Republic of Dubrovnik, and you will realize that we might have a lot to learn from these people.
You will see:
- Kolorina Cove
- Saint Lawrence Fortress (without entering)
- Pile Gate (western gates and moat) and the Main Street (Stradun)
- Large Onofrio's fountain
- Jesuit stairs (Walk of Shame stairs)
- Jesuit Church
- The Cathedral (without entering)
- Rector's palace (without entering)
- Sponza palace and more...
IMPORTANT:
Please DON'T book this tour if you prefer "fun" facts over deeper understanding of the city's history and if you DON'T speak (understand) English well.
Please DON'T book this tour if you think it's a Blitzkrieg of all sites without any history telling and explanation (you can do that on your own).
- Maximum number of participants: 18 (group bookings are not allowed)
- I suggest to 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.
The price is with respect to the official price list (VAT included).
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. 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!
We will walk through the streets from one entrance to the city to other to see the history of the city with legends and hear about the way of life in the city. I will show you old family and city pictures so you can experience the history of the city.
If you are really interested in the history of this city, this tour is for you, because when we finish the tour, you will see Dubrovnik with different eyes, the eyes of the past.
The meeting point is on the East side of the Old Town, Ploče Gate of Dubrovnik.
1. Stop is at Ploče Gate (Gate), on the Square of Arms in front of the fortress Revelin.
2. Stop in front of the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary .
3. Stop in front of the Rector's Palace .
4. Stop at Plaza Major Luza - Sponza Palace - former Customs Palace from the 15th century, city bell tower with clock and Church of St. Blaise, patron saint of the city,
5. The next stop is Široka Street , the widest street in the city, so on that street we will see photographs of the destruction of Dubrovnik, during the Croatian War of Independence in 1991.
6. Walking along the street "od Puča " we reach the hidden place where the orphanage was located, one of the oldest in Europe.
7. We continue to the front of the Onofrio Grande fountain and the Franciscan Church and Monastery where one of the oldest pharmacies in Europe is located and here will be the end of our tour.
The duration of the tour is 2 hours from one entrance to the city to another and can be too long for small children is full of stories.
