Things to Do in Dubrovnik
• 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!
Dubrovnik Walking Tour is the perfect introduction to the unique Old Town. During the tour, you will discover the city’s most famous landmarks, historical facts, legends, curiosities, hidden highlights, and receive useful suggestions on what to do and where to go — and much more.
The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, and I assure you it will be time well spent. A good level of English is recommended.
As your local guide, I will do my best to impress you with my knowledge and enthusiasm, and to ensure you fully enjoy this fascinating town. Feel free to ask as many questions as you like — that’s what tours are all about.
Additional information:
The tour involves some walking, but it is easy to manage, with only a few places that include steps. Please remember to bring some water and a hat to protect yourself from the sun. I will do my best to find shade whenever possible 🙂
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 is limited. Please book only if you are certain you will attend. 👍
📌 Please note: due to the nature of a free tour, we will not enter any of the sites.
📌 Meet fellow travelers and make new friends from all over the world.
📌 Payment: the tour is tip-based, according to the valid price list — please pay the guide what you consider fair. Both cash and credit cards are accepted
• Visit iconic filming spots like the Red Keep (Fort Lovrijenac), Blackwater Bay, and the Walk of Shame staircase.
• Enjoy behind-the-scenes stories from your English or Spanish-speaking GoT fan-guide with scene-to-location comparisons.
• Take a photo on the Iron Throne replica and relive the drama of Westeros with every step.
• Upgrade your ticket to include a boat ride and entry to Lokrum Island, known as Qarth in the series, home to a monastery and lush gardens.
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) .
• Unlimited drinks are included throughout your cruise, with wine, water, juices, and soft drinks available on board.
• Enjoy free time to explore the three Elaphite Islands, Kolocep, Lopud, and Sipan, at your own pace.
• Swim, snorkel, or simply relax as you visit scenic island beaches and charming local villages.
• Choose lunch onboard for a freshly prepared meal, or upgrade to lunch plus hotel transfers for onboard dining with Dubrovnik city pickup and drop-off.
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.
• Step aboard a Game of Thrones-style Karaka ship and sail along Blackwater Bay, just like Daenerys.
• Explore Dubrovnik’s Old Town on foot with a GoT expert, visiting filming sites like Pile Gate and the Jesuit Staircase.
• Cruise past Fort Lovrijenac (the Red Keep), Minčeta Tower (House of the Undying), and Lokrum Island (Qarth) with live filming commentary.
• Hear behind-the-scenes stories and fan trivia that bring King’s Landing to life, without any need for extra planning.
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**
• The ‘Gem of Herzegovina’, the Kravice Waterfalls, will enthral you with its perfect natural surroundings and picnic setting.
• With a local guide in Mostar, get an in-depth understanding of the region’s historic background and culture, and see landmarks like the Old Bridge.
• Stop at the medieval town of Pocitelj, which rests on the side of a hill with its iconic fortress tower overlooking the valley.
• Choose between a small-group tour for a more personal experience or a lower-cost coach option for budget-friendly travel.
>>>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
• 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.
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.
• 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.
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!
• 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.
Hello, my name is Nikoleta, I am Dubrovnik's licensed tour guide. I've lived most of my life in Dubrovnik so I believe only locals like me can give you important information and stories. My goal is that every visitor who shares this experience gains knowledge and sensations that transport them in a timeline from ancient Ragusa to contemporary Dubrovnik through an imaginary and at the same time real journey. Try my tour today, I can't wait to see you!
